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A luxury villa rental surrounded by lush greenery and mountains under a clear blue sky, with a well-kept lawn and winding paths in the foreground.

Drakenskloof

Bainskloof Pass, Worcester, Western Cape

This exclusive-use 1,000 hectare mountain reserve comprises five suites across two houses, India House and Mapacha House, accommodating up to ten adults and four children, served by a host, chef, house staff and a Floral Kingdom Guide. Just 1hr 30min from Cape Town on the Bain's Kloof Pass.India House is filled with pieces that imbue the styles of India, Lamu, Persia and Afro-India. A classically laid out home with a centralised courtyard creates a colourful focus point. The richly decorated living room and family sized dining table provides the perfect setting for gatherings in both summer and winter, with two central fireplaces accentuating the warmth of the timber floor and oak and gold finishes in the open-plan kitchen. All three en-suite bedrooms have generously sized bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers, and a luxurious bath with views of the fynbos gardens. The children's room, off the Master Suite, is ideal for a family of four. Mapacha House is inspired by Swahili design and decor, elegant yet comfortable. The two en-suite bedrooms have private light-filled bathrooms and unique mountain vistas. Glass sliding doors open out onto a well appointed veranda, a walled garden planted with indigenous fynbos and fragrant herbs, and unforgettable mountain views. An unobtrusive wood-fired hot tub extends beyond the original kraal" wall into untamed mountain wilderness.Experience all the reserve has to offer with family and friends

  • Accommodates 12
  • Bedrooms 6
  • En-Suite Bathrooms 5
  • Guest Bathrooms 1
Modern house with large windows and stone walls, illuminated in the evening, offers a luxury vacation rental experience amid hills and a wide grassy lawn.}
Two black chairs face a fire pit on a patio by a reflecting pool, set before a modern luxury villa rental surrounded by mountains and greenery at dusk.}
A tan dog stands on a circular path before a modern, single-story luxury vacation rental with lit porch, landscaped gardens, and mountains in the dusk background.}
Cozy patio with wicker furniture, patterned cushions, and a round table—perfect for a luxury villa rental—set beneath exposed beams and a ceiling fan.}

Where you'll be staying

A vibrant town in the Cape Winelands, Worcester is a firm favorite among wine lovers and adventure travelers, thanks to its stunning vineyards, majestic mountains, and rich cultural heritage. Enjoy wine tasting, scenic trails, and the Worcester Museum’s local history exhibits.

BEDROOMS

Accommodates (max): 14

Bedrooms: 6

  • 1 x Master Suite
  • 4 x Suites (2 with single bed pull-out for children)
  • 1 x Childrens room (off the Master Suite)

Bathrooms en-suite: 5
‍Guest Bathrooms: 1

features

  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • 10 seater indoor dining area
  • Al fresco dining
  • Fireplace
  • Table tennis
  • Heated pool
  • River pool
  • Wood fired jacuzzi
  • Outdoor Barbecue
  • Fire pit
  • Croquet
  • Boule and Mölkky
  • Scenic Vistas

Villa Services

  • Host
  • Chef
  • House staff
  • Floral kingdom guide
  • All meals & drinks
  • All on-reserve experiences

Concierge

  • Draken Massage Treatments
  • Helicopter Trips
  • Silent Disco
  • Marimba Band
  • Soap Making Workshop
  • Private Mountain Yoga
  • Night-Time Scorpion Hunt
  • Dining Experiences: Bush Breakfasts, Bush Drinks, Monks Gin Tasting, Bosjes High Tea
  • Wine Tasting
  • Children’s Activities: Jumping Castle, Outdoor Arts and Crafts, Biscuit Baking and Pizza Making
  • Outdoor Cinema
  • 30 min helicopter transfer from Cape Town

What's Nearby

  • Reserve Experiences:
  • Cape Floral Kingdom Tour
  • Bushman Cave Walk
  • Helicopter Trips
  • Walks, Hikes, Cycling and Trail Runs
  • Bush Drive and Bird Watching
  • Zip Lining in Ceres
  • Farm Animal Visits
  • 1 hr 30 min drive from Cape Town

VILLA POLICIES

  • Check in: 14h00
  • Check out: 10h00
  • Maximum 14 guests (10 adults and 4 children)
  • Non-smoking
  • Security deposit
  • Social events on request
  • All bookings subject to final approval by the owner
A lit fireplace with logs burning, brass tools on the hearth, and a decorative bull skull above—perfect for your luxury villa rental experience.

inquiries

Drakenskloof

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