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The 4-star graded De Doornkraal Historic Country House is a charming Boutique Hotel located on the Garden Route in the Heritage hub of the town 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 Wine Estate's vineyard stretches to the Vette River bordering the town. The historic De Doornkraal Country House, the main dwelling of the Boutique Hotel, is one of the original structures on the farm Doornkraal proclaimed in 1746.
At the De Doornkraal Boutique Hotel you will be treated to luxurious accommodation in charming surroundings and interiors. The highest TGCSA graded Riversdale accommodation. The splendid facilities will ensure that your stay with us is truly memorable. Riversdale, home of the majestic "Sleeping Beauty" mountain peak, is located on the Garden Route, a malaria-free area. It is the seat of the Hessequa municipality that forms part of the Eden District in the Western Cape Province.
All rooms offered are en suite. Internet is free of charge. Guests can enjoy a drink from the homely honesty bars in 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 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 De Wingerdt Restaurant has a splendid wine list and serves fresh local fare with a touch of flavours from around the globe. For a more exotic experience, we offer dishes inspired by flavours from Europe, the Mediterranean, Asia and North Africa. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is ample secure parking for guests.

De Doornkraal is eco-friendly; solar water heating is utilised for the en suite bathrooms. For organisations that need a break from city life De Doornkraal offers conferencing in the renovated, air conditioned former freemasons "Lodge Frere" built in 1888 that forms part of the complex. Leisure activities include golf, birdwatching (birding), sight seeing, picnics, fishing, fynbos hiking trails, and horse trails.
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