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Colona Castle
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| Gracing the mountainside above a tranquil Lake District on the warmer False Bay coastline, Colona Castle is a splendid 5-Star graded Mediterranean retreat offering character, exclusivity and infinite charm. Majestic views of the Cape Peninsula stretch from Table Mountain across the Winelands and the sapphire blue waters of the South Atlantic Ocean to Cape Hangklip.
In this refined haven of serenity, guests are assured of outstanding hospitality and exceptional personal service. Five luxurious and exceptionally decorated full Suites and two Superior Bedrooms and a Family Suite cater for every comfort and convenience. All our Suites and interiors are furnished with treasured antiques and objets d'art collected over many years.
Our Executive Chef’s inspired presentations are an artful combination of the Cape’s finest and freshest ingredients – a rare culinary delight in the superb architecture of the candlelit Dining Hall. Alternatively, discerning visitors may enjoy a myriad of excellent restaurants in the vicinity. |
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Things To Do
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| • Easy access to all places of interest in and around Cape Town: Airport 25 minutes (N2 & M3) - Waterfront 20 to 25 minutes (M3 & N2)
• Restaurants Many trendy & fun places to eat at: Harbour House in Kalk Bay (100 Best Restaurants list 2006) – Cape to Cuba where every item is for sale – Olympia Café – Theresa’s – Live Bait – Polana – Scirroco – Railway House in Muizenberg – Empire Café – Il Postino Winelands Restaurants of Constantia all a few minutes drive
• Drive to Cape Point – a mere 35 minutes from Colona Castle. Get there first after breakfast, visit the light houses, weather station, Cape of Good Hope… in pristine surroundings before tourists arrive from town
• Visit Simonstown and the penguins at Boulders 15 & 20 mns drive
• Depart from Simonstown Harbour to view Whales (June to November) in False Bay or the Great White Sharks with researcher Chris Fallows
• Drive around the Winelands - Constantia Wine Route 5 minutes away Stellenbosch 35 minutes drive along the scenic Coastal Route R 310
• Golf 4 world-class Golf courses within 3 to 10 minutes drive
• Ecological Guided visits
Rock pools with life in inter-tidal zones in Marine protected area
Sensuous or twilight Wildlife walks in Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Nature Reserves Walks: Rondevlei, Table Mountain, Koeberg Grysbok Trail
• Take the Sightseeing Train to Simonstown from False Bay station (5 minutes walk) & back and enjoy the ride along the coast and beaches
• Spot the Whales & Dolphins (May to November) from Boyes Drive (5 minutes walk) of along the scenic coastal road M4
• Go up Table Mountain - this world renowned landmark for the most spectacular views of Cape Town, 25 minutes drive.
• Picnic in Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens – world renowned. Some 8,000 plant species of the Cape Floral Kingdom 15 minutes drive
• Drive to Hermanus along the scenic False Bay Coast – along the rocky landscape of Cape Hangklip, to see the majestic beauty of the Southern Right whales from May to November, visit a wine estate and drive back through the Franschhoek Pass, Stellenbosch and the Coastline
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Rooms
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|  | Executive Suite
Separate lounge. Large bedroom with King size extra length or 3/4 Twin Beds, Marble bathrooms with large open shower and/or Victorian bath. Views over Table Mountain, Cape Peninsula and False Bay.
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Executive Suite (per person, breakfast included) R1155
Executive Suite (single, breakfast included) R1595
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| | Family Suite
A three or four bedded family suite, a bathroom en suite with a large shower and face to face Victorian bath. Views across Sandvlei Lake and the Peninsula
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Family Suite (per person, breakfast included) R 760
Family Suite (single, breakfast included) R 1073
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| | Full Luxury Suite
Large separate lounge. Large bedrooms with Extra-length King-size or large 3/4 twin beds. Marble bathrooms with bath and open shower (1 Suite with 2 bathrooms). Front facing views of Table Mountain, Cape Peninsula, False Bay and the Atlantic Ocean | Room Rate
Full luxury Suite (per person, breakfast included) R1485
Full luxury Suite (single, breakfast included)R2090 |
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| | Superior Room
Rooms furnished with Queen Size or Large Twin Beds, bathroom en-suite with large open shower and/or bath. Views overlooking Sandvlei Lake, the Cape Peninsula and False Bay.
| Room Rate
Superior Room (per person, breakfast included) R 760
Superior Room (single, breakfast included) R 1073
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Directions
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| After leaving the airport, take the N2 in the direction of Cape Town (8 kms). Turn left into the M3 Direction Muizenberg (17 Kms). At the end turn right and then left into Stonehurst left again along the contour of the Westlake Golf Course to the T junction. Turn right into Boyes Drive (M75), left into Old Boyes Drive, and at the hairpin bend, left into Verwood. |
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