With its magnificent natural beauty, its rich cultural heritage and its world-renowned wines – the Winelands Region in the Western Cape is synonymous with all the best that the Cape has to offer. Excellent vineyards, luxury accommodation, majestic mountains – the Cape Winelands is the perfect location to recover and rejuvenate post surgery. Situated in close proximity to Cape Town, with the towns of Stellenbosch and Paarl less than 30 minutes drive from Cape Town International Airport and Worcester only 60 minutes drive away.
Experience the hospitality and beauty, visit some of the many wine farms, or stroll down a beautifully restored street in one of the historical town centres and visit the museums and monuments that pay homage to our proud history. The excellent wines produced in this area are world-renowned. Join the winemaker on a tour of his cellar where the harvest is lovingly transformed into every wine lover’s delight.
With over 600 estates available, we have an incredible selection available to us. A few of our favourites are below.
Babylonstoren
Escape to the magnificent, stylish and perfectly welcoming working estate of Babylonstoren for some well deserved R&R in this extraordinary setting.
Babylonstoren is one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms offering a fruit and vegetable garden of beauty and diversity, unique accommodation, fine food and a sense of wellbeing. The aim is to have guests feel more comfortable, more alive among warm smiles and the simple daily rhythm of the farm.
Being on the estate is rather like being enveloped in a large, family sized hug. Friendly staff are always ready with a smile, an quiet enthusiasm for this special property entwines its way through every aspect of the estate. From the helpers in the farm bakery to the gardeners, the chefs and estate staff… Babylonstoren offers a sense of warmth and love to each and every guest visiting.
Babylonstoren has an exceptionally well-preserved werf. It consists of a main residence, old cellar, koornhuis (where wheat and hay was stored) and row of service buildings, bell tower, ornate fowl pen and dove cote surrounded by the traditional low whitewashed walls. Some of these have been converted into guest accommodation, while a disused kraal was turned into our restaurant, Babel. Limited guest accommodation is available adjacent to the garden. We love the original architecture of the Drakenstein Valley and its sympathetic blending with landscape and climate. We also want to reflect its fine craftsmanship.
Grand Dedale
Nestled at the end of a tranquil valley below the historic Bainskloof Pass, Grand Dédale is set within an award winning Wine Estate, offering sweeping views of the valley as well as the Groenberg, Limietberge and Hawekwa mountains. The picturesque town of Wellington is a short drive away, Cape Town can be reached within 50 minutes.
The exclusive and elegantly restored Cape Dutch Manor House, formerly the private residence of the owners of Doolhof Wine Estate, comprises six luxurious and bespoke rooms and suites. A separate thatched cottage is enjoyed by honeymooners or guests seeking additional privacy.
Guests are welcomed with sumptuous comfort, discreet service and complete privacy and exclusivity amidst beautiful mountain and vineyard scenery.
Imaginative cuisine is served in private dining rooms or al fresco on the grand veranda overlooking the mountains.
Guests are surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery, vineyards and mysterious forests. The gates with the great “D” lead past manicured horse paddocks and rows of white roses, revealing the beauty and elegance of the Estate. Being the last Estate on a “cul-de-sac”, tranquility and privacy are guaranteed.
Majeka House
Owner-managed and blissfully private, Majeka House is an ideal base from which to explore the historical town of Stellenbosch with its interesting shops, galleries, museums, and alfresco café culture. Numerous famous vineyards and award-winning restaurants, dotted along the Stellenbosch wine route, are within striking distance.
This prime location combined with luxurious accommodation, thoughtful service, a sophisticated bar and restaurant, a professionally run spa and spacious grounds to create what is undoubtedly one of the most stylish boltholes in the Cape Winelands.
The kitchen team’s culinary efforts are sure to delight your palate with our award winning à la carte menu. Their focus at Makaron is to provide for guests mouth-watering food in an elegant and comfortable environment. Selected by the Eat Out DSTV awards as a top 20 restaurant in South Africa, the dedicated service team will welcome you for a memorable experience.
Guests are welcomed by gracious, well-trained and experienced therapists, attentive to each guest’s personal needs. You can enjoy the amazing Himalayan Crystal Salt bed – a first for South Africa – offering the benefits of colour therapy and deep relaxation, amongst others.