Protea Hotel Devon Valley

Protea Hotel Devon Valley

Description

 Hidden away in a shady, green and peaceful corner of the Stellenbosch Winelands lies the Devon Valley Hotel. The Devon Valley Hotel is a destination that promises delightful surprises at every turn and the finest of authentic 'handmade hospitality'.

Built In 1947, The Devon Valley Hotel Is Housed In A Traditional South African Building Set In Eight Hectares Of Beautiful Grounds Which Include A Vineyard. It Lies Six Kilometres From The Historic Town Of Stellenbosch And Is A Forty Minute Drive From Cape Town. Guestrooms Are Decorated In Earth Tones And Dark Mahogany Stained Wooden Floors; All Have Either Valley Or Mountain Views, Some Open Out Onto Private Courtyards. Modern Amenities Include Satellite Television, Air Conditioning, And Coffee And Tea Makers.
The Hotel Offers A Plethora Of Dining Options: Flavours Restaurant Serves Contemporary South African Dishes In A Modern Setting With Regular Live Music; The Vineyard Terrace Offers Al Fresco Dining Alongside Magnificent Valley And Mountain Views And Serves Light Meals And Tapas; The Cedarwood Lounge And Bar Serves Light Meals And Has One Of The Largest Collections Of Single Malt Whiskys In South Africa. Guests Can Enjoy Splendid Views Of The Cape Wine Lands And The Helderberg Mountains, And Visit The Hotel's Working Vineyard. The Hotel Also Houses Two Swimming Pools And A Jetted Tub; Those Feeling Energetic Can Make Use Of The Running Track, Whilst Children Enjoy Use Of A Supervised Playground. Guests On Business Benefit From A Well-equipped Communications Centre Offering Free Internet Access, Use Of Two Conference Rooms, And A Range Of Business Facilities. Other Amenities Include A Complimentary

Dining

The recently expanded Flavours Restaurant offers contemporary Cape cuisine and can seat up to 120 people. The Vineyard Terrace is ideal for light and lazy lunches, intimate functions and weddings. The Cedarwood Lounge & Bar is home to one of the most definitive collections of single malt whiskeys in South Africa. Seasons at The House of J.C. le Roux is a contemporary restaurant available for private functions and weddings 

Accommodation

ROOMS

The Devon Valley Hotel has 50 exquisite rooms with breathtaking views. The rooms offer all the necessary services and facilities expected of a four-star hotel. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning/heating units, personal safe, heated towel rails, direct-dial telephones, mini-bar (only available in luxury rooms and suites), TV's with satellite channels and coffee/tea-making facilities.

CLASSIC ROOMS

The hotel's Classic rooms are situated in the historic Cedarwood building and the courtyard annex and have all been tastefully refurbished to reflect the contemporary colonial feel of the hotel. The valley-facing rooms each have their own private decks and the north-facing rooms open into private courtyards with wonderful views of the vineyards or olive groves.

VINEYARD ROOMS

Our brand-new Vineyard rooms are housed in two separate buildings, which have been designed to optimise the majestic views of the valley and the Helderberg Mountains. Completed in November 2008, these 12 Classic rooms and eight Luxury rooms have been fitted with all the modern luxuries expected from a four star boutique hotel. The Luxury rooms have additional features such as a fireplace and plantation shutters dividing the beautiful spacious bathrooms. A number of Vineyard rooms have inter-leading rooms which can accommodate a family of five. The contemporary additions to the hotel carry over the unique design elements that have made The Devon Valley Hotel an award-winning destination.

LUXURY ROOMS

Four Luxury rooms, found in the Manor House, are spacious and exquisitely decorated and all lead to a lovely private courtyard with a jacuzzi and pool. Three of the four rooms offer twin-bed configurations and one has a king-size double bed. These rooms offer the privacy, comfort and convenience any traveller requires, the ultimate in luxurious Winelands accommodation.

JUNIOR SUITE

The Junior suite are extremely spacious and individually decorated in a contemporary Cape style, offering a king-size double bed and large bathroom with shower and separate free-standing Queen Anne bath. Expect spectacular valley and vineyard views as well as the suite's elegance and comfort for a most memorable stay.

FAMILY SUITE

The Family suite is situated in the historic Cedarwood building and has been tastefully refurbished to reflect the contemporary colonial feel of the hotel. The main room has a queen-size extra-length bed and the children's room has two three-quarter extra-length beds. The room is north-facing and opens onto an intimate lavender courtyard with fountain.

EXECUTIVE SUITE

The Executive suite, in the stylishly refurbished Manor House, is a fairytale room for romantics or honeymoon couples. An extremely spacious and private suite with unequalled valley views, elegant furnishings, a king-size four-poster bed, fireplace, and an en-suite bathroom with free-standing Queen Anne bath and double shower.

Attractions

Steeped in history, there are many attractions in the village and surrounding areas. These include a brandy cellar, cheetah conservation area, a herb nursery and a Toy and Miniature Museum, the only one of its kind in South Africa.

