Hotel is conveniently located in the historic centre of Stellenbosch – with shops, fine restaurants, art galleries and recreational facilities within walking distance – guesthouse is a combination of contemporary design with an elegant flair. Spacious and luxurious, hotel guests can put their feet up in the lounge, where coffee, tea and a complimentary evening bar with snacks are always available. Breakfast room looks out to the fountain splashed pool.
In summer, lounge on the patio beside hotel's crystal clear pool. In winter guests often sit beside cosy fireplace with a book and a glass of local wine. Turned-down beds at night under superb fine linen enhance your sense of well-being. All 7 rooms are designed to make your stay utterly memorable.
Sight-seeing begins at hotel's doorstep, with historical and cultural attractions such as the botanical gardens a short walk from the guesthouse. Allow Life &Leisure to enhance your ideal travel experience.
Concierge team will happily organise tours that interest you and also have plentiful recommendations handy for all the best places to visit whilst in Stellenbosch.
Life & Leisure accommodation is where design meets comfort and service is the quintessential mixer.
Hotel's reputation is built on hospitality and service and commitment to all of hotel guests who visit and stay, is to make your stay really special.
Guesthouse rooms and apartments are designed and decorated by director and business-owner Margie Potgieter. These are a glamorous meld of contemporary designer chic.
Sophisticated use of furnishings, colours and playful patterns create a unique collection of 7 guest rooms,
Commitment to your comfort, hotel's central location and beautifully appointed guesthouse has drawn visitors from all over the world and hotel's guest lists include professionals, holiday-makers international athletes, film crews and visiting academics.
If you prefer self-catering or are planning to stay in Stellenbosch for longer than a few days, then consider one of the beautifully appointed self-catering apartments in the village.
These apartments are superbly central and provide for convenient access to shops and local restaurants.
The self-catering option allows you as guest, to relax in total privacy, whether your stay is for business or pleasure. You get to enjoy daily housekeeping service and of course, hotel's team is equally available to assist with any special tours or land arrangements you may require.
Hotel offers either a bachelor-, one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartment, modern and elegantly designed interiors ensure the utmost in luxury and comfort. All of the apartments feature the very latest in technology and facilities.
There are 13 bachelor units in the Life & Leisure flagship Collection. 10 bachelor apartments are sited on the corner of Van Riebeeck Street and Rattray Avenue.
They are opposite hotel's Guesthouse & Reception. These apartments are sought-after because of their central location.
These are in walking distance of Stellenbosch village, Coetzenburg Stadium, the Botanical Gardens, Stias & Secema, the modem University conference centrums.
They are fresh, modern and elegantly designed. Desire Smith’s playful Animal Kingdom canvases of African animals posing on sofas make for a quirky welcome! The apartments are individually designed each with their own work station. There is a small fully equipped kitchen.
Each apartment offers all the modern amenities designed to provide the utmost comfort you can expect from Life & Leisure. Breakfast is on offer at the Guest House at an additional cost. All 13 apartments feature the latest in technology and facilities.
The Executive Suite is a new Life&Leisure hospitality offering for the discerning global leisure and business traveler, whether single or couple. You can unwind in the embrace of a boutique executive suite that guarantees you a connoisseur experience.
You will be treated to customised treatment in an art deco modulated environment of executive inspiration and ambiance.
The family accommodation is unique. It consists of three bedrooms, privately located next to one another on the upper floor. The main bedroom has a King-size bed, which can be set up as twin beds. A full en-suite bathroom, equipped with a bath, shower & basin, with a separate toilet.
The other two rooms have King-size beds which can also be set up as twin beds and these rooms share a separate bath, shower & toilet. None of the family rooms are equipped with kitchenettes. The main bedroom leads out to a private balcony.
Life & Leisure offers seven luxury en-suite rooms. Hotel's commitment is to ensure your comfort. These rooms are a glamorous meld of contemporary designer urban chic. The sophisticated use of furnishings, colours and playful patterns provide for a unique and luxurious experience.
All Guest Rooms come furnished with either a Queen- or King-size bed. The en-suite bathrooms all have a shower, toilet & basin. There is an honesty bar and a custom-built kitchenette unit, neatly hidden behind cupboard doors.
Two-bedroom apartments are situated in the heart of Stellenbosch & on the Beach Road of Strand. All of the apartments are designed and decorated by director and owner Margie Potgieter in her fresh, contemporary and signature style.
They are a meld of designer-chic and residential glamour. Margie’s use of playful colours, patterns and art in all of the apartments go toward creating a unique stay.
Stellenbosch may be a university town but it also plays host to a vibrant community, filled with a calendar of events that can keep you busy 24/7! From the café culture to Heritage, the Arts to the hugely popular Woordfees, and the Wine and Food Festivals.
Stellenbosch is in the heart of the spectacularly beautiful Winelands and offers something for everyone. Perhaps start with a guided walking tour or set off on your own with your ‘Stellenbosch on Foot’ with hotel's compliments.
For that special experience, enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride through the vineyards. Tuk Tuks are a novel way to get around from Tuk Tuk Stellies. Situated 40 km from Cape Town, Stellenbosch will keep you enchanted and entertained, whatever your age or interests.
There’s much to do around Stellenbosch and Cape Town, with excitement and gorgeous scenery around every turn of the road. Hotel is well-situated and well-connected and will advise you on all the amazing attractions, in addition to planning and booking your trips before or after your arrival.
Close to Cape Town, with a tranquil yet vibey ambience, Stellenbosch’s leafy streets, art galleries, wine estates, theatre performances and nature activities will keep you enchanted and entertained.
Fick House, also known as the Burgerhuis, is a fine example of Cape Dutch style from the late 18th century.
This small nature reserve is 8km southeast of town and set within a timber plantation.
The neo-Gothic St Mary’s on the Braak Church, completed in 1852, sits at the north end of the Braak, an open stretch of grass.
This glorious inner-city garden is an unsung Stellenbosch sight and well worth a wander. Themed gardens include a bonsai area and tropical glasshouse, and there's a host of indigenous plants.
Whether you are hosting an inspirational speaker, require conferencing facilities, conducting a seminar or a business presentation or if you simply require a creative hub with decision making facilities – Yellow Room boardroom will facilitate any of these needs.
This delightful museum features a remarkable collection of detailed toys ranging from railway sets to dollhouses.
Villiera produces several excellent Méthode Cap Classique wines and a highly rated and very well-priced shiraz.
LIFE AND LEISURE LUXURY GUESTHOUSE
18 Van Riebeeck StStellenbosch Cape Town, 7599South Africa