Birkenhead House

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Birkenhead House is located on a prominentory overlooking the beach, one of South Africa’s best kept secrets. This exquisite boutique hotel is the perfect base from which to experience and enjoy all the marvels the region has to offer.

EXPERIENCE

Perched high on the cliffs of Hermanus, overlooking the whale watchers’ paradise of Wlaker Bay, is the regal Birkenhead House. Accommodating guests in the utmost luxury, this is the perfect destination for those seeking the pinnacle of seaside living.

Most of the opulently appointed sea-facing studio suites offer expansive vistas of Wlaker Bay. From the comfort of the residence, guests can look forward to sighting the majestic Southern Right Whales that enter the sheltered waters of Walker Bay every year to calve. Other attractions include a dual-level swimming pool located in a sheltered courtyard. Not forgetting, of course, Hermanu’s two best swimming beaches, which lie just below the sea facing rim-flow pool. Spectacular mountain trails and breathtaking cliff path walks are also within easy reach from Birkenhead House. Guests can explore the thriving floral kingdom, which has a higher diversity of species than anywhere else in the world.

After experiencing the natural beauty of the pristine Walker Bay region, why not further indulge the senses at the Birkenhead House Spa? Offering an array of massage, aromatherapy and reflexology treatments, there’s no more relaxing way to round off a leisurely day. For those looking to stay in great shape, Birkenhead House has a fully equipped gym and steam room. World-class cuisine is a matter of course. Lavish meals and seafood delicacies are served up daily, and room service will be happy to oblige you with a sumptuous breakfast in bed.

RECOGNITION

Birkenhead House is part of Mr & Mrs Smith and Virtuoso

UK Condé Nast Traveller 2003 Hot list - One of 50 new Hotels of the World
USA Condé Nast Traveler 2003 Hot list - 80 Best New Hotels in the World

LOCATION

Birkenhead House is situated in Hermanus in South Africa and is approximately 120km (75 miles) from Cape Town. Directions From Cape Town International Airport: take the N2 turn off (left) towards Somerset West. Keep on the N2 (approx. 100km) until you see a small town, Botrivier, on your left. The road will split. Take a left onto the R43. "Hermanus 38km" sign.