Helena’s Restaurant is found at Coopmanhuijs Boutique Hotel and Spa, which is a proclaimed heritage site dating back to 1713. Bold reconstruction transformed it into the special 16-room hotel it is now, though it still retains the structural details reflective of that bygone era. Travellers worldwide are able to enjoy an experience offered in a setting that was once the backdrop of a much-loved family home.

The splendour of Helena’s Restaurant. Photo courtesy of the restaurant.

At Helena’s Restaurant you’ll always find heart-crafted heritage food infused with a touch of Provence. Fresh and seasonal ingredients are sourced from surrounding farmlands and honoured in the busy kitchen. Hotel guests can dine from breakfast – which is a splendid buffet – through to dinner daily. Visiting diners have a choice of a continental breakfast and warm breakfast options, as well as gorgeous lunch and dinner offerings.

The fare at Helena’s Restaurant. Photo supplied.

Wines from the region are well represented on an extensive wine list, with the resident sommelier available to offer expert advice. The dinner menu sees dishes like a cannelini bean ragu, curried seafood bisque and Saldanha Bay mussels with rouille. Also enjoy pressed shoulder of Karoo lamb with Boulangère potatoes and springbok loin with cornbread. All food is available for in-room dining, and the street-side patio setting is perfect for long summer days.

Look forward to sweet treats like creamy cheesecake. Photo courtesy of the restaurant.

The vibrancy of the picturesque country town starts on your doorstep, offering many shopping and exploration options. Wander through art galleries and museums, or book a wine farm meander. There are also superb golf courses nearby, and for those who wish to stay in, the spa and pool areas are perfect for relaxing while enjoying a creamy Americano and the best cheesecake in town.