Lousada Villa \ Accommodation in Botrivier

Do you sometimes want to get away from the city, enjoy the quiet countryside, but still be near to amenities, beaches, shops and sports activities?

Self Catering Accommodation

Then this stylish and sophisticated, beautiful villa is the answer. Lousada Villa has all the luxuries one expects of a 4-star venue and more. It is situated on a working wine farm; the guest is surrounded by vineyards, plum orchards, olive groves and lavender fields. The views from the terrace, lounge and bedrooms are unsurpassed.

A wonderful bonus is the very large heated indoor swimming pool, this is something seldom found when renting. Heat up the Jacuzzi and relax. What more does the traveller desire?

Put on the fire in the fireplace and party in the pool area with family and friends. Lounge and open plan kitchen have all amenities, DSTV, fireplace and overlook the dam. Three expansive bedrooms accommodate up to six guests, each with an en-suite bathroom.

Around the outside pool area you will find comfortable sun-loungers, several braai areas are at your disposal, wood is supplied.

One very unusual aspect of this villa is that Lousada has its very own helicopter pad. Board a heli from Cape Town, fly over the whales in Hermanus and land at Lousada for relaxation on the pool terrace.

Meals

Lousada Villa is self-catering, but arrangements can be made ahead of your visit for self-service breakfast-baskets or platters. Outspan Bistro & Restaurant with a menu to suit the whole family is two minutes away. Catering can be organised professionally for you and Restaurant Outspan will send a chef to make you a fantastic braai / barbeque.

Weddings

Weddings can also be organised and brides: this wine farm is available to you for a very small fee! There are three other villas on the farm, so 24 guests can be accommodated at the same time. Other good quality accommodation is nearby.

Shopping

• Super Spar in Kleinmond
• Fruit & Veg and Woolworths, Checkers, Pick n Pay in Hermanus (25 km)

Location

The Overberg area is just one hours’ drive from Cape Town airport, it is one of the most beautiful parts of the Western Cape with its nature reserves and its natural Fynbos vegetation. Some 30 000 different species make up the Fynbos floral kingdom, unique in the world in its diversity. By the way; the elegant Blue Crane breeds on the farm, South Africa's most endangered bird species.
 

Activities

• Walks on the farm or hiking on the Kogelberg Mountain trails
• Wine tasting on the farm
• Whale watching in Hermanus 25km away
• Shark cage diving in Gansbaai, 35 minutes away
• Golf courses: Arabella (7km), Kleinmond (14km), Hermanus (25km)
• Blue flag beach at Kleinmond (14km)
• Go for walks along the waters‘edge in Kleinmond

notes

Children are welcome, must be able to swim
Dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a leash

Related / Useful Links

• Botrivier Accommodation
• Botrivier Holiday Homes
• Botrivier Self Catering
• Caledon Accommodation
• Caledon Self Catering
• Western Cape Accommodation