Birkenhead House | Cape Town Overberg Hotels

Introduction

Perched high on the Hermanus cliffs, the regal Birkenhead House and luxurious adjacent Villa, overlook the whale watching paradise of Walker Bay.

Accommodating guests in the utmost luxury, this is the perfect destination for those seeking the pinnacle of seaside living.

The luxury retreats offer everything the discerning Sojourner could wish for: from uninterrupted views and diverse activities to the very finest in international cuisine, and richly appointed accommodation enhanced by rich fabrics and antiques.

Only an hour and a half from Cape Town, Birkenhead House & Villa are superbly located in unspoilt natural surroundings.

Cuisine and Wine

At Birkenhead House & Villa, world-class cuisine is a matter of course.

In true fusion fashion, the food at Birkenhead House & Villa is a delicate mixture of modern African Cuisine, traditional French techniques with strong Asian and Italian influences.

On offer are homemade breads, ice creams and sorbets and fresh local fishes ranging from Marlin, Red Roman & Kabeljou to crayfish and mussels. Soups are a treat, and you can enjoy flavours ranging from vanilla butternut to roasted red pepper tomato.

Lavish meals and seafood delicacies are served at Birkenhead House in your choice of setting: the patio overlooking the ocean; the courtyard next to our dual level pool; the glass fronted dining area; or room service will happily oblige you with a sumptuous meal in the privacy of your suite.

Birkenhead Villa boasts a separate kitchen with a dedicated chef on hand to meet your culinary wishes.

Activities

Discover why Hermanus is world-renowned as South Africa's premier whale watching destination when you embark on an unforgettable voyage around Dyer Island. Nature lovers can lose themselves in the beauty of the lush mountain trails and walks, and study the indigenous bird life.

Inquisitive travellers can venture out on tours to Stanford, local wine farms and townships, while others can relax with a round of golf, yoga or a leisurely bike ride. For those who crave a more adrenalin-filled experience, shark cage diving is available, as well as quad bike riding, sea kayaking and scuba diving. [All with associated fees]

Effortless South Africa Safari

15 Days / 14 Nights

Explore South Africa on this 15 Day effortless safari. Take in all the highlights this country has on offer from the famous Kruger in the North to Natal's wildlife and beaches all the way down the Southern Cape coastline through the Garden Route end in Cape Town.

Cape Town to Knysna

9 Days / 8 Nights

9-day self-driving from Cape Town and ending in Knysna, explore all that this area of South Africa has to offer at your own pace. Take in Cape Town's scenic vistas, whale watching in Hermanus, mountain views in Swellendam and tropical forests in Knysna. Visiting: Cape Town, Hermanus, Swellendam, Knysna.

Cape Town & Hermanus

6 Days / 5 Nights

A unique 6-day safari itinerary where one gets to explore all that the Cape Peninsula and the Cape Overberg have to offer. At your own leisurely pace taste wines, photograph penguins, spot a few whales and drive along some of the most scenic roads in the World. Visiting: Cape Town, Hermanus.

Cape Town, Wine & Whales

9 Days / 8 Nights

On this 9-day self-drive safari one gets to experience all that Cape Town has to offer, sip wines in the famous Franschhoek Valley, explore one of South Africa's oldest towns (Swellendam) and do some whale spotting in the coastal town of Hermanus. Visiting: Cape Town, Franschhoek, Swellendam, Hermanus.

Cape Town & Malaria Free

13 Days / 12 Nights

This 13-day self-drive safari explores all that the Cape Town and Cape Winelands region has to offer before heading off into the Malaria Free Game Reserves of the North Western area of South Africa; the Madikwe Game Reserve and Marakele National Park.