South Hill Vineyards: Pumphouse Honeymoon Cottage

Happily situated in the scenic Elgin Valley – just an hour’s drive from Cape Town – South Hill Vineyards offers guests a luxury farm stay, complete sprawling vineyards, the delightful Canvas Cafe restaurant-cum-art gallery, majestic mountain views, delectable wines and two lovely accommodation options.

The exclusive-use Villa boasts six ensuite bedrooms, a spacious lounge/dining area, a cosy indoor fireplace, an outdoor entertainment area with a sparkling 15m swimming pool, expansive lawns, a braai and a pizza oven, and even an established boule court. The secluded Pumphouse Honeymoon Cottage is ideal for couples (as the name suggests), boasting a pot-belly fireplace, wood-fired hot tub, hammock, braai facilities and spectacular views of the farm dam, distant mountains and Pinot vineyards.

Good to know
Every Thursday night, locals visit South Hill for their Steak Supper Club; book in advance to ensure you get a table.

THE LODGINGS

Bedrooms + bathrooms

• 1 bedroom (king-size bed)
• 1 ensuite bathroom (bath and shower)
• Bathroom amenities

Indoor + outdoor living

• Complimentary WiFi
• Fully equipped kitchenette
• Tea and coffee facilities
• Open-plan lounge with a pot-belly fireplace
• Private courtyard
• Wood-fired hot tub
• Hammock
• Braai facilities
• Outdoor dining area
• Views of the farm dam, mountains and Pinot vineyards

THINGS TO DO

On the property

• Lounge in the hot tub or hammock
• Braai
• Wine tasting
• Breakfast or lunch at The Canvas Cafe (open Weds – Sun)
• View or buy art at The Canvas Cafe (open Weds – Sun)
• Explore the farm
• Bird-watching
• Star-gazing

In the area

• Oak Valley, Trails End and Grabouw Forest mountain-bike and running trails
• Wine tasting at various wine farms
• Zipline over valleys and waterfalls on the Cape Canopy Tour
• Explore the Elgin Railway Market
• Hiking in the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve
• Various restaurants