Welcome to Boschendal

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Stay

Mountain Villa
Our luxurious, spacious villa sleeps twelve guests at the foot of the Simonsberg Mountain features views of the entire Franschhoek Valley and is ideal for larger groups of up to twelve guests.

Cottage 1685
Our historic Herbert Baker-designed Cottage 1685 can accommodate up to ten guests and offers a unique chance to experience a piece of South African history.

Retreat Cottages
Our newly refurbished Retreat Cottages sleep four guests, surrounded by meandering fynbos garden paths and a natural swimming pool perfect for relaxing escapes into nature. Take a break as time seems to stand still in this special place.

Clarence Cottages
Our charming Clarence Cottage situated near the Werf sleeps six guests, a spacious lounge, and a secluded private patio surrounded by nature.

Werf Garden Suites
Our farm, gardens and mountains are at your doorstep and ready to be discovered from any of our charming Werf Garden Cottages. Enjoy a shared pool for a refreshing dip after exploring.

Orchard Cottages
Our collection of luxury Orchard Cottages offers a comfortable stay for families and friends, sleeping from two to eight guests. Nestled amongst our orchards, these stylish cottages offer a magnificent setting and a large, shared swimming pool to enjoy on warm, summer days.

Cow Shed Cottage
Our spacious Cow Shed cottage comfortably sleeps four guests with two beautiful bedrooms, a generous lounge, and a secluded private patio surrounded by nature and mountain views.

Self-Catering Accommodation
Our new fully self-catering Farmhouses invite you to ‘check in to check out’ by offering luxurious, modernised historic accommodation sprinkled across our iconic farm in the Cape Winelands.
Eat

Eat

Overview
Get a taste of Boschendal with deliciously nourishing soil-to-fork fare that celebrates the bountiful produce of our farm’s pastures and gardens. Take your pick from our restaurant and food offerings and enjoy the spectacular views, while savouring award-winning wines.

Werf Restaurant
Ideally located alongside the original cellar of the Manor House and featuring picturesque views of the valley, our Werf Restaurant offers contemporary soil-to-fork dining using the best available local, seasonal and ethically sourced ingredients.

Werf Picnics
Relax on our lawns under dappled sunlight with a picnic of seasonal and ethically sourced ingredients and locally made artisanal goods. Gather friends and family for a memorable winelands experience.

Deli Restaurant
Join us under the oaks at The Deli for casual dining with family and friends. Enjoy farm-style meals from breakfast to lunch and dinner, with menus inspired by the seasons.

Farm Shop & Butchery
The Farm & Butchery Shop celebrates the best of Boschendal’s fresh seasonal produce, grown and baked right here on the farm or sourced from like-minded local suppliers. A wide range of pantry items, baked goods and treats are available for sale.

Wine Tastings
Spend a relaxing afternoon sampling Boschendal’s award-winning wines, Savour every sip at our two beautiful wine tasting offerings, the Werf and Cellar Door. Enjoy selections of seasonal platters and food and wine pairings that celebrate our philosophy of generosity and the best of our farm’s local produce.
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Experiences

Events
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Tree House & Kids Play Area
Come and explore the authentic outdoor farm experience Boschendal offers to kids. Young adventurers can experience the natural wonders of our farm with our playground, pump track, supervised holiday programmes, and more.

Picnics
Dappled sunlight and an inviting atmosphere set the scene for a relaxed affair on our lawns. Only the best seasonal and ethically sourced ingredients, and locally made artisanal goods, are added to our baskets. Gather friends and family to experience eats and treats for a memorable winelands picnic.

Wine Tastings
Spend a relaxing afternoon sampling Boschendal’s award-winning wines, Savour every sip at our two beautiful wine tasting offerings, the Werf and Cellar Door. Enjoy selections of seasonal platters and food and wine pairings that celebrate our philosophy of generosity and the best of our farm’s local produce.

Horse Riding
Experience exquisite views of the Franschhoek Valley as you explore our farm on horseback. Choose between our 1 hour guided horse rides, available throughout the day where you’ll get a glimpse of Boschendal’s beauty.

Trails
Experience an exhilarating farm adventure at Boschendal. Take in our wide open spaces, exquisite scenery and picturesque trails on foot or horseback. Visit the Trail Centre for a permit and route information.

Garden Tours
Welcome to Boschendal’s farm tours! Amidst the exciting transformation of our Werf Food Garden, our Treehouse Leader will guide guests, offering insights into our rich history. Join us on this journey and discover our farms narrative while witnessing regenerative practices and engaging in sustainable gardening experiences.

Art Gallery
Boschendal X Brundyn is a unique commercial partnership that presents quality exhibitions and educational art events.
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Weddings & Functions

Weddings & Functions

Weddings
Say ‘I do’ on one of the most iconic wine farms in South Africa. With five breath-taking venues to choose from, Boschendal is the perfect place to experience marital bliss. With a dedication functions team on hand to ensure the occasion goes off without a hitch, a truly memorable day awaits.

Private Events
From birthdays to baby showers, private events and more, Boschendal provides an idyllic setting for all your special celebrations. Our export team is ready to assist you in making your vision come to life.

