Schulphoek House

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Schulphoek House is a tranquil, seaside paradise located in beautiful and historic Hermanus.

Accommodations at the hotel consist of sixteen rooms. Each room is uniquely decorated with South African art and furniture. Guests can choose from the Superior Sea Facing Rooms, Luxury Sea Facing Rooms, Luxury Garden Rooms, Standard Garden Rooms, and Luxury Garden Triple Rooms. Every en suite room includes comfy beds, cozy chairs, a writing desk, in-room safe, HD television, air-conditioning, and Wi-Fi.

The hotel is located in the charming seaside town of Hermanus. It is the perfect beach house positioned right on Hermanus Bay just steps away from the beach. Hermanus is well-known as the best place to view whales in South Africa. But it is also renowned for its artisanal food and its proximity to the Hemel-en-Aarde wine route. Once an old fishing town originally called Hermanuspietersfontein, the name was shortened to for the sake of the postal service. Today, it is a bustling tourist destination full of quaint boutiques, markets, and galleries. The nearby Fernkloof Nature Reserve has 1,100 different plant species that have been collected and identified making it one of the six floral kingdoms of the world.

There are many activities to take advantage of from hiking the surrounding mountain trails, boating around Dyer Island, studying the indigenous birdlife, fishing in the ocean, quad-biking, horseback riding, sea-kayaking, and scuba diving. For those desiring a more leisurely vacation, they can explore the charming village and local wineries. Yoga, a leisurely bike ride, or simply relaxing on the beach allow guests to take time to recharge. From May to December, whale-watching is the highlight of a stay at Birkenhead House. In August, the southern right and humpback whales descend upon Walker Bay for the birthing season. Amazingly, calves only a couple of hours old can be seen swimming alongside their mothers. The more adventurous can go cage-diving with great white sharks for a secured close encounter.

The hotel overlooks Hermanus Bay. From the dining room, guests can look out the windows for a chance to spot some of the ample marine and bird life. Delicious meals are prepared with fresh vegetables from the hotel’s own garden. While cocktails can be enjoyed on the veranda as the sun sets over the bay. There is even a heated salt-water pool for a delightful afternoon swim. Plus, it’s just a short walk down the path to the cove and the beach.