Somerset West, Western Cape

Somerset West at a glance

Somerset West is a historic town in the Western Cape. Originally the town developed around the Lourens River in 1672 by Dutch soldiers who established a cattle post. Somerset West comprises of more than 65 suburbs, and lies between the Heldeberg Mountains, the Cape Winelands, and False Bay, offering its residents the best of stunning mountain and ocean views!

This quaint town offers young professionals, families, retirees, and the like, a fantastic destination to call home. Property prices in the area cater for all budgets, ranging from a first-time home buyer price bracket, all the way to a price bracket of an established family, or even a business venture.

Somerset West is well located, with easy access to Cape Town CBD, Stellenbosch, and Paarl via the N2 and R44, or even over Sir Lowry's Pass for your next family holiday. Cape Town International Airport is only 30km away, and there are so many wine farms are right on your doorstep!

In Somerset West, there are an array of amenities on offer, from shopping centres to medical facilities, and everything in between, all for the convenience of its residents.

Hospitals in Somerset West:

• Mediclinic Vergelegen Hospital
• Cure Day Hospitals Somerset West
• Busamed Paardevlei Private Hospital
• Livewell Somerset West - The Villa
• Spescare Helderberg Sub-Acute
• Somerset West Clinic
• Heldeberg Hospital

Schools in Somerset West:

Primary Schools in Somserset West:

• Somerset West Primary School
• Somerset House
• Somerset College
• Somerset West Private School
• Helderberg Primary School
• De Hoop Primary
• Beaumont Primary
• International School of Helderberg
• Danie Ackerman Primary School
• Reddam House Somerset
• Newberry Montessori School
• Curro Primary School

High Schools in Somerset West:

• Hottentots Holland High School
• Parel Vallei High School
• Somerset College
• Somerset West Private School
• Helderberg High School
• International School of Helderberg
• Gordon High School
• Reddam House Somerset
• The Mayor Matthews Institution for Excellence
• Christian Kotzé

Higher Education:

• Helderberg College of Higher Education

Shopping in Somerset West: 

• Somerset Mall
• Waterstone Village
• The Sanctuary Shopping Centre
• Helderberg Centre
• Helderberg Village Walk
• Vergelegen Plein Shopping Centre
• Somerset Square Shopping Centre
• Vineyard Centre
• Circle Centre
• Twin Oaks Centre

Restaurants in Somerset West: 

• The Hussar Grill
• Bossa
• De Kelder Restaurant
• Henri's Restaurant & Wine Bar
• Blue Waters Seafood & Sushi Restaurant
• Tiger's Milk
• Col'Cacchio

Recreation in Somerset West:

Somerset West is home to a wide range of wonderful recreational activities. The town is always buzzing with residents and visitors around every corner, shopping at local boutiques, grabbing a cup of coffee with a friend, and exploring the gorgeous wine estates in the area, such as Vergelegen Wine Estate, or even Triggerfish, a micro-brewery to visit, sit back and relax while taking in the scenery.

For the active, Erinvale Golf Estate is renowned for its incredible course. There is also a variety of walking, hiking and MTB trails to explore, especially with the Helderberg Mountains being a stone's throw away.

For animal lovers, the Cheetah Outreach programme in Somerset West is a wonderful activity to do with the family, as a group of friends, or even on a date.

There are endless opportunities for exploring Somerset West, the Cape Winelands, visiting Strand beach, or taking a drive to the Elgin Valley to visit the Railway Market, which is a quick trip right over the mountain!