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Cape Winelands | Stays & towns | Spekboom

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Cape Winelands

Cape Winelands

About Cape Winelands

World-renowned wine region including Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl

Towns in Cape Winelands

Somerset West Stellenbosch Paarl Wellington Franschhoek Tulbagh Robertson Durbanville

Stays in Cape Winelands

Strath Breede House

Main Bedroom - Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom, 2nd - 4th bedrooms with King/Twin beds. 2 More bathrooms. Big dining room, farm style kitchen, fire place, big lounge with fire place. Heated pool under stoep roof.

The Boathouse at Oakhurst Olives

Enjoy the beautiful self-catering Boathouse on our multi-award winning olive farm. If you haven't been to Tulbagh before you are in for a wonderful surprise as there are so many things to do and see. Just 90 minutes from Cape Town and part of the Cape Winelands. This tranquil farming valley is nestled between three mountains, The Groot Winterhoek, The Witzenberg, and the Obiqua. For your convenience on arrival, there is tea, coffee, (Nespresso Machine and Plunger), milk, rusks, and ice. Firewood for the barbecue and indoor fireplace as well as firelighters. There is also a complimentary olive tasting voucher for two, valid for your stay (closed on Sundays). Please present your voucher at the Oakhurst Olive Tasting Room to validate it. Please note that The Boathouse can only accommodate a maximum of 2 guests. Space is not recommended for children because of its proximity to the water. You will be staying on a beautiful farm with exclusive use of The Boathouse, situated at Oakhurst Olives, against the slopes of the Groot Winterhoek Mountains.

Retreat at Waterfall Valley

Once a royal homestead, situated on twenty three picturesque hectares amongst olive orchards and vineyards, Retreat at Waterfall Valley is an idyllic and luxurious private retreat. A small stream meanders through the estate and cascades down a little waterfall. The Manor House has five double rooms, three suites and one family room. Each room is air-conditioned and has an en-suite bathroom. Television, Mini Bar Fridge and Telephone and Internet are just some of the amenities you will find in your Classic Rooms and Suite. At this Mediterranean-style villa in the heart of the scenic Cape Winelands, you will experience warm hospitality. Your hosts at this family-run, country guesthouse are Maika and Volker Goetze, noted for their professional and accommodating attitude to guests' needs.

Vendôme Wine Estate

Vendôme Manor House offers a serene escape on a working wine and fruit farm with deep historical roots, dating back to 1690 when the French Huguenots first settled here. The building itself, originally constructed in 1898, has been recently renovated to combine the rich history of the Huguenots with a modern, luxurious interior that exudes both charm and comfort. Surrounded by the majestic Paarl and Drakenstein Mountains, our manor house provides a tranquil retreat with easy access to the renowned Paarl Wine Valley, world-class wineries, and exceptional dining options. The original Cape Dutch main house is non-smoking and set within a beautiful, tranquil garden, complete with a spacious outside stoep under our large oak tree. For your convenience, just a short stroll from the manor house is Salmon and Brine, an outstanding Seafood, Sushi and Japanese Fusion restaurant offering a world-class dining experience paired perfectly with a selection of our own Vendôme wines.

Oak Tree Lodge

Oak Tree Lodge is a friendly, family-run guest house in the historic winelands town of Paarl, just 45 minutes from Cape Town. Owned and run by Yvette and Gerd Baudewig since 1994, it's a quiet base on the Cape Wine Route with personal, attentive service and easy access to the rest of the Western Cape. The property is centrally located on Paarl's Main Street and offers comfortable rooms and suites spread across a leafy garden setting with a swimming pool, sun terrace and bar. A full English breakfast is included and is served on the patio in summer or in the dining room. Drinks and packed lunches can be arranged, as can airport transfers, day tours and car hire. The lodge offers four room categories — entry-level Standard rooms, larger Garden Rooms by the pool, extra-spacious Garden View rooms, and the Garden Suite with its own fireplace and kitchenette. All rooms are non-smoking with free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, secured parking, daily housekeeping, and underfloor heating in the colder months. Twin beds can be converted to a king on request in most rooms. The Cape Winelands are at the door — Drakenstein, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek wineries, the Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve, Spice Route and Fairview are all within a short drive — and the airport is around 35 minutes away.

