The Alphen Country House Hotel

The Alphen Hotel Hotel / Lodge accommodation in Constantia Western Cape

Description

The Alphen 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, where squirrels scamper and birds sing, where the gleaming patina of antique reflects gleaning tales of a bygone era.

Alphen - where warm hospitality has reigned supreme since the 18th century.

Alphen specializes in small groups for conferencing and accommodation within a tranquil environment.

The Alphen 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.

 Accommodation

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 2 En-suite Bathrooms
· All have Air-Conditioning  

Attractions

ACTIVITIES IN & AROUND CAPE TOWN:

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)

Facilities

Conference

Conferences, Seminars, Meetings, Workshops, Launches
and Presentations

FULL DAY CONFERENCE PACKAGE
Includes:
• Tea / coffee / muffins on arrival
• Mid-morning: tea / coffee / biscuits
• Lunch - two course Set Menu or Finger Lunch
• Late afternoon: tea / coffee / scones
• Standard conference equipment
• Mineral water
• Mints

HALF DAY CONFERENCE PACKAGE
Includes:
• Tea / coffee / muffins on arrival
• Mid-morning or late afternoon: tea / coffee / biscuits
• Lunch - two course Set Menu or Finger Lunch
• Standard conference equipment
• Mineral water
• Mints

Standard Equipment Includes:
• TV and VCR
• Overhead projector
• Screen
• 1 x Flipchart (extra flipcharts at an additional cost)
• 1 x Whiteboard and Whiteboard Markers

Manor House Restaurant. A fine dining a la carte restaurant. A sherry in front of the fire; lunch with the sun’s rays shining through tall teak windows, or dinner by romantic candlelight; meals to remember accompanied by fine Cape wines. Manor House Restaurant comprises three rooms that can also be used for private functions:The gracious Agterkamer - seating 45 people
The Heerenkamer - seating 35 people
The intimate Cullinan Room - seating 10 people

Manor House Restaurant is open to the public daily for breakfast.