Willowbrook Country House
Morgenster Avenue, Somerset West 7130 South Africa
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Willowbrook Country House offers luxury accommodation in an idyllic, private and secluded country setting amidst lush gardens in the quiet residential town of Somerset West in the Western Cape, South Africa. Owner Lisa will welcome you and personally make sure that your stay at Willowbrook Country House is a superb experience. Our location offers the advantage of being in close proximity to the tourist hot spots of the area, pristine golf courses, sandy beaches, the Cape winelands and popular towns including Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Hermanus. Willowbrook Country House also offers an exquisite dining experience – the D’Vine Restaurant, voted among the top 100 in South Africa. Our garden setting next to the river is also ideal for intimate private functions such as weddings and smaller conferences.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Free breakfast
Hiking
Airport transportation
Massage
Baggage storage
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Breakfast buffet
Non-smoking hotel
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
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Ironing service
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Air conditioning
Safe
Minibar
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
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Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
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Family rooms
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English, Spanish, Italian
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Morgenster Avenue, Somerset West 7130 South Africa
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Cape Town Intl Airport
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We spent 13 nights at WIllowbrook as we came for a nearby croquet tournament and were delighted with our experience. First the location was just perfect for us as it was a very short walking distance to the club along a quiet, leafy and safe lane. We fell in love with the beautiful garden, with the Laurens River flowing through the back of the property. Absolute tranquility and very spacious, comfortable, well-equipped bedrooms and large bathrooms. A quiet, grassy pool area and every bedroom had their own patio open to the garden. Nothing was too much trouble for the very friendly and competent staff. Thank you Lisa, Marie, Amelia, Lisel and everyone for your professionalism, dedication and warm hospitality. The restaurant served us freshly home-cooked, delicious meals whenever we didn't go out in the evenings and the full breakfasts really couldn't have been better. We highly recommend this establishment and hope to return again.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Every year in November we spend 5 days with Lisa and her team. It's like coming home every time. Very personal atmosphere. All rooms are very spacious and beautifully furnished with great attention to detail. Great garden with pool and sunbeds. Very good breakfast. Egg dishes are freshly prepared. The evening menu is small but everything is very fresh and finely prepared. Each dish can be recommended. Lisa and Emilia and the whole team put a lot of heart and soul into this wonderful lodge. We are already looking forward to November 2023.
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Willowbrook is the perfect place to stay if you want to explore the Western Cape. The country house is ideally located in the beautiful, safe and calm Somerset West; just a 40 min drive to Cape Town's city center and close to various beautiful wine estates, for example Vergelegen, Morgenster and Lourensford which are just around the corner, and a bit further away (a 15-20 min drive) you can find more great wine farms in for example Stellenbosch. Me and my wife stayed 12 nights in a romantic executive room, we loved the king-size bed and spacious bathroom with separate bath and shower. There were also European outlets available in the room, a minibar and a safe, which was very convenient. The staff was very friendly and the Italian owner Lisa, a kind and pleasant, energetic and straightforward woman, made our trip even better by providing various tips for restaurants, wine estates etc. and informing us with handy information about the different areas that we would visit. We loved the garden with all the beautiful flowers that surrounds the country house. You can clearly see that a lot of work has been put into their green garden. We liked to cool down and relax at the swimming pool (accompanied with comfortable sunbeds) in the afternoons after our day trips with our rental car. We had dinner at the in-house restaurant a couple of evenings and the fish and meat options that we ordered were very tasty and well priced. We believe Willowbrook is the perfect place and starting point to explore the amazing area of the Western Cape.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Spent one night (and one breakfast) here with a birding group while passing through the area. The accommodations are incredible, large, well maintained, with a huge bath (separate shower and tub) and lovingly decorated. The remote-controlled heater in the room was a blessing (and highly efficient), as we were there during a late cold spell in September and other accommodations we used simply did not have (enough) heating options in their rooms. The grounds are well kept and beautiful. Breakfast was good and plentiful for our needs. A quick, but restful, stay on our journey around the Western Cape. Would certainly revisit, and recommend it to others as a nice place to stay in the Somerset West area.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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I came to south Africa with my parents and five year old daughter, to visit family locally. We stayed at the willowbrook for nine nights, our first visit to this establishment.
