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Beautiful historic area with great wine!
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Too close to Cape Town - very busy in summer
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Historical. Great SA wines
mikelisaanna Says: The Stellenbosch Village Museum encompasses five buildings. The first is a small building with exhibits about the town's history. The other four buildings are historic houses that you can tour, all of which are located within a hundred meters of each other. The oldest house,...
mikelisaanna Says: There are plenty of wineries in the area around Stellenbosch, which lies within South Africa's main wine-producing region. Many of the wineries offer tastings to tourists. Some also have restaurants and tours. We chose to visit the Spier Winery not because of its wine (which...
mvtouring Says: The Stellenbosch Village Museum is a group of four carefully restored and furnished buildings representing the major stylistic periods of the previous three centuries. Here one can move through these time periods in a matter of minutes, experiencing fascinating architecture,...
myriam_c Says: The Stellenbosch Village Museum is a group of four carefully restored and furnished buildings representing the major stylistic periods of the previous three centuries. 1. Schreuderhuis (ca. 1709)On the very first drawing of Stellenbosch (1710) the front part of this house is...
Doempie Says: There are quite a few hiking trails in this reserve, they range from an easy 5,3 km scenic walk to the challenging 17.1 km Panorama Trail and the 18 km Swartboskloof Trail. We usually just take a relaxing hike to the second waterfall where you can just chill or have a dip in...
Stellenbosch Carnival (February)
Doempie Says: Towards the end of January the University students come back to Stellenbosch and mark the start of the new year with a Carnival which generates money for their community service. This usually occurs on the first week of February (check the University website to be sure...
Doempie Says: Stellenbosch University is South Africa's oldest university and is situated in the centre of the town. With almost 20 000 students there is a guaranteed buzz on campus during the term. During December, January and also June/July campus is a ghost town when the students take...
Bien donne Cheese and Wine Festival: April
Doempie Says: This is my favourate SA festival of all! Unfortunately it only happens once every year at the end of April. It all happens at Bien donne, Franschoek, about a 30 min drive away.Here, you will find the biggest variety of SA wines and cheeses and other items from olives to...
Wine tasting around Franschoek
nebulaflash Says: There are a number of small wineries around Franschoek. Stony Brook, Boschendal, Cabriere Estate, and others. See http://travelenvoy.com/wine/southafrica_franschoek.htm for links and email addresses.The wine here is reasonable in price and the quality is good.
2 Reviews and 26 Opinions Had a fantastic stay - good service, clean rooms, pleasant ambience, central location. The garden...
1 Review and 38 Opinions Situated in the heart of the winelands, this 176-bedroom hotel is flanked by two international class...
Moyo: A real South African experience!
Suzze Says: Moyo is in Stellenbosch just outside of Cape Town and is set amongst the magnificent moutains and winelands. Its situated on the Spier Estate. In a magical setting you really feel your in South Africa and to spend our last night in this country it was the perfect ending. We...
The French Connection: French cuisine
nebulaflash Says: Smart casual is appropriate attire for this French restaurant. Here you can expect to have the high quality foods along with the African ingredients. I had a delicious Venison pie. The crust was perfectly cooked and the meat filling was tender and full of flavour.
The Blue Orange: The Blue Orange
myriam_c Says: The Blue Orange Coffee and Farm Shop is a perfect place for lunch or afternoon tea.You can either sit inside or in the lovely garden. My partner had a butternut quiche with a salad on the side, while I had a huge crab salad with home-made whole-wheat bread. With both a soft...
Die Volkskombuis ~ Established in 1977: Traditional Cape Food updated
kenHuocj Says: in suburbia, a few Kms from downtowntypical traditional Cape architecturewarm and friendly.A visit after 26 years, it still gets my nod of approval from the menu" Situated on the oak lined banks of the tumbling Eerste River, De Volkskombuis aan de Wagenweg naar de Kaap –...
Cognito: Great Cocktails and great food
Doempie Says: Ideally located in the middle of town (in Dorp Street), Cognito is one of my personal favourite places to sit on a nice evening or afternoon and have a cocktail or snack. Be aware that during rush hour traffic (more or less 4h30 to 5h30) sitting outside may be a slight bit...
Barrique: Affordable Winefarm Restaurant with great variety
Doempie Says: The food is mostly mediteranean, but it also includes a large variety of other wonderfully prepared dishes. There is a very cozy atmosphere and the staff is very helpful and friendly.They are open for lunch (Tuesday - Sunday) from 12:00 to 15:00 and then again open for...
The Blue Orange: Quaint little coffee shop
Doempie Says: The Blue Orange is a coffee shop located on Dorp Street with a garden area outside on the street as well as a tea garden at the back. The shop itself is an old house with seating on the inside as well as a shop selling different souvenirs, goodies from the bakery and just...
stellenboschshops.co.za: Everything in Stellenbosch
labertburger Says: Hi, if anyone is thinking about visiting Stellenbosch you should definitely visit www.stellenboschshops.co.za this site lists all the hotspots in and around Stellenbosch with all their contact details.
Doempie Says: A very small market (about 20 stalls, all filled to the brim) specializing in local crafts. They mostly sell wood crafts, african paintings and jewellery (mostly beadwork). This is an ideal spot to buy memoirs or gifts to take back home.Please note that there is another...
Jenniflower Says: Luggage with wheels is always a good idea, wherever you are travelling. Some ideas:Light coloured clothing that doesnt absorb the sun as much as dark clothing. If you're going on safari, pack comfortable walking shoes and khaki, brown or beige casual clothes.Long-sleeved...
mvtouring Says: Butterfly World, the largest free flying park for butterflies in Southern Africa, opened its doors to the public in November 1996. The concept originated in the UK and such enclosed parks can be found in countries throughout the world. Each year these parks are visited by...
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Van der Stel's forest - Stellenbosch was founded in 1679 by the second Governor of the Cape Colony, Simon van der Stel. The name, Stellenbosch, may be directly translated as "(van der) Stel's forest" and is situated on the...
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Q: Hello, we are a couple visiting at the University of Stellenbosch, coming with 2 adult sons. We are looking for a house to rent...
A: Hi, There is a very well established real-estate market in SA. I would ask one of your new colleges to recommend a rental agent - also do a web search - and they will...
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Stellenbosch was founded in 1679 by the second Governor of the Cape Colony, Simon van der Stel. The name, Stellenbosch, may be directly translated as "(van der) Stel's forest" and is situated on the...
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Only a 30 minute drive from Cape Town, is the second oldest town in South Africa, and famous for its wines, historical buildings, oak-lined streets and university. The settlement was established in......
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Stellenbosch: history, wine, and more ...
Stellenbosch is an attractive town with a really pretty old centre with historical buildings. No wonder, it's the second oldest city of South Africa! Stellenbosch is located at about 30 min. drive......
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The heart of South Africa's wine industry, Stellenbosch is a place of great beauty and culture that's steeped in South African tradition. The Stellenbosch Wine Route is arguably the country's most......
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Stellenbosch is best known for its wine farms and the university. It is a lovely town about 45 min from Cape town. On your way to Stellenbosch stop at Strand and Somerset West. There are so many......
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