traditional Elgin Valley country house

This historical Elgin Valley accommodation establishment (Elgin is Alison’s place of birth), called Alison and husband Barry back home to Elgin from Johannesburg in 1999. They took ownership of this traditional country house where they could fully exercise their warm hospitality. Their joint inspiration and a genuine passion for people sees this charming guest house offer guests an unsurpassed luxury Elgin Valley accommodation experience.

Named after the “wild cliffs” at the bottom of the rambling garden, this early period Elgin Valley farm named Wildekrans, dates back to 1811. Wildekrans first served as a family homestead on a working farm in the quaint Houw Hoek valley of Elgin. Later on this country house started offering accommodation in Elgin to travellers passing through from Cape Town to the Overberg and beyond.

When considering luxury accommodation in Elgin, Wildekrans Country House offers guests serviced en suite and self-catering accommodation. Expect to be surrounded by a mountain backdrop, traditional Cape Dutch architecture – all complimented by contemporary South Africa art. This Elgin Valley accommodation setting offers a city energy with a country soul. 

One tends to experience life with all five senses just a little more deeply when staying at Wildekrans Country House – in true Elgin Valley style.