on a former apple farm with views of the mountains of banhoek valley, this upscale winery with rooms is 8 km from stellenbosch university botanical garden and 13 km from assegaaibosch nature reserve. breakfast is complimentary. the 6 serene suites feature 4-poster beds, fireplaces, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, plus access to a kitchen, an outdoor pool and a barbecue area. featuring mountain or pool views, the 6 country-chic rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screens, and sitting areas with sofas. apartments with kitchens and 1 or 2 bedrooms are offered. wine tasting is available. . there's a relaxed restaurant with a terrace and mountain views Cape Town International Airport 43 min
Huguenot Memorial Monument (22 min) Monument to the influence of the Huguenots, who came to the area in the 1600s & 1700s. Afrikaans Language Monument (22 min) Obelisks on a hill commemorating Afrikaans’ designation as an official language, with views. Jonkershoekberge (15 min) La Motte Wine Estate (15 min) Upmarket country winery with tasting sessions, a gourmet restaurant & an onsite art museum. Drakenstein Prison (20 min) A statue outside this low-security prison commemorates former inmate & president Nelson Mandela. Vergelegen Wine Estate (38 min) Renowned wine estate with sunset vineyard or cellar tours, themed gardens and upscale restaurant. Drakenstein Lion Park (21 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. Boschendal Accommodation (10 min) Rustic-chic cottages in an upmarket farmstay with a winery, a spa & dining, plus mountain views. TOKARA Wine Estate (11 min) Modern winery on a hilltop with vineyard views, tastings & an art gallery, plus a chic restaurant. Delheim Wine Estate (19 min) Tours and tastings, with a garden restaurant for German and South African dishes, plus great views. Hottentots Holland Mountains (1 hr 14) This 70,000-hectare mountainous nature reserve features hiking, biking, overnight huts & more. Warwick Wine Estate (18 min) Tours & tastings include gourmet picnics & wine safaris by 4x4 at this sprawling hillside vineyard. Helderberg Nature Reserve (35 min) The area around Helderberg Mountain is protected & houses picnic spots, trails & a visitor center. Jonkershoek Nature Reserve (15 min) Nature reserve including the Jonkershoek Mountains, with hiking, biking, waterfalls & swimming. |