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32 rooms From $569
With a heritage dating back to 1692, no-one could have predicted Babylonstoren’s exhuberant rebirth after its restoration - or the fact that the experiential traveller would respond so emotively to its holistic ethos, which has very little to do with wine tasting, and more to do with soothing the soul, healing the mind and feeding the senses. It’s this mindfulness and intelligent vision that has redefined and rebranded the wine estate experience forever, by celebrating the simple pleasures of farm life but with designer cred that is layered through and through. Seven of the 13 rooms have glass-walled kitchens leading into the kitchen gardens, designed by French architect Patrice Taravella and featuring traditional hanging gardens, chamomile lawns, a walled bee garden, and even outsize bird nests to retreat to. Guests mingle, exploring the estate’s many delights, whether it’s a meal in the award-winning Babel restaurant with its farm-to-table menu, or a taste of charcuterie, cheese and…
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12 rooms From $232
Located in the heart of the Cape Winelands between magnificent mountains, Angala in Paarl offers elegant accommodation, conference facilities and is conveniently located close to renowned golf courses.
The private, spacious rooms and suites feature natural colors and are decorated with sculptures and selected decoration items. Each suite offers a patio, a seating area and a satellite TV. Some of the suites offer fireplaces.
A breakfast buffet is served every morning. Angala also boasts a restaurant, that opens up onto a terrace with views of the Du Toits Kloof Mountains.
Guest can relax in the natural pool, which features panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Massages and beauty treatments are available for a fee. Other facilities at Angala also include an infrared sauna, steam room, ozonated solar heated pool with spa.
Angala is located just outside Franschhoek. Free private parking is available on site.
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14 rooms From $103
Situated amongst vineyards, the Vrede en Lust manor house dates back to 1688 and has been converted into elegant cottages with open fireplaces. The extensive gardens include an outdoor pool. Free Wi-Fi is provided.
The air-conditioned house and cottages each contain a lounge with original features such as wooden floors and chandeliers, as well as a flat-screen TV. They all have modern private bathrooms and boast views over the surrounding countryside.
Guests of the manor house can prepare meals in the country-style kitchen and the cottages are equipped with a microwave and refrigerator. Lust Bistro, is open for breakfast and lunch daily. A shuttle can be arranged in the evenings for guests to experience the culinary delights from the variety of other restaurants in close proximity to the estate.
Vrede en Lust Estate offers tastings of the wine produced in its cellars and other vineyards in the Franschhoek region are within 20 km of the estate.
Situated in Simondium, Vrede en Lust …
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42 rooms From $198
Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Boschendal Farm Estate is located in Simondium, a 10-minute drive from Franschhoek. Free WiFi access is available.
The accommodation will provide you with a TV and there is a full a kitchenette with a fridge and some of cottages are fitted with a convection oven. Featuring a bathroom comes with a bath, shower and a hairdryer. Some units have either a mountain view or garden view from the room.
At Boschendal Farm Estate you will find a garden, barbecue facilities and an indoor fireplace. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge and a children's playground. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including fishing and hiking.
This farm stay is 58 km from Cape Town International Airport.
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6 rooms From $131
Located within 20 km of Franschhoek and Stellenbosch, The Farmstead offers self-catering accommodation with access to a garden with a barbecue.
The cottages offer a fully-equipped kitchen.
Cycling, hiking and farm experiences can be enjoyed.
Franschhoek Motor Museum is 1.4 km from The Farmstead. Cape Town International Airport is 59 km from the property.
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14 rooms From $61
The oldest building on Zorgvliet Wines dates back to the 1890's. Today the building is our chapel, which is used for about 90% of all the weddings that take place on the estate.
Back in the day, this building was used as the first wine cellar for wines produced on Zorgvliet's property.Nestled in the scenic Banhoek Valley, Zorgvliet features an outdoor pool with views of the Simonsberg Mountain. It offers wine-tastings and barrel sampling in the modern wine cellar.
The luxurious rooms and apartments contain European style décor and feature views over the mountains and valleys. The design bathrooms have a bath and shower and come with free toiletries. Free Wi-Fi is available in the rooms.
A number of restaurants serving a range of different cuisines can be found within 5 km.
Children can enjoy the playground, while the whole family can relax in the communal picnic area or on one of the many vineyard walks.
The renowned city of Stellenbosch is only 8 km away. An airport shuttle can…
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7 rooms From $92
Banhoek Lodge is situated along the scenic Helshoogte Pass, which offers an array of wine farms. The lodge boasts views of the vineyards and mountains.
The elegant rooms and suites come complete with wooden furnishings and offer a balcony with views of the mountain. The air-conditioned units include a seating area, fireplace, flat-screen satellite TV and en suite bathroom.
There are wineries within walking distance and restaurants such as Tokara and Indochine at Delaire Graff Estate are within a 5-minute drive.
