Somerset West

Somerset west expands all the way from Macassar to Sir Lowry's Pass, Helderberg mountain to the N2 and eventually ending near Gordans Bay and the Strand.

20 minutes from the Cape Town International Airport and 40 minutes from Cape Town's CBD, Somerset is ideally located near major highways. If you don't have access to private transport, the train station can be an alternative form of transportation to get to and from the Cape Town CBD.

Somerset West is situated close to all the incredible attractions including the Cape Winelands, Cape Peninsula, West Coast Flowers and even the Fruit route starting in Elgin. However, Somerset itself has its own hidden gems, such as its historic buildings and boutiques. Hand crafted by the locals of somerset West, making such products exclusive to this town.

Somerset West is a lively city, as all major events and music festivals occur here. Art, museums, dance, theatre, nature, sports, and recreational facilities are all points of interest in this area.

Offering experiences unlike its neighbouring towns, Somerset West is a home to a cheetah outreach, have a strawberry field where families can pick and enjoy their own findings on site, and even have various markets like the Lourensford night market or the Country Craft Market.

Medical facilities:

• Hottentots Holland Provincial Hospital
• Vergelegen Medi Clinic
• Somerset West Clinic
• Paardevlei Specialist Medical Centre

Nearby schools:

• Somerset West Private School
• Beaumont Primary School
• Helderberg Primary School