Experience the art of living on water!

Set on a tranquil lake against the backdrop of the magnificent Helderberg mountains and in the heart of the Cape Winelands, South Africa, Papyrus Lodge offers an exceptional get-away experience like no other. The superb accommodation at Papyrus Lodge is truly unlike anything else on offer in the Winelands - tailor-made for an enchanting and unforgettable stay. With magnificent views that sweep vineyards, tranquil farm land and the impressive Helderberg mountains, the mild Winelands climate and haunting African sunsets are part of the natural splendour that will leave you in awe when you visit Papyrus Lodge and its extraordinary surrounds.

Papyrus Lodge is located less than 20 minutes drive from Cape Town International Airport.

Visitors to Papyrus Lodge have a choice between two exclusive types of accommodation. You can opt to stay in stylish and smart suites in the estate's gracious and elegant Cape colonial architectural style Manor House metres away from the serene lake. Alternatively you can choose to spend your time at Papyrus Lodge by making the romantic and stylish wooden chalets, built on stilts in the lake, your holiday home with a distinct difference.

Guests at Papyrus Lodge who need to be in real-time touch with family, friends and business contacts can also do so if they so wish - wireless Internet connections are available to guests.

Superior Suites: The main Lodge is built in the traditional Cape colonial architectural style and nestles in the lush and abundant garden, only metres away from the tranquil lake. The Lodge houses four spacious and superior personalised suites of splendid quality.

Each suite has its own entrance as well as a private covered verandah where visitors can enjoy some quality time out to enjoy the vista that offers sweeping views across the lake and towards Table Mountain. Covered terraces lead you into the leafy garden where you can relax and breathe in the fresh air and exceptional surrounding natural beauty.

The Superior Suites are fitted with designer bathrooms boasting extra large walk-in showers for the utmost comfort.

Luxury Chalets: These romantic wooden chalets are built on stilts in the water. The chalets, decorated in fresh and natural hues, are connected to the land by a small bridge, leaving visitors staying in the chalets the opportunity to savour the experience of being removed from land whilst residing indulgently. Staying in the chalets means you are surrounded by calming and tranquil water. In addition you also have the luxury of magnificent views towards the Helderberg mountains on the one side and all the way to Cape Town's landmark Table Mountain on the other side. You can enjoy these views while relaxing on the chalets' private decks, fitted out with comfortable sunloungers.

The chalets offer five-star comforts such as underfloor heating, air-conditioners to make sure you are always ultra-comfortable in winter and summer, as well as carefully designed modern bathrooms fitted with modern appliances and elegant finishes. You can relish the spectacular sunsets reflected on the mountain range and the surrounding lake right on the water's edge while staying in these chalets. Each of the chalets sleeps two people in a one-roomed en-suite accommodation.

Your stay at Papyrus Lodge includes breakfast daily. Scrumptious "sunny side up" breakfasts are served on the garden terrace overlooking the garden and the lake or in the sun-drenched breakfast room on chilly days. Guests can enjoy a mouthwatering breakfast buffet on offer; the perfect start to yet another magical day at Papyrus Lodge and surrounds.

The Suites are also each fitted with a modern kitchen counter with exclusive appliances to allow visitors to cater for meals and there are also many tempting meal options from the surrounding restaurants all offering top cuisine.

All the Luxury Chalets are equipped with an open plan kitchenette furnished with modern appliances to allow guests the freedom of preparing their own light meals on those days that they simply want to lie in and just lounge around on the water's edge.

Papyrus Lodge is set on 12 hectares of private land that includes an enchanting garden. Visitors to Papyrus Lodge can spend time on the lush lawns, comfortably seated in loungers shaded by umbrellas or taking in the view from a traditional "strandkorb" (a conventional German beach chair) from the German East shore that offers protection from sun, wind or rain. Spending time on the lawn gives guests the opportunity to enjoy the splendid views and serenity of the shady palm trees.

The area is also home to a variety of indigenous and other plants and visitors can savour the floral abundance it offers. Papyrus Lodge lies in the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom botanical region that is rich in "fynbos". Only five other floral kingdoms are internationally recognised, and these cover huge areas such as the whole of Australia and most of the northern hemisphere. The Cape Floral Kingdom is the world's smallest and richest floral kingdom and has the highest known concentration of plant species: 1 300 per 10 000 km².

While staying at Papyrus Lodge, you can cool off in the estate's private, fresh-water lake on a balmy summer's day or alternatively try a spot of fishing, row out onto the water or enjoy a leisurely ride on a pedal boat on the lake.

Visitors to Papyrus Lodge also have the opportunity to experience first-hand the area's amazing array of bird- and plantlife. Another option is to simply sit quietly next to the lake and forget all about the daily stresses whilst drinking in the tranquil surroundings.

To accommodate younger visitors, Papyrus Lodge has created a colourful and safe playground with a trampoline. Children can enjoy themselves in the playground without disturbing other guests who take pleasure in the tranquility Papyrus Lodge offers.

Papyrus Lodge is ideally situated in the heart of the spectacular Cape Winelands region, between the historic town of Stellenbosch and cosmopolitan Somerset West.

Lodged between mountains and vineyards with the beach just a mere five minutes drive away, Papyrus Lodge offers a wealth of activities on your doorstep.

Suggestions for daily trips to make the most of your stay at Papyrus Lodge:

• Visit the historic town of Stellenbosch.
• Take a trip to the nearby Winelands towns of Paarl or Franschhoek.
• Visit one of the many pristine beaches along the Indian Ocean.
• Take the scenic route to Hermanus, the town famous for its annual influx of Southern Right Whales.
• The Helderberg and Stellenbosch regions offer a number of top international golf courses.
• For the active, horse riding and mountain trails with spectacular views, windsurfing, kitesurfing, scuba diving and abseiling.
• The Lodge is only 30 minutes' drive from Cape Town with its many attractions like Table Mountain and the V & A Waterfront,

The above rate is a guideline. Please enquire for current applicable rate.

Rates are inclusive of an excellent breakfast, bed levy and VAT. Single rates and off-season specials are available on request only.

Visitors can choose between twin or king size beds. Remember to state your preference when making your booking. A baby cot is also available to young families free of charge.