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Reminiscent of a more gracious era than the fast pace of our technological age, Highlands Country House offers a respite from the rush and the crowds. In spite of the fact that our Boutique Hotel is located close to all amenities it has the feel of a colonial country home. Our Boutique Hotel in Kenilworth, Cape Town, is nestled between the sweeping vineyards of the Constantia Valley and the magnificent Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. The hotel is ideal for the weary traveller who needs a quite getaway or, alternatively, for guests who prefer the choice of city amenities on the doorstep whilst enjoying a peaceful place to stay at the end of a busy day.

Highlands Country House Boutique Hotel is the ideal venue for:

• Romantic weddings and  Honeymooners
• Holidays or Week -ends away
• Business functions
• Private Dinner Parties
• Recovery after surgery

The Boutique Hotel is conveniently situated close to Newlands Rugby and Cricket grounds, golf courses, Rhodes Memorial and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. We are also close to modern shopping centres as well as all the numerous tourist attractions available in and around Cape Town.

Fine dining and wine

Cape Town is home to a handful of magnificent wine estates including Groot Constantia, Klein Constantia, Uitzicht, Steenberg and Buitenverwachting; we are located within close proximity to all these fine estates. For lovers of fine food Cape Town is the place to be. Highlands Country House Boutique Hotel offers breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main dining room or Conservatory and our lovely Baker Room is ideal for private dining for yourself and your guests. As an alternative, guests can choose from a variety of top-class restaurants within easy reach of the hotel.

Hotel rooms to dream in

Each room at Highlands Country House is different. All are elegantly furnished with antiques and fine fabrics. Our choice of rooms includes a Pool room, 2 Loft Rooms as well as Executive and Luxury Rooms, most have balconies so that our guests can enjoy the feel of the outdoors on balmy summer days. And you do not have to be on Honeymoon to book our largest Garden Suite. All rooms, indeed the whole hotel, has WiFi connectivity for your convenience.

Recovery after surgery

South African plastic surgeons have an excellent reputation world-wide. For this reason and the fact that prices for cosmetic surgery are very competitive, many people opt to travel to South Africa for their cosmetic surgery procedures. Our lovely colonial home is the perfect spot to recover in. We offer discretion and comfort. We work closely with leading doctors and nurses to ensure the best after surgery care possible.

Highlands Country House is a “home away from home” generous & welcoming with good old fashioned excellent service! Here you will find ultimate comfort and luxury, convenient location, excellent cuisine, all in beautiful surroundings. Our friendly staff are always available to attend to your every need. We are flexible with our menu arrangements and we invite you to invite your guests to sample our cuisine in the private dining room.  As many returning guests know, we go the extra mile to make sure you feel at home at Highlands.

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