Birkenhead House

(Whale Coast and Overberg - South Africa)

General Description

Perched high on the cliffs of Hermanus, overlooking Walker Bay and the Overberg mountains, Birkenhead House is a wonderful coastal retreat, offering luxurious accommodation in an exclusive coastal setting. Birkenhead House is the perfect destination for those seeking a luxury vacation by the sea.

Hermanus' best swimming beaches, are just a stone's throw away from Birkenhead House, and spectacular mountain trails and breathtaking cliff path walks are within easy reach. The region has some of the Cape's most diverse flora. From May to December Southern Right Whales enter the sheltered waters to calve. 

Birkenhead House is ranked amongst the top 101 hotels in the world (Tatler, 2006).

Accommodation

There are 11 sumptuous sea facing suites with wonderful sea views. Standard facilities in the rooms are mini-bars, satellite TV, DVD and CD player, under-floor heating heated towel rails, toiletries and linen.Most have a private balcony. The honeymoon suite has a private pool.

Dining

Birkenhead House offers fantastic global and local cuisine, served in a beautifully appointed dining room.

Facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Dining room and bar

- Lounge

- Terrace

Activities

Available locally (mostly at an additional cost)

- Dyer Island Cruises (domain of the Southern Right Whale)

- Numerous mountain biking and cycling routes

- Hot springs

- Hiking

- Bird watching

- Balloon flight

- Fishing

- Wine and cheese tasting

- Horse riding

- Game drives

- Golf

- Adrenalin activities: Shark diving, sea kayaking, motor cycling, quad biking, scuba diving

Child Policy

Children under the age of 12 cannot be accommodated unless the whole hotel is booked.