A visit to the Winelands is essential to any trip to the Western Cape. Only 50 mins from Cape Town, the winelands offers fantastic scenery, accommodation and activities
Stellenbosch
In the heart of the Cape Winelands, Stellenbosch is famous not only for it’s wine but for it’s picturesque beauty. The second oldest town in South Africa and is also known as ’Eikestad’ (Town of Oaks), with its valleys, mountains, rivers and forests.
The Lanzerac Manor & Winery is a luxury hotel located on a private working wine estate in the worldfamous Jonkers-hoek Valley surrounded by the dramatic Helderberg mountains in the heart of the winelands
The Spier Hotel, built in 2000, is a place in which to relax and unwind. Built on the banks of the Eerste River and has panoramic views of the Helderberg mountains and vineyards, it is the ideal base to explore the Winelands
Wellington
Wellington is full of boutique wine cellars and is becoming famous for its award winning wines. Private cellar tours can be arranged or guests can visit our many cellar that are open to the public 6 or 7 days a week. In Wellington gift shops, antiques, museums and the fascinating self guided historic building walking tour will entertain will less sporty.
With such a perfect central location, there is just so much to do in the Wellington area
Bovlei Valley Retreat guest house is set on the outskirts of the historic and beautiful town of Wellington, in the heart of the Cape Winelands
Franschoek
Franschoek is the food and wine heartland of the Western Cape. Located between towering mountains with spectacular vineyards covering the slopes.
Settled 300 years ago by the Huguenots, who brought with them their age-old French wine and food culture. This is a valley rich in history centered around a picturesque village of friendly, welcoming people.
Situated below the soaring Franschhoek Mountains the sophisticated charm of the Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa is the perfect destination for food and wine lovers