The Travel Butlers Blog
Yes, another frequently asked question, and one that has oddly enough popped on up TripAdvisor twice this week, is where should people stay in the Winelands – Franschhoek or Stellenbosch? Most people put aside only one/2 nights for a stay in the Winelands, so unless they want to do one night in both, then there […] Read More
Nestled on the slopes of the majestic Franschhoek Mountains, the 5* Mont Rochelle Hotel and Mountain Vineyards (formerly La Couronne) is a Cape-Dutch style property, which has won many awards for its accommodation, wines and restaurant, and is a wonderful destination for a honeymoon. The property offers 16 bedrooms amd 6 suites, which span over […] Read More
As well as fantasic african safaris, South Africa also boasts one of the oldest wine regions outside of Europe…far older than those in North America, and even predating the European discovery of Australia and New Zealand by a couple of hundred years. In the heart of one of the most beautiful valleys in the Cape […] Read More
Our new searchable map of Cape Winelands Accommodation, including places to stay in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl, is now online.
We have added new photos to a number of 4* and 5* hotels and guesthouses in the Cape Winelands: Franschhoek Country House & Villas Grande Roche Hotel Lanzerac Manor Le Quartier Francais Summerwood Guest House
South Africa is today one of the major producers and exporters of wines worldwide, and has been producing wine since the middle of the 17th century. The Cape Winelands are ony a short drive from Cape Town and are set amongst rolling mountain slopes and valleys, with some of the oldest surviving colonial architecture in South […] Read More
