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The Enviroment:
SOUTH AFRICA - Cape Town
With over 200 years of history within its walls, this deluxe 207 roomed hotel is situated in six acres of attractive landscaped parkland on the banks of the Liesbeek River. Located in the lush leafy suburb of Newlands, the Vineyard Hotel & Spa is within easy walking distance of the up-market Cavendish Shopping Centre and is just 10 minutes away from the City Centre and the popular Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
The award winning 2 storey "Vineyard Hotel & Spa Conference Centre" is one of the finest venues in Cape Town for conferences, wonderful for weddings or special occasions.
This beautiful establishment comprises the original home of Lady Anne Barnard and new bedrooms designed by highly acclaimed architects Jack Barnett and Revel Fox. It is filled with works by leading South African artists and offers rooms ranging from single to family suites, both mountain and courtyard facing.
Being Responsible
The Petousis family’s love of nature is obvious to all who visit the Vineyard Hotel & Spa and see the glorious gardens they have established and the great effort they have taken to include the natural elements indoors. The tall gracious trees growing inside the Square Restaurant, the tinkling waterfalls plus the huge expanse of glass windows in the Square Restaurant, Garden Lounge and both conference and health centres all pay tribute to this. As children, the young Petousis’ often accompanied their father on his weekend hikes up Table Mountain and today they still spend as much time outdoors as they can. Once a month they form part of a Vineyard team who battle under the African sun, removing alien vegetation from an area the Vineyard Hotel & Spa have committed to looking after, just over 8 hectares in Silvermine, part of the Table Mountain Nature Reserve.
Following in their fathers footsteps they too feel a need to make a contribution to their community and have embarked on many projects as part of their commitment to making a difference. The Vineyard Hotel & Spa, through its rigorous social development program won the 2006 Imvelo Award for 'Best Economic Impact' and was a finalist in the category 'Best Social Responsibility Program' in 2006.
Conservation is taken very seriously by the Vineyard Hotel & Spa. Education of all the staff, introducing energy saving devices, water conservation and cleaner production are some of the many ways that the Vineyard Hotel & Spa is making its contribution towards a cleaner, safer and more sustainable planet.
How you will reside
The Vineyard Hotel & Spa has a total of 207 rooms. The hotel offers free internet access in all rooms as well as free parking.
Courtyard facing - 59 rooms
This room type overlooks a shady Japanese style Courtyard with water features and attractive tree ferns. Comprising a double bedroom of approximately 22sqm and a bathroom (with bath and separate shower) of approximately 5.5sqm.
Courtyard deluxe - 55 rooms
Similar to the above but the bedrooms are larger (approximately 26sqm).
The ground floor rooms have sliding doors opening on to a garden or patio and the upstairs rooms overlook a delightful private garden with beautiful trees, plants and lots of birds.
Mountain facing - 40 rooms
Overlooking 6 acres of beautifully manicured gardens with majestic views of the forested slopes of Table Mountain. Comprising a double bedroom of approximately 22sqm and a bathroom (with separate shower) of approximately 8sqm.
Mountain deluxe - 20 rooms
Similar to above but with a larger bedroom (approximately 26sqm) and sliding doors opening on to its own balcony or patio where guest can sit outside admiring the spectacular view of Table Mountain.
Junior Suites - 16 rooms
Overlooking the Liesbeek River or beautiful gardens- both with the backdrop of Table Mountain. Comprising a double bedroom or lounge of approximately 33sqm, with a superb en-suite bathroom. Each room has its own balcony or patio.
River Suites - 8 rooms
These luxury suites comprise of a beautifully appointed lounge, with a separate bedroom en-suite. Ground floor suites have sliding doors on to either gardens or terraces.
Francois Suite
Named after Francois Petousis who was the patriarch of the family who owns the Vineyard, this suite has a beautifully designed lounge and bedroom with a magnificent private patio.
Kitty Suite
Named after Kitty Petousis, this third floor suite features stunning mountain views.
Garden Cottage - 5 cottages
The cottages are self-catering with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining and living room and are absolutely ideal for families or guests wishing to stay for a long period of time in Cape Town and still enjoy all the benefits that the Vineyard Hotel & Spa has to offer.
How you will eat
The Square Restaurant: in history, the village square of the town was always a central meeting point. So this name positions this fabulous restaurant and sushi bar in its ideal location, the centre of the Vineyard Hotel & Spa.
Myoga Restaurant: opened in 2007, by multi-award winning Chef Mike Bassett, Myoga has quickly garnered up a host of both national and international awards which recognise Myoga's delectably unique and exhilarating take on contemporary fusion cuisine.
Splash Café: a contemporary health cafe alongside the indoor heated swimming pool within the Health & Fitness Centre offers a wonderful healthy menu in keeping with its position.
Garden Lounge & Patio: a summers delight, the garden lounge & patio serve a wonderful breakfast as well as offering the best of casual dining in the spacious lounge or patio all year round.
Amenities
The Vineyard Hotel & Spa offers a host of wonderful amenities including two stunning swimming pools, one indoor and one outdoor 20 meter pool. The heated indoor pool forms an integral part of the magnificent state-of- the-art Health & Fitness Centre. A fully equipped gymnasium and aptly named Splash Café complements this beautiful building of glass and steel. The Vineyard Shop is situated in the Health & Fitness Centre and carries a vibrant range of gifts. “Vineyard Antiques” is located in the foyer of the Vineyard Hotel & Spa offering superb merchandise.
The Wellness Choice
A first in South Africa, Angsana Spa is harmoniously placed alongside the new spacious and calm river deluxe suites, all overlooking the crystal clear Liesbeeck river running through the historic gardens of the Vineyard Hotel & Spa; “the first English country house in South Africa where Lady Anne Barnard nurtured her spirit in tranquility.”
Angsana Spa takes its name from the exotic Angsana Tree, noted for its crown of golden fragrant flowers that burst into bloom unexpectedly for just one day. Its philosophy is to seize life spontaneously, to sense the moment and savour time as it passes inexorably. Angsana Spa is owned by Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts. The lifestyle-oriented spa offers spa products and accessories, traditional handicrafts, resort style home furnishings and unique gifts, keeping alive village craft skill and gainful employment for the communities. The first Angsana Spa was founded in 1998 and since then, the group has branched out to include establishments in Australia, Maldives, Indonesia, India, Thailand and Taiwan.
Angsana Spa retreats are designed to be sanctuaries for the inner self, to refresh and rejuvenate your spirit as well as your physical being.
Privacy and tranquility allow you to shed the cares of the world while we pamper your body, as well as your mind, with our invigorating treatments. Better still, experience Angsana Spa with a loved one and rediscover essential sensory pleasures - from the pleasure of touch to the aroma of exotic oils like rosemary, lavender, jasmine and frangipani wafting the air. Feel your muscles being kneaded and the tension seep away from your body as you drift off to soothing music and enter a realm of blissful happiness and total relaxation.”
Suitable for
People who love golf, nature and relax; Honeymooners; Environment, Private Natural Reserve, Local People, Sustainability; Wine-gastronomic lovers
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