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  Somerset West, Western Cape - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Somerset West (Afrikaans Somerset-Wes) is a town in the Western Cape province in the Republic of South Africa.
In the 1960s, the AECI factory between Somerset West and Strand was the second largest dynamite factory in the world.
Somerset West is renowned for its annual display of Christmas lights erected atop the street lights of the Main Road.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Somerset_West   (588 words)

  
 Somerset West
Lying on the slopes of the Helderberg, the town is 6km inland from the False Bay coast and the resort towns of Strand and Gordons Bay, is 20km from Stellenbosch and its wine route, a mere 35 minutes' drive to Paarl, Wellington and Franschoek and forms an integral part of the Winelands Region.
Somerset West caters for all sport lovers with 3 golf courses (including the renowned Erinvale), a country club, soccer, croquet, bowls, squash, tennis, cricket, hockey, a pistol shooting range and golf driving range.
Somerset West caters for all sport lovers with 3 golf courses, a country club, soccer, croquet, bowls, squash, tennis, cricket, hockey, a pistol shooting range and golf driving range.
www.places.co.za /html/somerset_west.html   (414 words)

  
 Somerset West Golf Club - Golf course
Somerset West Golf Club is the oldest golf club in the area.
Today Somerset West is essentially a Parkland golf course of 5942 meters in length with 18 Holes - Par: 72, and in three different parts, but in no way does that change it's feeling or style.
Somerset West has the true feeling of a Country Club and the 19th Hole will remind you of the importance of good company.
www.capetown-direct.com /golf-course/somerset-west-golf-club   (244 words)

  
 Area / Somerset West
Nestling under the Helderberg mountains, the visually stunning town of Somerset West is situated 30 minutes from cape Town, 10 minutes from the beach and offers country style living with the advantages of the city.
Somerset West and in general the False Bay coastal area was inhabited by indigenous people, named the Strandlopers (beach Combers).
Somerset West services the excellent University of Stellenbosch, 15 minutes drive, and Cape Town University is also convenient.
www.pamgolding.co.za /areas/somersetwest/somersetwest.asp   (1063 words)

  
 Somerset West - Search Results - MSN Encarta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Somerset West, town, western Republic of South Africa.
Located in the province of Western Cape on False Bay (Valsbaai), Somerset West is 40 km (25...
The main centres of tourism are the coastal resorts, the inland towns of Wells and Glastonbury, the caves of Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole, the...
uk.encarta.msn.com /Somerset_West.html   (112 words)

  
 ~~ Somerset West Guest House ~~ Welcome ~~-Home-Page-1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Privacy is the greatest luxury, and one which there is plenty of at Somerset West Guesthouse.
This 4200m² property houses one of the old original buildings in the Somerset West area - the main house called Casa Sereno which was built in 1923.
Somerset West Guesthouse caters for those travelling on their own and can also accommodate families with children.
www.somersetwestguesthouse.co.za   (172 words)

  
 History of Somerset West - Part 6
This is all that remains of the original road from Stellenbosch to Somerset West.
This derelict church and graveyard is the shame of Somerset West.
Buried in the church graveyard are many prominent Somerset West citizens including JH ("Onze Jan") Hofmeyer, the champion fighter for harmonious relations between the Dutch and the English.
www.somersetwest.com /somersetwest_6.htm   (1410 words)

  
 Somerset Lodge - Accommodation in Somerset West
Somerset West is surrounded by magnificent mountains whose protea slopes lead down to this peaceful country town, set in a green valley.
Close by is Somerset Lodge, a spacious old farm house that has improved with time.
Somerset Lodge is within easy reach of many of the Cape's most celebrated wine farms where one can taste and purchase wines from the various estates.
www.places.co.za /html/5759.html   (295 words)

  
 Somerset West and Strand near Cape Town - South Africa
Somerset West, about 50 kilometres east of Cape Town, has always been popular as a residential area.
Life is quieter here at the foot of the Helderberg, away from the bustle of the city, bordering on the beautiful winelands and close to the warm Indian Ocean.
A few kilometres north of Somerset West lies one of the most beautiful wine estates of the Cape.
www.southafrica-travel.net /westcape/cape_somerset.htm   (281 words)

  
 Bookeasy SA - Somerset West
Somerset West is special in that it has the Mountains, the Sea, the Vineyards the Climate and the Country Feeling.
Somerset Lodge is a spacious family owned hotel and guesthouse with a warm friendly atmosphere and comfortable en suite bedrooms....
Welcome to the jewel of Somerset West, and the stylish comfort of Stellendal Guest House situated on the Cape Wine route....
www.bookeasysa.com /somerset_west_accommodation.html   (426 words)

