Location: South Africa » Western Cape » Cape Winelands » Somerset WestBlue Crane B&BThe Blue Crane, South Africa's National Bird, stands about one meter high and is almost entirely restricted to South Africa in iDescriptionAt the Blue Crane Guest House, a short garden path leads guests from the secure off street parking through a private entrance onto a covered terrace. Here visitors are greeted with a welcoming view of the sparkling main pool and heated 8-seater cocktail pool, set in the lush garden with the Helderberg Mountain completing the background, a picture epitomising extreme tranquillity and an unsurpassed privacy.
With the historic blue-gum trees towering throughout, the 2200 square meter property is blessed with added protection and shelter against the prevailing summer winds, creating a calm and relaxed atmosphere around the furnished pool deck, the perfect venue to enjoy some of the best wines the Cape has on offer. The Blue Crane Guest House offers B&B and self catering accommodation in Somerset West near Cape Town, South Africa. Nestles at the foot of the Helderberg Mountain in the Cape Winelands, Somerset West is a tranquil and up market suburb in Cape Town East, only 20 minutes from Cape Town International and a 40 minutes from Cape Town centre.
Neighboring the Winelands of Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek and within easy access to the coastal resorts of Kleinmond and Hermanus, Somerset West is the perfect base from where guests can explore the Western Cape. From here visitors can discover the wonders of the Fynbos kingdom, visit Table Mountain, Robbin Island and the Cape Town Waterfront. Somerset West is perfectly positioned for day drives to Cape Point, the Good Hope Nature Reserve, extensive white beaches and the many whale watching points from the numerous coastal routes. Here nature lovers can get up close with a breeding colony of endangered African Penguins, mingle with cheetahs, dive with the Great White Shark, hike the Cape mountains trails or simply admire the many scenic passes.
The Blue Crane Guest House is within a few kilometers of South Africa's best known vineyards, including the world famous Vergelegen Estate (4km), historic Blaauwklippen Winery (16km) and many more. Surrounded by many championship Golf courses such as Erinvale Golf Estate (3.7km), Pearl Valley, Royal Cape, Stellenbosch and Arabella, Somerset West is a Golfer's Paradise. . It is light blue-grey in colour, has a long neck supporting a rather bulbous head, long legs and elegant wing plumes which sweep to the ground. It eats seeds, insects and reptiles." The Blue Crane Guest House, named after our National Bird, is an owner-managed, five-bedroomed B&B / self catering Guest House. The newly completed rooms were custom build with elegant finishes, comfort, individuality and privacy in mind. The Blue Crane Guest House is a member of Cape Town Tourism and was awarded a 4 star grading by the Grading Council of South Africa.
Off street parking is provided and a separate entrance to each guest room ensures that guests can come and go as they please. Situated in the safe and secure Parel Vallei residential area, guests can relax in unsurpassed privacy. With the historic blue-gum trees towering throughout, the 2100m² property is blessed with added protection and shelter against the prevailing summer winds.
The very private and lush garden with sparkling main pool, 8-seater heated cocktail pool and covered pool patio with BBQ facilities are all exclusively for the guest's use. The Helderberg Mountain in the background completes the picture and creates a calm and relaxed atmosphere, epitomizing extreme tranquility.
A Wireless Hotspot for Internet connectivity is available in all rooms and under the pool gazebo. Alternatively Fax, e-mail and ADSL internet facilities are available in the reception area during the day.   
Accolades | :Tourism Council of SA Star Grading |
TGCSA Star GradingFacilitiesAccommodation Luxuriously furnished double en-suite bedrooms leading off the entrance terrace make up the exclusive accommodation offered at the Blue Crane Guest House.
The tastefully decorated rooms all have TV (South African channels, six DSTV channels as well as one German channel) and are furnished with extra-length King-size beds (twin bed rooms are available on request). A fully equipped kitchenette including microwave and fridge is standard in all the rooms as well as coffee and tea making facilities.
Every room has a private bathroom, fully tiled and with a generous shower. Two of which are available with a shower as well as a bath. All rooms have air-conditioning units for both heating as well as cooling. Five luxuriously furnished double bedrooms, all with private bathrooms make up the exclusive accommodation offered at the Blue Crane Guest House. The tastefully decorated rooms all have a 11-channel Cable-TV offering German, Dutch and English satellite channels and are furnished with extra-length king-sized beds ( twin-beds are available on request). Every room has a fully equipped kitchenette including microwave, bar fridge as well as coffee and tea making facilities.
Independent Air Conditioning Units for heating and cooling are standard in all rooms and every room has a private bathroom, fully tiled and with a generous walk in shower. Two rooms are available with a full bathroom with both a shower as well as a bath. Hairdryers and a small safe are standard in all rooms.
The generously dimensioned guestrooms all have comfortable seating and a furnished Garden Patio with a table and chairs offering guests an exclusive outdoor living.
The rooms are cleaned and serviced daily and fresh towels and linen is supplied regularly.Drinks & Cuisine An honesty bar with a selection of good wines as well as a wide choice of alcoholic beverages is available on site. For the B&B guests a sensational continental breakfast buffet is served in the elegant dining room which is free-flowing onto the pool deck.
A weekly BBQ evening gives guests the opportunity to exchange their unique African experiences and share the warm South African hospitality together with the exotic game and fish cuisine so unique to this beautiful country.
Facilities & Services Wireless DSL internet is available under the pool patio as well as in all the rooms. Alternatively free internet access and email facilities are provided for at the reservation desk during the day, from where owner-managers Brigitte and Werner will also help with bookings for golf courses, car rental and local restaurants just to name a few.
Werner, a qualified South African Tour Guide, will gladly assist with free advice for self driven explorers. Alternatively join him on one of his personalized tours and experience the beauty of South Africa through his eyes and native knowledge.
Brigitte and Werner’s attention to detail will ensure an experience of a lifetime and an exclusive and super holiday.
DirectionsFrom Cape Town International, take the N2 due East towards Somerset West. From the N2 turn onto the R44 (second after the filling station). At the big intersection turn right onto Somerset West's Main Road.
Once on Main Road, turn left at the fourth traffic light into Lourensford Road. Then turn left at the traffic circle into Parel Vallei Road. The Blue Crane is no. 81 on the left hand side. |
Blue Crane B&B
(021)8524041
(021)8524041
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