Colona Castle Manor House

Colona Castle Manor House Guest House accommodation

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Description

Located in the epicentre of Greater Cape Town and gracing the mountainside above a tranquil Lake District on the warmer False Bay coastline, Colona Castle is a splendid Small Luxury Boutique Hotel, a magical Villa and a 5-Star graded Mediterranean retreat offering character, exclusivity and infinite charm from which to explore fascinating Cape Town, the Cape Peninsula and the Winelands.  Spectacular panoramic views of the Cape Peninsula stretch from Constantia, Table Mountain across the Winelands and the sapphire blue waters of False Bay, the South Atlantic Ocean to Cape Hangklip. In this refined haven of serenity with secluded and lush mountain gardens, discerning visitors are assured of outstanding hospitality,  exceptional personal service, and haute cuisine. Five luxurious and exceptionally decorated full Suites, two Superior Bedrooms and a Family Suite cater for every comfort and convenience: superb quality amenities and linen, satellite flat screen TVs, wireless internet, digital safes, heated towel rails, underfloor heating, air-conditioning, marble bathrooms, private balconies…. All Suites and interiors are furnished with treasured antiques and objets d'art collected over many years. A sparkling swimming pool overlooks Winelands, Table Mountain, lake, beaches and sea.  Our Executive Chef’s inspired presentations are an artful combination of the Cape’s finest and freshest organic ingredients – a rare culinary delight in the superb architecture of the candlelit Dining Hall while enjoying breathtaking views of city lights and moonlit sky. Alternatively, discerning visitors may enjoy a myriad of excellent restaurants in the vicinity.  Wonderful leisure options include an extensive activities list, picturesque mountain or beach walks, water sports, bird watching, whale watching, sightseeing... Golfers paradise with several world-class golf courses within a few minutes. Therapeutic Massages and Spa treatments can be organized upon request A special microclimate ensures that our weather is very pleasant all year round. With lesser rainfalls, Lakeside is usually warmer in winter and cooler in summer than surrounding areas. French and Swahili spoken. 2005 Observer UK Award 100 Best places to eat this summer.
Best restaurant with rooms worldwide - rated number 8 out of 100.

Situated on the warm False Bay coast, a comfortably elegant base from which to explore the interesting and beautiful Cape Peninsula and Winelands, Colona Castle is within easy reach of the airport and Cape Town city centre.

A golfers paradise with more than 4 world-class Golf courses in the vicinity

Poised for extraordinary sunrises, graced with magical light throughout the day, this enchanting site enjoys soft hues across the sky and mountains at sundown before coming alive with the scintillating night city lights.

 Colona Castle offers the discerning visitor a comfortably elegant base from which to explore Cape Town and all places of interest in the beautiful Cape Peninsula and Winelands. Situated on the warmer False Bay coastline, this establishment is luxuriously furnished with antiques throughout, and offers en suite individually decorated bedrooms and two full suites enjoying breathtaking views from Table Mountain, across Sandvlei Lake to the mountain ranges of the Boland and Cape Hangklip. Below are the long sandy beaches of Muizenberg offering safe bathing and walking.
Close to four of the most attractive golf clubs in Cape Town, the property enjoys very pleasant weather all year round. The owners invite you to enjoy service excellence in peaceful surroundings.
Colona Castle have been awarded a Five Star grading by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa, and now cater for exquisite dinners and lunches specially prepared by our Gourmet Chef.
Luxury Guest House of Rare Distinction !

Accommodation

MOROCCAN ROOM - Superior room 1

Includes: B & B

A mini suite with a Queen size bed and sitting area, a separate dressing area, a separate shower room. Patio. Views across Sandvlei Lake, the Peninsula. Bedrooms and suites have safes, mini-bars, refreshments facilities, welcome drink, fresh fruit and flowers, heated towel rails, under-floor heating, Satellite TV and telephones with International dialling facilities, Suites have air conditioning. A full English style breakfast is included. A tourism levy (1% of accommodation) and VAT are included. Any gratuities are at client’s discretion

Features available

GREEN ROOM - Superior room 1

Includes: B & B

A bedroom with large twin beds. a bathroom en-suite with a large open adjustable shower. Enjoys a large conservatory and a private balcony overlooking the garden, Sandvlei Lake and the sea through the trees. Bedrooms and suites have safes, mini-bars, refreshments facilities, welcome drink, fresh fruit and flowers, heated towel rails, under-floor heating, Satellite TV and telephones with International dialling facilities, Suites have air conditioning. A full English style breakfast is included. A tourism levy (1% of accommodation) and VAT are included. Any gratuities are at client’s discretion

