Set on the edge of the cliffs of Hermanus overlooking the whale watchers' paradise of Walker Bay, is Auberge Provence, a luxury, intimate retreat constructed in the style of a traditional French Provencal farmhouse.
Two majestic wooden doors open to invite you in to an incomparable vista over the cliffs, fynbos and the bay. Discover this luxury 5 star guest house, WINNER OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM 2009 WELCOME AWARD, for the best guest house, in recognition of exceptional service.
Built around a romantic central courtyard, boasting a charcoal and travertine pool and bronze sculptures. Enjoy sumptuous breakfasts under a grapevined terrace or on the seafront patio. Cool interiors and rich colours offer a haven of great charm and style. Classis decor, South African works of art and large stone fireplaces impart a sense of timeless, luxury elegance.
All five suites are individually themed and furnished in soft, relaxing colours and natural woods that are well suited to a luxurious ocean fronted environment. The en-suite bathrooms are the ultimate in indulgence with French fragranced bath products. For a romantic getaway choose a suite with your own plunge pool or jacuzzi. Enjoy the luxury of watching the whales from the comfort of your bed.
ROOMS
DOUBLE LUXURY ROOMS
The three Double Luxury Rooms are situated on the first floor, sea facing with doors leading to private balconies with uninterrupted sea views. Queen size, extra length beds with 100 % percale linen, goose down duvets and fur throws.
Two rooms with en-suite bathrooms with European slipper baths, shower attachments and double vanities. The third suite has a shower only. French fragranced bathroom products, heated towel rails, separate dressing rooms, gowns and complimentary slippers.
Telephone, DSTV, tea and coffee making facilities, mini bars, safes and hairdryers. Under floor heating. Welcoming drinks, fresh flowers and mineral water or sparkling wine for special occasions. In whale season, watch whales breach within 100 meters from the comfort of your bed or balcony.
LUXURY SUITES
For a romantic getaway choose between a suite with your own Jacuzzi or plunge pool.
LAVENDER SUITE
Ground floor sea facing with doors leading to patio with gate to cliff path. Uninterrupted sea views. Private courtyard leading out from en-suite bathroom and bedroom with own plunge pool. King size, twin, extra length bed with 100% percale linen, goose down duvet and fur blanket. En-suite bathroom with French bath for two, walk in shower and double vanities. French fragranced bathroom products, heated towel rails, separate dressing room, gowns and complimentary slippers. Under floor heating. Welcoming drink and fresh flowers and mineral water or sparkling wine for special occasions...
OVERBERG SUITE
Double storey suite with bedroom en-suite and lounge downstairs, overlooking courtyard with partial sea and mountain views. King, extra length bed with 100 % percale linen, goose down duvet and fur blanket. Lounge leading out to central courtyard and pool terrace, with another door to private courtyard and own Jacuzzi. Bedroom with doors leading to two private balconies, one with view over courtyard and partial sea view and one with mountain view. En-suite bathroom with French bath for two, walk in shower and double vanities, heated towel rails and separate dressing room. French fragranced bathroom products, gowns and complimentary slippers.
Telephone, DSTV, tea and coffee making facility, mini bar, safe and hairdryer. Under floor heating. Welcoming drink, fresh flowers and mineral water or sparkling wine for special occasions...
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RATES
DOUBLE LUXURY ROOMS
From R 750 per person sharing in low season
To R 1,095 per person sharing in high season
LUXURY SUITES
From R 950 per person sharing in low season
To R 1,495 per person sharing in high season