One of the most famous roads in the town, Dorp Street, has the longest row of historical buildings in the country. In the lower part of Dorp Street an elegant, gabled mansion houses the Rembrandt van Rijn Art Museum. Next to it is the Stellenryck Wine Museum.

The Stellenbosch Village Museum, in Ryneveld Street, is a superb collection of historic houses ranging in periods from 1709 to 1850; and each is restored and furnished in the style of its particular period. Well worth a visit.

Other interesting buildings include the Theological College, the Old Reading Room, the Old Parsonage, the Old Lutheran Church (now an art gallery) and Oom Samie se Winkel, one of Stellenbosch`s first general dealer stores, crammed with traditional fare, bric-a-brac, curios and other exciting goods.

OUTDOOR & LEISURE ACTIVITIES

The Devon Valley Hotel is in close proximity to a wealth of amazing places. The hotel can arrange any exciting excursions in the Stellenbosch, Cape Town or surrounding areas for you to discover our South African beauty.

Golfing In the Winelands

From its location in a beautiful and peaceful corner of the Devon Valley, just outside Stellenbosch, The Devon Valley Hotel offers golfers the ideal home-base from which to explore the surrounding area and play some of the best golf courses in the Western Cape. Within an easy driving distance radius of 10 to 30 minutes from the hotel, golfers can enjoy a choice of at least eight excellent golf estates. The options within this radius are DevonVale, De Zalze, Pearl Valley, Erinvale to name a few.

Visit the Wine Route

Wine lover or not, a visit to the Cape Winelands is an absolute must as the region is one of breathtaking vistas and majestic mountain backdrops while being steeped in rich culture and history. Rolling vineyards and quaint Cape Dutch homesteads await you, as well as award-winning wine farms offering some of the country's best wines.

The Winelands are divided into various regions, each offering their own 'wine route'. The most popular and well-known are Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Wellington and Paarl. Not to be forgotten are the highly acclaimed wine estates in the Constantia Valley. Also located in beautiful surroundings with stunning mountain backdrops, the Constantia Valley boasts some of the oldest estates and homesteads along with award-winning wines.

Sun, Surf & Sand

As The Devon Valley Hotel is situated in the very heart of the Winelands region and uniquely positioned in its own working SylvanVale Vineyard, guests find themselves surrounded by lush gardens and vineyards and basically everything that celebrates the fine art of wine making. If however, they wish to enjoy a day out on the beach, it is only an easy 20 kilometre's drive to the nearest beach at Strand (about 20-25 minutes' drive). A further 5 kilometres along the coast is Gordon's Bay and the ever popular Bikini Beach, adjacent to the harbour and yacht club. Boating and fishing can be done from the harbour and swimming in Gordon's Bay's beach area is probably the safest of all the False Bay beaches. Guests can enjoy long, leisurely walks along the Strand beach or opt for the more active beach activity options of swimming, boogie-boarding, surfing, paddle-skiing, kite-surfing and sailing.

Whale Watching in Hermanus

Approximately an hour and a half from Devon Valley is the seaside town of Hermanus. Hermanus is hailed as offering the best land-based whale watching in the world. From May onwards Southern Right Whales pay homage to these warm, shallow waters in order to calf their young and to mate. The best time for whale watching is between August and November and at this time the bay is dotted with whales.

Interesting nearby historical towns to explore:

Stellenbosch

• Wine tasting
• Cellar tours
• Cheese tasting
• Hillcrest Berry Farm
• Optional Cheetah viewing at Spier Wine Estate

Paarl

• Wine Tasting
• View Nelson Mandela's former prison (Victor Verster)

Franschhoek

• Franschhoek historical village
• Huguenot Memorial
• Wine tasting and optional picnic on a wine farm
• Helshoogte Pass

A Few Other Highlights in Cape Town

• The Peninsula
• Clifton & Camps Bay
• Twelve Apostles Mountains
• Llandudno
• Hout Bay
• Chapmans Peak (if open)
• Noordhoek
• Ostrich viewing
• Cape Point Nature Reserve
• Simons Town
• Kalk Bay

Sylvanvale Wine Tasting

Situated on a producing wine estate, SylvanVale Vineyards, and offers wine tasting and sales at the Cedarwood Lounge & Bar. Wine tasting and purchasing times seven days a week between 11:00 - 23:00.

Vineyard Walks

A variety of vineyard walks offer spectacular views of the valley and the Helderberg Mountains in the distance. As a result of the numerous Protea plantations nearby, the bird-life in Devon Valley is especially varied and prolific.

Music

Music is a strong theme at The Devon Valley Hotel. Piano in the dining room and local classical and jazz musicians perform regularly at the hotel.

Facilities

Flavours Restaurant: The hotel was home to the highly acclaimed Vineleaf Restaurant which won numerous awards, including the Diners Club Winelist of the Year Diamond Award for 2000, 2001 and 2002. However, as part of the hotel's rejuvenation process, the restaurant has been newly christened 'Flavours' and offers GUESTS and visitors authentic, Contemporary Cape Cuisine. The restaurant has a gentle and homely ambience, offering any special occasion understated elegance in a picturesque setting. The restaurant's focus is on bold flavours, celebrating classic, uncomplicated dishes and fresh, clean tastes. Best described as concept of food that is essentially simple, but where flavour always comes first.
'Flavours' is about bringing people together and celebrating what is good about life.

