The beautiful Cape Dutch Homestead was constructed by Paul Hartog and his family in 1756. The homestead is adorned with beautiful yellowwood beams, Batavian tiles and surrounded by ancient oaks. With 4 ensuite bedrooms, a private pool and hot tub and rolling lawns it is the perfect stay for a large family our group of friends surrounded by the winelands. The space The beautiful Manor House with yellow wood beams, Batavian tiles and whitewashed walls is surrounded by ancient oaks. It boasts a large open plan living/ dining room, private library, large farmhouse kitchen and private laundry. Each of the 4 ensuite bedrooms open up onto the private swimming pool, hot tub and pool. The front lawns are perfect for running around, swinging in the trees or catching an afternoon siesta under a tree. Guest access The San Gabriel Manor House on the farm with the six adjacent cottages, were all built in the traditional Cape Dutch style during the mid-1700. The Manor house is a freestanding unit with privacy from the other cottages. It has a private pool and entrance and only the front lawns border the other cottages. The farm offers open lawns vast vistas of the Helderberg mountains and is a natural habitat with birdlife as well as farm animals. All of this we would like to share with you and your family. If you would like to host an intimate gathering on the farm all of the available units (13 rooms) have to be booked for exclusively. Other things to note We can offer a Homestead Continental Breakfast in the Food Studio should you wish to book at an additional charge of R150 per person. Renier also hosts a pizza night every Friday evening that you are welcome to book should you be staying with us over the weekend. Our farmshop is open daily for inhouse guests and is stocked with snacks and beautiful homeware. San Gabriel is a real farm with real sheep, ducks, turkeys and chickens. It also has owls, fish eagles, pheasants and guineafowl. It has vast lawns, rose gardens and a little forest. The house is ancient and endearing with creaky floors and other perfect imperfections which we hope you will enjoy as much as we do. San Gabriel Homestead has a solar system which ensures that the basic amenities in the accommodation work at all times. The gas hob can be used during loadshedding to make coffee and food. San Gabriel Homestead has wifi. The homestead is slap bang in the middle of the Cape Winelands and literally surrounded by wine farms, restaurants and bistros, art galleries and walking as well as cycling routes. All kitchens stock a basic pantry which includes Coffee, a choice of Teas, Milk, Salt and Pepper. Amenities in the Manor kitchen include a 6 hob gas stove and 2 ovens, a separate fridge and freezer, kettle, microwave, French coffee press, coffee machine, dishwasher and a toaster. The private laundry has both a washer and a dryer. The flagship Woolworths Food Store in the Waterstone Mall is a comfortable 9min drive from San Gabriel Homestead.