REVIEW
Spanish Farm: Fynbos heaven in the heart of the Helderberg
On a clear day, the countertop silhouette of Table Mountain is visible from the high west peak of the Helderberg Mountains on the outskirts of Somerset West, some 50km away. Here, the lavish Spanish Farm Guest Lodge sits nestled on the flanks of the mountain, creating the perfect nook from where to explore the surrounding winelands, beaches and nature reserves... or just relax and soak in the surrounds. By Louzel Lombard Steyn Cape Summer Villas’ Spanish Farm lies right on the edge of the Helderberg Mountain Reserve with its sprawling views over the entire False Bay. It's a well-known sight, optimally enjoyed from beneath a thick, fluffy duvet with a cup of freshly brewed coffee in bed. On a quiet morning, the giant bay windows can be thrown open 66 | June 2021
to let in the Helderberg's natural fynbos gardens... and some other fauna. This was just the case on a visit here in early autumn when a relaxed Springbok came wandering along the private deck of my bedroom. For a group of friends travelling in the first throes of lockdown, the lodge was a
saving grace of peace and tranquillity. The resident springbok – I named him George – was our only other company (or at least that we knew of). Every morning, George and I enjoyed each other’s company, neither disturbed by the others' chewing and sipping. Me, on some homemade rusks and coffee and he, on a scrub of www.rovesa.co.za
