Things to do
Wine Tasting
We're surrounded by some of the Cape's best wine farms, many just minutes from the cottage.
Plan your route: see our Local Wine Routes maps
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Noble Hill
Boutique wines, a relaxed restaurant and views of the Simonsberg.
Kimi's pickPhoto: Amanda Gillespie, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
~10 minAnura Vineyards
Wine, cheese and charcuterie tastings on a family farm.
Kimi's pickPhoto: Harvey Barrison, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
~15 minTokara
Wine, olive oil and art, with sweeping valley views on the Helshoogte Pass.
Kimi's pickPhoto courtesy of Wilderer
1.5km, about 3 minRistorante Pappa Grappa and Wilderer Distillery
Our neighbours, just 1.5km down the road on the R45. German and Italian food at Ristorante Pappa Grappa, handcrafted gin and grappa tastings at Wilderer Distillery, and lovely gardens with a zip line and jungle gym for the kids. A firm favourite with our guests.
Photo: Chris and Kerri, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Across the roadVrede en Lust
Right across the road from us, a beautiful wine estate with tastings, a restaurant and lovely grounds.
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Photo: Heribert Bechen, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
~5 minBabylonstoren
Famous gardens, a farm shop and the Babel restaurant, one of the Cape's most loved farm experiences.
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Photo: South African Tourism, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
~10 minBoschendal
Picnics, a farm market and wine tasting on a historic estate.
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Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons
Elegant wines on a stately estate at the foot of the Simonsberg.
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Plaisir Wine Estate
A charming estate with wine tasting and a relaxed restaurant.
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Backsberg
Family-run estate known for easy-drinking wines and lovely grounds.
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Laborie Wine Estate
Historic Paarl estate with restaurants, lawns and playgrounds.
Photo: Leo za1, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
~20 minNederburg
Famous Paarl cellar with a big jungle gym and milk and cookie pairings for kids.
