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Papryus Lodge

Stellenbosch Wine Route - South Africa

Email Papryus Lodge Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com

Papyrus Lodge Accommodation

Visitors to Papyrus Lodge have a choice between two exclusive types of accommodation. You can opt to stay in stylish and smart suites in the estate's gracious and elegant Cape colonial architectural style Manor House metres away from the serene lake.
Alternatively you can choose to spend your time at Papyrus Lodge by making the romantic and stylish wooden chalets, built on stilts in the lake, your holiday home with a distinct difference.

Superior Suites:
The main Lodge is built in the traditional Cape colonial architectural style and nestles in the lush and abundant garden, only metres away from the tranquil lake. The Lodge houses four spacious and superior personalised suites of splendid quality.

Each suite has its own entrance as well as a private covered verandah where visitors can enjoy some quality time out to enjoy the vista that offers sweeping views across the lake and towards Table Mountain.
Covered terraces lead you into the leafy garden where you can relax and breathe in the fresh air and exceptional surrounding natural beauty.

The restful suites are stylishly decorated with hand-picked, luxurious materials and handmade quality wooden furniture, combined with rich and welcoming colours and attention to every detail.
Italian stucco walls in sandy colours add to the soothing atmosphere while underfloor heating enhances to the five-star experience.

The Superior Suites are fitted with designer bathrooms boasting extra large walk-in showers for the utmost comfort. In addition the suites are also each fitted with a modern kitchen counter with exclusive appliances to allow visitors to cater for meals and also many tempting meal options from the surrounding restaurants all offering top cuisine.

There are four two-roomed luxury Suites for two people sharing and some are available to families with one or two children who will be sharing the suite with their parents.
Imagine a resting place for your body and soul, a place that revitalises you and inspires you to enjoy the natural beauty you will wake up to each morning.
That place is Papyrus Lodge, a true paradise set in the heart of the spectacular Cape Winelands.

Luxury Chalets:
These romantic wooden chalets are built on stilts in the water. The chalets, decorated in fresh and natural hues, are connected to the land by a small bridge, leaving visitors staying in the chalets the opportunity to savour the experience of being removed from land whilst residing indulgently.
Staying in the chalets means you are surrounded by calming and tranquil water. In addition you also have the luxury of magnificent views towards the Helderberg mountains on the one side and all the way to Cape Town's landmark Table Mountain on the other side. You can enjoy these views while relaxing on the chalets' private decks, fitted out with comfortable sun loungers.

The chalets offer five-star comforts such as underfloor heating, air-conditioners to make sure you are always ultra-comfortable in winter and summer, as well as carefully designed modern bathrooms fitted with modern appliances and elegant finishes. You can relish the spectacular sunsets reflected on the mountain range and the surrounding lake right on the water's edge while staying in these chalets.
Each of the chalets sleeps two people in a one-roomed en-suite accommodation.
All the chalets are equipped with an open plan kitchenette furnished with modern appliances to allow guests the freedom of preparing their own light meals on those days that they simply want to lie in and just lounge around on the water's edge.

While staying at Papyrus Lodge, you can cool off in the estate's private, fresh-water lake on a balmy summer's day or alternatively try a spot of fishing, row out onto the water or enjoy a leisurely ride on a pedal boat on the lake.

Visitors to Papyrus Lodge also have the opportunity to experience first-hand the area's amazing array of bird- and plant life. Another option is to simply sit quietly next to the lake and forget all about the daily stresses whilst drinking in the tranquil surroundings.
Guests at Papyrus Lodge who need to be in real-time touch with family, friends and business contacts can also do so if they so wish – wireless Internet connections are available to guests.

The estate's magnificent guest lodge is set on 12 hectares of private land that includes an enchanting garden. Visitors to Papyrus Lodge can spend time on the lush lawns, comfortably seated in loungers shaded by umbrellas or taking in the view from a traditional "strandkorb" (a conventional German beach chair) from the German East shore that offers protection from sun, wind or rain.
Spending time on the lawn gives guests the opportunity to enjoy the splendid views and serenity of the shady palm trees.

