GPS coordinates: lat: -34.153263 - lng: 19.017529

Houw Hoek Inn

Address:

Grabouw, . Cape Overberg

Telephone:

028 284-9646

Fax:

028 284-9112

Description

The Houw Hoek Inn is the oldest liscensed hotel in South Africa and is situated in Grabouw. Most of the ground floor dates from 1779. Gracious old oaks, flanked by towering poplars, and one of the biggest blue gum trees in South Africa, spreads it''s sheltering branches over the historic Inn. The historic Houw Hoek Inn is located on the site of a toll gate established in the Dutch East Indian days. The oldest hotel in South Africa, it is situated in the heart of the Kogelberg (Biosphere) reserve, 90km from Cape Town and 75km from the Cape Town International Airport. The upper story was added in 1860 and since then the Inn has been progressively extended. The adjoining old farm buildings have been converted into dining rooms and conference rooms, retaining their original character. Today, gracious old oaks, flanked by towering poplars, and one of the biggest blue gum trees in South Africa, spreads it''s sheltering branches over the historic Inn.

Keywords

Swimming Pool, Parking, Bed Linen Supplied, Television, Bathroom Towels Supplied, Security, Housekeeping, Child Friendly, Visa, Patio Verandah Balcony, Mastercard, Complimentary Tea Coffee, Air Conditioning, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Area Information Booklet, Internet Connection, Bar Fridge, Afrikaans, Catering, Guest Lounge With Tv, Highchair, Children Cot, American Express, Restaurant Dining Room, Safe Deposit Box, Smoking In Demarcated Areas, Wake Up Calls, Rooms, Etc, Telephone, International Plug Point, Business Facilities, Childcare Babysitting Service, Smoking Allowed, Secretarial Services, Audio Visual Equipment, French, Bars, Breakaway Area, Laundry, Bathrooms, Concierge, Standard Conf Equipment, Dance Floor, Gardens, Chapel, Exhibition Space, Team Building Facilities, Podium, Fans, Businesses, Fireplaces, Heaters, Hair Dryer, Receptions, Diner, Coordinator, Grabouw Hotel, 3 Star Hotel Accommodation

Company description

The HOUW HOEK INN has 50 beautifully appointed rooms. Of these rooms, 10 are family rooms and 40 are double rooms sleeping a total of 120 guests per night. In-Room Facilities All rooms offer en-suite bathrooms TV (with 10 channels DSTV) Direct-dial Telephone Most rooms have a fire place and balcony Main Dining Room Our main restaurant seats 100 guests, serves a la carte lunches and dinners (except Saturday dinner) and a full English breakfast daily. It also serves a very popular country home cooking lunch carvery buffet every Sunday. The Barn The Houw Hoek Inn's traditional Saturday Dinner / Dance is held in the Barn in which a 5 course set menu is served. Dinner is served from 20h00 and the music starts at 21h30. This venue is also ideal for weddings on any other nights or lunch. The Veranda, Garden & Pub A la carte Lunches and dinners, light lunches, hot and cold beverages are served daily on the Veranda, in the Garden and in the Stagecoach Bar. The Houw Hoek Inn has 4 air conditioned conference rooms which can accommodate 20 to 80 delegates comfortably in a U-shape and up to 120 in school room style. The Inn is the perfect venue for a teambuilding conference with its well kept 4 hectare of lawn where any activities can take place. Delegates can experience the unspoilt beauty of the area by walks in the surrounding mountains. For the more energetic, we offer squash, tennis, snooker, volley ball, putt-putt, trampoline and two swimming pools.

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