CONFERENCES: Situated in the heart of the beautiful Hout Bay Valley, a mere 25 minutes from the centre of Cape Town, Riverside Estates’ conference centre offers opportunities for holding workshops and conferences in an environment of unmatched tranquillity. The newly built conference center offers a choice of 3 separate conference rooms, which can be transformed into one large venue accommodation up to 190 delegates. The garden, gazebo and poolside area are ideal for breakaway discussions. Menus, conference programmes and themed evenings can be tailored to your requirements. The only thing we don’t compromise on is the quality of our service.

FUNCTIONS: We are a superb venue for any function which involves dancing, joy, music, feasting, laughter, celebration. Our Cape Dutch style function venue can accommodate up to 120 guests. We have flexible menu packages, and can assist you with our expertise in arranging music and entertainment, flowers, décor, and in catering to any other special requirements you might have. The venue hire includes the use, for the night of the function, of the five bedrooms of the guesthouse, on a breakfast-included basis.

WEDDINGS: Riverside Estates has, in a short while, acquired a reputation as a uniquely beautiful wedding venue. There are a number of choices – ceremonies in the gazebo, receptions in the functions venue or garden, Bedouin tents. We strive to make every wedding unique, special and worth remembering for a lifetime.”

A Cape Dutch Manor house offers bed and breakfast accommodation. Five classically elegant bedrooms with air-conditioning, mini bars, king size or twin beds with quality percale linen and Juliet balconies. Delicious breakfasts are served in the pleasant and cheerful breakfast room. Living area includes a cosy pub and reading lounge. The sparkling 17 metre pool, set in a terraced garden, will gladden the heart of the sun worshippers.

The three studio apartments are perfect for a couple spending a romantic weekend, or a businessman in town on a hectic schedule. Orchard Studio is bright and vibrant, with spacious bedroom, TV / sitting area, kitchenette and garden patio.

A spacious lodge with two en-suite bedrooms, an open plan kitchen / dining room, a snug and comfortable lounge, and two fireplaces. A leafy, enclosed patio overlooks a lush garden with its own swimming pool.

Paddock Loft has its entrance via the orchard and is a self-catering loft apartment rental with stunning mountain and garden views. Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Delightful sitting room area with TV and sound system. Well-equipped kitchenette. Wooden deck overlooks orchard and mountains.

River Cottage comprises of a shady, secluded en-suite bedroom, kitchenette and enclosed patio, with French doors looking out on a small paradise of elephants ears, ferns and philodendrons.

Tree House is an enchanting log cabin with fireplace, open plan lounge, two en-suite bedrooms and fully equipped kitchenette. The lounge leads onto a wooden deck overlooking luxuriant tropical vegetation, and the stream. A private rock pool lends itself to quiet relaxation.