Whether you are planning a trip along the Garden Route or merely need a pampered few days, Basildon provides a tranquil setting where guests can enjoy the hospitality of their hosts, well known broadcasters, Henry and Marilyn Holloway. A mere 60km from Cape Town International airport, along the N2, and through the beautiful Helderberg mountain range, lies Caledon, famous for its mineral baths, casino, fynbos and the national bird, the Blue Crane. This historic town, the capital town of the Overberg, is situated in the heart of rolling wheat fields, surrounded by wineries and magnificent scenery.

The comfortable suites at the guest house have elegant bathrooms that have been designed to match fastidious standards, while the bedrooms provide conveniences such as heating facilities, fans, satellite TV (DSTV), hairdryers, mini fridges, tea making facilities, wall safes, jacuzzi gowns and towels. Enjoy the garden from the comfort of your own stoep, or relax in your private jacuzzi and watch the glorious sunsets. Breakfasts at the Basildon are a trademark of South African hospitality. Served in the dining room of the main house, guests can enjoy a full breakfast surrounded by antiques and object d'arts. Henry, who is a musicologist with one of the world's largest private collections of light music, will take you through a nostalgic musical evening while you are enjoying a typical South African meal. The indoor braai (barbecue) will bring a glow to the evening, helped along by excellent wines. The three course dinners are an elegant blend of country cooking and fashionable new trends.

Spend a day whale watching at Hermanus, just a half hour away, where you can lunch at your choice of a seafood restaurant overlooking the Atlantic, walk the cliffs or enjoy horse riding on the beach. Drive through the breath taking Valley of Grace to visit Genadendal, the Moravian Mission Station and then onto Greyton with its art galleries, antique shops and restaurants. Visit the most southerly tip of Africa, Cape Agulhas. En route to Cape Agulhas, stop at the villages of Napier and Bredasdorp with their interesting craft shops. Guests can also lunch at the quaint fishing village of Arniston with its whitewashed cottages.