Once you have entered into this old Victorian, you never want to leave. What unfolds behind the entrance is a style statement, yet full of warmth and bonhomie, where any traveler will marvel at creative elegance of the interior design. The house is surrounded by lush nature and serenity. An exotique garden is the backdrop to a blue plunge pool and spacious patio, the heart of the house, with its fireplace for braais and a comfortable oversize couch. This swanky oasis also has a well equipped kitchen which affords itself to hosting exquisite dinners. The calm of the morning is best spent on the old style porch with morning sun, the rippling fountain and a coffee. This 3 bedroom holiday home, once transformed from its old Victorian original to an artistic, modern day Victorian charmer by an acclaimed interior designer, now exudes the finesse of its present owner and hostess of the house, Els, who graciously will make sure your stay is enjoyable and relaxing. You leave this distinguished jewel with a fresh mind, waiting for the next opportunity to disappear into this cocoon of decadent allure and a playful twist. The Black House will not stop to inspire or surprise you.

The Black House host, Els, is a hospitality wizard who has run acclaimed lodges and still co-owns and manages a boutique hotel in Cape Town. Hailing from Belgium, she combines her strong service ethos and decor flair with warmth and spirit. Robertson is Els' home away from home which means she can recommend walks and experiences to fully immerse yourself in one of South Africa's beautiful wine-growing areas, the Breede River Valley.

The surrounding Breede River Valley is the largest wine producing area of the Western Cape and offers a plethora of wine estates, like De Wetshof, Bon Courage, Springfield, Graham Beck, Rietvallei, Fraai Uitzicht, Excelsior wine estate and so many more all within a close distance to Robertson. Within walking distance to the house you will find the best butcher in town, AF Kriel slaghuis. Wonderful breakfast places are, Used To Bee New, Strictly Coffee and the excellent Four Cousins restaurant as well as Louretta’s bakery for marvelous cake and delicious pastries and bread. Other towns in the area worth a visit are Montagu and McGregor. The area is set against the majestic Langeberg Mountain range and offers many outdoor facilities like ... hiking, biking, Trail Runs , Horse riding, River Boat trips, Skydiving, Robertson Golf Estate, Wine Valley Safari etc more information your will find on the website from Robertsonwinevalley and Robertson62