DIVE INTO THE SALENE’S VIEWING AND POOL DECK

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the winelands from our sun-soaked pool deck, fully equipped with loungers and poolside bar. Shade spilled by the surrounding trees provide reprieve from the rays, allowing for long, languid days spent on the deck. 

Take in the pristine waters below and the blue skies above while you unwind with a spot of reading, sun-bathing, and snacks from The Salene eatery. Let the mountain views wash over you from dawn to dusk. We highly recommend sipping on a sundowner while taking in a panoramic view of the wine region’s sunsets.

PACK A PICNIC AND WILE THE DAY AWAY WITH A LOVED ONE

Nothing is quite as wholesomely decadent than an outdoor picnic within The Salene grounds. Long, lazy days in the Cape Winelands are best spent with an outdoor picnic basket in hand, and we take the utmost care to select only the freshest local produce and delicious snacks for your day out. 

Set beside our dam under the dappled sunlight filtered through the trees, you and your loved ones can enjoy long hours of snacks, wine and good conversation whilst soaking in the breathtaking views. Our picnic baskets serve two people and include a bottle of wine for R550 per basket.

EMBARK ON A SENSORY TOUR OF STELLENBOSCH’S BEST WINE FARMS

For those Epicureans interested in viticulture and exploring new wines, the Cape Winelands is a feast for the senses. Boasting over 150 wine estates and farms in the Stellenbosch Valley alone, there is no end to the delights available to a wine connoisseur’s nose and palate. 

Visit our boutique hotel’s reception for recommendations from The Salene team, and spend the afternoon adventuring around the Cape Winelands region in search of your new favourite award-winning wines, delicious artisanal cheese platters, and near-endless horizons lined by lush vineyards.

ADVENTURE THROUGH THE HEART OF THE CAPE WINELANDS

There’s no end to our region’s unique and memorable experiences. Whatever your adventure-style – slow and meandering or fast-paced and thrilling – the Cape Winelands have an activity on offer to titillate your senses. Here is a curated list of The Salene-approved activities to keep you entranced throughout your stay: 

Ziplining through the rugged Hottentots Holland mountains in its titular Cape Nature Reserve

• Hiking or mountain biking in one of the many spectacular nature reserves the Western Cape lays claim to
• Segway tours through budding vineyards while enjoying breathtaking scenery
• Quad bike tours through the seemingly endless white-sand dunes of Atlantis
• Guided e-bike wine tours that wind along scenic country roads with pitstops at some of the region’s finest wine farms
• Weekend markets featuring artisan crafts and foods
• Scenic drives along the coast and sun-soaked days by the beach
• Visits with African penguin colonies to learn more about these extraordinary birds
• Give back while visiting Somerset West’s Cheetah conservation centre

Speak to a member of our team at reception for suggestions and local brochures. We provide private transportation and shuttle services for guests to Cape Town and surrounds, and we are delighted to assist our guests in curating stays that are filled to the brim with the otherworldly wonder of this region.