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For Cape Town locals, a summer picnic under giant old trees on a wine farm is a Sunday favourite. The Cape Winelands is a wine-producing region within a half hour’s drive from Cape Town. Wines from these vineyards are making a name for themselves around the world. Neat rows of vines cover hills and valleys framed by Cape fold mountains, making...

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Angala Boutique Hotel
Franschhoek
PPS from R 2,125
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Nestled in the heart of the famed Cape Winelands at the foot of the Simonsberg Mountains just outside picturesque Franschhoek, the 5-Star Angala Boutique Hotel is a tranquil...

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Auberge Daniella

Franschhoek
3 apartments, Self-Catering Options
PPS from R 860
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Feel as if you’ve escaped to the French countryside at this Franschhoek haven. Surrounded by the Middagkrans and Drakenstein Mountains, the lovingly restored Victorian...

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Auberge Daniella Manor House
Franschhoek
Manor House
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Escape to the French countryside at this lovingly restored Victorian homestead in Franschhoek, the beautiful food and wine capital of South Africa. Auberge Daniella Manor House...

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Chocolate Box Gordons Bay
Gordon's Bay
5 Suites
Units from R 1,610
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Chocolate Box is located in the seaside town of Gordon’s Bay, just 40 minutes from Cape Town. The views from this guest house are spectacular – sparkling oceans and blue...

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Van Der Stel Manor
Stellenbosch
11 Suites
PPS from R 1,300
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If it’s Cape Winelands charm and a Cape Dutch home that epitomises style and elegance you’re after, then Van der Stel Manor in Stellenbosch delivers all this and more. The...

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Franschhoek Country House
Franschhoek
14 Bedrooms and 12 Villa Suites
PPS from R 1,850
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A delightful boutique hotel overlooking the beautiful mountains of the Franschhoek valley and surrounding vineyards of the Cape Winelands in the Western Cape. Stylish rooms and...

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Klein Waterval Riverside Lodge
Franschhoek
10 Bedrooms and 2 Suites
PPS from R 853
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In the Franschhoek Valley on the banks of the Berg River, surrounded by vineyards and dramatic mountain views, Klein Waterval Riverside Lodge offers friendly country...

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Auberge Clermont
Franschhoek
1 Self Catering Villa, 5 Rooms and 1 Honeymoon Room
PPS from R 1,050
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Auberge Clermont offers luxurious accommodation in the beautiful Franschhoek valley. This historic wine and fruit farm is synonymous with peace and is a favourite destination...

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Maison Chablis Guest House
Franschhoek
7 Bedrooms
PPS from R 745
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Owner James Calderwood, offers a warm welcome to Maison Chablis Guest House, a Georgian style Guest House, set behind white-washed walls in a secluded garden in Franschhoek in...

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Dunstone Country House
Wellington
10 Rooms
PPS from R 800
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Peace and tranquillity await at this romantic getaway. Located on wine and fruit estate near Wellington, only 45 minutes from Cape Town, 15 minutes from Paarl and 30 minutes...

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Villas @ Franschhoek Country House
Franschhoek
12 Villa Suites
PPS from R 1,850
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Overlooking the picturesque mountains and surrounding vineyards of the Franschhoek Valley in the Cape Winelands, the stylish Villa Suites offer a haven of opulent space...

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Ashbourne House
Franschhoek
8 Bedrooms
PPS from R 900
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Discover Ashbourne House, a meticulously restored Colonial retreat set in tranquil gardens with soaring mountain views in the heart of Franschhoek village in the Cape...

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Grand Dédale Country House
Wellington
3 Lofts, 3 Suites and 1 Cottage
PPS from R 1,425
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In the hidden valley of the early wagon-makers, the country road winds alongside a meandering river past historic homesteads and through indigenous forests to the beautifully...

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Life & Leisure
Stellenbosch
10 Rooms, Self-Catering Options
Units from R 950
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Life & Leisure offers an exclusive lifestyle experience in the heart of Stellenbosch. Choose to stay in one of two guesthouses or a self-catering apartment and enjoy true...

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Residence Vive La Vie
Franschhoek
5 rooms
Units from R 2,000
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Tucked away in the breath-taking Franschhoek Valley, Residence Vive la Vie offers a quiet reprieve from hectic city life. Picturesque Franschhoek stole owners Harald and...

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Bush Lodge at Hidden Valley
Stellenbosch
3 Bedrooms
Units from R 13,500
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Set on a boutique wine farm hidden on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountains in Stellenbosch, the elegant and sophisticated Bush Lodge at Hidden Valley is an exclusive...

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Manor On The Bay
Gordon's Bay
Self-Catering Options
PPS from R 550
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Manor On The Bay was built in 1862 and later served as a summer residence for the famous Beit Family from Ireland. Today the tradition of Cape hospitality continues in this...

