The Vineyard Hotel

The Vineyard Hotel is on Colinton Road in Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa, in the leafy southern suburbs on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. The hotel sits beside the Liesbeek River in extensive gardens, with Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, the Newlands cricket and rugby grounds and the Cavendish Square shopping centre all within a short drive. The city centre is about 15 minutes away by car, and the Constantia wine valley is a similar distance. The property has a long history: the original house dates to the late 18th century and was once the home of Lady Anne Barnard, and it has since grown into a country-house-style hotel with older buildings, new wings and landscaped gardens. Rooms are offered as Luxury Rooms, Mountain View Rooms and Suites, with rates roughly R3,800 to R9,500 per night. Listed amenities include wifi, a restaurant and bar, a swimming pool, a spa, a fitness centre, a concierge, room service and gardens. Dining centres on the hotel's restaurants, with a notable art collection displayed throughout the public areas, and the garden settings suit afternoon tea and relaxed meals. The spa and pool provide a quiet retreat, and the grounds are well suited to walking. Service is courteous and traditional, geared to leisure guests, wedding parties and business travellers alike. It suits visitors who prefer a peaceful garden setting with mountain views over a beachfront or city-centre stay, particularly those combining Kirstenbosch, the winelands and the southern suburbs.