Blaauwklippen

Stellenbosch


This rustic, 300-year-old estate with several fine Cape Dutch buildings is known for its excellent red wines, particularly its cabernet sauvignon and zinfandel. There’s a wine and chocolate pairing option (R135) and lunch is available (mains R75 to R135). On Sundays there's a popular market with food, crafts and horse-and-carriage rides around the estate.


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Nearby Stellenbosch attractions

1. Toy & Miniature Museum

1.4 MILES

This delightful museum features a remarkable collection of detailed toys ranging from railway sets to dollhouses. The highlight for kids is probably the…

2. Braak

1.43 MILES

At the north end of the Braak, an open stretch of grass, you’ll find the neo-Gothic St Mary’s on the Braak Church, completed in 1852. West of the church…

3. VOC Kruithuis

1.44 MILES

The VOC Kruithuis was built in 1777 to store the town’s weapons and gunpowder and now houses a small military museum.

4. Village Museum

1.45 MILES

A group of exquisitely restored and period-furnished houses dating from 1709 to 1850 make up this museum, which is a must-see. At each house you'll find a…

5. Grosvenor House

1.46 MILES

This stately house, built in 1782, is part of the Village Museum.

6. St Mary’s on the Braak Church

1.48 MILES

The neo-Gothic St Mary’s on the Braak Church, completed in 1852, sits at the north end of the Braak, an open stretch of grass.

8. Bergkelder

1.54 MILES

For wine lovers without wheels, this cellar a short walk from the town centre is ideal. Hour-long tours (R60) are followed by an atmospheric candlelit…

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