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The Country Guesthouse

3.0 star property
Family-friendly country house with winery and free breakfast

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Property grounds
Exterior
Cottage (Garden) | Terrace/patio
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$204
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov

Explore the area

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96 Winery Road, Heldervue, Somerset West, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7130
  • Place, De Zalze Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Spier Wine Estate
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Erinvale Golf Club
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 64 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cottage (Garden)

Cottage (Garden)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 64 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite | Exterior

Family Suite

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 85 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Stellenbosch

A family-friendly stay in Stellenbosch awaits you at The Country Guesthouse. You'll be 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Eikendal Winery and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Root 44. Highlights at this country house include a winery, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .The restaurant, 96 Winery Road Restaurant, is open for lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the country house's own poolside bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Raithby country house include De Zalze Golf Club and Technopark Stellenbosch.
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What's nearby

  • Root 44 - 4 min drive - 5.8 km
  • De Zalze Golf Club - 7 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Spier Wine Estate - 12 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Stellenbosch University - 13 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Erinvale Golf Club - 14 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • Firgrove Station - 5 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 27 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Restaurant @ Root44 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Scarecrow - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Steffanie's Place - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Pineta - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Country Guesthouse

Family-friendly country house with winery and free breakfast
A winery is on site. The Country Guesthouse offers its guests a waterslide and an outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The family-friendly The Country Guesthouse also features barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Stellenbosch country house.

  • 1 floor
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 1966
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Winery on site
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Country Guesthouse offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

This Stellenbosch country house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10 AM
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 96 Winery Road Restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Waterslide
  • Winery

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

More

  • 1 floor
  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1966
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 4 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Late and/or early check-in services are available on request. Guests needing this service must inform the hotel at least 2 days prior to arrival.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for ZAR 300.0 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 520.00 per vehicle (return)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 300.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the country house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Country Guesthouse Cape Town
Country Guesthouse House Jamestown
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Country Guesthouse House Raithby
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Country Guesthouse Country House Raithby
Country Guesthouse
Country Guesthouse Country House Stellenbosch
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The Country Stellenbosch
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Country Guesthouse?

Yep, The Country Guesthouse has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Country Guesthouse?

As of 26 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Country Guesthouse on 5 Nov 2025 start from AU$204.15, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Country Guesthouse?

The closest beach to The Country Guesthouse is Bikini Beach (16 km).

Does The Country Guesthouse have a pool?

The Country Guesthouse has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

Does The Country Guesthouse have a waterslide?

Yep, this property has a waterslide!

What makes The Country Guesthouse a romantic place to stay?

An attached winery and a bar, as well as premium bedding and private patios in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Country Guesthouse.

Is The Country Guesthouse family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and babysitting services, as well as childcare services and cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Country Guesthouse is a hit with families.

Does The Country Guesthouse serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary full breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Country Guesthouse?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Country Guesthouse?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Country Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Country Guesthouse?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Country Guesthouse?

There is a golf course next to The Country Guesthouse.