Location: South Africa » Western Cape » West Coast » West Coast National Park » LangebaanThe Farm HouseThe Farm House Guest House accommodation in Langebaan Western CapeDescriptionOverlooking the tranquil Langebaan lagoon, The Farmhouse Hotel is an experience to be savoured. Celebrated for our pleasant staff and West Coast warmth, The Farmhouse offers guests an authentic coastal farmstead encounter. Alluring to nature lovers, Langebaan offers vivid shows of spring flowers, birdlife and an untamed coastline. Explore the lagoon, hike the neighbouring Nature Reserve or simply relax and enjoy the sunset. The farm kitchen bakes fresh bread and other produce daily for the popular restaurant, that serves up hearty meals infused with West Coast culture. Our guest suites, some with their own fireplace and sweeping views of the lagoon, lead to a private poolside garden and our Traveller’s Rooms are perfect for kitesurfers and keen traveller’s looking for more affordable accommodation. The Farmstead is a spacious room with sweeping views, The Loft offers a birds eye view from its open plan refuge, and the separate dual level Cottage is perfect for family getaways.
The Farmhouse Restaurant serves traditional Cape cuisine with a variety of seafood complemented by an award winning wine list. Food is robust and hearty, filled with the spirit of the West Coast. The Farmhouse Hotel is an unpretentious and welcoming escape for travellers and families who appreciate the warmth of farm style hospitality.Defined by its rugged shorelines, coastal vegetation, heritage fishing villages and unpretentious lifestyle, the West Coast still holds an element of the wild unknown. With a tangibly strong culture of fisher-folk who have been the guardians of the land that supports them, their quaint small wooden fishing boats and simple lives on the sea, are qualities that draw visitors from across the globe. Loved by many, the dramatic coastline, changeable seas, white sandy beaches and cerulean blue skies creep under your skin and seep into your soul. Perhaps the most beautiful of all the quaint villages is Langebaan, with its natural wonders, blue lagoon and azure skies.Our gracious hotel sits on the hill above the Langebaan Lagoon on the Cape West Coast of South Africa . Originally built in 1860 as the Panorama Farm Homestead, it was beautifully restored in 1992, recreating the original Cape Dutch farmstead atmosphere. It retains the charm of reed ceilings, huge fireplaces and outstanding views of the lagoon Accommodation Rooms Created and decorated with a West Coast farm-style aesthetic, the rooms at The Farmhouse Hotel are inviting and comfortable spaces. From crash pads, traveller's rooms, one bed through to a family sized room and a dual level 2 bedroom cottage, the hotel has the perfect accommodation for couples, families, friends and business guests wanting to enjoy the atmosphere of the West Coast.
All rooms at The Farmhouse Hotel are non-smoking, and most rooms feature a telephone, a refreshment station, mini bar, hairdryer, wireless internet, satellite television with selected channels and parking facilities in front of reception area Romantic The Farmhouse Hotel is a nostalgic venue with a setting and views that will awaken and indulge your romantic side. Begin your romantic getaway with our gifts of flowers, chocolates and candles and share a glass of sparkling wine together while you relax and enjoy the views of the lagoon from your window. Spoil yourselves with a memorable bottle of wine from our cellar and linger at the fire whilst having dinner. Ride bicycles through the neighbouring West Coast Nature Reserve, or take a champagne yacht cruise and anchor to watch the sunset. However you would like to spend your time at The Farmhouse Hotel, we will delight in helping you relish every moment. For our honeymoon couples, we provide a complimentary Romantic turn-down package. Spoil your loved one by purchasing a 'Romantic turn-down package' for R75.00, which includes | Romantic Turn-Down: |  Rose Petals | | Bubble Bath | | Chocolates | Candles Family Stays "A three-year-old child is a being who gets almost as much fun out of a fifty-six dollar set of swings as it does out of finding a small green worm." Bill Vaughn "Making the decision to have a child - it's momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking outside your body." Elizabeth Stone We have a special family sized room in the original farmstead, and a dual level cottage, although all of our rooms are prepared for family getaways. Children will love the pool area while Mom and Dad have plenty of space to lounge and relax after a dip. The a la carte menu offers parents an extensive choice of wholesome meals to choose from for their children and a promise of our homemade ice-cream for dessert will find them finishing their food!