  
 Somerset West Lake, Hanoi Service Apartments, Vietnam
All 90 apartments at Somerset West Lake feature A/C, satellite and cable channel TV, IDD telephone with voice mail facilities, iron and ironing board, water heating system, washing machine-cum-dryer, hair dryer.
Somerset Expat Ladies Club boasts a 60-strong membership, comprising of lady residents from Somerset West Lake and Somerset Westlake.
The Somerset West Lake Convention center, Boardroom and Function room are always ready for you to use.
www.vietnamstay.com /hotel/somersetwestlake/index.htm   (393 words)

  
 Somerset West Accommodation | Accommodation Somerset West, 63 Accommodation Establishments in Somerset West
The 57 bedrooms have been upgraded by introducing a contemporary palette of earthy hues, while maintaining the classic elegance to be expected of a boutique hotel.
Squire's Holiday Accommodation - which is set in a secure, secluded garden in the residential area of Stuart's Hill, Somerset West and has ample off-street parking - consists of 2 completely refurbished, large & luxurious adjacent cottages, a step away from one another, named 'Beryl' and 'Alice'.
At the foot of the Helderberg in upmarket Parel Vallei, it is on the doorstep of the winelands and surrounded by numerous golfcourses.
www.safarinow.com /destinations/somerset-west/hub.aspx   (677 words)

  
 Somerset West, South Africa
The little town of Somerset West, prettily situated at the foot of the Heiderberg range, can be taken in on a round trip from Cape Town through the areas round Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl.
It was named after Lord Charles Somerset, Governor of the Cape.
Somerset West is a town of trim villas with many parks and gardens.
www.planetware.com /south-africa/somerset-west-saf-wc-som.htm   (102 words)

  
 Somerset West Apartments for rent in Portland, Oregon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Somerset West Apartments for rent in Portland, Oregon
Somerset West Apartments is under New Property Management.
Somerset West Apartments is located only 10 miles from downtown Portland and 5 miles to Beaverton with easy freeway access.
www.westlandrentals.com /somerset   (141 words)

  
 West Somerset - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the town in South Africa, see Somerset West.
West Somerset is a local government district in Somerset, England.
The West Somerset Railway runs through most of the district, from Bishop's Lydeard in the south, to Minehead in the North West.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/West_Somerset   (204 words)

  
 Cottages In Cornwall Devon Dorset Somerset West Country Cottages
West Country Cottages holiday cottages in Cornwall Devon Dorset Somerset and The New Forest.
West Country Cottages specialises in high quality holiday cottages in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset and now the New Forest.
Our Somerset cottages and our New Forest holiday cottages are more recent additions to West Country Cottages and the numbers are growing every year.
www.westcountrycottages.co.uk   (284 words)

  
 Somerset West Accommodation, Events, Activities, Real Estate, Tours and Tourism, Golf etc.
Somerset West is situated on the side of the Helderberg Mountain and has views over False Bay
Somerset West lies at the foot of the Hottentot Holland Mountain Range.
The list of reasons why Somerset West is the perfect holiday destination is endless.
www.somersetwest.com   (737 words)

  
 Homenet Platinum :: Properties in the Somerset West to rent and for sale - New Developments in South Africa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
For those who have lived here it is no surprise that explorers of yesteryear escaped from Europe to settle in an area that has been described by some as one of the most beautiful places on earth.
Nestled against the gentle slopes of the Helderberg Mountain and surrounded by the Hottentots Holland Mountain range, Somerset West remains as inviting as ever.
For decades Somerset West has proved to be a wise investment choice for discerning buyers and Homenet David Miller has been there to cater to their clients needs.
www.somersetwest-property.com   (209 words)

  
 Cape Town Accommodation Travel Guide - South Africa Tourism - Holiday Accommodation - Winelands - Somerset West
Somerset West: Relaxing B and B and Self-catering units
Somerset West: House with pool and view for up to 6 persons
Somerset West: Beautiful and cosy guesthouse for up to 11 persons
www.kapstadt.org /en/holiday_accommodation/winelands/somerset_west   (234 words)

  
 Somerset West, South Africa - Somerset West Travel
Your comprehensive guide to travelling to Somerset West, South Africa.
Willowbrook Lodge offers luxury accommodation in Somerset West, set against the picturesque Helderberg mountain range.
This exclusive country lodge is situated close by to the Erinvale Golf Estate, 20 minutes from the airport and half an hour from Cape Town.
www.bookinafrica.com /travel-to--somerset-west   (680 words)

