Highcliffe House is an upmarket guest house, owned and managed by Jane & Jim Yeomans who have travelled extensively, is ideally located on the mountainside overlooking Gordon's Bay, with breathtaking sea views across False Bay to Table Mountain and round to the mountains of the Helderberg. Gordon's Bay, known by many as the jewel of the Western Cape, has recently been designated as the start of the Whale Coast Route, further enhancing its claim as the number one base for visiting all of the attractions of the Western Cape, without big city hustle and bustle, and pricing !
We offer three unique self-contained apartments : the 1 bedroom Merlot and Pinotage Suites, and the 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom Riesling Suite. Each suite is spacious, and stylishly furnished to a very high standard, with double en-suite bedrooms, fully equipped kitchens, and comfortable lounges. Each suite has a private entrance with direct access from safe private parking, and has either a private balcony, patio or garden, each with individual barbecue facilities and patio furniture for al fresco dining. Each suite has air conditioning, ceiling fans, satellite TV, DVD/CD player and WiFi internet access, as well as many extra luxuries to ensure a comfortable and relaxing holiday.
There are private golf lockers for each suite - Highcliffe House Suites are very popular with golfers as there are 5 championship golf courses within 30 minutes drive. The historic Cape Winelands of Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek are all within an hour's drive, while the start of the Helderberg Wine Route, with almost 50 top wine estates, is less than 10 minutes away. Central Cape Town is just 45 minutes, and we are only 25 minutes from Cape Town International Airport.
The location therefore of this superior Guest House provides the perfect venue for enjoying the many attractions of the Western Cape, while providing a warm friendly ambience in which to enjoy an idyllic vacation, in the luxury of your own comfortable suite and with the flexibility of self-catering without having to worry about any chores.
After enjoying the beautiful sights of the area, playing golf, or tasting wine at one of our many superb wine estates, relax by the pool, enjoy a glass of local wine and watch the magnificent sunsets over the Bay, before dining under the stars. Join fellow guests in the bar for a 'nightcap' before retiring to your own comfortable suite at the end of any other perfect day.
Further details
Welcome pack on arrival.
Breakfast basket on arrival on request, at cost.
Owners available to assist with tours, onward bookings, car hire or any other information about the area.
Cots and high chairs provided free of charge - limit of 1 per room.
Air beds for toddlers also available on request - limit of 1 per room.
Check in : 14.00 Check out : 11.00. Highcliffe House will try to accommodate early check in / late check out on request.
Further details indoors
Highcliffe House luxurious Suites offer the ultimate in self-catering accommodation, with quality decor throughout and particular attention to detail.
The Riesling Suite is a very spacious 150 sq m apartment, also located on the upper level, so has breathtaking sea views across the Bay round to the mountains of the Helderberg. The apartment has two large bedrooms - the main bedroom is huge with air conditioning/heating, a kingsize bed, comfortable couch to enjoy the wonderful views and an en-suite shower room. The large second bedroom has large twin beds, and a full en-suite bathroom with corner bath and separate shower. The spacious open plan kitchen is fully equipped, has modern appliances, granite worktops and a bar counter with 4 stools, as well as a dining area for 4. The comfortable lounge enjoys wonderful sea views and an electric 'log' fire for cooler evenings. Riesling Suite has its own private garden with fountain, gas barbecue and patio furniture - ideal for family dining outside. This apartment also has a private entrance with direct access from secure parking (no stairs), and is ideal for a family of 4 or 2 couples travelling together.
All of the suites have ceiling fans and/or airconditioning, satellite TV, DVD/CD players, hi-fi systems, personal safes, hair dryers, radio alarm clocks,quality toiletries, percale cotton lines, extra blankets and many extra luxuries to ensure a comfortable and relaxing holiday
The suites are fully serviced on weekdays, clean towels are provided daily (including beach towels) and bed linen is changed twice weekly. We also offer a deluxe laundry service.
We provide tea, coffee, sugar, milk, sparkling water and condiments on arrival, and can provide breakfast baskets on request.
View this link http://rtvpix.com/RS-8767-M59BG4-01 for a virtual tour of Highcliffe House and it's apartments.
Further details outdoors
Highcliffe House is a superior guest house located on the mountainside in a very quiet, yet well lit area of Gordon's Bay. All guests have safe private parking (including spaces for a trailer). The very attractive gardens are well maintained and attract a wide variety of birdlife. Guests can enjoy their own patio, balcony or garden of whichever apartment they are in, and use the heated pool, terrace and garden with other guests - a maximum of 8 at any one time. There are sun loungers, chairs, umbrellas and a large awning on the terraace, as well as a large patio table and 8 chairs which guests are also welcome to use, should they so wish. There is also an indoor gas barbecue, which guests can also use on windier days. All areas are well lit and easily accessible. the whole property is fenced and secure.