Tranquil poolhouse in the Winelands

Relax, sip on local wines, and take in the spectacular mountain views from the poolside deck. Neighbor to award winning wine farms, situated in the pristine Banhoek Valley. 8 minutes drive to central Stellenbosch, 25 minutes to Franschhoek. Complimentary Tokara wine on arrival with cheese, local nuts and fruits. Basic breakfast supplies provided: coffee, milk, eggs, bread, yogurt, muesli, rusks, orange juice. Bathroom: Soap, shower gel, shampoo, body lotion provided. Open plan steel and glass construction - main room (~450sqm) with separate kitchenette and bathroom. Kitchen: two hot plates, slow cooker, microwave convection oven, normal microwave, fridge, coffee grinder and machine, etc. Washing: Washing machine + powder in the kitchen, you can leave out to dry or we can tumble dry it for you. Internet: High-speed uncapped WiFi Front and side 'walls' slide all the way open onto the poolside deck Unparalleled mountain views! One double bed, and one sleeper couch You're welcome to explore the 3.5 small holding - historically part of a flower farm, which is included  in the illustrated 1927 book The Gardens of Good Hope, Chapter 4 - The Flower Farm in the Hills.   The chapter begins with this quotation (Website hidden by Airbnb) "There is peace In this utter remoteness; a healing surcease Of the fret of mankind; the horizon so wide, So solemn and still, leaves the heart satisfie (Website hidden by Airbnb) With its peace." - Madeleine Holland Depending on who is around in the main dwelling, host(s) will provide guidance and info with pleasure The Cape is a land of many secret valleys. Banhoek Valley is one of those destinations awaiting discovery off the well beaten tourist track, the kind of secret hideaway that travellers pass on by word of mouth When Simon van der Stel and his pioneering expedition ventured this way on horseback in 1687, the mountainous ascent must have seemed like "hell's heights" - hence the current name of the winding mountain pass from Stellenbosch - "Helshoogte" Surrounded by magnificent mountain vistas, the sheltered Banhoek valley is home to some of the most acclaimed wine farms and restaurants in the Winelands, including Thelema, Delaire Graaf, Zorgvliet and Tokara, as well as the well-known Hillcrest Berry Orchards Rental vehicles Uber We'll also provide you with a list of reputable taxi companies that operate in the valley No cleaning fee for after your stay Free cleaning (half day domestic worker) for stays of 3 nights or more (dishes, laundry, bedding, etc.) Otherwise, optional cleaning service at R150 per day