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About this place
Boschendal is one of the oldest farms in South Africa, worked since 1685 in the Groot Drakenstein valley between Franschhoek and Stellenbosch. The Simonsberg rises behind it and the Drakenstein mountains close the valley to the east. Today it is a working farm with vineyards, orchards, cattle and a large food garden, run on regenerative lines: the aim is to restore the soil and the ecosystems around it, not simply to sustain them.
At the heart of the farm is the Werf, the historic farmyard around the Manor House, where there is wine tasting, the Arum Restaurant, a deli, a farm shop and butchery, picnics under the oaks and a heritage rose garden. From there you can ride horses, cycle the trails, take a guided wine and wander safari through the vineyards or walk the regeneration fields. A shuttle runs guests around the estate, and every stay includes breakfast and a garden tour.
The accommodation is spread across the farm. The Werf Cottages are a short walk from the Manor House, each with its own patio and a shared pool. The Clarence Cottages sit in private gardens with deep verandas, also within walking distance. Further out, the Orchard Cottages and the 18 Retreat Cottages look across to the mountains, the Retreat with its own restaurant and natural swimming pool. For families and groups there are four self-contained farmhouses with hot tubs, the Cow Shed Cottage, Cottage 1685, designed by Sir Herbert Baker with a private pool and annex, and the six-bedroom Mountain Villa with a pool, a daily host and views down the Franschhoek valley.
Lounge
Wifi
Fireplace
En-Suite Bathrooms
Swimming pool
Garden
Get to know where you stay
Choose a room type. We confirm availability with Boschendal once you send your dates.
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
A one-bedroom cottage in a private garden, a short walk from the Werf, with a deep veranda, a lounge, a fireplace and a shared pool. Breakfast is at the Arum Restaurant, and the stay includes a chocolate and wine pairing at the Manor House.
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms
A three-bedroom, three-bathroom cottage in a private garden within walking distance of the Werf, with a deep veranda, a kitchen, a fireplace, a braai and a shared pool. Breakfast is at the Arum Restaurant, and the stay includes a chocolate and wine pairing at the Manor House.
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
A one-bedroom cottage among the orchards, 2.5 km from the Werf, with a private patio, a kitchen, a fireplace and a braai, and a shared pool. Breakfast is at the Arum Restaurant.
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms
A two-bedroom, two-bathroom Orchard Cottage with garden and partial mountain views, a fully equipped kitchen, a fireplace, a braai and a shared pool, 2.5 km from the Werf. Breakfast is at the Arum Restaurant.
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms
A three-bedroom, three-bathroom cottage with garden and partial mountain views, a fully equipped kitchen, a fireplace and a braai, 2.5 km from the Werf, with a shared pool. Breakfast is at the Arum Restaurant.
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms
The largest Orchard Cottage, with four bedrooms and four bathrooms, garden and mountain views, a fully equipped kitchen, a fireplace and a braai, 2.5 km from the Werf, with a shared pool. Breakfast is at the Arum Restaurant.
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms
Boschendal Estate, Pniel Road (R310), Groot Drakenstein, Franschhoek, 7690
14:00 - 18:00
Please arrange your arrival within this time window. If you need to arrive outside these hours, please contact the host in advance.
By 10:00
Please ensure you check out by this time to allow for cleaning and preparation for the next guests.
Refund schedule
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Check-in from 14:00 • Check-out by 10:00
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Boschendal is in Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa. The map on this page shows the area.
Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is by 10:00. Contact the camp directly if you need to arrange early check-in or late check-out.
Each room sleeps between 2 and 12 guests. The rooms section on this page shows the limit for each one.
Pick dates on this Spekboom page and request availability. We confirm with Boschendal, they assign the unit, then you pay on Spekboom.
Request availability. Send your dates and we will confirm availability with Boschendal.
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