come home
to where the mountains meet the sea
Welcome to Makarios! This beautiful self-catering villa in Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa is a safe & secure haven. Modern yet full of character, stays here are all about barefoot luxury and leafy-green relaxation for groups of friends and families. Come and enjoy stylish living and old-fashioned hospitality at the foot of the legendary Spook Berg Mountain just 20 minutes' drive from the beautiful beaches of Strand. We hope to see you soon!
GALLERY
BAREFOOT LUXURY
EXPLORE THE GUESTHOUSE
Quality speaks for itself and at Makarios, we believe that our guests deserve the best. Enjoy the latest in modern South African interior design coupled with plush percale linen and other comforts. Set on the edge of town, the house offers loads of privacy, free off-street parking, free wifi and easy access to all main routes & Cape Town International airport. It is well-appointed and fully equipped for your convenience with an indoor BBQ facility that opens onto the outside deck for delicious outdoor living. Fresh interiors accentuate the down-to-earth comfort of lush urban surroundings and an indigenous garden offers cool respite amongst local fynbos and proteas. Centrally located, Makarios is the perfect hide-away only 9.5km from the warm, white beaches of Strand.
AMENITIES & SERVICES
Cleaning Services
Free Off-street Parking
Fully Furnished
Free WiFi
Airport Transfers
LOCAL IS LEKKER
EXPLORE THE AREA
Soak up the sun, try your hand at horse riding, go wine tasting and explore some of the fantastic restaurants in the area. Thanks to its central location, Makarios is the perfect base whence to explore the Garden Route, Cape Town and the popular Cape Wineland towns of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. See the whales at Hermanus in season, visit Cheetah Outreach, go zip-lining at Elgin or cable waterski. Endless adventure awaits. Your friendly hostess, Rika Engelbrecht, looks forward to welcoming you to the tranquility of this hidden haven just 36km from Cape Town International. Transfers are arranged on request.
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**Links are provided in the boxes below - just click on the activity.
Golf
Somerset West
Erinvale Country & Golf Estate
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Stellenbosch
Wine for golf lovers
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Paarl
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Wine Estates & Restaurants
The Cape Winelands is famous for its great restaurants and superb wines. The number of wineries is astronomical and therefore our list is by no means exhaustive. We do encourage visitors to the area to discover their own off-the-beaten-track favourites in addition to visiting the more popular establishments.
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Our family favourite is Henri's
A few other legends slightly further afield include Post Card Café, Delaire Graff, Tokara and Boschendal
Activities
There's a serious amount to do in the area. We share a few of what we know are good quality. We appreciate your feedback and suggestions on any other activities you enjoy and might want to share with others.
Local
Cable Ski, Paintball, Beach Volleyball, Wakeboard
Day Trips
**All activities and businesses mentioned here are recommendations made in good faith, for your convenience. We are in no way connected to any of these and are not liable for guests' experience.
RELAX & ENJOY
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