Bespoke Tours & Transfers, Western Cape, South Africa

Welcome

Riverside Estates is situated on 5 acres in the vibrant harbour village of Hout Bay. This unique retreat is ideal for holidays, business, conferences, team building, weddings and special occasions. The buildings are set out in a lush garden of exceptional beauty. There are three swimming pools, a quiet stream running through the property, secluded areas for silent meditation and relaxation, and a garden gazebo basking in the early morning sun.

The scenic Hout Bay Valley is 25 minutes from the Waterfront and centre of Cape Town, 30 minutes from the airport, and conveniently close to golf courses, wine estates and the beaches of the Atlantic coastline. It’s first class restaurants, hiking trails, yachting and boating facilities, and its scenic beauty, make it one of the gems of the Cape Peninsula – a place where every wave is a holiday.

Character, charm, comfort and cuisine – Riverside is a special place, for special people.

Accommodation
All the rooms and cottages are individually decorated, bright and spacious and equipped with cable television and many other comforts. King and twin beds with cotton percale linen and crisp, snug duvets. Internet access for the businessman, secluded and laid back privacy for the holiday maker. Private patios and balconies, with lovely garden views. Wheelchair accessibility offered. The focus is on comfort and tranquillity.
Lothlorien
A Cape Dutch Manor house offers bed and breakfast accommodation. Five classically elegant bedrooms with air-conditioning, mini bars, king size or twin beds with quality percale linen and Juliet balconies. Delicious breakfasts are served in the pleasant and cheerful breakfast room. Living area includes a cosy pub and reading lounge. The sparkling 17 metre pool, set in a terraced garden, will gladden the heart of the sun worshippers.
Tree House
Tree House is an enchanting log cabin with fireplace, open plan lounge, two en-suite bedrooms and fully equipped kitchenette. The lounge leads onto a wooden deck overlooking luxuriant tropical vegetation, and the stream. A private rock pool lends itself to quiet relaxation.
Paddock Lodge
A spacious lodge with two en-suite bedrooms, an open plan kitchen / dining room, a snug and comfortable lounge, and two fireplaces. A leafy, enclosed patio overlooks a lush garden with its own swimming pool.
Orchard Studio
The three studio apartments are perfect for a couple spending a romantic weekend, or a businessman in town on a hectic schedule.
Orchard Studio is bright and vibrant, with spacious bedroom, TV / sitting area, kitchenette and garden patio.
River Cottage
The three studio apartments are perfect for a couple spending a romantic weekend, or a businessman in town on a hectic schedule.
River Cottage comprises of a shady, secluded en-suite bedroom, kitchenette and enclosed patio, with French doors looking out on a small paradise of elephants ears, ferns and philodendrons.
Conferences and team building

Situated in the heart of the beautiful Hout Bay Valley, a mere 25 minutes from the centre of Cape Town, Riverside Estates’ conference centre offers opportunities for holding workshops and conferences in an environment of unmatched tranquillity.

The newly built conference center offers a choice of 3 separate conference rooms, which can be transformed into one large venue accommodation up to 190 delegates. The garden, gazebo & poolside area are ideal for breakaway discussions. Menus, conference programmes & themed evenings can be tailored to your requirements.

Weddings and functions

We are a superb venue for any function which involves dancing, joy, music, feasting, laughter, celebration. Our Cape Dutch style function venue can accommodate up to 120 guests. We have flexible menu packages, and can assist you with our expertise in arranging music and entertainment, flowers, décor, and in catering to any other special requirements you might have.
The venue hire includes the use, for the night of the function, of the five bedrooms of the guesthouse, on a breakfast-included basis.

Riverside Estates has, in a short while, acquired a reputation as a uniquely beautiful wedding venue. There are a number of choices – ceremonies in the gazebo, receptions in the functions venue or garden, Bedouin tents. We strive to make every wedding unique, special and worth remembering for a lifetime.”

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