Somerset West

The Montrose Guesthouse is situated in beautiful Somerset West, at the foot of the majestic Helderberg in a quiet yet central residential area with a magnificent view of the sea and the mountains. It is the starting point of South Africa’s famous Garden Route and the gateway to the Cape Winelands.

When the weather is clear you can see the Cape of Good Hope. In Somerset West’s nearby shopping mall you will find everything your heart desires. This charming small town has a lot more to offer, for instance Vergelegen wine farm. It is one of the most beautiful wine farms in the whole of the Cape and offers, apart from excellent wines, an extensive cultural programme. Enjoy classic concerts and a picnic under the Southern Cross.

The white beaches of Strand and Gordon’s Bay are a few minutes’ drive away.

Due to the ideal location of Somerset West all surrounding places and sights can be reached easily and quickly.