Contact us we would love to hear from you make a booking. Houw hoek hotel, botrivier mag book sa ilalim ng aming best price guarantee. Host your next conference at the houw hoek hotel, only 80 km from cape town, just off the n2 freeway. Find and book hotels and accommodation in south africa. Surrounded by mountain vistas, rolling lawns and meandering streams, countrystyle houw hoek hotel is located between the towns of grabouw and botrivier. View all restaurants near houw hoek farm stall on tripadvisor. The setting has breathtaking views, the out door marriage blessing site reminds one of weddings in movies. Weve changed the name back to houw hoek hotel in line with its original title it was named houw hoek inn some 30 years ago, he adds.
Houwhoek pass is a pass on the n2 national road between grabouw and botrivier in the western cape province of south africa. We have five airconditioned conference rooms, each one with its own individual character and size. The houw hoek hotel, previously called the houw hoek inn, is a hotel on the n2 national road between grabouw and botrivier in south africa, close to the summit of the houwhoek pass, on the overberg branch line. Sale of historic houw hoek hotel by greeff properties. The pass in its current fourlane format was completed in 1976. Houw hoek inn this is the second year i participated in the houwhoek mtb tour and the first year i stayed at the houwhoek hotel. The childfriendly houw hoek hotel is situated in the heart of the kogelberg nature reserve, a leisurely 80 km from cape town, just off the n2 freeway. Grabouw grabouw is a nice erea for city people to visit, it gives one an opportunity to get in touch with nature and enjoy life. Retailer of fine baked goods, wine, fresh produce, gifts and much much more. Houwhoek inn is located on the spot where the toll gate stood in the days of the dutch east india company. Houw hoek inn, a gracious combination of old world charm and modern conveniences, is the oldest hotel in south africa located on the site of a toll gate established in the dutch east india era. The accommodation is clean, functional, spacious and worked well for our large family as we had come in from outside south africa. Encounter lions, cheetah, zebra and many more on this farm which creates a loving home environment for rehab animals and hunting farm rescues. The hotel was originally an overnight stop for travelers from cape town, until demand became extremely high and a proper inn was opened.
Local elgin farmers rise early to pick fresh fruit and vegetables from the valley for you to hand select from display baskets en route to your destination, the continuing winding drive of your journey. It was an awesome experience and i want to congratulate the hotel management for cultivating such an amazing team of employees at the hotel. Full text of ecologically significant wetlands in the flathead, stillwater, and swan river valleys. The pass is a dual carriageway and the summit is at 340m above sea level. The wellappointed rooms at houw hoek offer satellite tv, a seating area and an en suite bathroom. The houw hoek hotel, previously known as the houw hoek inn, is one of the oldest hotels in south africa, and its history is traced back to 1779. Full text of ecologically significant wetlands in the. Our exquisite location makes this the perfect place to relax and unwind. Current accommodation rates and special offers for houw hoek hotel in elgin stay tonight from r 1450 per night. This was the houw hoek inn and it was the first hotel in south africa. The houw hoek hotel is one of the oldest hotels in south africa and is steeped in a history of romance. We sell books on collectable africana fiction militaria art classics biographies nature and christianity. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails.
People stayed at the inn overnight before travelling down the pass to botrivier and although this now takes only a couple of minutes by car on the n2, in those days, it was a full one day journey one outspan. The hotel was situated at a tollgate set up by the dutch east india company, when they were still ruling the cape, with the cape wagon route passing by the hotel. Grabouw i was extremely happy with my stay at grabouw lodge. It is one of the oldest licensed hotels in the country, with a ground floor dating from 1779. The houw hoek hotel, previously called the houw hoek inn, is a hotel on the n2 national road between grabouw and botrivier in south africa, close to the.
The pass itself is short and stocky, but one should remember that it is actually a descent and can therefore be short and stocky. The houw hoek inn got a liquor license in 1834, making it the oldest licensed hotel in south africa. Houw hoek inn offers old world charm and comfort, the ideal combination for relaxation and romantic gateways, in the heart of the kogelberg nature reserve, elgin. We are peacefully positioned in an exquisite location, between the majestic mountains and picturesque ponds of the kogelberg nature reserve. We are peacefully positioned in an exquisite location, between majestic mountains and beautiful ponds, making. Entering the houwhoek pass from the grabouw side, one encounters the landmark establishments, the houwhoek inn and the houwhoek farm stall. Houw hoek hotel elgin accommodation weekendgetaways. Houw hoek famstalls homebaked cakes are worth sinning for and the choices tease you while a delicious slice rewards all well behaved children. Walter went on to build the marine hotel in hermanus in 1902 and was also the first mayor of hermanus.
The ground floor of the inn was built in 1779 and the first floor in 1861. We have two restaurants, our traditional, comfortable dining room and our brand new loggia. Houw hoek hotel in elgin, grabouw best price guaranteed. It was the first coaching inn ever built and is now the oldest existing licensed hotel licensed since 1834 in south africa. The wellappointed rooms at houw hoek offer satellite tv, a seating area and an private bathroom. The tree has a circumference of 11 m and is still expanding. The massive bluegum tree that can be seen in front of the houw hoek hotel might not be the tallest in the country, but. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like hikingbiking trails and mountain biking. The houw hoek tour finishes on sunday 20 september 2020 at hermanuspietersfontein winery in the wine village, next to the hermanus, sandbaai robot intersection. Explore the area please call ahead to check availability activitiestastingsgolfmountain bikingrestaurants activitiesanimal encounters get up close and personal with some of africas most majestic animals at cornellskop. While the natural beauty of elgin and hemelenaarde valley can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out paul cluver wines. While houw hoek inn has been in continuous operation for longer than any other hotel in south africa, it remains a modern, threestar facility, with substantial infrastructure, staff and goodwill. Houw hoek fits into the existing portfolio which includes arniston spa hotel and arniston seaside cottages, says robert haarburger.
Most of our rooms have balconies with magnificent views of the surrounding mountains. Houwhoek mountains with richard loos, 23 june 20 the. South africa accommodation western cape cape overberg elgin accommodation. This picturesque town surrounded by vineyards and panaromic views falls part of the cape country meander taking visitors on country roads less traveled waiting to be explored.
Houwhoek pass is a pass on the n2 national road between grabouw and botrivier in the. Our daughter and her fiance booked houw hoek inn for their wedding. If you looking for an old school wholesome breakaway with the kids, this is just right. Houw hoek innhotel bookings south africa travel online. Grabouw july is definitely off season in grabouw with many of the. Lots of activities including a slippy slide put up for the kids kept them busy while mom and dad could enjoy g and ts looking at the stunning views of the mountains. Situated in the heart of the kogelberg biosphere reserve, 90km from cape town and 75km from cape town international airport, you will rapidly forget. Located in cape winelands, houw hoek hotel is near a train station. The overberg branch line as well as the gravel road of the old houwhoek pass are nearby, following a similar route but closer to the jakkals river. Houwhoek mountains with richard loos, 23 june 20 posted 7 aug 20, 07. Botrivier hotel, the towns unofficial capital, welcomes travellers and locals alike, just 108km from cape town on the n2 at the foot of houw hoek pass.
You can book a bus transfer back to the houw hoek hotel incl. The houw hoek hotel and houw hoek farm stall are close to the summit of the pass. N2, houw hoek, grabouw 7160 western cape, south africa. Just a short drive from cape town, the houw hoek inn offers an opportunity to.
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