Boschendal
A vast, historic farm between Franschhoek and Stellenbosch — heritage buildings, gardens, and a working farm.
Trip Role
Ideal stay
Our take
A whole wine day in one farm, with three centuries behind it.
A whole wine day in one farm, with three centuries behind it.
- Trip Role
- Day Trip
- Ideal Stay
- Half day
Why it's worth your time
The Werf restaurant, the farmstall, the bakery, and the gardens make this a day out, not just a tasting. Family-friendly and one of the most complete estates in the Cape.
What we love
The Werf restaurant, the farmstall, the bakery, and the tree-lined avenue.
What to know
Founded 1688 — one of the oldest farms in the Cape — and now run with regenerative and biodynamic practices across one of the largest such certified areas in the country.
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