The Alphen Country House Hotel, Constantia is a National Monument offering more than just accommodation. The historic Manor House offers Winelands and country accommodation in the heart of a former Wine Estate.
Centrally situated in the Peninsula and at the gateway of the Constantia Valley and Wine Route, this Constantia accommodation is ideal for business or leisure. Our Cape Town Boutique Hotel is close to Cape Town CBD and the Cape Town International airport. Old fashioned values combine with contemporary efficiency. A spectacular setting amidst the dappled shade of ancient oaks offers both tranquility and easy access to the many splendors of the Cape.
Where squirrels scamper and birds sing, where the gleaming patina of antique furniture reflects gleaming tales of a bygone era. Alphen - where warm hospitality has reigned supreme since the 18th century.
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Property Amenities11 Country House Superior Rooms
2 Queen Size Beds
8 Twin Double Beds
1 Antique Double Four Poster Bed All with En-Suite Bathrooms
10 Country House Luxury Rooms
1 King Size Bed
9 Twin Beds
All with two En-suite Bathrooms. All have Air-Conditioning
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Area AttractionsCape Town City Centre, the Waterfront and Table Mountain Cableway - (20 mins)
Restaurants
Many well-known restaurants often in historic situations can be enjoyed in the Constantia valley. The Manor House Restaurant or the Boer 'n Brit in the Jonkershuis are just two.
The Constantia Virgin Active Club
Situated within walking distance of the hotel on part of the old Alphen Estate. Vouchers are available on request from reception.
The Constantia Village Shopping Centre -
There is an excellent variety of shops, services and eating places in the centre, including Alphen Cellars where fine wines and spirits may be purchased. (5 mins)
Whales, Seals and Penguins -
Whales can be seen particularly in Fish Hoek or Hout Bay areas. (20 mins) Enjoy a boat trip to Seal Island in Hout Bay (20 mins) and visit the penguins at Boulders Beach in Simonstown (25 mins).
Rondevlei Bird Sanctuary -
Near Zeekoeivlei, the sanctuary, a wetland and part of the Costal Park, is home to 225 species of birds. (20 mins)
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens -
They are internationally renowned as one of the world's foremost botanical gardens. (10 mins).
The Alphen Hiking Trail -
Leading from the southern boundary of the estate, winds along the Diep River into Cecelia Forest on the slopes of the mountains of the Cape Peninsula National Park. There are numerous cycling routes in the area.
The Cape Peninsula National Park, i
Incorporating Table Mountain and Cape Point, where two oceans meet, is easily accessible either by walking, jogging, or driving from the hotel (5 mins to closest gateway, Cape Point 30 mins)
The Constantia Wine Route -
This incorporates Groot Constantia, Klein Constantia, Buitenverwachting, Constantia Uitsig and Steenberg farms.(10 mins)
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