| Stellenbosch |
The home of Cape Heritage and Hospitality.
Stellenbosch is world renowned as the heart of the
South African wine industry. A place of beauty and
culture, steeped in tradition. The town centres
around the oak-lined Dorp Street with its venerable
old buildings and myriad of shops and restaurants.
Stellenbosch is a university town and is home to the
Stellenbosch University (affectionately known as
Maties). There are several hiking trails within the
Jonkershoek Nature Reserve and a full day 24km
Vineyard Hiking Trail is best enjoyed in autumn or
spring.
Stellenbosch is an important cultural centre and has
many galleries and museums housing important
national and international art collections. In addition
to wine farming Stellenbosch is famous for its
cultivation and farming of Strawberries. Stellenbosch
also offers a selection of popular mountain bike
routes. Just 30 minutes from Cape Town, 10 minutes
from Somerset West, 15 minutes from Strand and 20
minutes from Gordon’s Bay and Franschhoek,
Stellenbosch is supremely situated for easy access to
all that the Cape Wineland’s has to offer.
Stellenbosch is world renowned as the heart of the
South African wine industry. A place of beauty and
culture, steeped in tradition. The town centres
around the oak-lined Dorp Street with its venerable
old buildings and myriad of shops and restaurants.
Stellenbosch is a university town and is home to the
Stellenbosch University (affectionately known as
Maties). There are several hiking trails within the
Jonkershoek Nature Reserve and a full day 24km
Vineyard Hiking Trail is best enjoyed in autumn or
spring.
Stellenbosch is an important cultural centre and has
many galleries and museums housing important
national and international art collections. In addition
to wine farming Stellenbosch is famous for its
cultivation and farming of Strawberries. Stellenbosch
also offers a selection of popular mountain bike
routes. Just 30 minutes from Cape Town, 10 minutes
from Somerset West, 15 minutes from Strand and 20
minutes from Gordon’s Bay and Franschhoek,
Stellenbosch is supremely situated for easy access to
all that the Cape Wineland’s has to offer.
The original Stellenbosch Wine Route was founded in 1971 and
has been promoting its members for more than 30 years. Today
the new Stellenbosch American Express Wine Routes represent
more than 300 wine and grape producers within the boundaries
of the Stellenbosch Wine of Origin classification. Daily wine
tasting, cellar tours and sales are offered at most cellars and
many of these have restaurant and picnic facilities. Wine can be
purchased at the cellar door. Your purchases of any given
quantity can be delivered locally or internationally. The
Stellenbosch Wine Route is synonymous with a variety of
high-quality, award-winning red and white wines. Discuss wine
and the wine-making process in the Stellenbosch-tradition with
wine masters and their folk.
Brandy
Embark on a journey through time and see how the cooper
practices his ancient craft, how brandy is distilled in an old 19th
century Cognac copper potstill, and experience the fine art of
brandy maturation.
Cheese
Visit Simonsberg Cheese Factory and try a variety of locally
made cheeses. The perfect accompaniment to that bottle of
wine!
Golf
Stellenbosch offers six great golf courses in the near vicinity
and a wide choice of golf courses just a little further afield in
Cape Town.
Sky Diving
For the more adventurous
Hot Air Balloning
Night Life
Stellenbosch offers a wide variety of restaurants, pubs and
clubs.
Climate
Stellenbosch enjoys a mild Mediterranean type of climate.
Summer is dry and hot cooled by soft mountain breezes.
February to April is early autumn with mild balmy days and
warm evenings, an ideal time for visitors wishing to explore the
Western Cape region.
has been promoting its members for more than 30 years. Today
the new Stellenbosch American Express Wine Routes represent
more than 300 wine and grape producers within the boundaries
of the Stellenbosch Wine of Origin classification. Daily wine
tasting, cellar tours and sales are offered at most cellars and
many of these have restaurant and picnic facilities. Wine can be
purchased at the cellar door. Your purchases of any given
quantity can be delivered locally or internationally. The
Stellenbosch Wine Route is synonymous with a variety of
high-quality, award-winning red and white wines. Discuss wine
and the wine-making process in the Stellenbosch-tradition with
wine masters and their folk.
Brandy
Embark on a journey through time and see how the cooper
practices his ancient craft, how brandy is distilled in an old 19th
century Cognac copper potstill, and experience the fine art of
brandy maturation.
Cheese
Visit Simonsberg Cheese Factory and try a variety of locally
made cheeses. The perfect accompaniment to that bottle of
wine!
Golf
Stellenbosch offers six great golf courses in the near vicinity
and a wide choice of golf courses just a little further afield in
Cape Town.
Sky Diving
For the more adventurous
Hot Air Balloning
Night Life
Stellenbosch offers a wide variety of restaurants, pubs and
clubs.
Climate
Stellenbosch enjoys a mild Mediterranean type of climate.
Summer is dry and hot cooled by soft mountain breezes.
February to April is early autumn with mild balmy days and
warm evenings, an ideal time for visitors wishing to explore the
Western Cape region.
The Greek philosopher Plato remarked :
'Nothing more excellent or valuable than
wine has even been granted by the gods to
man'.
And who could imagine a more beautiful
setting to enjoy this precious gift than
Stellenbosch, the heart of the Winelands
'Nothing more excellent or valuable than
wine has even been granted by the gods to
man'.
And who could imagine a more beautiful
setting to enjoy this precious gift than
Stellenbosch, the heart of the Winelands
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| Price per night guide: Bronze (R500-R2000) Silver (R2000-R4000) Gold (R4000-R6000) Platinum (R6000+) |
