Villa St. Leger

The space The air is perfumed with lavender and jasmine—and wine, of course—at this circa-1890 estate near Cape Town. The rugged lines of the mountains dwarf the scale of the villa’s gardens, the grounds of the boutique winery it sits on, and the house’s classic Cape Dutch facade. While oenophiles will find plenty to taste here, nearby Constantia has French brasseries, coffee shops, golf courses, and more.  Stop to smell the private rose gardens and listen to the trickling of the fountains as you swim in the pool, sip a new favorite South African wine in the outdoor living room, sit down to an al-fresco dining table for eight, or, in cooler weather, read in the glassed-in garden room. There’s a wine cellar to supply you with fresh bottles to open while you watch the satellite-equipped smart TV, listen to the integrated sound system, and catch up via Wi-Fi.  A holiday at this vacation rental is a way to step back in time without missing out on the luxury of today. Oregon oak floors link stately living and dining rooms with details like beamed ceilings, brick fireplaces, floor-length drapes, plump sofas, and slipcovered chairs. The fully equipped kitchen opens to a casual dining area and family room.  The villa has four bedrooms with king beds, including a honeymoon-worthy master suite with its own lounge area, fireplace, and wraparound balcony overlooking the vineyards and mountains. There’s also one bedroom with a queen bed and one bedroom with a twin bed. All six bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms.  The St. Leger estate is a 7-minute drive from central Constantia, where you’ll find coffee shops serving excellent lattes, bakeries producing perfectly puffed macarons, restaurants expertly pairing dishes with wine, and even a sports bar showing the latest rugby. It’s also within day-trip distance of several of Cape Town’s best beaches.  Copyright © Luxury Retreats. All rights reserved. BEDROOM & BATHROOM • Bedroom 1: King size bed, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone rain shower and bathtub, Dual vanity, Walk-in closet, Satellite television, Smart television, Lounge area, Fireplace, Safe, Portable air conditioning unit, Wraparound balcony with vineyard and mountain views • Bedroom 2: King size bed, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone rain shower and bathtub, Walk-in closet, Desk, Safe, Portable air conditioning unit, Direct access to garden • Bedroom 3: King size bed, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone rain shower and bathtub, Walk-in closet, Desk, Safe, Portable air conditioning unit, Garden views • Bedroom 4: King size bed, Ensuite bathroom with shower/tub combo, Lounge area, Air conditioning, Garden views • Bedroom 5: Queen size bed, Ensuite bathroom with shower/tub combo, Lounge area, Air conditioning • Bedroom 6: Twin size bed, Ensuite bathroom with shower/tub combo, Portable air conditioning unit OUTDOOR FEATURES • Glass garden room • Rose garden • Vineyards • Fountains • More under “What this place offers” below STAFF & SERVICES  Included: • Gardener • More under “What this place offers” below At Extra Cost - advance notice may be required: • Activities and excursions • More under “Add-on services” below