Constantia Valley is one of the Cape’s oldest wine-making regions, boasting lush green forest, fragrant vineyards and verdant rolling hills nestled under the shadow of the majestic Constantia Mountain. Set within this idyllic ‘valley of the vines’, Nova Constantia Boutique Residence is a luxury 5-star boutique hotel that caters to those who enjoy the finer things in life. This opulent oasis is the perfect setting to enjoy and explore everything the finest Cape has to offer.
Nova Constantia prides itself on offering more than just a boutique hotel experience, it is more akin to a private residence providing a superior service that exceeds the expectations of even the most discerning traveller. Surrounded by leafy manicured gardens, the hotel brims with contemporary grandeur and proudly showcases an interior featuring stunning African Chic décor. Nova Constantia offers a range of luxury accommodation with a choice of standard, premier, deluxe or luxury suites as well as an apartment and two luxury villas.
Every suite is beautifully decorated in a variety of African inspired colour tones and themes, and include sumptuous king size beds, large flat-screen TV’s with satellite channel feed, DVD players and Wi-Fi internet access. The two premier suites share a 6-seater outdoor jacuzzi overlooking the vineyards and the Constantia mountain range. Lavish touches in the deluxe suites include jacuzzi baths while the luxury suites boast romantic four poster beds. The apartment is a large self-catering option with two delightful bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen with its own entrance and private patio. Two exquisitely appointed self-catering luxury villas offer two bedrooms and bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, dining area and lounge with large flat screen TV and a charming garden with a private sun-splashed outdoor deck perfect for sundowners and barbeques.
Surrounded by panoramic picture-perfect views Nova Constantia’s large crystalline swimming pool is the perfect spot to soak up the sun on balmy summer days or enjoy a glass of bubbles as the day ends under the full splendour of the African stars. While the apartment and villas are self-catering, a hearty breakfast and light meals during the day are available if you are staying in one of the suites. Nova Constantia’s personal concierge service is always at your disposal and on hand to arrange your evening meals at one of the region’s many excellent restaurants. Upon your return, the bar lounge provides a cosy nook where you can retreat for a nightcap after dinner. Facilities also include a flood-lit tennis court, perfect for working off the extra calories or a large library where you can settle in and while away the hours with a good book. For a real treat head down and enjoy the warmth and ambience of Nova Constantia’s well-stocked wine cellar for an experience you will recount for many years to come.
Nova Constantia’s personal concierge service aims to ensure that your holiday is as unique and memorable as possible. Cape Town and the Western Cape region offer an amazing variety of activities which can be tailormade to suit every possible whim and desire. For connoisseurs of the good life, Constantia Valley is a gourmand’s delight with award-winning wine farms that have been producing wine since the 1600’s. Tours can be arranged to visit a host of iconic centuries-old wine estates just minutes from the hotel and with some of the best restaurants in the country on its doorstep a culinary journey to sample the region’s many gourmet delights is highly recommended. Nature lovers will be swept away by the natural scenic beauty and this can best be enjoyed on a trip up Table Mountain, at the Kirstenbosch Gardens or from Cape Point. Picnics can be arranged in a myriad of fairy-tale locations or you might like to explore the city on a City Sightseeing Red Bus or head to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront for a spot of serious retail therapy. Sunset cruises and deep-sea fishing trips from Hout Bay are popular activities as well as thrilling whale watching excursions around Dyer Island where you will meet the marine big 5. Additional activities include hiking, horse riding and golfing on some of the world’s best greens.
Children of all ages are welcome at Nova Constantia.
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