We have just returned from a two night stay at summerwood and would recommend it most highly if you wish to stay in Stellenbosch. We had visited SA before ,staying in guest houses ,so we were able to compare with past experiences. (we found Greenwoods guide a most useful reference) From our initial correspondence by email to our departure we had excellent service. Our room was spacious and tastfully decorated and easily accommodated ourselves and 8 year old daughter. The breakfast was delicious and served on a patio overlooking the pool and wonderful gardens.
Best of all though - the staff . So helpful without being 'in your face' and happy to book restaurants , suggest wine tastings etc.
So we really couldn't fault it and would stay there again if in Stellenbosch.

This was our third visit to Stellenbosch and staying at Summerwood was definitely third time lucky.

Summerwood is a lovely proprty standing in its own immaculately tended grounds, which include a well-sized swimming pool. It is situated less than tem minutes by car from the centre of Stellenbosch with its many delightful restaurants and shops. Twenty minutes in the opposite direction finds you in the Joenkershoek Nature reserve, ideal for mountain biking and walking, or in one of the many vinyards at the start of the Winelands,delicious winesand gourmet food.

Our accomodation was superb - spacious and beautifully presented.
Most of all though Summerwood is about people. Every member of staff could not have been more helpful or pleasant but it is when you meet Ann, the owner, that the source of this standard becomes apparent. Ann is vivacious, gregarious but has a rare eye for attention to detail. She sees it as her personal mission to ensure you enjoy every second in Stellenbosch and is a fount of information and help. We have been fortunate in our trips to have stayed at some award winning establishments but Summerwood been the best.
Six stars.!!

We stayed in Summerwood and cannot recommend it enough.Beautifull rooms and the hostess Annaleise was charming and knowledgeable pointing us in the direction of the best places to go.She went out of her way to make our stay enjoyable booking restuarants etc for us.Lovely house with swimming pool highly recommended. We will return next year.