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Brackenfell, Northern Suburbs
Lying in the northern suburbs of Cape Town, behind what is locally known as the �boerewors curtain� (a homegrown term for an invisible curtain that ostensibly divides English and Afrikaans speaking people in Cape Town) lies the suburb of Brackenfell, a little north east of Bellville.
The area around Brackenfell used to be a major road crossing in the old days, whilst today it is essentially a residential suburb set within view of the beckoning mountain scenery of Oostenberg, at the start of the winelands of the Cape.
The major advantage to staying in Brackenfell is the ease with which one can choose to escape in to the winelands or explore Cape Town. Lying within 45 minutes of the city has its advantages, particularly if wine is high on your agenda.
Brackenfell lies just on the outskirts of the city, and the start of the rural winelands. From here Stellenbosch, Paarl, Wellington, Franschhoek and Pneil are all within easy reach. This part of Cape Town is for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. With the constant lure of the mountains in the background, and lush vineyards as early as Durbanville, using Brackenfell as a home base makes more than a little sense.
The beautiful Durbanville wine route has no fewer than nine estates lying within a stone�s throw of Brackenfell, set in the gorgeous Tygerberg hills, and producing a surprising array of wines, just 20 kilometres outside of the city bowl. Head a little further out to Stellenbosch, and you will find a wine making tradition that spans years, and the oldest wine route in the country represents over 300 wineries. The wine routes of Paarl and the Helderberg are also within easy reach.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Self Catering
Walters Lane Garden Apartment
Walters Lane Garden Apartment is a double-storey holiday apartment in Brackenfell located at the main house in Protea Heights. The self-catering ...
Self Catering
Cat's Eye Cottage
The pristine, newly renovated upmarket self-catering, air conditioned cottage (sleeps two), has a fully equipped kitchen with new appliances. The...
Guest House / Bed & Breakfast
Amru B&B
Situated in Protea Heights, Amru B&B offers guests tastefully decorated guest rooms with separate entrances, perfect for one or two guests and co...
Bed & Breakfast / Self Catering
Azura Sleep
Azura Sleep offers accommodation in a studio apartment in Brackenfell. The unit has a separate entrance to the main house and secure parking for ...
Self Catering
Walters Lane Economy Apartment
Walters Lane Economy Apartment is a cosy open-plan apartment located at the main house in Protea Heights in Brackenfell, Cape Town. It has a slee...
Self Catering
Walters Lane House
Walters Lane House is a holiday home in Brackenfell located in Protea Heights, Cape Town. It has four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living are...
Self Catering
Protea Retreat
Protea Retreat (accommodates two guests in a one bedroom flat) is set against the backdrop of the Protea Heights hills, the Cape Winelands and th...
Self Catering
Walters Lane Comfort Apartment
The self-catering apartment is ideal as a comfortable base from which to explore Cape's northern suburbs. Walters Lane Comfort Apartment has two ...
Things to do in the area
Family Entertainment
Restaurants: Caf�s & Coffee Shops
The Daily Coffee Caf� Brackenfell
Brackenfell is one of the beautiful Mother City�s northern areas, nestled in the foothills of Cape Town�s many mountains and at the gateway of th...
Noteworthy attractions
Landmarks
Table Mountain
Since the first person laid eyes on Table Mountain, it has exerted its powerful and charismatic pull, enchanting and drawing any and all who fall...
Entertainment
Ratanga Junction Theme Park - CLOSED
Ratanga Junction features over 30 attractions, the most exciting being the Cobra roller coaster. There are also plenty of tamer rides for childre...
Entertainment
Entertainment
Tyger Valley Shopping Centre
The Tyger Valley Arena incorporates an entertainment arena with food, leisure, banking and exciting retail stores. The Tyger Valley Arena is cont...
Nature Reserves
Tygerberg Nature Reserve
The 309 hectare reserve stands on a series of hills with incredible 360 degree views over Cape Town. Sit awhile on the west side, once you've cli...
Entertainment
Willowbridge Shopping Centre
The hottest shopping street in the Cape. Located in the northern suburbs of Cape Town alongside the greenbelt of Elsieskraal river and opposite t...
Golf Courses
Durbanville Golf Club
Durbanville Golf Club�s fairways and green are some of the finest you will find in the Western Cape. The course caters to all abilities of golfer...
Golf Courses
Bellville Golf Club
This 6000 metre long 18 hole Par 72 course takes you on a journey across several deceptive bunkers and five well placedwater hazards all of which...
Golf Courses
King David Golf Club
King David Golf Club, one of the Cape Town's golfing fraternities best kept secrets, is just 15 minutes outside Cape Town en-route to Cape Town's...
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