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Bovlei Valley Retreat

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.

Only 45 mins from Cape Town, the estate lies at the foothills of the magnificent Limietberg, Groenberg and Hawequa mountains, which offer amazing views and create long hot summer days and cool evening breezes

Just a 45 minute drive from Cape Town, 15 minutes from Paarl and 30 minutes from Stellenbosch and Franschhoek and within easy reach of the West coast, Wellington make the ideal base to explore the Western Cape

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Rooms & Accommodation

  • Four well appointed guest suites, luxurious twin or double rooms, with ensuite shower room or bathroom, are housed in the converted stables and cottage. Centred on a fragrant herb garden and overlooked by lavender fields, vines and mountains, all rooms have the most magnificent views

Hotel Activities

  • Weddings
  • Wine tasting
  • Cellar tours on the estate
  • Horse riding

What to do

  • Private cellar tours in Wellington can be arranged or guests can visit our many cellar that are open to the public 6 or 7 days a week
  • Take a drive over the historic Bains Kloof pass, through amazing mountain scenery, beautiful fynbos and forestry
  • Hike on the available routes to rock pools and waterfalls
  • Mountain bike or stroll over neighbouring vineyards, past olive and orange groves, over rivers and up over hills past bee hives and pine wood to enjoy mountain air and views

For Children

  • Children of all ages are welcome

Pool and Beach

  • Outdoor swimming pool

Dining at the Bovlei Valley Retreat

  • Three course set evening dinners are available, but prior booking is essential. Local and seasonal products are used, many of which come from the estate’s vegetable garden. Dietary requirements are catered for.
  • Light lunches and pool snacks are also available

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