Vineyard Terrace: The hotel's bar and lounge area lead out onto the Vineyard Terrace, which is the ideal spot for light and lazy lunches with breathtaking views of the Devon Valley and the Helderberg in the distance. It is extremely popular for functions and weddings and many a memorable occasion has been facilitated by the natural beauty of the area, the friendly and attentive staff and the delectable, authentic yet contemporary, Cape cuisine.The terrace is a place to unwind after busy activity. If you can find the time for quiet contemplation, some much-needed relaxation, or a joyous celebration - the Vineyard Terrace has to be the ultimate destination.

Cedarwood Lounge: Formerly known by the quirky name - the 'Cat & Moose Bar', the stylishly decorated Cedarwood Lounge proudly boasts some of the most comfortable and trendy leather couches in the entire Stellenbosch Winelands area. This much-coveted and ever-popular seating area is highly conducive to long evenings alongside the cosy fireplace. The Cedarwood Lounge and Bar is also home to one of the largest collections of Single Malt Whiskeys in South Africa and is frequented by self-confessed whisky lovers from all over the globe. The enigmatic and fairly controversial beverage, 'Absinthe', which has fascinated and delighted people for centuries, can also be sampled here.The Cedarwood Lounge will inevitably lay claim to quite a large portion of any unsuspecting visitor's schedule and a fair amount of time should be allocated for the thorough enjoyment of this wonderfully welcoming and cosy corner of the Protea Hotel Devon Valley.


Sporting and Leisure Facilities:
The hotel has 2 swimming pools and boules on a dedicated Petanque court. Vineyard walks are very popular and an 18-hole golf course is less than 10 minutes away. Serious hikers can enjoy an optional 12km or 24km trail over the Pappegaaiberg while birdwatchers can find a fascinating variety of bird life at nearby protea plantations.

Tutored wine-tasting afternoons can be arranged in which local wines are introduced, along with hand-made farm cheeses. Private tastings and cellar tours at nearby estates can also be arranged.

Conference and Banqueting Facilities:
The SylvanVale Rooms 1 and 2, as well as the Platters Room, are flooded with natural light from large bay windows, fully air-conditioned and can be configured to almost any seating requirement.

Seven conference venues

The hotel offers seven fully air-conditioned conference venues, which can cater for up to 96 people and are configurable to every seating requirement. Equipment includes a flip chart, white board, screen, lectern and data projector.

Our day conference package includes the following:

• Arrival coffee and tea
• Mid-morning coffee, tea and delicious sweet/savoury snacks
• Three-course set lunch and fruit juice per person at lunch time
• Afternoon coffee, tea and homemade biscuits

Conference Equipment

We offer standard equipment including: flip charts, white board, screen, lectern and data projector. Any equipment not mentioned can be hired from various hotel-appointed suppliers.

Services

The banqueting team, supported by the hotel's food and beverage team, is experienced in planning and co-ordinating weddings and functions efficiently and creatively.

Our conference and banqueting facilities are ideal for a country or Winelands' wedding venue, day conferences or teambuilding venue. For more information and a detailed breakdown of seating capacities

Outdoor facilities

The hotel has two swimming pools, a jacuzzi and a petanque court. The ancient French game of Petanque is played with metal balls or "boules" on a gravel surface and has recently become extremely popular in the Winelands with many of the top wine estates fielding their own teams. The hotel's purpose-built Petanque court is situated under the trees below the Vineyard Terrace.

Weddings

The Devon Valley Hotel has over the years been synonymous with memorable occasions. The hotel's banqueting team is renowned for providing a smooth service that has facilitated some of the most wonderful wedding celebrations. The venue has magnificent views over vineyards, olive groves, Protea plantations and distant mountains providing the ideal backdrop for wedding photos or an exquisite garden ceremony. The unforgettable country charm and style of The Devon Valley Hotel provides the ideal place to create memories that will last a lifetime.

 The ceremony as well as the reception can be held on the property. Guests have various creative and mouth-watering menu options to choose from and can book the Vineyard Terrace for an outside wedding or alternatively the SylvanVale Room for an elegant affair indoors. A dance floor can be placed in the function venue or outside on the terrace and arrangements can be made for live music, table decorations, flowers, candles, etc. Contact our Banqueting Team for more information and allow us to assist you in facilitating the relaxed and sophisticated flow of events on your most special day.

Services

• All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning/heating units, personal safe, heated towel rails, direct-dial telephones, mini-bar (only available in luxury rooms and suites), TV's with satellite channels and coffee/tea-making facilities.
• South-facing rooms have valley views.
• North-facing rooms have private patios and vineyard views.
• Most rooms are on ground level and have wheelchair access. There is a designated and equipped bedroom for disabled persons.
• Free parking for all guests.

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