This was the greatest hotel I have ever stayed at. From the moment we were picked up in Cape Town by our driver from the hotel - Simon, we knew we would be very well taken care of. We were picked up in a brand new BMW and quite comfortable for our 2 hour drive. Upon arrival we were greeted warmly by name by all of the staff. We were greeted with their specialty watermelon gin drink (so delicious!) and rose.
Rita gave us a tour of the property and made sure we had everything we needed. Upon settling in, we sent laundry out - it was returned beautifully within 24 hours - tied with ribbon. Our room was very large - with a beautiful wrap around terrace that viewed the mountains, the inner courtyard and pool #1, and the ocean.
The food at Birkenhead House is incredible - they will acomodate everything you wish for. The meals were started by incredible warm freshly made bread, butter, olive oil, etc. The lunch menu remains constant with daily specials, and dinner each night is presented on personalized menus. It was such an added touch that by our second meal they knew our water preferences.
I loved coming back to the room each night to a little note card about what to expect in the coming day. We took daily cliff path walks into the town - and would send a quick text if we wished to be picked up.
Nothing was too much of an ask, and everything was done with a smile and with pleasure. This was our second stop on our honeymoon and I truly wish we could have stayed longer. I can't wait for the day we return to this little slice of heaven on earth - I truly cannot say enough good things.
