| check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. simple 2-bedroom brick cottages sleep up to 6 people. all provide kitchens, satellite tv and wi-fi access, as well as patios with seating areas and bbq equipment. it's 25 km from stellenbosch and 72 km from cape town. on route 301 in the western cape, this casual resort on the wemmershoek river is surrounded by mountains and vineyards. there's a relaxed cafe and a convenience store, plus a bar with a pool table and tvs. bed linens are available for a fee. camping pitches and rv sites are available. there's also an outdoor pool with river water, along with an infant's pool and 3 kids' pools. parking is included
Cape Town International Airport 48 min
Drakenstein Prison (5 min)
A statue outside this low-security prison commemorates former inmate & president Nelson Mandela. Huguenot Memorial Monument (12 min)
Monument to the influence of the Huguenots, who came to the area in the 1600s & 1700s. Boschendal Accommodation (12 min)
Rustic-chic cottages in an upmarket farmstay with a winery, a spa & dining, plus mountain views. Butterfly World Animal Sanctuary (20 min)
Large greenhouse showcasing exotic butterflies & other tropical birds, mammals & reptiles. Huguenot Memorial Museum (11 min)
Museum and history La Motte Wine Estate (4 min)
Upmarket country winery with tasting sessions, a gourmet restaurant & an onsite art museum. Franschhoek Pass (20 min)
Well-known scenic drive & mountain pass with lookout points & views of mountains & valleys. Drakenstein Lion Park (19 min)
Scenic, 50-acre sanctuary for captive-born lions featuring a tented camp with meals for guests. Babylonstoren (14 min)
Serene quarters, some with hot tubs, in an elegant hotel with dining, a spa & an outdoor pool. Haute Cabrière - the home of Pierre Jourdan (13 min)
Family-owned winery on an estate founded in 1694, with a tasting room, restaurant & terrace. Afrikaans Language Monument (20 min)
Obelisks on a hill commemorating Afrikaans’ designation as an official language, with views. TOKARA Wine Estate (16 min)
Modern winery on a hilltop with vineyard views, tastings & an art gallery, plus a chic restaurant. Jonkershoek Nature Reserve (31 min)
Nature reserve including the Jonkershoek Mountains, with hiking, biking, waterfalls & swimming. Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve (18 min)
Mountain conservation area with a number of hiking trails & vistas over the Franschhoek Valley. Lynx Wine Estate (13 min) | 