The Farmhouse Hotel is set in a peaceful area overlooking the tranquil lagoon and is a safe area with watersports and natural attractions to help entertain your young ones. Family rooms feature TV’s with DSTV Satellite Television that includes popular children’s channels for your children to enjoy. Should the need arise, we could fit your room or the cottage with a daybed or a cot. We also offer babysitting services and a child friendly atmosphere that will take your mind off everything and help you enjoy your time with us.
Langebaan is a veritable children’s paradise, with a plethora of captivating nature attractions. There are so many things to do in Langebaan that it rivals top seaside holiday destinations. If you feel that you need a break from swimming in the cerulean blue waters of the lagoon or from feeling the sand between your toes, we have some suggestions for you: |
Wine & Dine Described as “natural foodies” by an award winning recipe book author, the people of the West Coast take their food seriously and their passion is reflected at The Farmhouse Restaurant. Enjoy delicious homemade baked goods, fresh from the oven for breakfast, as one element of the splendid buffet breakfast on offer in the mornings. Explore the award winning wine selection over a hearty dinner and end on the perfect note with dessert and coffee. The Farmhouse Hotel will pack a picnic for you if you would like to explore the West Coast for the day.
Our restaurant, the Panorama, named after the original homestead, offers traditional Cape cuisine and a Diamond Award winning wine list, specialising in wines of the West Coast and Swartland regions.
In winter a crackling fire spreads a warm glow over the Oregon furniture and high ceilings. Enjoy the finest, fresh West Coast seafood ? mussels or fresh line fish, farm style chicken pie, oxtail and a variety of farm fresh vegetables and salads. Breakfast Breakfast is an indulgent affair at The Farmhouse Restaurant and is sure to delight even the most well traveled guest. Breakfast is served between 07h15 and 11h00. Hot coffee or tea is brought to your table while you contemplate your meal. A buffet style continental breakfast is offered with an array of delicious food including; - Freshly baked muffins and pastries
- 5 types of Cheeses
- Fruit salad, stewed and fresh fruit
- Muesli and cereals
- Farm fresh bread
- Cold meats
- Preserves
- Fresh juices
You are then invited to order your hot breakfast which includes; - Boiled, poached, scrambled or fried eggs
- Beef Sausages
- Bacon
- Kippers
You are welcome to order an omelette with just about anything you want in it and if we have the ingredients, we’ll make it for you with pleasure. Both our hot breakfasts are served with a generous portion of whole wheat or white toast. You are welcome to have bottomless cups of coffee or tea and we offer Ceylon, Earl Grey and Rooibos with honey.
The Farmhouse Hotel can also prepare breakfast packs to enjoy while exploring the West Coast. Consisting of fresh fruit, fruit juices and home made wholewheat bread sandwiches with the guest’s choice of topping, this is the perfect way for early birds to get the best out of the day. Costs up to R55.00 per pack. | The Lounge
The lounge at The Farmhouse Hotel is beautifully appointed with a great hearth at the centre. Filled with charming trinkets, the lounge is a place of relaxation, reflection and reading where guests have a selection of books and reading material to choose from. Being a wireless hotspot, guests can work on their laptops in the lounge whilst enjoying a drink or unwind after a wonderful day spent sight-seeing. |
The Cellar
Built in the original underground water tanks of the old farm, The Farmhouse Hotel wine cellar encases an award-winning wine selection. Guests are welcome to hand pick a bottle of wine from the wine cellar. The cellar is the perfect venue to expand your wine knowledge and enjoy a wine tasting. Rates | Farmhouse Crash Pad | | Small intimate room with a private patio and partial lagoon views.
From R275 per person sharing
**including breakfast
| | | Villa Crash Pad | | Situated opposite the The Farmhouse Hotel with a double bed en suite bathroom.
