the manor house at the holden manz wine estate has been built in the cape dutch style but is only just over ten years old. luckily for our guests this means that the spaces you would normally find in a cape dutch building are vastly more comfortable and grand in layout on our estate – a clean line architecture of the dutch historic influence with all the mod cons of the twenty-first century, from underfloor heating to i-pod holders.

the beautifully restrained architecture with its open thatched roofs allows the eye to flow freely through the large spaces, all suites have perfectly appointed modern bathrooms with ample space for a near spa-experience indulgence.

the mute variations of different grey tones on the wall surfaces allow the changing light of the seasons and daytimes to play joyfully with the warm interior finishes. Extra large bed pillows invite to dive into a calm sleep after a day filled with new experiences in the western cape winelands and the turn down cards, the fresh flowers and a jug of fresh ice water on your bedside table are only a few little extras that help us go this little bit further with our care for you.

a modern art collection owned by the owners can be found throughout the buildings  – every suite has contemporary african art on show and even the books and magazines on display in the manor house are of exceptional quality and caliber.

in the warmer days the six guestrooms with their own terraces invite to a very private garden tea experience, should it get a bit colder in the evening, then you can sit with your sundowners in your suite in front of a warming open fire, ideally with a nice glass of our red.

overview of guest suite offerings:

  • extra king size bed or two three quarter beds, which can be made up into one
  • open fire place
  • own private terrace for all suites except ‘oliphant mountain’ suite
  • large en suite bathroom with bath, shower, wc and double basin
  • underfloor heating and airconditioning unit
  • tv, cd and dvd player, dvd library
  • i-pod and i-phone player and charger
  • wifi throughout the manor house. as we have our own spa, we can offer africology products.