Set on the edge of the cliffs of Hermanus, overlooking Walker Bay, with the best whale watching in the world, is Auberge Provence, a luxury 5 Star Guest House, built in the style of a traditional French Provencal farmhouse.
Two majestic wooden doors open to invite you in to an incomparable vista over the cliffs, fynbos and the bay.
Discover this luxury 5 star guest house, Winner of the South African Tourism 2009 Welcome Award, for the best guest house, in recognition of exceptional service.
Offering every comfort imaginable, including free Wi-Fi in all rooms, scrumptious breakfasts and complimentary high teas.
An intimate retreat offering luxury accommodation, complete with rustic stone and wrought iron balconied façade, stone floors and arched walkway complimented by original South African artwork and hospitality.
Built around a romantic central courtyard, boasting a charcoal and travertine pool and bronze sculptures.
Enjoy sumptuous breakfasts under a grapevined terrace or on the seafront patio.
Cool interiors and rich colours offer a haven of great charm and style.
Classic decor, South African works of art and large stone fireplaces impart a sense of timeless, luxurious elegance.
All five suites are individually themed and furnished in soft, relaxing colours and natural woods that are well suited to luxurious seafront accommodation.
The ensuite bathrooms are the ultimate in indulgence with French fragranced bath products. For a romantic getaway choose a suite with your own plunge pool or jacuzzi.
All suites have 100% cotton percale linen and goose down duvets, fur throws, DSTV, tea and coffee making facilities, bar fridges, hair dryers, telephones, gowns and slippers and separate dressing rooms.
All rates inclusive of full continental and English breakfast, free wi-fi, high teas, complimentary port and sherry, as well as sparkling wine for special occasions.
Enjoy the luxury of whale watching from the comfort of your suite.
Double storey suite with bedroom ensuite upstairs and lounge downstairs. Overlooks pool courtyard, with partial sea and mountain views. Lounge leading out to central courtyard and pool terrace.
Door to private courtyard with own jacuzzi. Ensuite bathroom with French bath for two, walk in shower and double vanities.
Ground floor seafacing with doors leading to patio with gate to cliffpath. Uninterrupted sea views. Private courtyard leading out from ensuite bathroom and bedroom with own plunge pool.
Kingsize extra length bed. Ensuite bathroom with French bath for two, walk in shower and double vanities.
First floor seafacing with doors leading to private balcony. Uninterrupted sea views. Queensize extra length bed.
Ensuite bathroom with European slipper bath, shower attachment and double vanities.
First floor seafacing with doors leading to private balcony. Uninterrupted sea views.
Queensize extra length bed. Ensuite bathroom with walk in shower and double vanities.
For guests there is outdoor swimming pool on site.
Hermanus has some of the most beautiful beaches in South Africa, with majestic sightings of the Southern Right whales arriving every year to calve in Walker Bay.
It offers many activities ranging from the best shark cage diving and land or boat based whale watching in the world, to wine tasting along its very own superb wine route as well as world class golf courses.
This beautiful town, within one kilometer of Auberge Provence, has excellent restaurants offering a wide variety of cuisine.
Cape Town and the Franschhoek/Stellenbosch winelands are only an hour and a half away, which makes it an excellent holiday destination for visitors to South Africa from all across the world.
Hermanus Golf Club offers world class golf courses.
Hermanus offers a number of enticing, world-renowned hikes and walks, from within the bounds of nature reserves, through to cliff paths.
Have fun paddling in the warm waters of the lagoon mouth if you have your own canoes or kayaks. The lagoon strip between Hermanus and Stanford has to be one of the most beautiful strips of lagoon on earth.
Spend the morning experiencing local foodie goodness at one of the many markets in the Hermanus area.
Explore the 17km circular trail in Fernkloof Nature Reserve for an unforgettable mountain bike experience.
Hermanus boasts a plethora of fabulous eateries where you can gaze at southern right whales while you enjoy breakfast, lunch or an early dinner.
Climb into impenetrable floating shark proof cage and feel the adrenaline pump through your veins as a shark swims towards you, opens its mouth and bares its big sharp teeth.
Hermanus boasts some of the most spectacular beaches in the world. Grotto Beach stretches as far as the eye can see and is perfect for swimming, tanning, walking, picnicking and lazing on.
Watch authentic vintage films in an old world tiny cinema at the antique shop, Romantiques, in the centre of town. Expect everything, from James Bond through to Marilyn Monroe.
You can spot whales right from the shore, if you have patience and a good pair of binoculars: Southern Right whales from July to November, humpbacks between May to December, and Bryde’s whales all year round.
A vast myriad of incredible award winning Wines to taste, at over 70 pretty Wineries all set in outstanding scenery, from coastal to mountainous.
AUBERGE PROVENCE
25 Westcliff DriveHermanus 7200 Western CapeSouth Africa