| set on a 17th-century wine estate featuring dams and views of the simonsberg mountains, this upscale farmstay is 14 km from the n1 freeway. some offer bbq grills, mountain views and/or shared outdoor pools. upgraded cottages provide full kitchens and gardens; 1 has a private pool, an annex and a housekeeper. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. room service is available. other amenities include wine tasting and a spa. rustic-chic, 1- to 4-bedroom cottages come with kitchenettes, wi-fi, flat-screens and living rooms. breakfast is available. there's an elegant restaurant, a farm shop/deli, and an 18th-century dining room serving regular buffet lunches for groups
Cape Town International Airport 47 min
Jonkershoek Nature Reserve (24 min)
Nature reserve including the Jonkershoek Mountains, with hiking, biking, waterfalls & swimming. Franschhoek Pass (27 min)
Well-known scenic drive & mountain pass with lookout points & views of mountains & valleys. TOKARA Wine Estate (10 min)
Modern winery on a hilltop with vineyard views, tastings & an art gallery, plus a chic restaurant. Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve (25 min)
Mountain conservation area with a number of hiking trails & vistas over the Franschhoek Valley. Hottentots Holland Mountains (1 hr 10)
This 70,000-hectare mountainous nature reserve features hiking, biking, overnight huts & more. Afrikaans Language Monument (18 min)
Obelisks on a hill commemorating Afrikaans’ designation as an official language, with views. Butterfly World Animal Sanctuary (17 min)
Large greenhouse showcasing exotic butterflies & other tropical birds, mammals & reptiles. Drakenstein Lion Park (17 min)
Scenic, 50-acre sanctuary for captive-born lions featuring a tented camp with meals for guests. Huguenot Memorial Monument (19 min)
Monument to the influence of the Huguenots, who came to the area in the 1600s & 1700s. Warwick Wine Estate (21 min)
Tours & tastings include gourmet picnics & wine safaris by 4x4 at this sprawling hillside vineyard. Drakenstein Prison (16 min)
A statue outside this low-security prison commemorates former inmate & president Nelson Mandela. Haute Cabrière - the home of Pierre Jourdan (19 min)
Family-owned winery on an estate founded in 1694, with a tasting room, restaurant & terrace. La Motte Wine Estate (11 min)
Upmarket country winery with tasting sessions, a gourmet restaurant & an onsite art museum. Babylonstoren (10 min)
Serene quarters, some with hot tubs, in an elegant hotel with dining, a spa & an outdoor pool. | 
