The Farmhouse Hotel, Langebaan

Enjoy a luxury stay with your pets on South Africa's West Coast at the Farmhouse Hotel, which overlooks the beautiful Langebaan Lagoon.

From crash pads, traveller's rooms, one bed through to a family sized room and a dual level 2 bedroom cottage, the hotel has the perfect accommodation for couples, families, friends and business guests wanting to enjoy the atmosphere of the West Coast.

The hotel has also set aside suites specifically for pet owners, which must be arranged at the time of booking. Each has its own private entrance, with easy access to the hotel's gardens.

Hotel facilities include the Panorama Restaurant, serving traditional cuisine with a variety of seafood complemented by a carefully selected wine list; a gym; a games room; a beauty salon and spa; and swimming pool.

The hotel is a stone's throw away from Langebaan Lagoon, a gorgeous white sandy beach that is home to thousands of seabirds. Nearby attractions include numerous watersports, the West Coast National Park, the West Coast Fossil Park and the Langebaan Golf Club.

Rates:

• Rates from R400 per person sharing (backpacker-style private rooms) to R800 per person sharing.

• Rates for cottages that sleep up to 6 people start at R2 300 per night per unit.

• Pets are charged R150 per day.