Features available

SAFARI SUITE - Family Suite 1

Includes: B & B

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. Bedrooms and suites have safes, mini-bars, refreshments facilities, welcome drink, fresh fruit and flowers, heated towel rails, under-floor heating, Satellite TV and telephones with International dialling facilities, Suites have air conditioning. A full English style breakfast is included. A tourism levy (1% of accommodation) and VAT are included. Any gratuities are at client’s discretion

Features available

CHINESE SUITE - Executive Suite 1

Includes: B & B

A large double bedroom (Four Poster King-size extra length bed), a bathroom en-suite with a Victorian bath/telephone shower and separate marble shower. Separate lounge. Large balcony. Views of Table Mountain and Cape Peninsula. Bedrooms and suites have safes, mini-bars, refreshments facilities, welcome drink, fresh fruit and flowers, heated towel rails, under-floor heating, Satellite TV and telephones with International dialling facilities, Suites have air conditioning. A full English style breakfast is included. A tourism levy (1% of accommodation) and VAT are included. Any gratuities are at client’s discretion

Features available

MOGUL SUITE - Executive Suite 1

Includes: B & B

Twin bedded bedroom, marble bathroom en-suite with large open shower, a separate dressing room, a large lounge, and a balcony overlooking Table Mountain, Sandvlei Lake, the Peninsula and False Bay Bedrooms and suites have safes, mini-bars, refreshments facilities, welcome drink, fresh fruit and flowers, heated towel rails, under-floor heating, Satellite TV and telephones with International dialling facilities, Suites have air conditioning. A full English style breakfast is included. A tourism levy (1% of accommodation) and VAT are included. Any gratuities are at client’s discretion.

Features available

ENGLISH SUITE - Full Luxury Suite 1

Includes: B & B

A twin bedded room, extra length ¾ twin beds, with two bathrooms en-suite, one with a large open shower and the other with a large Victorian bath. Separate lounge. Large balcony. Views across Table Mountain, Sandvlei Lake, Peninsula. Bedrooms and suites have safes, mini-bars, refreshments facilities, welcome drink, fresh fruit and flowers, heated towel rails, under-floor heating, Satellite TV and telephones with International dialling facilities, Suites have air conditioning. A full English style breakfast is included. A tourism levy (1% of accommodation) and VAT are included. Any gratuities are at client’s discretion

Features available

PENTHOUSE SUITE - Full Luxury Suite 1

Includes: B & B

King-size extra length bed in the bedroom. A large library lounge, both leading onto an opulent private balcony. A marble bathroom with bath and open shower. Panoramic sweeping views of Table Mountain, the Peninsula and the sea. Bedrooms and suites have safes, mini-bars, refreshments facilities, welcome drink, fresh fruit and flowers, heated towel rails, under-floor heating, Satellite TV and telephones with International dialling facilities, Suites have air conditioning. A full English style breakfast is included. A tourism levy (1% of accommodation) and VAT are included. Any gratuities are at client’s discretion

Features available

New Suite - Executive Suite 1

Includes: B & B

This Executive Suite, all marble and glass from floor to ceiling, has an air-conditioned bedroom with a Four Poster King-size extra-length bed (2 metres x 2 metres), and lounge. It has a large bathroom en-suite with a face to face bath with lumbar support, a large separate steam shower with a bench, and a separate cloakroom. Views of Sandvlei Lake, False Bay, beaches and Cape Hangklip in the South Atlantic Ocean. Bedrooms and suites have safes, mini-bars, refreshments facilities, welcome drink, fresh fruit and flowers, heated towel rails, under-floor heating, Satellite TV and telephones with International dialling facilities, Suites have air conditioning. A full English style breakfast is included. A tourism levy (1% of accommodation) and VAT are included. Any gratuities are at client’s discretion

Attractions

SIGHT SEEING
Discover all major tourist attractions and sporting facilities within easy reach starting with world- famous Table Mountain and the Waterfront.  The historical fishing village of Kalk Bay now reveals its myriad of shops and trendy restaurants. At Boulders Beach, a colony of almost tame penguins are always on parade. Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope spectacular Nature Reserve are within an easy driving distance with their selection of wildlife. Rondevlei Nature Reserve wetlands hippos and birds, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens delight the nature lover. Experience a drive to Constantia’s famous wine estates, to Stellenbosch Winelands on the scenic route along the beach, or to Hermanus around Cape Hangklip.

