Stonewood Hideaway  Verified Listing

Stonewood Hideaway is a six bedroom private villa located on the verdant hills of Constantia in Cape Town. It is utterly unique in style. The brainchild of an eccentric movie director, Stonewood has evolved over 25 years into a playground for children and adults that will have guests grinning with delight at the whimsical design. Every room has a story and surprises await in every nook of the property.
Stonewood has been described as an enchanted forest, a labyrinth wonderland – the organic architecture merging seamlessly with the environment – a natural evolution of the hillside.
The extraordinary attention to detail ensures that guests will want for nothing. From the secret pantry to the medieval wine cellar that affords a glimpse inside the aquatic world of giant Koi.

Stonewood sleeps 12 guests in total. Each of the six bedrooms is unique in layout, size, character and style. Each is en-suite with an extra length King sized bed.
Extensive amenities include bathrobes, slippers, hairdryers, TV with Netflix, high speed Wi-Fi and a safe.
Stonehouse is offered on a Bed & Breakfast basis but all other meals can be arranged in consultation with our Executive Chef.

Stonewood is ideally located on the fertile slopes of Table Mountain between Hout Bay and the Constantia Valley where some of South Africa’s oldest vines can be found and where established winemakers produce some of the country’s finest varietals notably Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon.

* Fully equipped gym
* Sauna
* Steam room
* State of the art kitchen
* Pantry with walk in fridge and freezer
* Satellite TV
* audio system
* Swimming pool with waterslide
* Jacuzzi
* Five sun decks
* BBQ/Braai facilities
* Games room
* Wine cellar
* A cavernous, 400sqm, underground garage which houses up to 17 cars.
* In-house Spa Treatments can be arranged in advance.

Table Mountain – take the Cable Car to the top and savour the dramatic views or, for the more energetic, hike up Table Mountain on one of the many designated routes.
Lion’s Head – a wonderful way to orientate yourself in the city is to hike to the top of Lion’s Head – it’s a moderate to strenuous 45 minute hike to the top and the views are certainly worth the effort.
Robben Island – visit the cell where Noble Prize Winner, Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in prison gaining remarkable insight into South Africa’s troubled past.
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens – Kirstenbosch displays a wide variety of the unique plant life of the Cape known as fynbos. There are over 7,000 species in cultivation at Kirstenbosch, including many rare and threatened species. Kirstenbosch borders the Table Mountain National Park and merges seamlessly with the natural fynbos and forest of the mountain. Kirstenbosch lies in the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom. In 2004 it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Clifton Beaches – there are four Clifton beaches, each as beautiful as the other.
Camps Bay – the palm fronds of Camps Bay make for the most dramatic sunset pictures – a great spot for cocktails or a bite to eat.
Surfing – head down to the Sunrise Beach in Muizenberg and take a surfing lesson with the local experts.
Explore Bree Street and Kloof Street – Cape Town’s most happening streets filled with bars, restaurants and private art galleries.
Cape Point & Boulders Beach – Explore the Cape Peninsula and see the fascinating penguins of Boulder’s Beach.
Chapman’s Peak Drive – hire a vintage car and meander along one of the most beautiful roads in the world.
Visit the V&A Waterfront – Africa’s premier shopping and entertainment destination engulfed by the natural beauty of Cape Town.
Explore the Cape Winelands – spend a day in Constantia, Franschhoek or Stellenbosch and sample some of the country’s finest wines in breath-taking surroundings.
Sporting Events – South Africa is a sports-mad nation. See what’s on during your visit, but an excursion to the Cape Town stadium, Newlands Rugby Ground or Newlands Cricket Ground makes for a great day out with the locals.
Art & Culture – Cape Town is dotted with private art galleries, niche museums and intimate theatres. Some of our recommendations include the Norval Foundation, Zeitz MOCAA, National Gallery in the Company Gardens, the Fugard Theatre, Theatre on the Bay, the Jewish Museum, District 6 Museum, Artscape Theatre and the Baxter Theatre.

Eating and Drinking -
The Cape Town culinary scene is one of the most dynamic in the world. Food markets, fine dining restaurants, cafés , bistros, pubs, bars and casual eateries abound in the Mother City. The Test Kitchen at the Old Biscuit Mill is the realm of chef Luke Dale-Roberts and is rated among the Top 50 restaurants in the world.
Many of the best restaurants are located in Constantia itself. Here are a few of our favourites.
Bistro Sixteen82-
Built on the Cape’s first farm (est. 1682), this modern bistro serves tapas-style dishes alongside views of vineyards on Steenberg wine estate. Ideal for lunch and a wine tasting on a sunny day.
Steenberg Estate, Steenberg Road, Tokai021 713 2211.
La Colombe-
Chef James Gaag delivers French-inspired dishes prepared using local ingredients and culinary mastery. La Colombe offers an award-winning fine dining experience.
Silvermist Wine Estate, Constantia
021 794 2390.
Greenhouse-
Fine dining at the Cellars-Hohenort Hotel with an emphasis on fresh hyper-local ingredients and creative plating. Dishes are exquisitely presented while the exceptional wine list focuses on the Constantia Valley.
Cellars-Hohenort Hotel, Constantia
021 795 6226.
Foxcroft-
Delicious contemporary cuisine beautifully presented with great attention to detail. Foxcroft is a stylish, modern restaurant located in a local strip mall among the vineyards of Constantia. It merges minimalist decor and bold flavours in an elegantly urban space.
Shop 8/9, High Constantia Centre, Constantia
021 202 3304.
Chef’s Warehouse-
Liam Tomlin’s acclaimed restaurant at Beau Constantia delivers exceptional, modern tapas-style dishes overlooking the fertile valley.
Beau Constantia Wine Estate
021 794 8632