Draaihoek Lodge Manor House
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Draaihoek Lodge Manor House
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Luxury Manor House
Max 6 Guests
1 King, 1 King, 1 King
from R4,500
/ per unit, sleeps 6
WiFI
Bath
Shower only
Patio
Fireplace
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Reviews
David
Stayed at: Draaihoek Lodge Manor House
Stunning place with excellent service
Very friendly and helpful staff. Private beach for long walks. Springboks visiting every evening.
Rocky
Stayed at: Draaihoek Lodge Manor House
Pure bliss
The weekend was pure bliss—the service top star and the food exquisite. The beach is a short walk down a wooden path.
Eric
Stayed at: Draaihoek Lodge Manor House
Peaceful and wild escape
The staff were incredibly kind, professional, and welcoming. The chef is truly talented—dinner and breakfast were both excellent.
David
Stayed at: Draaihoek Lodge Manor House
Stunning place with excellent service
Very friendly and helpful staff. Private beach for long walks. Springboks visiting every evening.
Rocky
Stayed at: Draaihoek Lodge Manor House
Pure bliss
The weekend was pure bliss—the service top star and the food exquisite. The beach is a short walk down a wooden path.
Eric
Stayed at: Draaihoek Lodge Manor House
Peaceful and wild escape
The staff were incredibly kind, professional, and welcoming. The chef is truly talented—dinner and breakfast were both excellent.
Accommodation Description
The Manor House at Draaihoek Lodge offers a refined self-catering retreat on a private nature reserve along the Cape West Coast. Accommodating up to six adults, this exclusive villa features three luxurious bedrooms: a master suite with a separate bath and shower, two en-suite rooms with king-size beds, and a loft area with twin beds suitable for children. The spacious lounge, complete with plush furnishings and an open fireplace, provides a comfortable space to relax. A fully equipped kitchen and expansive dining area cater to culinary needs, while the wrap-around stoep offers panoramic views of the surrounding dunes and vlei. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining under the stars with the outdoor braai area.
Setting Description
Situated between Dwarskersbos and Elands Bay, Draaihoek Lodge resides within a private nature reserve that extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Sandveld mountains. The reserve encompasses diverse landscapes, including unspoiled beaches, dunes, and the Verlorenvlei - a RAMSAR-classified wetland. This location is ideal for observing wildlife such as eland, bontebok, and Cape mountain zebra, as well as a variety of bird species. The area is also renowned for its spring wildflower displays between August and October.
What We Love
- -Spacious and elegant Manor House with modern amenities
- -Expansive stoep offering stunning views of the vlei and dunes
- -Proximity to a secluded beach accessible via a wooden boardwalk
- -Abundant wildlife and birdwatching opportunities within the reserve
- -Ideal location for exploring the West Coast's natural beauty and wildflowers
See also: Draaihoek Lodge & Restaurant Suites
Activities
Beach Walks
birdwatching in the bird hide
Wildlife Viewing
Spring wildflower viewing
Fishing
4x4 trails nearby
*The private Nature Reserve reaches from the Atlantic Ocean inland to Sandveld's mountain range and across to the Verlorenvlei, a RAMSAR classified site, south of Elands Bay.
*The coastal border of the Reserve stretches along an undisturbed sandy beach, hugged by rugged dunes and favored by flocks of birds typical to the West Coast. The uninhabited bay area is frequented by whales, seals, and playing Heaviside dolphins.
*The wildlife reintroduction program undertaken in the reserve has seen the return of the magnificent Eland, Bontebok, Red Hartebeest, Black Wildebeest, Kudu, Gemsbok, Impala, Cape Mountain Zebra, and Ostrich.
*A huge diversity of birdlife is thriving in the Reserve, both in the unspoiled, deserted veld and beach as well as closer to the Lodge. Keen birders are welcome to the Bird Hide, erected at one of the dams close to the Lodge, frequented by resident waterfowl
*The vegetation is particularly species-rich, with the reserve being situated in a vegetative transition area - between the Cape Peninsula and the Namaqua floral kingdoms. Untouched stretches of veld and vlei are home to a huge variety of flowering plants and bulbs, providing an annual Spring spectacle exclusive to the West Coast from August to October.
*The Reserve also boasts rock art sites, a living portrayal of stone-age culture.
*These ancient simplistic, extraordinary artworks are found in caves that housed the hunter-gatherer Bushman artists responsible for these works of art and are well preserved
*Birding Paradise
*Beach Walks
*Whale watching (in season)
*Flowers from August to October and breathtaking sunsets
*Star Gazing at night
*San Rock Art
*Fishing on the beach
*Boat Trips on Bergriver and Ocean
*Quad biking, 4 x 4 routes
*Hiking Trails
*Horse riding
*Kayaking on Verlorenvlei
*Art, Antique shops
*Cultural visits to missionary stations in the area.
*Draaihoek Lodge is ideally situated to explore the West Coast surrounds. A multitude of small country towns and fishing villages are within comfortable driving distance from the establishment, offering visitors the ideal opportunity to glimpse the comings and goings of coastal living at the West Coast and country life in the bordering Swartland, Sandveld and Cederberg regions
Wheelchair access
Bar / Lounge
Business Centre
Conference facilities
Free parking
Heated Pool
Laundry service
Outdoor Pool
Restaurant
Room service
Spa
Wi-Fi
Tour / sightseeing desk
Wifi Yes, on entire property
Location
Farm Draaihoek, Elands Bay, 8110
How to get there
From Cape Town follow the R27 to Velddrif, ± 40km after Velddrif, enroute to Elandsbay find Draaihoek Lodge & Restaurant on your left.
Book in from 14h00
Book out at 11h00
Frequently asked questions
Full payment of deposit required to confirm booking.
Draaihoek Lodge retains the right to amend tariffs, prices and services without prior notice.
Book in - from 14h00
Book out - at 11h00
Yes
No pets allowed
14:00 - 11:00
Yes, complimentary Wi-Fi is provided.
Yes, the loft area with twin beds is ideal for children.
No, the Manor House is self-catering. However, guests can dine at the on-site restaurant.
Yes, guests have access to a solar-heated outdoor swimming pool.
