• Penhill Farm

Perfect Escape Into Karoo Living

It’s rare to find a country retreat as unique and authentic as Penhill Farm Estate. A scenic 75-minute drive away from Cape Town, you’ll spot its towering twin palms long before the outcrop of white-washed buildings set on endless emerald lawns comes into view. This stunning oasis set in the Nuy Valley offers guests a perfect escape into karoo living.

Nuy Valley

Find the Nuy Valley on the West Coast Way Cape Way Route. Turn off the R60 and onto the Nuy Valley Road into a pastural delight. Flat farmlands stretch for miles on either side, but the road looks directly on to the majestic Langeberg Mountains. The air is dry and still and this rural wonderland makes you want to kick off your shoes, talk in a whisper and gaze at your surroundings. Along about ten kilometers of quiet rural road you will find a few excellent wineries, the Willow Creek Olive Estate and the luxurious Leipzig Country House and winery. A detour into this lush valley is well worth it.

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FARM LIVING AT IT’S VERY BEST

FRESH COUNTRY AIR, BREATH IT IN

From the beautifully restored Manor house and four two-bedroom cottages, Penhill offers understated luxury Karoo living for friends and family. With its spacious layout, this venue lends itself perfectly to large and smaller groups alike.

BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN ENVIRONMENT

IDEAL SPOT FOR A GETAWAY

There is plenty to keep all generations active and happy at Penhill – dams and pools for fishing, canoeing or simply splashing about in, the best tennis court in the Karoo, boules, croquet, not to mention trails for gentle walks, more strenuous hikes and several fantastic mountain bike trails leading directly from the farm. While there are many delightfully picturesque spots where everyone can gather for meals, afternoon tea or sundowners, there’s also more than enough space on the 3 500 acre property with its well-tended garden to find quiet time alone with a book. Where better for a nap than propped up under a tree beside the dam?

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