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  • Villa
  • 8 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 16
  • 3 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Beach/lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 16 mi
  • Swimming pool
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Private garden

From the owner

Lothian House is located 30 minutes from Cape Town Airport. This 5 star house is similar to an Aman style resort, situated on an award winning wine estate, located in the Kogelberg World Heritage Biosphere reserve, home to one of the most diverse ecology's on the planet.

The house is an architecturally triumph, it was recently completed to the highest European finishes, providing unsurpassed levels of comfort, luxury and style blended with privacy and security, all stunningly nestled into beautifuly designed and manicured flower gardens, lawns and fruit laden orchards, overlooking a picture postcard river on one side and the expansive Applethwaite Lake and Lothian award winning vineyard on the other. Every beautifully designed bedroom has an equally luxurious ensuite bathroom and private sundeck with majestic mountains all around.

The house and grounds feature every conceivable amusement from our stables, to jet ski's, ski-boat and paddle boards. Perhaps some fly-fishing on the lake; that is the envy of every fisherman in the cape (keep in mind you have a 3 km of river to amuse yourself in/on. Swings/slides, and a trampoline await the young ones, to soccer/croquet lawn or tennis/hiking/gym for the more energetic .

There is a 25m eternity edged pool, 8 person Jacuzzi, fully kitted out Gym and Sauna; an in-pool bar, multiple dining areas including a lily pad on the rivers edge - replete with fire pit, a favourite place to enjoy cocktails as the sun goes down. We have plenty to amuse the adults too, and plenty of places to just relax and enjoy being with your friends, or away cuddled up in a quiet nook with book or parner -as the mood takes you.

The amenities are too many to list, but to name a few of the more eclectic: Wake-boarding, Waterski, Air-Hockey to multiple cocktail bars, and the latest in-house Entertainment Systems, you have plenty to do regardless of the time or weather.

The staff are available to pamper the most discerning guests upon request, but can also make themselves almost invisible. The staff are truly brilliant, and match the quality/excellence of the house. We suggest starting the morning perhaps with a private Yoga teacher on your private deck or perhaps with a group of friends, or perhaps a set of Tennis- followed by a massage.

Whatever the age group of your guests, they are going to feel they have gone to Heaven. This is a home for the remarkable holiday, we don't do mundane here!. This house thrives on people, it's an entertaining heaven, it's for the special event in your life,for the the individual who has achieved, and wants to share their success with their family and friends.

Film scouts ranks this house in the top 2 homes on the continent. Top-Billing called it a Utopia! (viewable on Youtube).

There is a fabulously cute fishing Lodge nestled in a bend of the river with 3 Bedrooms, sitting room and kitchen, that can house in comfort and style more guests should extra beds be required for special events (its a very short walk to the main house).

Nature's finest hour has been complemented with a house without equal, with a cellar stocked with award winning Lothian Wines.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King bed
  • Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
  • Bedroom 3: King bed
  • Bedroom 4: King bed
  • Bedroom 5: King bed
  • Bedroom 6: King bed
  • Bedroom 7: Queen Bed
  • Bedroom 8: Queen Bed
  • 8 Family bathrooms, 1 Wet room, 4 Toilets only

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome

Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Accessible for wheelchair users — please contact the owner for details before booking

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Air conditioning
  • Private outdoor pool (unheated)
  • Children's pool
  • Jacuzzi or hot tub
  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • Climbing frame
  • Swing set
  • BBQ
  • Patio
  • Waterfront
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Boat available
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Safe
  • Staffed property
  • Sauna
  • Table tennis
  • Games room
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided
  • Housekeeping Included

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Interaction with guest

Here at Lothian House, we will create comfort and luxury on every level. There will be staff available so you don't have to lift a finger. The house manager will be on call for you to arrange entertainment, transfers, helicopters, a chef, or anything you might have forgotten at home.
Lothian Vineyard & House – Home 3343911

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    This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
    Damage deposit: ($2,498.83) £2,000.00

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    Smoking

    No smoking at this property

    House rules

    Smoking is allow outside the house.
    Parents must be aware there is water all around the house + there is the 25m pool, so kids should be supervised if they don't know how to swim.

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    About the owner

    Gavin & Ewen W.
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    TGCSA331020919*****
    Calendar last updated:
    01 Jul 2022

    Years listed:
    11

    Based in:
    Switzerland
    Languages spoken: English
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    EMILY M

    Beautiful stay
    Feb 2023

    Not my first stay and absolutely not my last. This house and its surroundings are beyond beautiful. There are so many lovely spots around the place to relax, unwind or socialise as you wish. The at… More 

    4 Feb 2023

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    NEexperienceseeker
    Lincoln, Nebraska

    One of the finest homes in Africa
    Oct 2017

    We've been fortunate to rent homes across the world and this is one of the most magnificent we've experienced. Not only does each room have it's own bathroom, the gym is high quality an… More 

    9 Nov 2017

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Response from the owner
    Thank you so much Derrick - was great having you here at Lothian Vineyards. Looking forward to your next stay in Africa, in Elgin, in the Lothian House :)

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    Trek738398

    Breathtaking : Dream home in a dream location.
    Oct 2017

    Set in a spectacular valley, 30mins from Cape town airport. The house and staff were amazing with our every need catered for, Jamie the House manager seemed to know what we wanted before we asked, she… More 

    31 Oct 2017

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    fdahmed
    Washington DC, District of Columbia

    Amazing holiday on the vineyard
    Sep 2015

    The house is not only spectacular but is perfectly designed for large groups. The views and rooms are amazing as the house sits in the middle of the lake. Grant, the property manager and the chef Ange… More 

    22 Oct 2015

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    renez245
    Tamarindo, Costa Rica

    Incredible house wth a superb staff. Just perfect !!
    Jan 2015

    I decided to rent the place to celebrate my 50th birthday. It could accomodate 8 families in spacious bedrooms. As I closed the deal in February 2014 for December 27th till January 10th I got carried … More 

    16 Jan 2015

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    Review 1-5 of 10

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