From R275 per person sharing
**including breakfast | | | 
| | Traveller’s rooms attract “discerning millionaire backpackers” wishing to stay in the best locations at a reasonable price. From R375 per person sharing | | | Classic Rooms | | Classic Rooms are situated in the annex and offer exquisite views of the lagoon. From R1 400 per room | | | Luxury Rooms | | Luxury rooms are beautifully appointed and offer luxury to the discerning guest with sweeping lagoon views From R1 600 per room | | | Superior Rooms | | Beautifully appointed Superior rooms offer extensive views of the lagoon stretching towards Saldanha Bay. From R1 920 per room | | | The Loft | | The loft, situated in the original farmstead’s converted attic, is accessed by an outside staircase and offers exquisite views from its higher location. Reed ceilings and wooden floors add warmth and the open vanity bath offers views through the sash window onto the lagoon. From R2 050
| | | The Farmstead | | An open expansive space with oversized sash windows peering out onto the lagoon, The Farmstead has 2 bedrooms, a newly renovated bathroom with a Victorian bath and wooden finishes, a private lounge, dining room table and ample cupboard space. From R2 250**
**rate for first two people,from R200.00 per person/child sharing thereafter | | | Frank Wightman Cottage | | The dual level cottage offers guests privacy with hotel hospitality, with a spiral staircase leading downstairs to the lounge and refreshment area. From R2 250**
**rate for first two people,from R200.00 per person/child sharing thereafter | | | 7 Egret Street | | This garden apartment situated next to the Farmhouse hotel has an open plan kitchen and 3 bedrooms of which all are West facing and have amazing views of the lagoon. From R1 600 | | | The Farmhouse Villa | | Situated opposite the The Farmhouse Hotel, this lovely dual level, 3 bedroom house with added loft and outside studio has an open plan entertainment area, two braai areas and lagoon views from all main areas. From R2 000 | | | 15 Penguin Place | | This is a lovely 3 bedroom house within walking distance from The Farmhouse Hotel, ideal for a long holiday or weekend break away and is situated in a private residential complex with breathtaking views of the Langebaan lagoon. From R2 000 | | | Paradise Beach | | Paradise Beach is a private residential resort situated on a beautiful north-facing bay on the shores of Langebaan Lagoon. Nestled around a secluded beach, properties have all been built to capture the character of contemporary Mediterranean architecture.
From R2 000
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DirectionsArriving from Cape Town
From central Cape Town city centre, take N1 highway North (direction Paarl).
Exit left onto the R27 (Paarden Eiland turnoff).
Continue north on the R27, direction Velddrif (The R27 becomes the West Coast Road) for approximately 120km.
On this stretch of road you will pass the Yzerfontein and Darling intersection as well as the entrance to the West Coast National Park.
Continue for a further 15 minutes until you see the West Coast 1-Stop (Engen Petrol Station) and the signs for the town of Langebaan. At this intersection you must turn left off the R27. Continue for 10km whereupon you will enter the town (in Oostewal Road).
Once in town, continue straight along Oostewal road (for approx 4 kms), following the signboards for The Farmhouse Hotel.
Turn left into Sunbird Road and then immediately right into Egret Street.
The Farmhouse Hotel is the first building on the right.
Arriving from Cape Town International Airport
Exit airport and take the N2 direction Cape Town.
Take the off-ramp N7/Vanguard Drive/Casino (Exit 14), direction Epping/Goodwood
Vanguard Drive becomes the N7. Continue straight.
After 26km, turn off left onto the M19 to Melkbosstrand
After 8km, at the intersection (traffic lights), turn right onto R27 North, direction Velddrif.
Continue north on the R27 for about 98km. On this stretch of road you will pass the Yzerfontein and Darling intersection and eventually see a signpost for the West Coast National Park.
Continue for a further 15 minutes until you see the West Coast 1-Stop (Engen Petrol Station) and the signs for the town of Langebaan. At this intersection you must turn left off the R27. Continue for 10km when you will enter the town (in Oostewal Road).
Once in town, continue straight along Oostewal road (for approx 4 kms), following the signboards.
Turn left into Sunbird Road and then immediately right into Egret Street.
The Hotel is the first building on the right. |
The Farm House
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