Lanzerac Manor and Winery Hotel, Stellenbosch

Advantages: Well located and friendly staff
Disadvantages: Not the best food that we'd tasted in South Africa

...are extremely friendly and are constantly looking to make your stay comfortable. I have to say, I've never seen cleaner toilets than those in the Hotel. Rooms, although small are clean and well maintained. Food at the Hotel, wasn't brilliant and eating out is probably the best option when visiting Cape Town. Cape Town itself is very big and we can recommend a trip to both Stellenbosch and it's surrounding areas, if you like wine. And a trip to Cape point is a must. Both can be arranged by the Hotel, although we'd had our trips pre-arranged as part of our Holiday. One word of caution...the Hotel will exchange Travellers Cheques at the Reception, however the rate is only around 9 rand to the £. There are Banks about 10 mins walk from the Hotel if you're feeling brave. We visited one and it took around 20 mins to get our money, due to the extra... Read review

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Advantages: Excellent Location
Disadvantages: Quite Expensive

...Tankersley Manor is a place that I have been to a few times over the years and it was also the location of my work's Christmas Party at the end of last year. It is a well known Hotel and Restaurant with a good local reputation. THE BACKGROUND From the outside Tankersley Manor is quite impressive to say the least, standing in its own well maintained Gardens and Grounds and surrounded by Woodland the building itself is a rather imposing Stone built building. The Hotel as you see it today has been extensively restored but it has been built around a 17th Century Manor House that once occupied the location. THE FACILITIES Tankersley Manor has a Restaurant, a Health Club and 70 rooms all with en suite facilities. Much of the building has been restored to its original character and there are original Oak beams on the ceilings... Read review

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Advantages: Beautiful rooms, thoughtful extras, excellent food, pretty grounds
Disadvantages: None-it was perfect.

...Blagdon Manor is a wonderful place to stay for a treat or to celebrate an anniversary. From the moment you arrive you will feel pampared and taken care of. You will be welcomed by the owners and taken to your room. There are only a few and I imagine that they are all furnished to the same excellent standard with lovely traditional furniture and beautiful drapes and soft furnishings. Its the little extras that make all the difference- the butlers tea tray with local pottery mugs and teapot, the decanter of sherry and hand-made chocolates and the fruit and fruit knives on the dresser. Pre-dinner drinks can be taken in your choice of lounge (there are 3-all beautifully furnished) before going into the conservatory for a really outstanding meal, served by very friendly staff. There are pretty grounds to walk in (and you can even borrow... Read review

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