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Halliford Farm |
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Halliford Farm |
Self-Catering Accommodation |
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Stellenbosch |
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Welcome |
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Halliford Farm is in Winery Road off the R44 between Stellenbosch and Somerset West and is the home of Gail Humphreys (ex school teacher), her dogs and Arabian Horses.
Come and spend a few days or weeks here on Halliford Farm, situated at the foothills of the Helderberg, with panoramic views of the surrounding hills covered with different varieties of grapes, the produce of which can be tasted at the various wineries in the area. Most of these wineries have restaurants as well. There are 3 good restaurants in Winery road, so holiday makers can have a rest from cooking.
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| Halliford Farm is situated at the foothills of the Helderberg, with panoramic views of the surrounding hills covered with different varieties of grapes, the produce of which can be tasted at the various wineries in the area. |
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Each unit is well equipped and comfortably furnished sleeping 2 - 6 people and includes colour TV, automatic washing machine, washing lines and iron. Ironing service is available. Covered parking and braai facilities with wood provided.
Enjoy the tranquility of farm life listening to the birds whilst you enjoy breakfast on the stoep or watch the wonderful sunsets whilst sipping a glass of wine. Halliford is centrally situated for sightseeing in the Western Cape being 10 minutes from Stellenbosch and the Strand, and just half an hour from Cape Town. Somerset Mall - a shopper's paradise - is 5 minutes away.
The Arabian stud was started by her father in 1964 and has strived to produce good tempered riding horses with classical Arabian looks. Visitors are welcome to stroke and feed the horses carrots and apples. There is a saying: "That there's nothing as good for the inside of a man than the outside of a horse".
ACCOMMODATION
All units are self-catering, but good restaurants are nearby - some catering for breakfasts as well. Visitors may walk around the farm and feed the horses carrots and apples. Plenty of birdlife can be viewed around the farm. Although we are in the country, we are 4km from the nearest Pick 'n Pay and Woolworths. Strand, with its endless white, sandy beaches, is 10 mins away and a few kilometres further is Gordon's Bay - safe swimming for children. Stellenbosch, in the other direction, is 10 mins or less drive (depending on traffic lights) and is a well-known historic town with a thriving university.
Pony rides can be arranged for children staying at Halliford Farm. Businessmen are most welcome - continental breakfast can be arranged. An ironing service is also available. Heaters in all rooms.
Smoking can be enjoyed in the gardens.
Below are the different accommodation options:
or see www.halliford.co.za
Unit 1 : Moonlight & Roses
Our smallest unit comprising of a cozy bedsitter with a double and a single bed. Cot available. Sliding door onto patio with braai facilities surrounded by pretty garden. Separate, well-equipped kitchen with full sized stove, fridge, microwave oven, auto. washing machine, iron, ironing board, kettle and toaster. Shower, toilet and basin through sliding door. Serviced during the week. Smoking allowed outside. Small dog allowed. TV (colour) with SABC 1, 2, 3, eTV and MNet. Covered parking next to unit.
Unit 2 : Serenity
A favourite unit of many elderly visitors. No steps into unit. One large luxury bedroom with queensize bed, couch and TV channels SABC 1, 2, 3, eTV and MNet. Glass chandeliers. Adjoining bedroom with double bed, cupboard and embuia dressing table with large mirror. Bathroom with bath, shower over bath, basing and toilet. Front door enters into kitchenette with microwave oven, fridge, kettle toaster, cutlery, crockery. Three steps from the front door is a wash up kitchen with stove, another fridge and large auto. washing machine.
Covered stoep for breakfasts el fresco overlooking garden. Adjoining patio with braai facilities. Parking under big rubber tree. Space for 2 vehicles. Smoking allowed outside.
Businessmen can be accommodated and continental breakfast can be provided.
Cottage 3 : Sea Breeze
A free standing cottage next to main house where owner, Gail Humphreys lives with her dogs. Walk through entrance door into well equipped kitchen with full sized stove, fridge, microwave oven, auto. washing machine, kettle and toaster. Big open plan lounge with colour TV with SABC 1, 2, 3, eTV and MNet. Dining table for 6 and double bunks for kids in the corner. Main bedroom with queen size double bed; second bedroom has two ¾ beds. Bathroom with bath and shower, toilet and basin. Walk through french doors onto private garden with braai facilities. Dog allowed. Watch the sunset sipping a glass of wine from neighbouring wineries. Most wineries have restaurants as well - no need to cook. Views of large grass paddocks, dam and neighbouring vineyards. Covered parking next to cottage. Smoking allowed outside.
