A timeless place in which art, history and countryside work together to produce a rare example of natural beauty

 

Wildekrans Country House is listed in the Greenwood Guide
and is a member of both the Green Mountain Eco Route and Groenlandberg Conservancy.

Wildekrans Main HouseWildekrans Main House

Nestled in a picture-book mountain and river setting, above the Houw Hoek Pass in the Overberg region of the Western Cape, Elgin, South Africa; you'll find Wildekrans Country House.

Only an hours drive from Cape Town, this historic Cape homestead, built in 1811, is the perfect country getaway. 

Wildekrans Main House and gardenWildekrans swimming pool

ACCOMMODATION
Wildekrans offers bed and breakfast accommodation or self catering in the Homestead and Cape Cottages, all complete with four poster beds and log fires. Dinner is available on request and children are welcome.

Inside/Outside Pictures of Wildekrans

Wildekrans pinic hampersWildekrans outdoor lunch SPECIAL EVENTS
Set in a rambling country garden with a swimming pool, Wildekrans is an ideal venue for private functions, childrens parties, workshops, promotions or product launches.
Wildekrans WeddingsWildekrans Main House WEDDINGS
With the neighbouring rustic church, space for a 120-seater marquee and a romantic honeymoon suite, Wildekrans is a popular venue for country weddings.
Wildekrans LifestyleWhale watching RECREATION
Enjoy leisurely walks in the grounds or hiking trails in the surrounding area. Go mountain biking, explore the Elgin Fruit Route, do the Walker Bay Wine Wander or stay at home and play a game of Petang (boule). If you'd like to watch whales or go to the beach - Hermanus is only 20 minutes away.
ArtSculpture ART
Enjoy your hosts private collection of South African art and sculpture that includes the works of artists Deborah Bell, Wilma Cruise, Guy Du Toit,Llewellyn Davies, William Kentridge, Judith Mason,  Hylton Nel, Simon Stone, Robert Hodgins and Andrew Verster.
Wildekrans WinesWildekrans Wine maker WINE
Wildekrans Country House is associated with the award-winning Wildekrans Wine Estate in Botrivier. Guests can enjoy these outstanding South African wines at the guest house or travel down the Houw Hoek pass and enjoy them at the Wildekrans Cellar.

www.wildekranswines.co.za 

Map of the region LOCATION
80km (one hour) from Cape Town
On N2 to Garden Route & Hermanus

RATES
B & B from R 475 per person sharing
Self Catering from R 330 per person sharing for a group of 4.

Wildekrans is part of the Green Mountain Eco Route.
The Green Mountain Eco Route, the world's first biodiversity wine route, offers scenic beauty, natural diversity of terroir and a wide range of wine styles.

Whether you want to crank uphill on your mountain bike, hike through acres of fynbos, experience a unique wine-tasting with the winemakers, or enjoy meals made from locally-grown produce, the Green Mountain Eco Route has something for everyone. Please also see Green Mountain Trail.

Green Mountain Eco Route

COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS BEST

Phone: 028 284 9827
Fax: 028 284 9624
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