Doolhof Country House

Nestled at the end of a tranquil valley below the historic Bainskloof Pass, The Doolhof offers luxury bed and breakfast and is set within an award-winning wine estate in Wellington. The country house is ideal for a leisure romantic stopover and is also available for private functions.

Area Info

A variety of activities including horse riding, clay pigeon shooting, quad biking as well as golf played on world-class golf courses, are a short drive away.

Wellington with its rich history and culture, is only 5 minutes drive, and the wine routes of Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch can all be reached within 30-minute drive.

There are five scenic mountain passes nearby which connect the Cape’s various wine, brandy and fruit routes. The historical towns of Tulbagh, Ceres, Riebeek Kasteel, Robertson, Citrusdal and Darling all make for a pleasant day trip.

Cape Town city centre and Cape Town International Airport are an hour's drive, whereas the sunny golden beaches of the Cape Peninsula, the whales of False Bay as well as the Cape West Coast National Park are within a 1 to 2 hour’s drive away.

Units and Rooms

Luxury Suite

Guests: 2

Each suite contains extra-length king-size/twin beds, & an en suite with twin basins shower and bath, underfloor heating, & heated towel rails. Ground floor and direct access to patio area. There are three Luxury Suits in the Hotel.

Standard Loft Room

Guests: 2

Thatch roof, access via a spiral staircase. Room has a king-size/twin beds & bathroom with twin basins, hand shower-over-bath, underfloor heating, & heated towel rails. There is only one Standard Loft Room in the Hotel.

Luxury Loft Room

Guests: 2

Thatch roof, access via a spiral staircase. Room has a king-size/twin beds & bathroom with twin basins, hand shower-over-bath, underfloor heating, & heated towel rails. There are two Luxury Loft Rooms in the Hotel.

Winehouse Cottage

Guests: 2

Free-standing thatched-roof loft cottage. The 1st floor bedroom has extra-length king/twin beds. The ground floor has a large open-plan lounge, with a bar fridge, tea & coffee tray, and a TV. Cottage has a private verandah/patio.