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Situated in the heart of the secure Constantia Valley in Cape Town, The Cellars-Hohenort unifies two great traditions: the magnificent restoration of the Cellars of the 18th century Klaasenbosch wine estate and the splendid Hohenort manor house previously owned by the Spilhaus family. Nestled against the densely forested eastern slopes of Table Mountain, the hotel affords breathtaking views across the Constantia Valley to False Bay.

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In its renaissance as one of the great country house hotels of the Cape, the five-star Cellars-Hohenort is a member of the international Relais & Chateaux Association With its understated luxury, antique furnishings and original works of art, the hotel is a celebration of traditional values and gracious living. An avid and knowledgeable gardener Liz Mc Grath's exquisite gardens at The Cellars-Hohenort are acknowledged as one of the finest hotel gardens internationally. Recently voted by Garden Design a top American magazine as one of the top 30 hotel gardens in the world. An example of her interest is her recent discovery of 8 camphor trees in the grounds. No one was aware that they were there because they were being obscured by indigenous plants which had sprung up and were growing in profusion around their base camouflaging an important piece of Cape history. This was soon rectified and the drama and history of the trees restored. According to Professor Wim Tuimens of Stellenbosch University, the trees were brought out from Japan by the Dutch East India Company and were planted in 1690 beside the road that came out from the Castle to Constantia, where vegetables and grapes were planted to extend the Company's gardens. With urban development, most of these ancient trees have disappeared. There are still the odd one or two in the green belt of Constantia and those at the Cellars - in her own words "it is wonderful to have the 8 trees preserved in the gardens exactly as they were planted all those years ago". They are lovingly cared for and Liz Mc Grath has applied to the National Monuments Board to have them declared a National Monument for posterity. Nooks, crannies and exquisite features abound. Jean Almon and her team of dedicated gardeners tend and create with genuine love and flair.

The Cellars-Hohenort has 53 individually decorated en-suite bedrooms, which include T.V., DVD players, mini bars, air conditioning and ISDN lines in all of the rooms. The rooms range from standard doubles, luxury doubles, suites, premier suites to the Madiba Villa, a gracious, two-storey Cape-style home situated in the midst of our gardens, with its own private courtyard and small swimming pool. It features a large sitting/ dining room with fireplace, built in bar, service kitchen and two double en suite bedrooms with walk in cupboards. It is fully air-conditioned with under carpet heating and has butler service 24 hours a day. The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel boasts two world class restaurants. The Cellars Restaurant In just 16 months, French-born super chef Jean-Christophe Novelli has created a solo restaurant empire in the UK and France which comprises five sites, and on 7th November 1997 joins with the prestigious Cellars Hohenort in a joint venture to launch Novelli at The Cellars. The Cellars Restaurant will be a special project for Jean-Christophe who was introduced to the Relais-Chateaux hotel and the Cape Town area last year during the annual Cape Gourmet Festival. Enthused by the natural beauty of Cape Town and the exquisite Cellars Hohenort, Novelli negotiated a joint venture agreement to run the restaurant at the hotel with owner Liz McGrath. With Novelli protege chef George Jardine running the kitchens at The Cellars Restaurant, Jean-Christophe's distinctive style of cooking will be assured. The Cape Malay Restaurant This local cuisine restaurant is a unique dining exprience in authentic Cape Malay food and exciting choice of traditional taste treats awaits you. Spicy, rustic colours create a pleasant Eastern ambiance. Enthusiastic staff explain the concept behind the cuisine and guide guests through the comprehensive menus. Hot towels wrung out in rose water will encourage you to relax and eat with your fingers. The wine list has been chosen specifically to complement the spicy foods on offer and include a good spread of local wines plus selected imports from Europe and the New World. Guests are ensured a wonderful evening and always come back for more.

The Hotel is adjacent to the world famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and minutes away from the Constantia Wine Route. There are breathtaking scenic drives around the Cape of Good Hope and eleven world class golf courses in close proximity. It has nine acres of magnificently landscaped gardens and a small vineyard. The gardens feature roses, herbaceous borders, herbs, indigenous flora as well as a unique Knot Garden. In keeping with the beautiful natural surroundings, recreational facilities include two swimming pools, a tennis court and a chipping and putting golf green designed by Gary Player. We also have a fully equipped beauty salon and spa, Carchelle at the Cellars, and a recently opened Hair Salon.

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