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Winelands Villa
Somerset West
10 rooms
PPS from R 495
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Located in the beautiful town of Somerset West, 10 minutes from the Winelands and just 5 minutes from Strand beach, The Winelands Villa Guesthouse offers ten spacious en-suite...

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Somerset Villa Guesthouse
Somerset West
10 Rooms
PPS from R 495
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Located in the heart of the Cape Winelands, the Somerset Villa Guesthouse is one of the original buildings in the Somerset West area, with the main house, Casa Sereno, having...

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Bayview, Gordon's Bay
Gordon's Bay
3 Bedroom House
Units from R 1,800
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Welcome to Bayview, a superbly-furnished self-catering private home spread across three floors and offering spectacular panoramic views over False Bay. Located in...

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Cape Winelands travel guide

For Cape Town locals, a summer picnic under giant old trees on a wine farm is a Sunday favourite. The Cape Winelands is a wine-producing region within a half hour’s drive from Cape Town. Wines from these vineyards are making a name for themselves around the world. Neat rows of vines cover hills and valleys framed by Cape fold mountains, making it a lovely area to drive in, as you stop off for tastings in atmospheric cellars. In one day you could visit a few farms, covering the areas of Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek.

If you have a few days, you can’t go wrong with basing yourself in one of the towns and taking leisurely drives to see the others. Crucial tip for foodies: many of these elegant wine farms also have award winning restaurants so choose your lunch spot carefully. Franschhoek is especially known for its artisan food producers and restaurants, such as La Petite Ferme, Pierneef and The Tasting Room. Even if you’re not a wine drinker you’ll find plenty to do in the Winelands, including hiking and golf, outstanding concerts in Stellenbosch and plenty of unique shops on peaceful country streets.

The major triangle of the Winelands:

  • Stellenbosch – historic university town with a lively atmosphere thanks to the many students in residence. Quite a few world famous wine farms are here, such as Zevenwacht, Delheim and Spier, with its Cheetah and Eagle conservation centres. The town itself has some lovely art galleries and restaurants.
  • Paarl – busy Winelands town in the ‘Pearl Valley’ with plenty of wine estates to visit. Drive up to the fascinating Taal Monument (built to honour the Afrikaans language) and enjoy incredible views in all directions. Klapmuts is a less well known outpost of Paarl, but a great choice for families as it has a rural charm, as well as Butterfly World. Laborie is a good choice for lunch and has some classic wines.
  • Franschhoek – named ‘The ‘French Corner’ after the French Huguenot refugees who settled here in 1688, this is the prettiest Winelands village. Quite a few revered chefs have set up camp in town or on nearby estates. Franschhoek’s picturesque main road is crammed with markets, antiques and sidewalk cafés. The fabulous Franschhoek Motor Museum transports you to a world of vintage cars at L’Ormarins Wine Estate.

Great winelands outside of the triangle:

  • Durbanville: Before you get onto the traditional Winelands route, take a detour to the lesser known wine spot of the Cape northern suburbs. Wines from estates such as Nitida, Diemersdal and Durbanville Hills are beloved by Capetonians and well worth a taste – you may fill your suitcase with these.
  • Constantia: In the southern suburbs of Cape Town, Constantia feels quiet and rural, with greenery clinging to the mountainside. Lovely wine farms to visit are Buitenverwachting, Groot Contstantia and Contstantia Uitsig.
  • Somerset West – A relaxed but fast growing Cape Dutch town not far from Stellenbosch towards False Bay. A couple of very stately wine farms and a busy, built-up town centre make it an attractive base. Look out for festivals and events at Lourensford Wine Estate, which also has an excellent restaurant.
  • Hermanus: Around this town known for whale watching is a collection of small but passionate wine growers. The pretty Hemel-en-Aarde area is the spot to head for. Good choices to try are Hermanuspietersfontein, Southern Right and Hamilton Russell.
  • Wellington – Wellington also offers great antique hunting and cosy coffee shops. A dramatic drive across Bain’s Kloof Pass with its spectacular scenery makes the trip worthwhile.
  • Tulbagh – With a long history and beautiful veld flowers between April and October, Tulbagh is a popular wedding venue. You’ll find well-respected wine estates such as Drostdyhof and Twee Jonge Gezellen, and the village streets are lined with restaurants. If you’re there in winter, why not join in the 'Christmas in Winter' festival?
  • Robertson - situated on the famed Route 62, the Robertson wine valley is packed full of wine farms who work together to make wine tasting the centrepiece of your visit. The town hosts one of the Western Cape's most beloved wine festivals, the annual Wacky Wine Weekend, in June.