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De Doornkraal Vinotel

Guest House
  • Capacity: 30 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 20:00
    Check-out: 11:00
  • Address: 8 Lower Long Street, Riversdale, 6670, Western Cape
  • From R1 600 per night, for 2 ppl

Description

De Doornkraal Vinotel is located on the Garden Route in Riversdale in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. It is surrounded by the architectural splendour of the old Lower Long Street homesteads. The De Doornkraal Aan't Vette Wine Estate's vineyard stretches to the Vette River bordering the town. The historic main dwelling of the De Doornkraal Vinotel, is one of the original structures on the farm proclaimed in 1746.

De Doornkraal is eco-friendly and uses solar water heating. All rooms are en-suite and offer free internet. Guests can enjoy service to the two private lounges. Two cottages with lounges and patios supplement the normal accommodation. Guests experience total privacy since the hosts reside in the homestead of the De Doornkraal Aan't Vette Wine Estate.

A pool is located in the garden for the exclusive use of guests. Enjoy a drink at the poolside or in the adjacent wine garden where a 200-year-old vine is still bearing grapes.

The intimate Aan't Vette Country Kitchen has a splendid wine list and serves fresh local fare with a touch of flavours from around the globe. The restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner. There is ample secure parking for guests.

For organisations that need a break from city life, De Doornkraal offers conference facilities in the renovated, air conditioned former freemasons "Lodge Frere" built in 1888 that forms part of the complex.

Leisure activities include golf, bird watching, sightseeing, picnics, fishing, fynbos hiking trails, and horse trails.

Features

Swimming Pool
Secure Parking
Conferencing Facilities

Facilities

  • Airport Transfers By Arrangement
  • Swimming Pool
  • Guest Lounge
  • Laundry Service
  • No Smoking Indoors
  • Malaria Free
  • Restaurant On Premises
  • Personal Safe
  • Satellite TV
  • Serviced Daily
  • Serviced On Demand
  • Wine Cellar
  • Conferencing Facilities

Activities Onsite

  • Horse Riding
  • Bird Watching
  • Wine Tasting
  • Mountain Biking
  • Swimming

Languages Spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Xhosa

Meal Types Offered

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Picnic Baskets By Arrangement

Conferencing Facilities

  • Air Conditioned
  • Break Away Rooms
  • Data Projector
  • DVD Player
  • Flip Charts
  • Whiteboards
  • Notebook Projector
  • Office Facilities
  • Secretarial Facilities
  • Internet
  • Venue For 50 Or More Delegates

Parking Facilities

  • Secure Parking
  • Off Street Parking

Payments Accepted Onsite

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Diners
  • Cash
  • Electronic Bank Transfer

Reviews

4.6/ 5

Based on 38 reviews

Excellent

Cleanliness
4.7
Location
4.4
Value for money
4.3
Service
4.7
Safety
4.7
Guest highlights
Erica K
Family with teenagers
5.0
Neat, comfortable, safe, luxurious and very clean. Really very nice. Will definitely visit there again.
Sep 2024
Mackie J
With partner
5.0
Fantastic. Wonderful service and polite staff. Will come back every year!
Jul 2024
Tracey J
With partner
5.0
Peaceful. We stayed overnight en route to family in the Hemel and Aarde Valley, and we would do it again as it was a lovely peaceful place to stop ove...
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Dec 2023
Liesl F
With partner
4.6
Very nice house, friendly and helpful people. Well received, food was also very tasty. So peacefully we fell asleep for the first time in 20 years!
Jan 2024
Hennie D
Large group
4.2
Fantastic. Breakfast was amazing.
Dec 2023

Location

  • 8 Lower Long Street, Riversdale, 6670, Western Cape
  • Guests think De Doornkraal Vinotel is in a very good location
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From
From R1 600
per night, for 2 ppl
From
From R1 600
per night, for 2 ppl
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  • Capacity: 30 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 20:00
    Check-out: 11:00
  • Address: 8 Lower Long Street, Riversdale, 6670, Western Cape
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