Alphen Country House Hotel

Destination

Cape Town

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.

Alphen Country House Hotel Amenities

11 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

Directions To Alphen Country House Hotel

Directions to The Alphen Country House Hotel: DIRECTIONS COMING FROM THE AIRPORT (± 30 minutes) Take the N2 to City for about 12.5 km and take Rhodes Drive (M3) turn off to Muizenberg Follow the M3 , passed UCT for about 9km Take Exit 14 off to the M41to Constantia Main Road At the stop sign turn left and go under the bridge Turn right at the set of traffic lights into Alphen Drive Keep to the left of Alphen Drive Road until you see the Hotel on your left DIRECTIONS COMING FROM CAPE TOWN(± 25 minutes) Take the M3 out of town towards Muizenberg on either Eastern Boulevard or De Waal Drive At Hospital Bend take the M3 to Muizenberg fork Follow the M3 , passed UCT for about 9km Take Exit 14 off to the M41to Constantia Main Road At the stop sign turn left and go under the bridge Turn right at the set of traffic lights into Alphen Drive Keep to the left of Alphen Drive Road until you see the Hotel on your left DIRECTIONS COMING FROM BLOUBERSTRAND(± 40 minutes) Take the M14 until you get to the R27 Take the R27 towards Table Bay/City Take the N2 to City and take Rhodes Drive (M3) turn off to Muizenberg Follow the M3 , passed UCT for about 9km Take Exit 14 off to the M41to Constantia Main Road At the stop sign turn left and go under the bridge Turn right at the set of traffic lights into Alphen Drive Keep to the left of Alphen Drive Road until you see the Hotel on your left DIRECTIONS COMING FROM HOUT BAY(± 20 minutes) Take the Hout Bay Road until you get to Constantia Nek road Take the Constantia turn off Follow the road past Constantia Village Past the Sports Club traffic lights At the second set of traffic lights is Alphen Drive Stick to the left of Alphen Drive Road until you see a green sign saying Alphen

Area Attractions

Cape 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) Groot Constantia - This is a National Monument open to the public. It is the hallmark of gracious Cape Dutch architecture, originally owned by Governor Simon van der Stel and later by Hendrick Cloete, who was responsible for the house and the beautiful wine cellar in its present form. Hendrick Cloete was the ancestor of the present owners of Alphen. (10 mins) Kalk Bay - An atmospheric fishing village with art and craft shops. (15 mins) Simonstown - An historic naval town (25 mins)