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The Suntouched Inn

The Suntouched Inn

Description

Offering unique Bed & Breakfast style accommodation in the tranquil country village of Napier, The Suntouched Inn Guest House, Restaurant and Gallery is the ideal base from which to explore the Cape Overberg region. The Suntouched Inn is truly a place to relax, feel at home, yet away from it all.

The Suntouched Inn is less than 2 hours drive from Cape Town, and only 30 minutes to the beautiful beaches of Arniston, Struisbaai, Cape Agulhas. Hermanus is 40 minutes drive away. Our local activities include horse riding, hiking, mountain biking, or just sitting on the verandah and watching the country life roll by.

Accommodation

The Suntouched Inn offers stylishly decorated double en-suite, twin and family rooms, inspired by our travels. We offer delicious breakfasts, which are included in our rates, and all linen is provided. We have also recently converted our garden cottage into a dorm room for the budget traveller. Guests are welcome to relax by our swimming pool and make use of our braai facilities or dine in our fully licenced restaurant and lounge bar.

Sihanouk:
With decor inspired by our honeymoon to Cambodia and Vietnam, this beautiful room has a double bed, DSTV and en-suite bathroom with a wonderful old victorian bath.

Fez:
The romatic Fez room is inspired by the mystery of North Africa. The Fez room has a double bed, and a separate bathroom with shower. (DSTV is available in the guest lounge).

Ubuntu:
In keeping with the African spirit of ubuntu (sharing), this twin room, with décor inspired by contemporary Southern Africa has two single beds and a separate bathroom with shower (DSTV is available in the guest lounge).

Suntouched:
This fun, family room with its sunny décor has a double bed and separate double bunk area for the kids (kids under 8 stay free in this room), DSTV, and en-suite bathroom (with shower).

Garden Cottage:
This delightful dorm room with en-suite shower is situated in our garden, apart from the main house. It has 2 bunk beds, sleeping up to 4 people, and caters to the backpacker or budget traveller. It offers gorgeous views from the verandah over the village and neighbouring barley and canola fields.

Napier

Centrally situated in the heart of the Overberg and just under 2 hours from Cape Town, Napier is the perfect base from which to explore the diverse and fascinating Overberg Region of South Africa. There are some wonderful day trips out from Napier, or simply spend the day wandering around the historically rich village. Activities include: Bird Watching, Braai / Barbecue, Wine tasting, Flower Viewing, Horse Riding, Mountain Biking, Walking / Hiking and Shopping. Napier also now proudly boasts its own brewery - sample “Napier Bier” on a tour through the brewery.

Distances

• 30 minutes to beautiful beaches of Arniston, Struisbaai, Cape Agulhas.
• 40 minutes to Hermanus.
• Cape Agulhas (Africa's southernmost tip) - 30km
• De Hoop Nature and Marine reserve - 60km
• Various wine farms offering tastings - 30km
• Shipwreck Museum (Bredasdorp) - 15km
• Wonderful swimming beach at Struisbaai - 27km
• De Mond Nature and marine reserve - 20km
• Elim missionary and craft village - 30km
• Toy and steamboat museum - 1km
• Caledon Casino and Spa - 50km

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Contact Details

Name of hostsAngela Millar
Cell082 871 5868
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Attractions

Centrally situated in the heart of the Overberg, Napier is the perfect base from which to explore the diverse and fascinating Overberg Region of South Africa. There are some wonderful day trips out from Napier, or simply spend the day wandering around the historically rich village.

Napier also now proudly boasts its own brewery. Your host at The Suntouched Inn, Craigan, is a partner in the newly established Napier Brewery. You can sample ‘Napier Bier’ in our bar, as well as other establishments in the village, and get a personalised tour of the brewery during your stay with us.

 

Facilities:

  • Less than 2 hours drive from Cape Town
  • 30 minutes to beautiful beaches of Arniston, Struisbaai, Cape Agulhas
  • 45 minutes to Hermanus
  • Refreshing swimming pool
  • Fully licensed restaurant and bar
  • Large garden with braai areas
  • Baggage holding
  • Laundry service
  • Safe for valuables
  • Travel booking facility
  • Internet facilities
  • Child friendly
  • Pet friendly by arrangement

Things to do:

Napier

  1. Tour Napier Brewery - Southernmost Brewery in Africa
  2. Go hiking or have sundowners on the Grootberg
  3. Go for a horseback ride through the fynbos
  4. Visit the local craft shops and galleries
  5. Explore the Toy Museum and the All Sorts Militaria collection.
  6. Get the adrenalin pumping and go paintballing!
  7. Sit on the verandah and watch country life roll on by!
  8. Spend the day lounging in a hammock by the pool.
  9. Shop for local produce at the Saturday market 

Surrounding areas

  1. Visit the Southernmost Tip of Africa where the 2 oceans meet
  2. Climb to the top of Cape Agulhas Lighthouse
  3. Explore the Arniston Cave and Kassiesbaai fishing village
  4. Amazing bird watching in the entire area
  5. Visit the whales and animals at De Hoop Nature Reserve
  6. Treat yourself to a luxury spa session at the Arniston Hotel
  7. Do the Elim Wine Route and visit the Mission village
  8. Go picnicking at De Mond Nature Reserve
  9. Have Fish ‘n Chips at Struisbaai Harbour
  10. Go kitesurfing in Struisbaai
  11. Go Great White Shark diving in Gansbaai!
  12. Explore the fascinating Shipwreck Museum in Bredasdorp
  13. Chance your luck at the Caledon Casino and Spa

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Facilities

Restaurant

The Suntouched Inn Pizza and Pasta Restaurant, located at The Suntouched Inn, on the main road of Napier, is fast becoming a favourite amongst locals and travelers alike, for the best pizza in the Overberg! The vibey restaurant is open for dinner Monday to Friday, and all day Saturday and Sunday, serving a delicious selection of gourmet pizzas, pastas, salads, sandwiches and homemade desserts. You can sit on the stoep and watch the country life roll by, or inside the restaurant, the walls of which are hung with a selection of beautiful black and white photographs, the work of local Napier and Cape Town photographers. (All photography is for sale). Local musicians perform in the bar once a month

Function Venue

The Suntouched Inn also has a cosy function venue, with fully licenced bar, leather couches, fireplace and pool table. This room is available for all sorts of special functions, such as birthdays, bachelor parties and corporate events.

Gallery


The Suntouched Inn Black and White photographic gallery features works of art by local and Cape Town photographers. All work displayed is for sale.

Directions

From Cape Town Direction: Turn off the N2 at Caledon and simply follow the R316 all the way into Napier. The Suntouched Inn is situated on the main road, on the right hand side, just before the ABSA bank. From Knysna Direction: Turn off the N2 at Swellendam and proceed to Bredasdorp. From there, turn right onto the R316 and follow it into Napier. We are on the left hand side on the main road, just after the ABSA bank.

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