Cottage 4 : The Nest
Built on the highest part of the farm resulting in panoramic views of the surrounding wine farms from a big covered stoep, sheltered from the Southeaster. Braai facilities. Cars can be parked on front lawn under big rubber tree or behind cottage next to back garden with washing lines. Dog allowed. Enter cottage through sliding door onto stoep into lounge / dining room with colour TV with channels SABC 1, 2, 3 and eTV. One large bedroom with queensize bed. Cot available. Second bedroom with two ¾ beds. Bathroom with shower, basin and toilet. Well equipped kitchen with 2 plate stove and oven, fridge, microwave oven, auto. washing machine, toaster, kettle and electric frying pan. Back door leads onto enclosed grassed back garden. Smoking allowed outside.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Local attractions :
* Beaches: The Strand, Gordon's Bay
* Historic town of Stellenbosch, toy museum and houses funished just as they were in bygone ages.
* Wineries, .We are on the wine route, nearest winery next door, wine tasting and restaurants.
* Hiking, various routes including the Helderberg Nature reserve behind Somerset West.
* Strawberry picking in season from October. at all strawberry farms in area. Main one which includes an outstanding farm stall selling dried fruits, nuts and wines: Mooiberge on R44 towards Stellenbosch.
* Antiques - old Cape furniture at these various shops on R44, in S/West and in Stellenbosch.
* Monkey Town on N2 towards Sir Lowry's Pass.
* Quad biking at Dellrust, next door.
* Day trip to Franschoek, a quaint historic town over Helshoogte pass. French cuisine, historic museum and various tourist shoppes.
* 3 Shopping Malls within 5 min drive, Pick n Pays, Woolworths, Spur and other restaurants, Many wonderful shops to browse through.
* Day trip to Paarl, visit the KWV the largest winery in SA, Glass blowing at Seidelberg Winery and restaurant, Cheese factory and crocodile Farm all in that area.
* Craft market at Southey Vines, Somerset West every 2nd weekend.
* Horse riding at Spier Estate includes picnic areas, restaurants and wine sales.
* Cape Town just half hour drive away with all its attractions : Table Mountain, Waterfront shops and restaurants, Harbour boat rides.
* Day trip to naval base Simonstown, onto penguin colony and Cape Point.
* Day trip to Hout Bay - fishing harbour, boat rides, then drive back though Cape Town via Chapman's Peak.
* Drive all along the sea front to Muizenberg and onto Constantia. Visit Groot Constantia, original home of Simon van der Stel, oak tree lined roads steeped in history.
* Day trip to Hermanus, home of the whales. Listen for the bell crier to tell tourists when whales are sited. Lovely restaurants el fresco looking out to the bay.
* Casino about half way from us to Cape Town. Also one at Caledon with a health spa over the Hottentot Holland mountains.
* A day trip to Worcester : Hot springs at Goudini spa,Visit the farm museum at Kleinplasie where they show you how soap was made, and other boer activities. Dont forget to taste the Mampour made there from apricots. also the home made bread and skilpadjies.
FACILITIES AND ATTRACTIONS
1. Air con in units 2 and 3.
2. Airport 25km away
3. Aquarium at Cape Town Waterfront, half an hour's drive away.
4. 5 major golf courses in 10km radius.
5. Bird watching on the farm.
6. Bath and shower in units 2 and 3
Shower only in unit 1 and 4.
7. Boat trips from Hout Bay and Cape Town Harbour.
8. Car Hirecan be arranged from airport.
9. Boat slipway at the Strand.
10. Casino on way to Cape Town and at Caledon with hot spa.
11. Cots available
12.Creditcards and cheques NOT accepted.
Internet payments only before arrival.
13. Dam for bass fishing on farm.
14. Dishcloths and dish washing liquid provided.
15. Fans available.
16. Heating in all units.
17. Hikes up Helderberg nearby.
18. Strawberry picking on farms nearby.
19.Pony rides on farm, Horse riding at Spier Estate not far away.
20. Fully equipped Kitchens including microwave ovens, auto washing machines. irons and ironing boards.
21. Linen and towels supplied.
21. Dogs by arrangement.
22. Safe parking.
23. Restaurants nearby, on wine route.
24. SABC and M net TV.
25 Sea, beautiful white beaches, Indian ocean 10 mins away, safe swimming.
26. Wheel chair friendly.
27. Cape Town, half an hour away.
28. A visit to the Penguin colony just past Simonstown on the way to CapePoint is a must. The drive right next to the sea starts at Macassara few kms away, to Muizenberg, Fish Hoek, Kalk Bay ,Simonstown, all fascinating seaside towns.
29 A trip up Table Mountain by cable car is unforgettable on a clear day.
30. The Trekboer museum at Kleinplasie, Worcester with Mampour and home made soap and bread is well worth a visit. On the way to Worcester u pass Goudini Spa with hot springs. |
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| Halliford Guest House
Stellenbosch
Western Cape
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Your Host:
Gail Humphreys
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