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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.

Exterior of Birkenhead House | Hermanus | South Africa | The Ultimate Travel Company

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.

Luxury Bathroom in Birkenhead House | Hermanus | South Africa | The Ultimate Travel Company

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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