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Hotel overview
Located on a secluded, award-winning wine estate in a valley just below the historic Bainskloof Pass and surrounded by 380 hectares of breathtaking mountain scenery, Grand Dédale offers exclusive and luxurious 5-star accommodation.
The exclusive and elegantly restored Cape Dutch Manor House, formerly the private residence of the owners of Doolhof Wine Estate, comprises six luxurious and bespoke rooms and suites. A separate thatched cottage is enjoyed by honeymooners or guests seeking additional privacy.
Grand Dédale welcomes its guests with sumptuous comfort, discreet service and complete privacy and exclusivity amidst beautiful mountain and vineyard scenery.
Guests can enjoy a highly personalized service and imaginative cuisine is served in private dining rooms or al fresco on the grand veranda overlooking the mountains.
Facilities on the estate comprise a large outdoor swimming pool, a spa room, hiking and mountain bike trails, various walks and a wine tasting center. A variety of activities including horse riding, clay pigeon shooting, river rafting as well as golf played on world class golf courses, are a short drive away. The Country House is also available for private functions.
The estate also boasts an on-site winery, which produces award-winning wines. Wine lovers can enjoy wine tastings, lunches and picnics in the vineyards.
Grand Dédale has won Africa's Best Classic Hotel three years in a row, and the 2018 Travellers' Choice Award by Tripadvisor.
View rooms at this hotel
Elegant Suite
52 sqm; ground floor with access to outside and views; separate shower and free standing bath; extra length king/twin bed
Luxury Loft
32 sqm; under thatch roof; free standing bath with shower overhead; standard length king/twin bed
Superior Loft
48 sqm; under thatch roof; free standing bath with shower overhead; extra length king/twin bed
Romantic Honeymoon Cottage
The freestanding thatched cottage, dating back to 1707, is the oldest building on the Estate and initially served as the wine cellar. It has been lovingly restored and is ideal for honeymoon couples or guests seeking additional privacy. With a footprint of 85 sqm the ground floor boasts a large open plan lounge and two bathrooms (one with shower and one with a jet bath). Four French doors lead to private patio overlooking the horse paddocks and the Groenberg Mountains. A staircase leads to the spacious bedroom under the thatched roof which overlooks the paddocks and the Manor House. The bedroom consists of a king size bed, a dressing table and a separate small toilet room. As it stands a short distance from the main house, the cottage offers a private minibar.
Location
Address
South Africa, Western Cape, Doolhof Estate, Bovlei, Wellington, 7654
