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Overview
Specials
Mountain Villa
Cottage 1685
Retreat Cottages
Clarence Cottage
Werf Garden Suites
Orchard Cottages
Cow Shed Cottage

BOOK YOUR STAY AT BOSCHENDAL

We welcome you to enjoy the best of farm-style living while soaking up the scenic views of our surrounding mountains, gardens, and orchards. With an emphasis on stylish tranquillity, our luxury accommodation offerings are ideal for relaxing and unwinding in the Winelands.

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SA Residents' Specials

Condé Nast Traveller named Boschendal Farm Estate one of the top nine family hotels in the world for 2020. If you’re looking for wide open spaces and a taste of luxury farm living, look no further for your home away from home. Visit Boschendal for the best Franschhoek Accommodation Specials.

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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.

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Cottage 1685

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

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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.

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CLARENCE COTTAGE

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

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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.

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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.

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COW SHED COTTAGES

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.

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Eat

EAT

Overview
Werf Restaurant
Deli Restaurant
Werf Picnics
Farm Shop & Butchery

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 spectacular views, while savouring award-winning wines.

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Dine at the Werf

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.

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THE 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.

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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.

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Farm Shop & Butchery

Our Farm Shop & Butchery showcases the freshest produce grown on our farm or crafted by local, like minded suppliers. Celebrate the best of Boschendal with Black Angus beef, Duroc pork, pantry items, baked goods, fresh produce, free-range eggs, and more.

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Experiences

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Overview
Picnics
Horse Riding
Trails & MTB
Garden Tours
Night Markets
Tree House & Kids Play Area
Norval Art Gallery
Wine Tastings
Dinner & Movie Experience

EXPERIENCES AT BOSCHENDAL

Enjoy all the family-friendly fun our magnificent farm has to offer from award-winning wine, to culinary adventures, outdoor activities , first class facilities and tranquil surroundings needed to disconnect from everyday life. Visit us to explore, play, and discover.

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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.

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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.

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Trails, Mtb & Bike Rentals

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

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Garden Tours

Explore our grounds with a guided tour and learn about our farm’s history, regenerative farming, and sustainable gardening practices. Discover hidden beauty and harvest seasonal herbs.

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FRIDAY NIGHT MARKETS

We invite you to experience our iconic Friday evening markets with entertainment, exciting cuisines, live music, fresh produce, and local handmade products. Bring your family and for a fun night on the farm.

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THE TREE HOUSE

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.

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Norval Art Gallery

The Manor House has opened its doors to welcome an exciting and meaningful partnership with the Norval Foundation. Our satellite gallery features the best of South African and African art with rotating exhibitions in various mediums.Visit the gallery shop after your visit for carefully selected items to gift yourself, friends, or family members.

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WERF & CELLAR DOOR WINE TASTING

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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Dinner And Movie Experience At The Retreat

Join us on the farm to dine on a delicious farm-grown meal at our relaxing Retreat venue before settling down to enjoy a blockbuster movie with friends and family.

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Events & Functions

EVENTS

What's on at Boschendal
Weddings
Private Events
Conferences

What's on at Boschendal

Join us at Boschendal for exclusive events. Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to know.

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WEDDINGS AT BOSCHENDAL

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

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PRIVATE EVENTS

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

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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.

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Our Story

STORY

Our Vision & Mission
Regen
Workers Forum
Community
Associations
Farm Map

OUR VISION & MISSION

Read more about what motivates and inspires us daily.

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THE FUTURE OF 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.

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BOSCHENDAL 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.

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH

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.

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WE’RE PART OF SOMETHING GREATER

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.

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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.

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Wine

WINE

About Our Wines
Buy Our Wines
Wine Tastings

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.

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Buy Our Wines

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

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WERF & CELLAR DOOR WINE TASTING

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 farm’s local produce.

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Blogs

BLogs

Blogs

Boschendal Stories

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

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Friday Night Market

Relax under the twinkling lights of our historic oak trees and enjoy our food, wine, and live music experiences every Friday night. Our night markets celebrate the best of Boschendal and our like-minded suppliers. With an array of food and refreshments available, there’s bound to be something for every taste and age. Our gallery is also open during market days. Feel free to wander in and experience the best of South African and African art.

Night Market Tree house programme

Supervised playground activities and eco-edutainment
Light dinner
Movie night with bottomless popcorn and cordial
Time: 17h30 – 20h30
Cost: R160 per child
Only 15 seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Dates

OPENING HOURS

17h00 – 21h00
The Werf Area
Entrance is free.
Markets are weather dependant.