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The Country Guesthouse

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star country house with outdoor pool

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Exterior
Property grounds
Standard Double Room | Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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96 Winery Road, Heldervue, Somerset West, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7130
  • Place, Eikendal Winery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Root 44
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Heidelberg Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

  • 689 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cottage (Garden) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Cottage (Garden)

  • 689 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite | Exterior

Family Suite

  • 915 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Stellenbosch

Raithby stay.With a stay at this Raithby country house, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Eikendal Winery and 6 miles (10 km) of Root 44. De Zalze Golf Club and Technopark Stellenbosch are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Eikendal Winery - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Root 44 - 4 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Heidelberg Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • De Zalze Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Technopark Stellenbosch - 7 min drive - 6.5 miles

Getting around

  • Firgrove Station - 5 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 26 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Steffanie's Place - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Scarecrow - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Avontuur Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪WCafe - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Country Guesthouse

Family-friendly 3-star country house with outdoor pool
A winery is on site. The Country Guesthouse offers its guests a waterslide and an outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The family-friendly The Country Guesthouse also features barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Stellenbosch country house.

  • 1 floor
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 1966
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Winery on site
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Country Guesthouse offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Stellenbosch country house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Waterslide
  • Winery

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium channels

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Late and/or early check-in services are available on request. Guests needing this service must inform the hotel at least 2 days prior to arrival.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 300.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 520.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 300.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the country house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Country Guesthouse to the airport?

The Country Guesthouse is 19.2 mi (27-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Country Guesthouse have an airport shuttle?

The Country Guesthouse offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of ZAR 520.00 per vehicle, roundtrip.

How close is The Country Guesthouse to the beach?

This country house is 12.4 mi (31-min drive) from Bikini Beach.

Does The Country Guesthouse offer free breakfast?

The Country Guesthouse offers free full breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at The Country Guesthouse?

No, there is no casino at this country house.

What time is check-in at The Country Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4 PM.

Is there free parking at The Country Guesthouse?

This country house offers free self parking.

Does The Country Guesthouse have a pool?

The Country Guesthouse features an outdoor pool.

Does The Country Guesthouse have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Country Guesthouse have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this country house.

How close is The Country Guesthouse to downtown Stellenbosch?

The Country Guesthouse is 7.2 mi away from Stellenbosch.

The Country Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Reese

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a fantastic stay at this property. The location was perfect—close to everything I needed. The grounds and building were beautiful and I felt very safe throughout my stay. I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Don

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice little complex, friendly staff and restaurant attached served up an excellent dish. Just down the road from wineries and easy access to main roads. We had to leave early for a flight and staff happily assisted with bringing us breakfast the night before. Easy drive to Cape Town airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Blissful start to any holiday

Beautiful room (no.6). Fabulous food. Friendly attentative staff. Excellent location for wine tasting, beach and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and super friendly people. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location - and well managed

Stunning location in the middle of a vineyard and wine farm. Really a great getaway right in the heart of the peninsular. Restaurant was very good (even though we only had breakfast).
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Llewellyn

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
This place is a joke. When I tried to call ahead to check in at 18:00, no one answered at the reception desk. No one answered the after-hours number either after 18:00, so I didn't travel through as we had a baby with us. They refused to refund me even though I couldn't check-in. Rather go to Airbnb or a hotel. Expedia couldn't hold this place accountable once they'd taken my money.

8/10 Good

judy, Sydney Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

comfortable guest house

Well situated for access to Somerset West Franschoek and stellenbosch etc.. no complains staff friendly room comfortable ....our only reservation was the pesky mosquitoes in the room which really require to be addressed. Other than that , a lovely well run place

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
really relaxing stay and staff were very friendly and helpful, although we had a flood in in our bedroom due to a storm the staff attended to it with efficiency and were most helpful

8/10 Good

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Harriet, usA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay, lovely staff, very reasonable price

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

JH, Pretoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Louis and Jacky

We had a lovely stay. Fantastic surroundings. The breakfast was the best I had in a long time and I am difficult to please.

8/10 Good

Stephen, Johannesburg

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A pleasant place to stay

This guest house is in a lovely area, also convenient for visiting the Winelands and the False Bay coast. The gardens are very attractive. Our room was large, the bed was comfortable and the modern bathroom spacious. The staff were all very pleasant. There were some small details which would improve the accommodation - somewhere sit to use a laptop (they have free wi-fi), hang up a wet coat and a waste basket would be useful. Breakfast was ok but rather surprisingly no fresh fruit is available.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent all round business or pleasure

The staff was friendly and accomidating. I arrived at midnight and teher were still staff to greet me. Clean rooms and good Wifi. All around great stay.Jon

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent spot in the winelands

A wonderful facility in beautiful surroundings, very good staff and excellent breakfast Great value for money

8/10 Good

Hans Cramer

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good place outside Stellenbosch

A very nice place. The check-in, staff in the restaurant etc is so friendly. But it seems a bit run down - especially the swimming pool area and the sun-beds. It's a shame since the garden and the park is such a nice area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Dr. Horatiu, Bonn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gezellig en goed Guesthouse.

We hadden een mooi ruim huisje met privé terras. Het ontbijt was prima. In de mooie tuin een zwembad met lekkere stretchers waar het goed toeven was. Het restaurant bij het guesthouse heeft een prima keuken lekker gegeten.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lummigt och prisvärt på landet

Hemsidan gör inte hotellet rättvisa, området är större och mysigare på riktigt. Att man har pool (om än liten) framgår knappt och att det ligger en utmärkt restaurang på området kan inte poängteras nog.

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Romantik pur

Herrliche Sonnenuntergänge von der Veranda aus zu geniessen mit Blick über die Rebberge - einfach wunderschön. Toll, dass das Restaurant gleich mit im Komplex ist, so braucht man nicht mehr Auto zu fahren und kann auch ein Gläschen mehr trinken.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good Pick

We had a great experience for our 1st time in South Africa. This is thanks to Carmen and Helen at the front office in Zandberg Country House. Carmen was very efficient at helping us anytime we had questions. Carmen, thanks for arraging the car rental + posting our mail. Helen, thanks for booking the safari in Aquila.