Scenic Helderberg Town
Named after Lord Charles Somerset in 1819, Somerset West is a bustling town in the Western Cape, South Africa. Nestled on the slopes of the Helderberg, the town is an ideal point from which to explore its scenic surroundings.
Somerset West is just 6 kilometres inland from the False Bay coast and the resort towns of Strand and Gordons Bay. It is 20 kilometres from Stellenbosch and its wine route, a mere 35 minutes' drive to Paarl, Wellington and Franschhoek, forming an integral part of the Winelands Region set against a gorgeous backdrop of the Hottentot-Holland Mountains.
Somerset West and its neighbouring areas are renowned for its beauty, flora and fauna, wine and fruit, gastronomic experiences, friendly hospitality and historical heritage dating back to 1672 when the land was purchased from the locals and a cattle post was established by Dutch soldiers.
It is also a home to a grand mix of wine farms, such as Avontuur, Meerlust and Eikendal and others; top-notch restaurants, majestic golf estates, and adrenaline-inducing adventure activities.
Tourists wanting to experience the Western Cape and all its regions have to offer will find a number of great accommodation options in Somerset West, as well as modern amenities and top restaurants.
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