Activities can be enjoyed in the surroundings, including cycling and hiking. The historical town of Stellenbosch is 8 km away and Franschhoek is 20 km away. Cape Town International Airport can be reached in 44 km.
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31 rooms From $202
With 34 unique individually named suites spread over landscaped gardens in the midst of a working wine farm with its inimitable style and unsurpassed excellence in service.
The Grande Roche Hotel is a spectacular hotel complex in one of the most beautiful valleys of the Cape. Wine country, historical farmland, architectural splendor – no one who has visited this part of Southern Africa can forget the exquisite setting that Paarl enjoys.
Grande Roche Hotel offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and an outdoor swimming pool. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a bar and to a garden. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. At the hotel, the rooms come with a private bathroom with free toilet…
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15 rooms From $199
Offering stunning views of the Drakenstein and Simonsberg Mountains, this boutique hotel offers luxury in the heart of the Stellenbosch and Franschhoek Winelands.
The rooms and villas are equipped with modern furnishings and spacious bathrooms. The villas contain fully equipped kitchenettes for self-catering. Guests can dine on the stylish patio furniture.
The Clouds Wine Estate includes 2 infinity pools surrounded by decking and sun loungers. Guests can relax on the terrace with views of the surrounding countryside and enjoy the Estate’s own Clouds Sauvignon Blanc wine.
Located on the Helshoogte Pass, Clouds Wine is less than 10km from central Stellenbosch. Cape Town International Airport is less than 40km from the Estate. Free parking is available.
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16 rooms From $730
Situated on the highest crest of Helshoogte Mountain Pass, Delaire Graff Lodges and Spa features luxurious accommodation with private pool. It offers a fitness centre and spa facilities.
Delaire Graff Lodges and Spa has elegantly decorated rooms and suites with modern furniture and Egyptian cotton linen. Each of the air-conditioned units has a Butler’s Kitchen, a separate seating area, and a balcony.
Indochine restaurant serves modern Asian Fusion cuisine, using products from organic farms and the on-site greenhouse. Outside decking provides the option of al fresco dining with delightful views of the surrounding gardens.
Guests can relax in the spa and enjoy a variety of treatments, like hydro-massage baths and aromatherapy. A stunning heated infinity pool is located on the spa’s terrace, with a hot tub and large garden area.
You can also choose from a variety of activities in the surrounding area, including hiking, horse riding and fishing.
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9 rooms From $113
Situated 21 km from Boschenmeer Golf Course, La Chataigne Wines & Guest Cottages offers air-conditioned accommodation with a patio. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The mountain views are a highlight at the chalet's pool.
All units comprise a seating area with a sofa, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen with various cooking facilities, including an oven, a microwave, a toaster and a fridge. Featuring a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, units at the chalet complex also boast free WiFi. At the chalet complex, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels.
For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue.
The chalet complex also includes outdoor fireplace and a picnic area for a day out in the open.
Stellenbosch University is 24 km from the chalet, while Jonkershoek Nature Reserve is 29 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 56 km from La Chat…
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53 rooms From $208
The Lanzerac is situated on a private wine estate in the Jonkershoek Valley, surrounded by the Helderberg Mountains. It has a spa, two outdoor pools and one heated indoor pool.
The spacious and air-conditioned rooms have a seating area with a satellite TV. Each has tea-and-coffee making facilities and a minibar. The private bathroom comes with free toiletries and under floor heating.
Relaxing massages and a variety of beauty treatments are available at The Lanzerac Hotel & Spa, which features 8 private treatment rooms. It also has a sauna, steam room and a fitness room.
A continental buffet and and hot breakfast options are served in the morning. The Deli offers home-made jams, freshly baked produce, cheese and charcuterie platters and picnic baskets. The Manor Kitchen serves classical dinners with contemporary influences and light meals can be enjoyed at the pub-style Taphuis restaurant. The Craven Lounge offers drinks, wines, spirits and craft beers in a relaxed environment with …
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7 rooms From $42
Set at the foot of the Simonsberg Mountain in Stellenbosch, the historical Weltevreden Estate offers elegant accommodation and a restaurant. Stellenbosch city centre is about 5 km away.
Featuring original Cape Dutch architecture and a thatched roof, the rooms offer tea-and-coffee-making facilities and air-conditioning. The executive apartment features an original four-poster bed, previously owned by Simon van der Stel. The apartment also offers a formal lounge and dining area. The elegant bathrooms have a shower or a bath.
Breakfast is served every morning. Weltevreden Estate also has a restaurant serving local and culinary cuisine.
Cape Town International Airport is about 38 km from Weltevreden Estate. The Stellenbosch Golf Club is a 10 minute drive away and Nooitgedacht Wine Estate can be reached within 5 minutes by car.