Lauradale

Lauradale Accommodation offers a unique opportunity to experience upmarket self-catering accommodation with the bonus of a Continental Breakfast included at Lauradale House. This 2-hectare property along the M12 (Bonniemile Road) just outside Stellenbosch offers breath-taking views, a nice garden and two swimming pools (eco pool and chlorinated pool). Lauradale offers four types of accommodation: 3 Bedroom House (Lavender House) - Self-Catering Apartment with three En-suite bedrooms, spacious Lounge, Dining Area and fully equipped Kitchen. Studio (Strelitzia) attached to the Lavender House with outside entrances. Cottages (Rose Cottage, and Jasmine). One-Bedroom Suites (Lily, Aloe, and Protea). Lavender House (Strelitzia Studio, Iris, Bourgainvillea, Dahlia, and Freesia). All rooms and units have access to the gardens, swimming pools, and facilities.

Klein Waterval Riverside Lodge

Nestled in the enchanting Franschhoek Valley, surrounded by vineyards and dramatic mountain views, lies Klein Waterval Riverside Lodge, only a 10 minute scenic drive from Franschhoek, 20 minutes from Stellenbosch or Paarl, 50 minutes from Cape Town International Airport and Cape Town itself. Klein Waterval Riverside Lodge offers friendly country hospitality in a relaxed farm atmosphere, and is an excellent base from which to explore the surrounding attractions and landmarks, namely the Cape's most celebrated wine farms, historical villages, scenic mountain passes and experience Franschhoek, the gastronomic capital of South Africa. Klein Waterval has 8 guest suites, each with their own entrance and private terrace with views of the gardens, vineyards and mountains. We serve a full farmhouse breakfast, and provide a well stocked honesty bar beside the pool and running brook. In the cooler months, relax in the cosy lounge with an open log fireplace.

Manor@Longridge

Manor@Longridge is a luxurious private seven-bedroom Cape-style homestead set among working vineyards on the southern slopes of the Helderberg. Positioned on the acclaimed Longridge Wine Estate, the house offers panoramic views over False Bay, the Cape winelands and, on clear days, Table Mountain, with uninterrupted sunsets and complete privacy, just 30 minutes' drive from Cape Town International. Built in a classic Cape Dutch H-shape to follow the sun, the residence is light-filled and spacious, with generous living areas opening onto terraces, herb and vegetable gardens and an infinity swimming pool with breathtaking views. Recently refreshed and rented exclusively as a whole, the manor is well suited to families, groups of friends or wedding guests seeking a refined yet relaxed base in Stellenbosch wine country. Guests are within walking distance of the Longridge Winery, where Jasper Raats has, since 2011, crafted elegant, site-driven wines from organically and biodynamically farmed vineyards. At Manor@Longridge, vineyard living is unhurried and understated — a place to settle in, open a bottle, and let the Helderberg do the rest.

De Hoek Manor

De Hoek Manor offers a traditional guest house experience, perfect for guests who appreciate old-world charm and personalised hospitality. Our property features 4 beautifully appointed en-suite rooms, accommodating up to 8 guests in total. Each room includes: • Free WiFi • Air-conditioning (and heating) • Crisp cotton linen • En-suite bathrooms Guests are also welcome to relax in our communal lounge, a comfortable space to unwind after a day of exploring Stellenbosch. We proudly serve a complimentary traditional South African breakfast to start your day. While dinners are not served on-site, guests will be delighted to know that several top-tier restaurants and bistros are located on the same block and across the street — offering a variety of exceptional dining options within walking distance.