LOCATION: The Steenberg Country Hotel is situated on the Cape's oldest wine farm, a mere twenty minutes drive from the bustling heart of CapeTown. Take a leisurely stroll to the winery, where you can taste some of Steenberg vineyards' choice wines.

Steenberg is also an ideal starting point for a visit to some of the Cape's other attractions. The warm waters and white sands beaches of False Bay and the spectacular views of Chapman's Peak are a few minutes away, a drive to Cape Point Nature Reserve takes only 45 minutes, the centre of cosmopolitan CapeTown, South Africa's mother city, is less than half an hour.

ACCOMMODATION: The accomodation at the Steenberg Country Hotel consists of three Luxurious Houses. A haven of serenity awaits the guest with a choice of twenty-four elegant, air-conditioned rooms located in the original Manor House, Jonkershuis and the restored Barn. Each en-suite room is tastefully furnished; some with exquisite antiques and all rooms overlook the vineyards or manicured gardens.

RESTAURANT: The Steenberg Restaurant, housed in the original winery dating back to 1682, has been completely rebuilt into a stylish Cape colonial venue.and now blends in with all three other historical buildings on the premises. The Cape-continental style cuisine features starters such as Ostrich Carpaccio, Oven-baked mushrooms with Camembert cheese and a red onion marmalade, and a Seafood wok with tempura vegetables and seafood, served with a chilli-pawpaw dip. Specialities are Beef Carpaccio, Kudu Venison and Steenberg Lamb Shank. Rich dark wood, antique carpets, oak furnishings and display dressers filled with original Spode crockery create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Being an old wine cellar, cosy dining alcoves have been created in the original vats. Both the main dining area and the bar feature fire-places. A section of the original wine storage areas have been turned into small wine cellars, keeping the more than 80 different wines on offer at optimum temperatures. These mini cellars form part of the restaurant and can be viewed whilst dining, giving guests the feeling of dining in a cellar.

FACILITIES: Steenberg has two standard outdoor swimming pools. A small exercise room offers equipment for most gym activities and a steamroom is available to sooth your body and soul after a hard workout. Therapists offer a wide range of treatments, such as reflexology, aromatherapy, reiki, beauty treatments and polarity. MEETINGS: The Steenberg's serene and cozy surrounds are perfect for small meetings, conferences, weddings and retreats. The theatre accomodates 40 people in various configurations . Functions are held in the reading room or the ladies bar & dance floor.

ACTIVITIES: Wine making has been a tradition at Steenberg since 1695. The guests can journey through the entire process of winemaking from the vineyards; visiting the wine producing and storing areas, then tasting the award winning wines. Steenberg vineyards produces a variety of grapes such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Semillion, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Nebbiolo and Tale Grapes. The Steenberg Country Hotel has its own exclusive and private 18-hole championship golf course, which meanders leisurely through the Steenberg Vineyards, Pine Forest and gentle waterways. The course has some of the best greens on the African continent. The private Steenberg Golf Club is available to hotel guests, members and their guests only. The golf course has been designed to take full advantage of natural features and hazards. The design of the central clubhouse is harmonious with the historic architecture of the estate. The golf course features four distinct areas: Wetlands, Parklands, The Cape Flats and Fynbos. With five different tees, everyone -from championship to junior level, can enjoy the course. Many golfers envy the superb condition of this soft spike course and it is widely renowned for having the best greens in Cape Town. There are also a number of practice areas, including a driving range, chipping area with sand traps and a large putting green. Day trips and tours can be arranged at the Steenberg Country Hotel at your request. Among others, the following are available: Cape Peninsula Tour, Country Winelands Tour, Constantia Winelands Tour, Table Mountain and City Tour, Mountain Bike Tours and ferry trips to Robben Island.