Protea Hotel Cumberland

Hotel in Worcester

Description

The Protea Hotel Cumberland is located in the charming Boland town of Worcester, in the heart of the Breede River Valley. Accommodation ranges from standard to deluxe, all fully air-conditioned, or you could spoil yourself and enjoy the luxury of the Presidential Suite. Wining and dining at the hotel is traditional, homestyle and elegant. Other restaurants in town offer various menus should you wish to dine away from the hotel. There is a leisure centre at the hotel, with a fully equipped gym, pool, spa, sauna and steam bath, tennis court and a glass-backed squash court. ** Protea Hotel Cumberland ** - Experience the best hospitality in the Boland.

The Protea Hotel Cumberland is located in the charming Boland town of Worcester, in the heart of the Breede River Valley. Accommodation ranges from from standard to deluxe, all fully air-conditioned, or you could spoil yourself and enjoy the luxury of the Presidential Suite.

Wining and dining at the hotel is traditional, homestyle and elegant. Other restaurants in town offer various menus should you wish to dine away from the hotel. There is a leisure centre at the hotel, with a fully-equipped gym, pool, spa, sauna and steam bath, tennis court and a glass-backed squash court.

The Protea Hotel Cumberland, in the scenic Breede River Valley, is the premier conference venue in the Boland. Just one hour's drive from Cape Town, the hotel offers inspiring views of rugged mountains and rural surroundings.

But where your conference is concerned, you can depend on plush sophistication to satisfy even the most seasoned delegate. The hotel's philosophy is that high-powered motivation becomes most effective in luxurious surroundings.

Recreation facilities include a professionally-equipped gym, a nearby 18-hole golf course designed by Gary Player and watersports at the Brandvlei Dam.

Don't miss out on a visit to Kleinplasie open-air museum. Attractions include river rafting at the Breede River, Team Building activities and river cruising.

Attractions

Worcester has historical old buildings, beautiful scenery and shops that cater for tourists.

Kleinplasie Open Air Museum
A living open-air museum where the lifestyle of the early pioneer farmers is depicted and where you will find various buildings and structures pertaining to early agricultural industries. There is a tobacco shed, an early farm dwelling, a soap kitchen, a blacksmith's shop and a water mill, to name a few. (Open Mon - Sat from 09:00 - 16:30 and Sundays 10:30 to 16:30. No activities on Sunday.)

The Karoo National Botanical Gardens
This jewel of a garden, with 144ha of natural semi-desert vegetation and 10ha of landscaped gardens, features the unique plants of the drier parts of the country and its greenhouses boast world famous collections of stone plants. Open daily from 08:00 - 17:00.

Worcester Winelands Wine Tasting Centre
To experience the excellent range of widely acclaimed wines of the Worcester Winelands, a visit to the Wine Tasting Centre at Kleinplasie is a must.

The nearby Brandvlei Dam is ideal for all types of watersports. Nature-lovers and those in search of tranquility and crisp, brisk air need look no further than Worcester - a wonderful town, especially when the snow falls on the Boland mountains nearby.

The Gallery Restaurant, situated around the pool, with a self-service breakfast, a la Carte lunch and buffet dinner in the evenings. Buffet menus change on a daily basis. The Cabernet Cocktail Bar or Kramer Public Bar are ideal for friendly sundowners or cocktails.

Sporting Facilities
The hotel's modern Leisure Centre consists of a fully equipped gym and squash court, with tennis also onsite. After a workout, the relaxing spa or steam bath and swimming pool will help restore lost energy and soothe aching muscles.

For outdoor sport enthusiasts, facilities for yachting, bowls, angling and virtually all other sports are available nearby, as well as a magnificent golf course designed by Gary Player.

NON-STANDARD FEATURES/FACILITIES

1. Worcester Farm Adventure
2. Breede River Rafting
3. Fairy Glen LAPA Experience

Various Guided Tours in the Valley by SATOUR Accredited Guides e.g.

