Retirement Villages across the Western Cape

"My mom and dad, Ruth and Arthur Ridge are one of the first to move into Noordhoek manor around 26 years ago. I am so thankful that they are a part of this amazing retirement village. It is good to know that they are cared for and have all they need at their fingertips. Safe, secure, and happy! Thank you to all the wonderful staff at Noordhoek Manor!"

"My parents moved into NM almost 2 years ago the gardens and surrounds are wonderful & tranquil with amazing views. It is very well run under the management of Monica Mason and her team. Highly recommend it as a secure, peaceful efficient retirement community."

"Bridgewater Manor - From day 1, it felt like home! Beautiful gardens (great for taking photographs ), heated swimming pool (great for doing water aerobics or just relaxing) Lots of activities arranged to suit various specific interests. Delicious lunches, great coffee shop to meet with friends over a cappuccino and cake, safe and secure, health care center, and most importantly residents are friendly and helpful. I love my cottage and I love living here!"

"Bridgewater Manor is a wonderful place, especially for retirees. It's like living on a cruise ship - with a gym, games room, library, heated saltwater swimming pool, dining rooms and coffee shop. The staff are caring and friendly and the place has real character to it. Always a pleasure to be at the Manor."

"I have lived in Somerset West for 51 years and Bridgewater Manor, I believe, is the best retirement village in Somerset West . It is not perfect, of course, but who or what is! I am most impressed by the attractive, pet-friendly complex, with extremely capable, friendly, and kind staff. It offers very varied facilities and activities for all tastes (an indoor swimming-pool, gym, more than one socialising centre, overlooking a beautiful garden, with a duck pond housing eight ducks, clubs of all kinds, a hair-dresser and other services if needed, like a chiropodist and even a car-wash and fruit-market service, once a week). Talks, tours and transport to shops in different areas are also arranged. Laundry and home cleaners and - carers and a well-staffed and -trained Health-Care are provided. This 1720 complex provides a safe, secure and well-kept environment for me where I do not even have to shop for, prepare, cook or wash up after my meals. So I am extremely grateful to God for the privilege of being here."

"My beloved Tom & I came to Noordhoek Manor, 25 years ago and as we were “ Pioneers “ in this new village we were here to watch our house being built - This has been such a HAPPY place with SO many wonderful memories of all the activities we were involved in as our village developed - AND, of course, in those early days we knew everyone in our village - we were all family and when Tom passed on I was truly blessed to live in such a caring family where folk who were only too willing to support me whenever I needed help . I’ve lived here longer than anywhere else in my life and here I am in my twilight years busier than I ever was in my working life 👍Here at Noordhoek Manor you never need to be lonely as there are SO many activities to keep you going every day, so I could not be luckier or more blessed to live in such beauty & peace with the most brilliant & caring staff. Together with our wonderful villagers, I don’t believe there is anywhere better to live than in the magnificent village of Noordhoek Manor surrounded by mountains, stunningly beautiful gardens and seascapes -THIS is TRULY a Paradise! "

"My parents have been part of the Noordhoek Manor community for 7 years. The facilities are fantastic but it is the people who work and live there who truly make the difference. A really special place."

"My late husband and I arrived at Bridgewater Manor almost 10 years ago. Having told me he would never leave our hired cottage on a farm just outside Franschhoek, when he saw the ducks and the beautiful gardens, he changed his mind completely. Although he is no longer with me, I know that he was extremely happy here and he,as do I still, met with kindness and respect always from the staff at Bridgewater. So much is done to keep us interested and involved in the life around us - braais, bus trips to memorable venues, sales and exhibitions of crafts and edibles, music and magic and much more. A sincere 'Thank you' for all the benefits we receive."

"We arrived from a distant province and immediately felt at home in Heritage Manor with its open spaces, pretty gardens and friendly people. The feeling of security and the peace and quiet are outstanding features of living here. Management and staff at all levels have been most obliging. The appearance of the village is pleasing. The restaurant has consistently provided tasty dishes. Our experience to date has surpassed our expectations."

"I can't remember when Iast I felt so happy. I am 75, have been at Noordhoek Manor for 4 months and loving it. There is so much to do that I wish there were more hours in the day and more days in the week so that I could do it all."

"A really great place to live!"

"My home for the past 4 years and I love it here! A fantastic environment, friendly Management and staff, new friends, great food and beautiful gardens. What more can one ask for? ♥"

"We are very happy staying at Cle du Cap and appreciate the environment and Village Management efforts, as well as the friendliness and helpfulness of all the staff."

"I thought I would be losing my independence, moving from a large house and from a town where I lived for 46 years. I was well-known and appreciated. I am happy to say that I haven't lost any of my independence, but have been very impressed with the friendliness of the staff and the residents. Everyone wants to please and they go out of their way to make you feel welcome. My husband and I have not made a better decision in our lives to move to Heritage Manor."

"We live in a lovely retirement village and are well looked after. As a nursing sister, I can appreciate all that is done for us. And we have the best staff ever!"

"Feel very safe, secure and happy here at Noordhoek Manor - it is a blessing to live in such a beautiful part of the world and enjoy the freedom we have"

"Very happy to live in such a delightful, friendly village where management are always concerned about our welfare and comfort."

"Living at Onrus is a joy. Everyone is kind, the place is lovely."

"We are very happy here at BWM, we feel safe and protected, just what we were looking for. The concern for residents and the response to queries by all the staff is exemplary - thank you."

"I feel privileged to live here."

"It's a wonderful place to live, I feel fortunate."

"The various activities offered here are very good compared to a lot of other villages that we have heard of. Keep up the good work."

"My husband and I can't enthuse enough how happy we have been since moving to Heritage Manor two and a half years ago, it almost feels like we landed in paradise. Thank you Faircape"

"I feel that Tokai Estate is extremely well managed with an outstanding portfolio of activities not all available at other retirement estates. Staff are very well managed, friendly and efficient."

"Bridgewater Management and admin staff are amazing. I would particularly like to heap so many accolades on our staff...dining room,etc. They are professional, always pleasant and very helpful. Without their consistent attitude and service to the residents, Bridgewater would not be the village it is! Great thanks to all of them."

"I love coming for my daily lunch. This is the highlight of my day! Knowing I am in a secure and well managed village with all the facilities I need nearby is really great."

"I moved from Helderberg Village to my cottage in Bridgewater Manor on 12th December, 2001 and it was the best and wisest move I have ever done in my life. I could certainly not be HAPPIER. I would like to say a very big THANK YOU to our wonderful Management and for all our friendly caring staff for all their love and help and always willing to go the extra mile."

"We enjoy knowing that we are cared for. My husband is not in good health and staying at Bridgewater Manor gives me peace of mind. We love the gardens and we were lucky enough to get one of the front cottages overlooking the beautiful gardens."

"The evening was an absolute success all around. ... great service from Eve and her staff. ....the surprise of the evening was the excellent level of food from the kitchen, led by De Wet and his staff of chefs. The starter is something worthy to be served in a 5 star restaurant. What was impressive about the main course was the consistency served from plate to plate. I never heard one complaint. Many said this was the best meal that they had had at the Estate."

"Staff are very helpful and the residents are very caring. The gardens are beautiful, it’s a lovely environment. Feels like my forever home."

"My daughter has been visiting me for a few days and we had lunch a few times on the verandah. I would just like to compliment the staff - they were really super, nothing too much trouble, each time setting us a table outside with an umbrella in the shade and today even with some flowers (Hydrangeas) in a small vase. So nice. I wouldn't mind if you would extend my thanks."