  
 West Somerset Council
West Somerset Council Parking Stakeholders’ meeting saw local organisations entering into detailed discussions on Minehead’s on-street parking issues....[more]
West Somerset Council has been meeting with partners to address recent anti-social behaviour in Williton.
Residents in West Somerset are being asked to keep an eye open for empty homes in the district....[more]
www.westsomersetonline.gov.uk /home.asp   (194 words)

  
 Somerset West Golf Club near Cape Town, Western Cape South Africa
Somerset West is essentially a golf course of three differnet parts, but in no way does that change it's feeling or style.
As you play take time to look at the magnificent Helderberg mountain that gently slopes down to the course and look out for the White Squirrel's that live around the first (top) nine holes.
Somerset West has the true feeling of a Country Club and the 19 th Hole will remind you of the importance of good company
www.somersetwestgolfclub.co.za   (117 words)

  
 Self-catering accommodation and B&B, Somerset West, Cape Town, South Africa
Self-catering accommodation and bed and breakfast in Somerset West, Cape Town, South Africa, range from luxury guest houses to vacation rentals in rental apartments on a 5-star golf course and others.
Somerset West, a beautiful garden town at the foot of the Helderberg mountain in the Helderberg area within the Cape Town Metro, is home of the historic Vergelegen Estate (now producing award-winning wines), the Erinvale Golf Course which hosted the 1996 Golf World Cup, the Helderberg Nature Reserve and Somerset Mall, a big shopping complex.
It is said that the town has the most beautiful Christmas lights in the country.
www.touchdownsouth.com /somerset-west.php   (204 words)

  
 South Africa, Cape Town holiday self catering accommodation in Somerset West
Near Cape Town South Africa, Helderzicht Cottage is self catering accommodation in Somerset West, gateway to the winelands and the West Western Cape.
It is fully equipped for a comfortable South African holiday in the lovely town of Somerset West, thirty minutes from Cape Town City and Cape Town’s VA Waterfront.
Situated in the winelands of the Western Cape’s Helderberg Mountain, Somerset West, gateway to the garden route is twenty minutes from Cape Town’s Airport.
www.helderzicht.co.uk   (291 words)

  
 Somerset West Wine Tasting
Avontuur Estate, home of Fine Wines, nestles against the Helderberg between Stellenbosch and Somerset West is a producer of top-quality wines, particularly Reds.
The vineyards are planted on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain between 300 m and 600 m above sea level.
Morgenster Estate located in Somerset West in the heart of the Cape wine growing region.
www.capetown-direct.com /somerset-west/wine-tasting/1   (1144 words)

  
 Somerset West News
Local news for Somerset West continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.
THE gruesome death yesterday of 19 farm workers in a collision between a train and A Truck On A "death Trap" Railway Line Near Somerset West Has Prompted Calls From The Government For An Urgent Investigation Of...
Picture: Cape Times A HORROR accident in which a train ploughed into a truck carrying farmworkers near Somerset West early yesterday may be...
www.topix.net /za/somerset-west   (690 words)

  
 The Cottage (Somerset West) -
The Cottage (Somerset West) - Somerset West Accommodation
A Charming, secure, self contained cottage situated in a mature tree lined suburb of Somerset West.
The Cottage has its own drive, private garden and remote control gates - 2 bathrooms.
www.stayinsa.co.za /listings/The-Cottage--Somerset-West-   (108 words)

  
 Amazon.com: "Somerset West": Key Phrase page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
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 Welcome! The Somerset Folk Harp Festival
The Somerset Lever Harp Teachers Symposium, May 18, 19, 20, 2007, at the Allenberry Resort in Boiling Springs, PA.
If you are interested in exploring the possibility of becoming a healing harper - the 2007 Somerset Festival will be an excellent place to start.
If you are already involved in playing therapeutic harp, the Festival will be a great place to hone your skills and network with others in your field.
www.harpsomerset.com   (777 words)

  
 Strand, Somerset West
South Africa > Western Cape > Somerset West
Strand, originally planned as a coastal suburb of Somerset West, soon outstripped the older town, and now has a population of 33,000.
The beautiful sandy beaches on False Bay and the facilities for a variety of water sports have made this a popular holiday resort, conveniently situated for the people of Cape Town.
www.planetware.com /somerset-west/strand-saf-wc-strand.htm   (75 words)

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