Highlands Country House

Set in magnificent gardens in one of Cape Town`s prestigious suburbs, situated between the renowned Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and the Contantia wine estates. The most romantic setting for a wedding and honeymoon.

Highlands is a beautifully restored National Monument. Built in 1900 by Sir Herbert Baker, Highlands is considered to be amongst the most important Cape homes of the era.

Here, a warm welcome awaits, where caring staff will attend to your every need and, with only 14 spacious bedrooms, privacy and personal hospitality are assured.

Elegantly furnished, from every room long sash windows overlook the terraced Italian gardens and water features, two sparkling pools or the putting green.

Relax and enjoy sumptuous breakfasts, with lunch and dinner prepared by our Cordon Bleu chef by prior arrangement. Many hours of pleasure can be attained in the lounge,library, the intimate private bar, Colonial sitting room, romantic dining conservatory or the large elegant billiard room. The winter months are warm and cosy with five of these facilities having a log fire.

Being close to Corporate head offices we are eager to discuss rates suitable to the budgets of regular travellers to the city and their conferencing requirements.

We are always happy to make arrangements for your collection from the airport, tours or car hire and can assure competitive rates. Located in Kenilworth, Highlands is close to golf courses, Newlands rugby and cricket grounds and Rhodes Memorial, also built by Sir Herbert Baker. Beaches on the Atlantic seaboard and the Indian Ocean, the airport, Waterfront and Cape Town city centre are 20 minutes away.