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Rodwell House

St James Cape Town - South Africa

Email Rodwell House Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com

Redefining elite seaside holidays in Cape Town is five-star Rodwell House in the sun-soaked village of St James. It nestles between the Kalk Bay Mountains and False Bay, world famous for whale-watching, warm sea bathing and a sheltered Mediterranean climate. Rodwell House is a place of spiritual influence with an ancient meridian line running through the property.

This is the kind of boutique hotel that would make Gatsby weak at the knees.
Rodwell’s owner Robin is a CT and London financial entrepreneur, but as an avid collector of art and an enthusiast of greatest wines and fine food, the design and attention to detail is remarkably evident.
His personal mission is that Rodwell delights guests in an exclusive, stylish and luxurious manner.

Rodwell House Accommodation

Room description:
Kalk Room:
Ideal for honeymooners
55 m2 floor, 9 m2 balcony, full sea and garden views, airy and tranquil, open plan, 2 person bath, separate shower

Mountain Room:
40 m2 floor, mountain and garden view, 10 m2 private terrace peaceful and outdoor feel, semi open plan layout
2 person bath, separate shower.

Muizenburg Room:
Double bedroom or 2nd bedroom en suite, within the Rodwell family suite 23 m2 floor, 6 m2 balcony, sea, tree-top and mountain views, contained and comfortable, shower.

Proprietors Room:
90 m2 floor, detached with conservatory, garden views, 14 m2 intimate internal courtyard, 35 m2 patio and garden with pond and fountain and jacuzzi spa bath.

Rodwell Room:
Ideal for honeymooners
70 m2 floor, 9 m2 private balcony, full sea and garden views gracious and spacious, 2 person bath, separate shower

Simonstown Room:
52 m2 floor, mountain and garden views 8 m2 balcony, with courtyard and mountain views open plan layout, 2 person bath, separate shower.

St James Room:
47 m2 floor, full sea views 9 m2 balcony, full sea and garden views 2 person bath, separate shower.

Terraces Room:
50 m2 floor, 10 m2 private balcony, mountain and garden views calm and restorative, semi open plan layout
2 person bath, separate shower

Courtyard Room:
40 m2 floor, Courtyard views, Shower,Courtyard seating, Tinkling Fountain great afternoon Sun

Standard Room features:
- Heating and Air conditioning
- Electronic Safe
- Flat Screen TV
- International Plug Points
- Double or Twin 3/4 extra length beds
- Heated towel rail
- Bathroom underfloor heating
- Tea / Coffee facilities
- WIFI

Rodwell House Facilities

The first floor has wide welcoming terraces and public rooms including a formal drawing room, romantic dining room, library and sunroom to relax in. Period fireplaces, teak panelling and a magnificent staircase, feature amongst the impeccable furnishings and artwork. There is an intricately tiled Moroccan courtyard with terracotta walls offering welcome shade, and a tinkling fountain to get you in the mood for that siesta.

The trimmed lawns and vine-covered walkways of the front garden are accessed from the wide terraces with classic Cape Town views of the St James tidal pool and multicoloured beach huts. The swimming pool is fed by a mountain stream and invites pure, unadulterated leisure.

But the pièce de résistance has to be the 15 000 bottle refrigerated wine cellar, with a collection to rival top restaurants in New York or London. It includes a tasting room, and has a sweeping bar enhanced by cutting edge design, décor and lighting.

Despite walled seclusion, and food and wine heaven on site, Rodwell House is a stroll away from activities, 10 minutes from top vineyards, gold medal restaurants and Simons Town, 20 minutes from either Cape Town’s CBD or Cape Point, and light-years away from boredom or tour groups. Rodwell holidays are like none other, invigorating yet relaxed - a complete break from routine.

Special Property Features:
• Personalized service
• Lavish, full breakfast
• 15,000 bottle Wine Cellar and professional Tasting Room
• Fine dining
• Sensual and exciting food and wine pairing
• Mountain stream fed garden pool
• Boulle court
• Moroccan styled courtyard
• 5 sea-facing terraces for relaxation
• Gracious indigenous gardens

Additional Features:
• Conference facilities
• Gymnasium
• Parking for 8 cars
• Entertainment areas

Location:
St James is located on Cape Town’s peninsula, between Muizenberg and Kalk Bay and overlooking False Bay. Approximately a 25 minute transfer from Cape Town International Airport and 20 minutes from Cape Town City Centre, 20 minutes to Cape Point Nature Reserve.

Email Rodwell House Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com