Surrounded by rolling vineyards and dramatic mountains, Stellenbosch,
only 30 minutes from Cape Town, offers the best in Western Cape warmth
and hospitality. The stunning backdrop of the Hottentot Holland
mountains, the oak tree lined lanes and streets and the white gabled
Cape Dutch homesteads all blend in to give the visitor to Stellenbosch
an unforgettable experience. It is also the perfect base from which to
explore the magnificent surrounding countryside or take day trips to
Cape Point and Table Mountain, a helicopter ride, or to take a boat or
fishing trip off one of the Cape's famous beaches.
The Stellenbosch Wine Region today is synonymous with high
quality award winning wines. The Wine Route comprises 23 private
cellars and 5 co-operative wineries which produce between them a large
variety of red and white wines. Stellenbosch is situated in the
heart of the celebrated Cape Wine Route close to many of the Cape's
most celebrated wine farms where one can taste and purchase wines from
the various estates. Discover the rich natural beauty of the Stellenbosch Winelands on foot, horseback, from a hot air balloon or on a mountain bike.
Ample opportunities exist for angling and game viewing enthusiasts, as
well as a number of land and water sports. There are delightful shops
both in and around the town centre that offer a wide variety of
products including art, home and fresh produce, pottery and ceramics,
jeweler and of course the local wines for collection or delivery
locally or abroad. A number of delightful farm stall sell fresh local
produce and in season you are invited to pick your own delicious
strawberries on some of the farms in the area.
