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About this property
More sumptuous than a guest house and more homely than a hotel, Summerwood is an adults only guest house situated in beautiful Stellenbosch, nestled between mountains and rivers, the perfect base from which to explore. Conveniently located within easy reach of the Winelands, Cape Town and its spectacular scenery, the guest house is set in a serene garden featuring a wide variety of indigenous plants. Originally built in 1904, it was designed by famous architect Mello Damstra and has been lovingly restored to meet the demands of the modern traveler. The friendly staff invite you to enjoy the comforts and tranquility of Summerwood and the beauty of its surroundings.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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1 large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed or 2 single beds | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed or 2 single beds | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed or 2 single beds | ||
1 extra-large double bed |
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Evgeniya
Cyprus
“We had a wonderful stay at this charming guest house located in a beautifully restored old mansion. The interior is stunning, with every detail carefully thought out, and the garden is simply gorgeous. We were pleasantly surprised with a...” - David
United Arab Emirates
“Beautiful house a short walk from town. Delicious breakfast and an afternoon treat were enjoyed by the fire. Kind and helpful staff.” - William
South Africa
“Absolutely fabulous stay. Fiona is a fantastic attentive host. Many lovely touches in the common areas and great value for money. Extremely comfortable stay with delicous breakfast. We shall return!” - Dorit
Germany
“What a gem!! Located in a quiet area of Stellenbosch but within walking distance to the center. Fiona is a great host and we enjoyed her beautiful guest house. That breakfast menu is out of this world, wonderful!!” - Michael
United Kingdom
“Everything fantastic from the property location to rooms to communal areas and pool. All staff we encountered were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast options also excellent” - Elizabeth
United Kingdom
“Lovely setting and location. Fiona was a brilliant host , friendly and informative about the area. Delicious breakfasts overlooking the beautiful garden and pool. Lots of shade from the trees which was welcome. Easy to walk into Stellenbosch ....” - Robert
United Kingdom
“Overall everything was very well prepared and the property is still in excellent condition.” - Frank
Germany
“We really enjoyed our time at the Summerwood Guest House. We have been at many Guest Houses and AirBnB at our time in SA, but this was definately the best. It felt like coming home with modern, comfortable and super clean rooms, cosy lobby, great...” - Abhim
Netherlands
“Fiona was a great host, and even though our stay at Summerwood was short, it is a perfect place to rest and recover. We did a long road trip before arriving and this is exactly what we needed to rest and recover for the rest of our trip.” - Bradshaw
United Kingdom
“Amazing property fantastic host great facilities absolutely faultless delicious breakfast”
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House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.


The fine print
Please note that the reception is open daily from 07:30 until 19:30.
Please note that a late check-in fee might apply for late arrivals after 20:00.
Please inform Summerwood Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.