Penhill Farm: East Grange

Nestled in the expansive Nuy Valley – just a scenic 75-minute drive from Cape Town – Penhill Farm Estate offers guests a slice of slow Karoo life. With a rich history that goes back to the days of the Dutch East India Company, this fully restored, luxurious country retreat comes with whitewashed buildings, manicured gardens, a sparkling dam, a fine-dining restaurant and five beautiful places to stay.

There’s the stately Manor House (which sleeps eight and overlooks the gardens, with a large swimming pool), and then there are four elegantly appointed two-bedroom cottages – two with private pools (Pepper Tree and Fruit Barn) and all four boasting Swedish hot tubs. Both West Grange and East Grange are semi-detached, sharing a double-storey building that’s designed to resemble a converted old granary.

Good to know
Each house can be booked separately, or you can book the whole farm for a larger gathering or celebration. There is a tennis court, as well as boules, croquet, fishing and canoeing facilities.

THE LODGINGS

Bedrooms + bathrooms

• 2 bedrooms (one king-size bed and two twins that can be converted into a king)
• 2 ensuite bathrooms (bath and shower)
• Bathroom amenities

Indoor living

• Fully equipped kitchen
• Lounge and dining area
• Fireplace and TV
• Air-conditioning
• Tea and coffee facilities
• Complimentary WiFi

Outdoor living

• Braai area
• Swedish hot tub
• Garden

THINGS TO DO

On the property

• Swimming in the dam
• Lounging in the hot tub
• Dining at The Cellar’s Restaurant
• Fishing
• Canoeing
• Tennis
• Boules
• Croquet
• Hiking and mountain-biking

In the area

• Wine tasting
• Lions Creek Olive Estate tasting
• Park Runs (every Saturday at 8am)
• Bread baking classes at SF Gourmet
• Wine Valley Safari wine tours
• Craft beer at Four Cousins and Saggy Stone
• Horse-riding
• Golfing
• Various restaurants nearby
• Exploring the towns of Robertson and Worcester