Birkenhead House

Birkenhead House sits atop a promontory in the South African town of Hermanus, an appropriate location if ever there was one. With its diverse array of activities, renowned cuisine and stunning views, Birkenhead is a cut above the rest. You'll find no overwrought gestures toward the modern here. Instead, visitors are treated to a classic aesthetic informed by simple palettes and antique furniture. Birkenhead House's owners wisely allow the great outdoors to provide the bells and whistles, with activities that run the gamut from hikes on nearby mountain trails to deep-sea fishing, whale watching to shark-cage diving. Locally sourced culinary creations, prepared by Birkenhead's resident chef, include homemade breads, tempura strawberries, and fresh fish. The cuisine is a mixture of modern African and traditional French, with heavy Asian and Italian influences. Birkenhead staff will serve your meal just about anywhere, but meals are best enjoyed outdoors overlooking the ocean.

Birkenhead House is part of The Royal Portfolio

Conde Nast Traveler - Gold List, Best for Location - 2008
African Property Awards - Best Small Hotel, South Africa - 2009
Tatler (UK) - Top 101 Hotels of the Year - 2006

Birkenhead House is located in the charming town of Hermanus, South Africa, about 90 minutes from Cape Town. Helicopter trips can be arranged, but traveling by road through this scenic corner of the world is an opportunity unto itself.

Birkenhead House
7th Avenue
Hermanus, 7200
South Africa

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