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Birkenhead House

Relax in a luxurious cliff-top retreat overlooking the South African coastline.
BIRKENHEAD HOUSE, HERMANUS

A CLIFF-SIDE HAVEN

Situated among the rugged cliffs with a beautiful view of the infamous whale-watching paradise of Walker Bay lies Birkenhead House. With its incredible scenery, world-class cuisine and luxurious décor, Birkenhead House is the perfect place for a seaside retreat in South Africa and was labelled as the Best Resort in Africa 2022 by Travel + Leisure.

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Choose from one of the 11 chic and stylish suites that are dispersed throughout the three separate houses of Birkenhead House, with each room possessing its own luxurious en-suite and majestic mountain or sea-facing views. The guests all have access to the infinity pool looking towards the sea, an on-site restaurant serving delicious dishes as well as rejuvenating treatments at the in-house spa.

The luxurious hotel of Birkenhead House promises to be not only one of the most idyllic seaside escapes, but an unforgettable one, as guests will have the opportunity to partake in one or many of the exciting activities available including hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, surfing, mussel picking, cooking classes, golfing, wine tasting and the infamous whale-watching excursions at Walker Bay.

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OVERVIEW

Birkenhead House, South Africa

At a glance

  • Set on the cliffs overlooking Walker Bay
  • Only a minute’s walk to Walker Bay beach and close to Hermanus, Knysna and Plettenburg Bay
  • Choice of 11 spacious en-suite bedrooms that combine modern and antique décor
  • Breathtaking mountain or seaside views
  • On-site restaurant serving world-class cuisine
  • Plunge pool and infinity pool
  • Listed by Travel + Leisure as the Best Resort in Africa in 2022

For leisure and pleasure

  • Whale-watching in Hermanus, the world’s best location for land-based whale watching
  • Walk along the famous Hermanus Cliff path
  • Mussel picking excursions along the rocks below Birkenhead House
  • Cooking classes
  • Surfing classes with local in-house surfers
  • Hiking, mountain biking and kayaking opportunities
  • Beautiful golf courses between the sandy shore and the fynbos mountains
  • Tour the local wine route of Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
  • Range of pampering treatments at the Birkenhead House Spa
  • South African sunset braai celebrating local heritage (only on select occasions during the summer months)

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