Lisa, Amelia and Frank were welcoming and friendly from the moment we arrived. They each went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. We had breakfast out in the garden every morning and the chef was happy to accommodate us where possible with our food orders. My daughter loved the pool, which was clean and fresh and gave us a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the garden and sunshine! Both bedrooms were very large, very clean and beautiful in decor. We had a beautiful walk in shower and the beds were comfortable. I cannot recommend Willowbrook enough. Due to covid they have suffered, as have every other accommodation in the world, but they have kept this wonderful guest house going. We will definitely be staying again when we return.
Lisa, Amelia and Frank were welcoming and friendly from the moment we arrived. They each went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. We had breakfast out in the garden every morning and the chef was happy to accommodate us where possible with our food orders. My daughter loved the pool, which was clean and fresh and gave us a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the garden and sunshine! Both bedrooms were very large, very clean and beautiful in decor. We had a beautiful walk in shower and the beds were comfortable. I cannot recommend Willowbrook enough. Due to covid they have suffered, as have every other accommodation in the world, but they have kept this wonderful guest house going. We will definitely be staying again when we return.
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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We were at Lisa’s Willowbrook Country House for a week of golfing and wine tasting. It was a great place to stay with a lovely intimate family style atmosphere. The choice of breakfast was small but well selected, consisting of largely homemade offerings. The house has got a small pool witch we didn’t test but looked quite cute. The rooms are of generous size and neatly furnished. All in all we had a great time and believe that this place is of good value for money well placed to do all sorts of excursions in the beautiful region of Somerset West.
Thanks to Lisa and her nice stuff.
Cheers Angelina & Johann
Thanks to Lisa and her nice stuff.
Cheers Angelina & Johann
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Willowbrook is a perfect place to stay , close to all the main attractions , very well managed by Lisa and her Team. Excellent food and very nice quiet rooms with all the amenities, coffee, hairdryer, etc
In the property there is a very nice walk along the river, plenty of birds, squirrels, flowers everywhere. A place where just enjoy a book at the pool or start a trip for the Cape or the Easter or Western side.
we will definitely come back here
In the property there is a very nice walk along the river, plenty of birds, squirrels, flowers everywhere. A place where just enjoy a book at the pool or start a trip for the Cape or the Easter or Western side.
we will definitely come back here
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Six years ago I wrote a review on Willowbrook and having returned to stay there both last year and this year I simply have to say it is better than ever. The rooms have been upgraded, the restaurant now offers a lunch menu and that, along with the evening dinners offers delicious food. Lisa and her staff are SO friendly and helpful and secured us good tables to dine at the nearby Vineyard restaurants. We shall definitely be returning.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Room Tip: All rooms are quiet
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Very nice place. Perfect service and very friendly staff. The location is perfect if you want to visit vineyards and play golf. Highly recommend this place to everyone. Host Lisa is very helpful in booking restaurants and golf times.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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My wife and I enjoyed a delightful stay here on Saturday night. Beautiful surroundings comfortable room and excellent line fish 🐟 dinner.
Hostess Marie could not have been more helpful.
Secluded position out of town and next to renowned venues like lourensford and Vergelegen.
Hostess Marie could not have been more helpful.
Secluded position out of town and next to renowned venues like lourensford and Vergelegen.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Good day Mrs JC,
the one way transfer for 1 or 2 people from Cape town International to Willowbrook is 650.00 ZAR.
Please let me know if you need my assistance.
Kindest regards
Lisa
michaeldufty wrote a tip Feb 2020
Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom143 contributions71 helpful votes"choose room at rear as front can be noisey"Read full review
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PRICE RANGE
R 2,346 - R 3,104 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Willowbrook Lodge
LOCATION
South AfricaWestern CapeCape TownSomerset West
NUMBER OF ROOMS
12
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Frequently Asked Questions about Willowbrook Country House
Which popular attractions are close to Willowbrook Country House?
Nearby attractions include Helderberg Nature Reserve (1.3 km), Cheetah Outreach - Somerset West (6.1 km), and Strand Beach (6.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Willowbrook Country House?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Willowbrook Country House?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Willowbrook Country House?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
Is parking available at Willowbrook Country House?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Willowbrook Country House?
Conveniently located restaurants include Fancy Franks, Mozambik Somerset West, and Henri's Restaurant & Wine Bar.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Willowbrook Country House?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Willowbrook Country House have airport transportation?
Yes, Willowbrook Country House offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Willowbrook Country House?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and Italian.
Are there any historical sites close to Willowbrook Country House?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Vergelegen Picnic (0.8 km).
Is Willowbrook Country House accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.