ACTIVITIES
Below, on Sandvlei Lake, there are many boating activities, such as yachting, windsurfing and canoeing. Cruises or deep sea fishing trips, shark viewing trips can be arranged out of Hout Bay or Simonstown harbours. False Bay is famous for its legendary golden beaches and whales.  For the more energetic, safe surfing in the rolling waves of Surfers Corner, a venture on picturesque mountain walks amongst the wild flora through the Muizenberg and Silvermine ranges, or on exciting rock climbing for the experienced mountaineer.

GOLFING
A golfers paradise with 4 world-class golf courses within a few minutes drive:

• Westlake, an easy parkland course depending on the wind
• Clovelly, a comfortable course with lovely views
• Steenberg, an interesting course with magnificent greens
• Royal Cape, a good challenge on a historical course

then carry onto Erinvale, Stellenbosch, Milnerton, Atlantic Beach, and many others … feel spoilt for choice.

Nearby Attractions

TGCSA Star Grading

Facilities

Exquisite dinners and lunches specially prepared by our Gourmet Chef

Accommodation

Safari Suite

This air-conditioned three-bedded family Suite has three alcoves: first an entrance/lounge, then a Bedroom with a Queen Size bed with a flat screen TV, and third a single ¾ bed leading onto a bathroom en-suite with a large shower, a Victorian face to face bath, and a beautiful all mirrored unit floor to ceiling with 2 glass wash basins. Views across Sandvlei Lake, the Cape Peninsula, False Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.  

• Breakfast inclusive
• 18 hour room service
• Flatscreen TV (CNN & BBC) and DVD
• In room fax on request
• Laundry & Valet
• Secretarial services ad-hoc
• IT ports & Wi-fi Internet
• Garden, terraces & swimming pool
• Executive Chef
• Private Butler on request
• In-Suite therapeutic spa treatments on request
• Virgin Active Health Club Nearby
• 24 hour security
• Private & secure parking
• Airport transfers arranged

Green Room

 This air-conditioned Superior Bedroom has two 3/4 twin beds set together (or King), a bathroom en-suite with a large open adjustable shower. It enjoys a conservatory and a private balcony overlooking the garden, Sandvlei Lake and the Atlantic Ocean through the trees.

Moroccan Room

 This air-conditioned Superior Bedroom, a mini-Suite with a Queen size bed and sitting area has a separate dressing area and a separate shower room. It enjoys a sheltered patio with views across Sandvlei Lake and the Peninsula.

 Mogul Suite

This Executive Suite has an air-conditioned bedroom with two large 3/4 twin beds set together (or King), a marble en-suite bathroom with a large open shower, a separate lounge with two reclining beds and a separate dressing room. Views from the patio span from Table Mountain, across Sandvlei Lake, the Cape Peninsula and False Bay.

Chinese Suite

This Executive Suite has a large air-conditioned bedroom with a Four Poster King-size extra-length bed, a bathroom en-suite with a Victorian bath/telephone shower and a separate marble shower, a separate lounge and a large sheltered balcony with views of Table Mountain and Cape Peninsula.

New Suite

This Executive Suite, all marble and glass from floor to ceiling, has an air-conditioned bedroom with a Four Poster King-size extra-length bed (2 metres x 2 metres), and sitting area. A contemporary bathroom en-suite enjoys a face to face bath with lumbar support, a large separate steam shower with a bench, and a separate cloakroom. Private patio. Views of Sandvlei Lake, False Bay, beaches and Cape Hangklip in the South Atlantic Ocean.

English Suite

This Full Luxury Suite, a twin bedded air-conditioned bedroom with two ¾ extra length beds set together (or King), has two bathrooms en-suite, one with a large open shower, the other with a face to face Victorian bath and a separate cloakroom. It also has a separate lounge and a large balcony with sweeping panoramic views across Table Mountain, the Peninsula, Sandvlei Lake, and False Bay.

Penthouse

 This Full Luxury Suite has a King-size extra-length bed in the bedroom, a large air-conditioned library lounge, both leading onto an opulent private balcony. A marble bathroom with bath and open shower. Panoramic sweeping views of Constantia, Table Mountain, the Peninsula, Sandvlei Lake, False Bay and the South Atlantic Ocean.

Facilities and Services
Fax, Photocopy Machine, Internet Access, Airport Shuttle Service, Parking Available, Babysitting Service, Laundry Service, Pets Permitted by Arrangement, Garden, Braai / Barbecue, Bar on the Premises, Swimming Pool, Communal MNet, VCR, Library, Off Street Parking, Fireplace on the Premises, Communal Television , Communal Satelite TV

Facilities in Rooms/Units
Air-Conditioning in Rooms, Satellite TV in Rooms, Television in Rooms, No Smoking in Rooms, Fan in Rooms, Radios in Rooms, Heater in Rooms, MNET in Rooms, Bar Fridges in Rooms