Wine Tasting | Boschendal (2024)

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.

SA Residents' Specials

Condé Nast Traveller named Boschendal Farm Estateone 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.

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 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.

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 COTTAGE

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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.

Tours

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 while witnessing regenerative practices and engaging in sustainable gardening experiences. Embrace the evolving beauty of our farm as we craft something extraordinary together. Don’t forget your comfortable shoes and hat for this engaging walking tour.

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.

Art Gallery

Boschendal X Brundyn is a unique commercial partnership that presents quality exhibitions and educational art events.

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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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, Boschendal 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.

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.

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 VISION & MISSION

Read more about what motivates and inspires us daily.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 that are uniquely Boschendal.

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.

Boschendal Stories

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.