Conferences & Functions
Less than an hour from Cape Town City Centre and Cape Town International Airport, located in the heart of the Cape Winelands, Boschendal Wine Farm brings you impressive conferencing facilities with a multitude of fun breakaway and team-building activities right on your doorstep.
Our Story

Our Story

Our Vision & Mission
Read more about what motivates and inspires us daily.

Regenerative Farming
Our adoption of regenerative farming practices embodies our commitment to enriching and nurturing the soil in our pastures, orchards and vineyards. We promote biodiversity within the surrounding environment through a series of conservation initiatives.

Workers Forum
At Boschendal, we value the views, ideas and interests of all our talented workers. Our own farm Workers Forum is an inclusive group of dedicated employees working together to improve the lives and livelihoods of everyone on the farm through active participation and open discussion.

Careers
View available Careers and join the Boschendal Team.

Community
Everyone benefits when we work and grow together. Boschendal is committed to cultivating lasting relationships with local communities to help them thrive by assisting with food insecurity, education, and enrichment for the youngest members of the Cape Winelands.

Associations
Our conservation partners in the Cape Winelands work with us to protect and preserve our land through promoting good agricultural practices, collaboration, education and initiatives that benefit the people and wildlife that make up our communities within the Dwars River Valley and Franschhoek.

Farm Map
At Boschendal we are driven by a purpose. We are an authentic, sustainable, working farm, dedicated to crafting exceptional experiences, preserving nature and creating memorable moments. Our regenerative farming practices ensure we leave the soil better than we found it, delivering quality products to enjoy.
Blogs

Blogs

Blogs
Follow our blogs for an inside look at what inspires us here at Boschendal.

Boschendal Short Films
Explore videos from our farm for a closer look at everything our winelands home has to offer you and your family.
Wine

Wine

About Our Wines
Boschendal is one of the oldest, most iconic Wine Estates in South Africa. Nestled in the picturesque valley of the Cape Winelands, with over 330 years of winemaking tradition, we carefully craft each of our award-winning wines for you to enjoy.

Buy Our Wines
Our winemaking vision is to balance tradition and experience with contemporary innovation to produce a range of award-winning wines that are uniquely Boschendal.

Wine Tastings
Spend a relaxing afternoon sampling Boschendal’s award-winning wines. Savour every sip at our two beautiful wine tasting offerings: the Werf and Cellar Door. Enjoy their selections of seasonal platters, food and wine pairings that celebrate our philosophy of generosity and the best of our farms local produce.

Please note, our phone lines are down. We apologise for the inconvenience. Reach out to enquiries@boschendal.co.za for any assistance.

STAY

Stay at Boschendal

We look forward to welcoming you into our home. Explore , unwind and enjoy the seasonal abundance of our farm and the best of farm living with a stay at any of our luxury accommodation offerings in our beautiful Winelands valley.

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DINE AT BOSCHENDAL

Our deliciously nourishing, soil-to-fork fare is created especially for you by our artisan chefs, butchers, growers and bakers. Come and enjoy a celebration of our farm’s bounty and award winning wines, overlooking spectacular views.

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PLAY AT BOSCHENDAL

Enjoy all the family-friendly fun our magnificent wine farm has to offer, from award-winning wine and culinary adventures to exploring the spectacular landscape by foot, horse, or bike. Our farm is yours to explore, play, and discover. Experience the best of farm living with guided tours and hikes, and gain access to awe-inspiring mountain bike trails.

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SHOP AT BOSCHENDAL

Visit our artisan Farm Shop & Butchery and Homeware Shop for produce and homeware crafted with care right here on our farm, or sourced from our carefully selected sustainable, local suppliers. Come and choose for yourself, or have your favourites delivered to your door.

PLAY AT BOSCHENDAL

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Tree House & Kids Play Area

Explore the authentic outdoor farm adventure Boschendal offers kids. Young adventurers can discover natural wonders with our playground, pump track, supervised holiday programmes, and more. Join us for unforgettable family fun and adventure.

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Join us for a relaxed afternoon picnic on our lawns featuring the best seasonal picnic baskets. Please note that our summer picnics will be taking a break for the winter season from 1st June to 1st October.

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Indulge in Boschendal's award-winning wines, savour each sip at our two idyllic tasting spots - Werf and Cellar Door. Delight in seasonal platters and food-wine pairings, celebrating our generous farm-to-table ethos. Bookings are essential. Please contact us for group bookings

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Experience exquisite views of the Franschhoek Valley as you explore our farm on horseback. Choose between our 1-hour guided horse rides, available throughout the day or pony rides for the kids where you’ll get a glimpse of Boschendal’s beauty.

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Biking, Running and Hiking Trails

Experience an exhilarating farm adventure at Boschendal. Take in our wide open spaces, exquisite scenery and picturesque trails on foot, horseback or mountain bike. Our trails cater to all levels of experience so this is for the whole family.

Farm Tour Overview

Welcome to Boschendal's farm tours! Amidst the exciting transformation of our Werf Food garden, our Treehouse Leader will guide both in-house and day guests, offering insights into our rich history. Join us on this journey and discover our farm's narrative

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Experience the finest South African art through our ever-changing exhibitions in the manor house gallery. Committed to nurturing a respected and captivating art program, each exhibition aligns seamlessly with our farm's endeavours. Admission is complimentary.