1. Winelands Tour
2. Town Tour
3. Vineyard Tour
4. Montague Tour
5. River Cruises

NATURAL RESOURCES

1. Karoo Botanical Gardens
2. Breede River (Canoe and River Rafting)
3. Brandvlei Dam
4. Hiking Trails
5. Aanverdoorn Game Reserve
6. Kwaggaskloof Dam - Speed Boat

HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS

1. Kleinplasie Open Air Museum
2. Hugo Naude Art Gallery
3. KWV-Brandy Cellar (Biggest in the World)
4. Educationals at the Schools for Deaf / Blind
5. ine tasting at various Wine Farms & Co-ops
6. Various Historical Buildings
7. Garden of Remembrance
8. The Barn Art Gallery

SPORTING/TEAM BUILDING FACILITIES

1. River Rafting & Canoeing on the Breede River
2. Mountain Hiking Trails
3. Horse Riding
4. Breede River Boat Cruises
5. Sailing and Yachting at Brandvlei Dam
6. Boland Park Sport Complex (eg. Athletics & Cricket)
7. Worcester Health & Fitness
8. 4 x 4 Trails
9. Bird Watching
10. Fishing at Worcester Dam
11. Trout Fishing in the Breede River
12. Hang-gliding
13. Jet skiing at Theewaterskloof Dam
14. Tennis Court at the hotel and Worcester Club
15. Gym at the hotel
16. Squash Court at the hotel
17. Gary Player-designed golf course

TEAMBUIDING ACTIVITIES ON/AT THE BREEDE RIVER

1. Partner Swopping - The aim of this activity is to get different partners working together in the boats. This will help to build new relationships with different people in a new environment.
2. Blindfolded Soccer - Two teams and one captain for each team is chosen. All the players are blindfolded except for the two captains. The captains goals are to navigate the players, where the ball is and where to kick it.
3. Sailing - Any two people may work together for this activity. The goal is to construct some sort of sail for the boat. (This activity is weather permitting).
4. Paddle Trick - First demonstrated by the guide, this activity is to bring in some humour and get every person under the spotlight.
5. Volleyball - Two teams are chosen for an exciting game of volleyball.
6. Observation - A few teams are chosen and a quiz on bird life, the river etc. is held.
7. Paddling Competition - A race is held where everybody gets a chance to try and be the fastest paddler.

ENTERTAINMENT/NIGHTLIFE

Various Night Clubs & Pubs e.g. :

1. Friends Pub
2. McQuire's Pub
3. Chi-Charos Night Club
4. Steps Night Club
5. Chilli's Night Club
6. Montego's Sports Pub
7. Zwellenthemba Youth Choir
8. Karoake evenings at the hotel can be arranged

Accolades

:Tourism Council of SA Star Grading

Facilities

Wining and Dining at the Protea Hotel Cumberland includes:

The Gallery Restaurant, situated around the pool, with a self-service breakfast, a la Carte lunch and buffet dinner in the evenings. Buffet menus change on a daily basis. The Cabernet Cocktail Bar or Kramer Public Bar are ideal for friendly sundowners or cocktails.

Sporting Facilities
The hotel's modern Leisure Centre consists of a fully equipped gym and squash court, with tennis also onsite. After a workout, the relaxing spa or steam bath and swimming pool will help restore lost energy and soothe aching muscles.

For outdoor sport enthusiasts, facilities for yachting, bowls, angling and virtually all other sports are available nearby, as well as a magnificent golf course designed by Gary Player.

Accommodation at Protea Hotel Cumberland is luxurious and spacious, comprising:

1. 55 rooms, including a  Presidential Suite
2. en-suite bathroom
   
3. air-conditioner
4. colour satellite TV
5. radio
6. hairdryer
7. self-dial telephone
   

 24 hour room service, valet, laundry, dry-cleaning and babysitting services are also available.

Conferencing 

Where your conference is concerned, you can depend on plush sophistication to satisfy even the most seasoned delegate. At Protea Hotel Cumberland, our philosophy is that high-powered motivation becomes most effective in luxurious surroundings.

Recreation facilities include a professionally-equipped gym, a nearby 18-hole golf course designed by Gary Player and watersports at the Brandvlei Dam.

Five conference rooms, with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, seat from 40 to 350 delegates in a range of styles.

TEAMBUIDING ACTIVITIES ON/AT THE BREEDE RIVER include:

1. Partner Swopping - The aim of this activity is to get different partners working together in the boats. This will help to build new relationships with different people in a new environment.
2. Blindfolded Soccer - Two teams and one captain for each team is chosen. All the players are blindfolded except for the two captains. The captains goals are to navigate the players, where the ball is and where to kick it.
3. Sailing - Any two people may work together for this activity. The goal is to construct some sort of sail for the boat. (This activity is weather permitting).

THEMING OF CONFERENCES

1. Jazz evening
2. Boland Braai
3. Murder Dinners
4. Medieval Evenings
5. Halloween Evening
6. Mad-Hatters Evening