Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate Launches Oceanfront Villas for Holiday Rentals

Western Cape, South Africa - Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate, an exclusive resort located in the Walker Bay region, has announced the launch of its luxury beachfront accommodation. The oceanfront villas are now available for vacation rentals, offering guests a unique experience in one of South Africa's most significant coastal habitats. 

The Hermanus wine farm and eco-holiday destination recently won the national 'Cellar Door Experience of the Year' title in wine writer Tim Atkin's 10th annual South Africa Special Report. The Streeter family, owners of the estate, have opened a new oyster and seafood bar and are celebrating winning three 5-star awards and ten 4.5-star awards in the coveted Platter's 2023 South Africa Wine Guide. 

"Villa guests can wake in the morning on a vineyard estate with views across the beautiful lagoon, which is shielded from the Atlantic Ocean by a sandbar that keeps the water warm and sharks away," says Penny Streeter. 

The detached villas are each equipped with every contemporary amenity, including excellent Wi-Fi, a swimming pool, and a sundeck, all within a secure private area on the estate. Each villa sleeps 6 to 10 guests, with en-suite bedrooms and fully equipped kitchens for self-catering. The villas are ideal for family holidays, staycations, and wedding parties. All villas have an inverter / backup power system to keep Wi-Fi, TV and lights on during load shedding or blackouts.

The estate's lagoon beachfront, which is the second longest in South Africa, has exclusive boat access for guests and residents to enjoy a variety of waterborne sports - sailing and motorboating, paddle boarding, waterskiing, fishing, kitesurfing, and other activities. On-site facilities include boat storage and the use of a tractor and slipway for fast and easy launches. 

Guests can book tastings of the estate wines in their villa with a wine specialist and visit the separate winery area at Benguela Cove, which has a popular Hermanus restaurant, Moody Lagoon, and a wine-tasting lounge, to experience some of the best South African wines. Visitors can also enjoy wine tastings on a vineyard safari and a pontoon boat cruise on the tranquil lagoon. 

The 200-hectare Hermanus wine farm and estate is set within a protected nature reserve and is one of South Africa's most important coastal ecosystems. Within its protected reserves and wetlands, the estate is home to over 100 species of birds, including owls, blue cranes, guinea fowl, and flamingos. Visitors might also encounter small bucks, mountain leopards, and wild horses on the estate.

Benguela Cove Estate can arrange the collection of guests from Cape Town International Airport on their arrival.

Visit www.benguelacove.co.za. 

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Editors notes

Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate, Hermanus, is a vineyard and wine tourism destination located in the Walker Bay region of South Africa. The Benguela Collection wine and hospitality group is owned by the Streeter family. The Benguela Collection includes Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens and Mannings Golf & Wine Estate in the UK.

It was founded by Penny Streeter OBE in 2013 when she acquired and developed the 543-acre Hermanus wine farm and residential estate at Benguela Cove, located on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean at the start of the Hermanus Wine Route.

The cellar-door wine hospitality experience includes luxury oceanside villa accommodation with every modern facility, including en suite bedrooms and a private swimming pool. There is also the ‘Moody Lagoon’ Hermanus restaurant, a seafood and oyster bar and a popular wine-tasting pontoon tour with beautiful views across the tranquil lagoon, protected by a sandbar from the Atlantic Ocean.

Guests can book cheese and chocolate pairings, winemaking experiences, and enjoy a programme of major art exhibitions, music and other year-round events, as well as children’s entertainment.

Cultivars are Sauvignon Blanc 45%, Shiraz 25% and others, to create some of the best South African wines.

Vineyard - Acquired in 2013; 170 acres; First vines planted in 2004; 500,000 bottles produced per year.