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: Seventh Avenue, Voelklip, Hermanus, South Africa
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Birkenhead House is situated in Hermanus in South Africa and is approximately 120km or 1.5 hours from Cape Town.
Birkenhead House is set high on the cliffs of Hermanus, overlooking the Walker Bay in Hermanus.
The hotel perfectly harmonizes with the surroundings. Birkenhead House is decorated with rare maritime antiques to reflect the beauty of the area
Birkenhead House is the perfect choice for those who seek the high standard accommodation in a seaside setting.
Birkenhead House boasts 11 magnificently appointed sea-facing suites, all decorated with a stylish mix of shagreen, leather or steel furniture, French, Russian or Chinese antiques, exotic shell- or animal-hide-framed mirrors, Indian headboards and a scattering of white armchairs and sofas. Our guests can watch from the balcony the majestic Southern Right whales that enter the sheltered waters of Walker Bay every year to calve.
The hotel boasts two infinity plunge pools, where visitors can relax and enjoy the sun. One suspended above the ocean on the edge of the dining terrace, the other a formal, two-level design in the Amanresort-ish entrance court.
Other attractions include a gym and treatment centre, and a dual-level swimming pool located in a sheltered courtyard. Not forgetting, of course, Hermanus’ two best swimming beaches which are within short distance.
Birkenhead House is the perfect choice for discerning travellers, willing to enjoy their trip to South Africa.
Accommodation:
The hotel has 11 suites. All the suites are tastefully decorated and boast stunning views. The marble bathrooms are fully equipped with al the amenities.
Room facilities:
Air-conditioning, bathrooms, ceiling fans, plunge pools, inside and outside showers, dining room, boma, private thatched decks, telephones
Dining facilities:
Amongst it many amenities, Birkenhead House has a restaurant, offering superb cuisine and boasting extensive wine lists that provide discerning guests with a gastronomic tour de force to be appreciated by gourmet and casual diners alike.
At Birkenhead House world-class cuisine is a matter of course. Lavish meals and seafood delicacies are served up daily, and room service will be happy to oblige guests with a sumptuous breakfast in bed.
Area attractions:
Dyer Island Cruises - A unique whale watching experience in season, Grootbos, Private Nature Reserve, Hermanus Orientation Tour, Stanford Tour, Shark Diving , Local Wine Tour, Sea Kayaking, Boat Fishing, Horse Riding, Scuba Diving, Renting bikes, Yoga, Township Tour, Bird Watching, Deep Sea Fishing, Quad Biking.
The whale season starts in July. In the first week of October the annual Whale Festival takes place in Hermanus.
Golfing:
There are two golf courses in the area – The ‘friendly’ Hermanus golf course located between Birkenhead House and the centre of town or the more sophisticated and manicured course at Arabella Country Estate which is about half an hour out of town. This internationally known Golf Estate boasts 18 holes in a magnificent environment, which has been earmarked to become a “World Heritage Site”.
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