The estate also has its very own lake fit for swimming, fishing or rowing activities. Rowing and pedal boats are available to guest free of charge to allow them to explore the lake that is fed with fresh water from the nearby Helderberg mountain (Helderberg translates to "clear mountain", referring to the spectacular views it offers across the entire Cape Peninsula on a clear day.)

Avid anglers can hire fishing rods and spend a lazy day in the sun this way. The fresh-water lake is stocked with a variety of fish. These include black bass, some trout and Tilapia (also known locally as "Blue Kurper").

Birdwatchers have as much to enjoy during their stay at Papyrus Lodge. The estate offers access to and views of an immense variety of different indigenous birds that can be spotted on and around the lake.

The area is also home to a variety of indigenous and other plants and visitors can savour the floral abundance it offers.
Papyrus Lodge lies in the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom botanical region that is rich in "fynbos".
Only five other floral kingdoms are internationally recognised, and these cover huge areas such as the whole of Australia and most of the northern hemisphere.
The Cape Floral Kingdom is the world's smallest and richest floral kingdom and has the highest known concentration of plant species: 1 300 per 10 000 km².
To accommodate younger visitors, Papyrus Lodge has created a colourful and safe playground with a trampoline.
Children can enjoy themselves in the playground without disturbing other guests who take pleasure in the tranquility Papyrus Lodge offers.

Scrumptious "sunny side up" breakfasts are served on the garden terrace overlooking the garden and the lake or in the sun-drenched breakfast room on chilly days.
Guests can enjoy a mouthwatering breakfast buffet on offer, the perfect start to yet another magical day at Papyrus Lodge and surrounds.

Papyrus Lodge is ideally situated in the heart of the spectacular Cape Winelands region, between the historic town of Stellenbosch and cosmopolitan Somerset West.
Lodged between mountains and vineyards with the beach just a mere five minutes drive away, Papyrus Lodge offers a wealth of activities on your doorstep.

Suggestions for daily trips to make the most of your stay at Papyrus Lodge:
· Visit the historic town of Stellenbosch nestling against the statuesque Jonkershoek mountain range.
Stellenbosch is steeped in tradition of many centuries and visitors can view the town's impressive Cape Dutch architecture dating back to the 1700s, visit its many cultural and art museums or amble around the charming town where there is a coffee shop or restaurant every few metres.
Stellenbosch is a mere 10 minutes' scenic drive from Papyrus Lodge.

· Take a trip to the nearby Winelands towns of Paarl or Franschhoek. En route you can stop off at some of the Cape's most well-known wine estates, shop at the many farm stalls and stop for lunch and coffee at the many restaurants along the route, stopping off for mini-breaks at some of the Cape's most prestigious wine estates.

· Visit one of the many pristine beaches along the Indian Ocean, all just minutes away from Papyrus Lodge. Choose between the long milky beaches of the Strand that stretch on for ever or the slightly warmer waters of Gordon's Bay Main or Bikini beaches to enjoy your day of sun, surf and sun.

· Take the scenic route to Hermanus, the town famous for its annual influx of Southern Right Whales. The whales frolic close to the shores in Hermanus' Walker Bay and offer visitors an once-in-a-lifetime chance to get up close and personal to these giants of the sea. Several spots along the coastal route to Hermanus – via Pringle Bay, Betty's Bay and Kleinmond – are also lookout positions from where visitors can spot whales frolicking in False Bay during the cooler months.

· The bigger Helderberg and Stellenbosch regions offer a number of top international golf courses. These include the Erinvale, Devonvale, Kleine Zalze, Arabella Kleinmond and Boschenmeer golf courses.

· If you're looking for something more active to keep you occupied during your holiday the region offers a myriad of things to take part in ranging from horse riding and mountain trails with spectacular views, to other outdoor pleasures such as windsurfing, kitesurfing, scuba diving and abseiling.

· You can see the world famous Table Mountain from your luxurious accommodation at Papyrus Lodge. The Lodge is only 30 minutes' drive from Cape Town with its many attractions like the Mountain and the V & A Waterfront, while the Cape Town International Airport is only 20 minutes' drive from Papyrus Lodge.
The Lodge's convenient location means that you always within reach of the city, but without having to submit to the pressures and bustle of daily city life. The proverbial "close enough for comfort, but far enough for peace of mind"

Email Papryus Lodge Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com