Birkenhead House

Birkenhead House Guest House accommodation in Hermanus Western Cape

Description

Perched high on the Hermanus cliffs, the regal Birkenhead House and deluxe adjacent Villa, overlook the whale watching paradise of Walker Bay. Accommodating guests in the utmost luxury, this is the perfect destination for those seeking the pinnacle of seaside living.

 THE EXPERIENCE
Only an hour and a half from Cape Town, Birkenhead House & Villa are superbly located in unspoilt natural surroundings. The luxury retreats offer everything the discerning sojourner could wish for: from uninterrupted views and diverse activities to the very finest in international cuisine, and richly appointed accommodation enhanced by rich fabrics and antiques.

 SETTING
Only an hour and a half from Cape Town, Birkenhead House & Villa are superbly located in unspoilt natural surroundings. The luxury retreats offer everything the discerning sojourner could wish for: from uninterrupted views and diverse activities to the very finest in international cuisine, and richly appointed accommodation enhanced by rich fabrics and antiques.

Accommodation

BIRKENHEAD HOUSE ROOMS & SUITES

Room 1:
Front House Upstairs

Enjoy magnificent ocean views from any of the balconies. The main décor feature, a king-size Louis Farouk antique bed, is complemented by an 18th century French gold chair, a yellow silk French antique couch and original artworks. Unwind in the spatial bathrooms with a Victorian bath tub, a walk in shower and 2 vanities. If you choose to stay in, stretch out in front of the Shagreen TV cabinet with digital TV, DVD and mini bar.

Room 2:
Front House Upstairs

Decorated with two yellow silk antique tub chairs, Ralph Lauren-inspired glass cupboards and a double bed with striped padded headboard, this room offers expansive views of the ocean. Appreciate the sunshine and scenery on the two petite balconies furnished with table and chairs, de-stress in the glorious freestanding Victorian bath or simply enjoy the flat screen digital TV, DVD and mini bar offerings.

Room 3:
Front House Downstairs

Take pleasure in the splendid view of the ocean from the comfort of a private balcony. Curl up in front of the TV cabinet with digital TV, DVD and mini bar or stretch out on the luxurious queen-size, French four-poster bed, draped in crisp whites. Adding to the room’s splendour is a Shagreen desk and various original paintings. The large bathroom’s centrepiece is a magnificent freestanding Victorian bath, complemented by a walk-in shower and two freestanding vanities.

Room 4:
Front House Downstairs

Step out onto the balcony and marvel at the beautiful sea view before you.

Luxuriate in the plush comfort of the queen-size bed with gold-framed headboard. This magnificent room also features a Shagreen TV cabinet with digital TV, DVD and mini bar, together with a hand-carved antique chair, leather desk and original paintings. The bathroom is decorated with a shell mirror, single vanity table, shower and a freestanding Victorian bath.

Room 5:
Middle House Downstairs

Located in the middle of Birkenhead House, this room offers partial sea views. What makes it special is that it also opens onto a patio and pool area, furnished with a daybed and outside table and chairs. Adding to the room’s opulent atmosphere are the furnishings, incorporating an extravagant king-size four-poster bed with hand-carved antique Indian buttresses; an antique English bureau; an antique gilded French chair and original artwork. The room also features a Shagreen TV cupboard with TV, DVD and mini bar. In the bathroom, Shagreen lined cupboards with two vanities surround the impressive marble sunken bath and shower.

Room 6:
Middle House Upstairs

This room boasts a lavish king-size bed with large wooden headboard; a 2-seater silken love couch; Zebra skin mirror and footstool; as well as a Shagreen desk with digital TV, DVD and mini bar. The three wrap-around balconies, furnished with cane chairs, offer unparalleled views of the ocean and mountains surroundings. Soak your troubles away in the freestanding Victorian bath in the bathroom adorned with two freestanding vanities.

Room 7:
Middle House Upstairs

From its elevated vantage point, this room offers very good sea views it’s balcony, which is furnished with a cane table and chairs. Inside you’ll find magnificent décor, including a French gold antique chair, a Shagreen desk, chair and TV cabinet with TV, DVD and mini bar as well as two ¾ beds with padded headboards. The bathroom is fitted with two shell mirrors, two marble top vanities and a marvelous freestanding Victorian bath and opens onto a mountain facing balcony

Room 8:
Middle House Upstairs

Enjoy ocean and mountain views from the front or large back balcony respectively. Indoors, luxury abounds with a king-size English antique four-poster bed, two lime green silk high-back chairs and a wood & leather cabinet with TV, DVD and mini bar. In the spacious bathroom you’ll discover a very inviting Victorian freestanding bath with twin freestanding vanities, chaise lounge and an open shower.

 Room 9:
Back House Upstairs

Doze off in the king-size freestanding bed with leather headboard, surrounded by pure opulence: open ceilings with white tongue-in-groove wood finish, a 2-seater silken love couch, a leather desk, leather TV cabinet with digital TV, DVD and mini bar. Bathe in true style – a step down bathroom features a freestanding Victorian bath, walk-in open shower, antique Edwardian chair and two freestanding vanities. The room also has three balconies with outdoor furniture to enjoy the sea and mountain views.

Room 10:
Back House Upstairs

Feel like royalty in this lavishly appointed room, complete with built-up king-size bed with steps, Venetian headboard, Victorian chair, antique oak half moon tables, pink leather chair and original paintings. The room also features a separate dressing room and a wood & leather TV cabinet with digital TV, DVD and mini bar. The small balcony has a table and two chairs that offer lingering views of the Ocean. The bathroom is extravagantly finished with a stone floor and stone freestanding egg-shaped bath with two separate stone vanities and walk in shower.

 
Room 11:
Back House Upstairs

This room’s balconies offers views of the majestic Overberg Mountain range. The focus of the room is the hand painted king-size four-poster bed, complemented by mirrored desk and bedside table. Adding to the grandeur are black lacquer cupboards, antique Chinese vases, original paintings, antique tub chairs in yellow silk and a mirrored TV cabinet with digital TV, DVD and mini bar. The bathroom also impresses with its freestanding Victorian bath in centre of room, together with two vanities and an open walk-in shower.

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