Sitting in the scenic Western Cape region of South Africa, the Clouds Estate perfectly mergers all the elements of a classic vineyard holiday experience.  The property’s guesthouse rooms, suites, and self-catering villas boast a sleek, contemporary design that is heavy on comfort.  All the accommodations offer panoramic views of the stunning Stellenbosch Valley, a vineyard-covered landscape that is framed by a towering mountain range.

In addition to providing an ideal South African holiday, the Clouds Estate has conference facilities and the ability to host weddings and other special events.

Each of the seven guesthouse rooms features floor-to-ceiling windows that look out over the valley.  All guests have to do is open up their eyes and they can experience this living postcard from their room or from the lounge chairs that are placed around the Clouds Estate’s two beautiful swimming pools.  The list of amenities in the guest rooms includes a seating area, entertainment system with flat-screen TV, wi-fi, nightly turn-down service, and luxurious extras like heated towel rails.  In all, there are four types of rooms: standard, luxury, deluxe, and a “honeymoon suite.”

The semi-detached villas offer a spacious environment for a memorable self-catering holiday.  Because of the high level of privacy, these villas are ideal for a romantic weekend getaway or even a vineyard honeymoon.  In addition to a master bedroom, each of the villas has a second sleeper sofa, meaning these accommodations is also a good option for families.  The villas boast private balconies and modern, fully-equipped kitchens.

What to do

Visit some of South Africa’s best restaurants in Stellenbosch.

Relax and enjoy the views of the valley and mountains from your room or from the pool area.

See firsthand how some of the world’s best wines are produced.

Photos courtesy of  Anton Velleman Photography and Clouds Estate