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Your guide to Somerset West and the Cape Winelands

Wine estates, hikes, beaches, restaurants and day trips, written by Sonny, Marije and Oliver, who live here and love showing guests around.

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Our top 10 guides

The quickest way to plan your days: three ranked lists from people who live here, with honest tips on what is worth your time.

The Helderberg mountain above the vineyards in golden light

Top 10 · Somerset West

Top 10 things to do in Somerset West

Wine estates, hikes, beaches and restaurants on our doorstep, ranked by us.

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Every guide, sorted by what you want to do

Pick a topic to see all our guides in one place, from breakfast cafés and fine dining to golf, hikes and day trips.

Food & Drink

Where to eat and drink around Somerset West

From flat whites and fresh bakes to fine dining with a view: our guides to the best tables in Somerset West, Strand and the Helderberg wine estates.

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Activities

Things to do around Somerset West

Golf, hikes, beaches, adventure and days out with the family, all within easy reach of the villa.

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Cape Town & the Western Cape

Day trips beyond the Helderberg

Cape Town is about 45 minutes from the villa, and the whole Western Cape is within a day's drive. Here is how to plan your days out.

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Hidden gems & news

Quiet corners and news from the villa

The places the tour buses miss, plus updates from Sonny, Marije and Oliver.

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All our travel guides in alphabetical order.

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