Cocooned in luxury, with a taste of the sea

21 November 2024

“Stellenbosch-by-the-Sea”

Drive into our estate and immediately, you get a waft of the ocean. You can touch it, almost. There’s that unmistakable breeze on your face. That’s because we’re situated at the gateway to the winelands of Stellenbosch, with the False Bay coast only a few kilometres away. (See why we’ve unofficially named the area “Stellenbosch-by-the-Sea”?)

Now, stop, breathe and step into another universe – a place of tranquillity, of rest and revival.

Take in broad, unspoiled skies, tinged with the salt of the nearby sea, soaring birds and aromatic indigenous flora and the shielding presence of massive, undulating mountains, while you immerse yourself in calm serenity.

Luxurious, gracious and comfortable.

Our serene five-star Stellenbosch accommodation

A member of the prestige portfolio of the European Heritage Project of historic, luxury country estates, Vergenoegd Löw Boutique Hotel & Spa offers a range of options, each nestled in its own peaceful, private quietude.

They all blend Cape Dutch architectural heritage with a contemporary aesthetic, are ample and luxurious, gracious and comfortable, representing the acme of detailed, considered but masterfully understated luxury.

The Farm Lodge comprises four en-suite bedrooms, each individually appointed. They are all equipped with an indoor living space, a private jacuzzi and a generous veranda overlooking the gardens.

Our four modern Vineyard Suites, each with a living area opening onto a private sundeck, complete with plunge pool, have floor to ceiling windows looking out onto uninterrupted vistas of either the Helderberg Mountains or the nearby vineyards.

The six free-standing Luxury Cottages are all complemented by a private pool deck, perfect for soaking up the tranquil vistas. The heart of each cottage is a spacious lounge – a communal space which flows seamlessly into the outdoor area, where a generous pool awaits.

Our Presidential Suite offers complete privacy, exquisite sunrises and sunsets, its own crystal pool and sundeck, a jacuzzi and spacious veranda. There’s a dining table for 12, leather couches and a dual fireplace to warm up both the bedroom and the living room in cooler weather. Ample and luxurious, gracious and comfortable, it is the acme of detailed, considered but masterfully understated luxury.

Then there’s our Owner’s Villa, a contemporary architectural triumph. It has seven en-suite bedrooms, a spacious open-plan entertainment area, a large lap pool and deck overlooking the vineyards and Helderberg Mountains.

Embrace serenity with an early morning walk through indigenous gardens.

Wellness

Feel replenished by the reprieve from everyday tensions and wake to an early-morning walk. Stroll through the indigenous gardens, watch the local aquatic bird life catch the wind, and explore on our 7-circuit medieval-style labyrinth, or our puzzle maze with two paths that lead to a blessing well in the centre.

Make time after all that exercise to indulge in a beauty treatment at our splendid luxury spa.

Sample our award-winning wines in our Homestead Wine Lounge.

Wine tastings

Sample our award-winning wines in our comfortable, historic Homestead Wine Lounge. You can try the reds. You can try the whites, or you can ask for a combination. You can sample the wines as they are. You can enjoy them with a local cheese and charcuterie platter.

If you’re daring, you can opt for our unique Indigenous Tasting, where we present a line-up of wines including our Stellenbosch Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, with a range of very local, traditional flavours like biltong, mebos, bokkoms and roosterkoek.

Savour award-winning seaside wines paired with reimagined local flavours.

Dining

But perhaps you’d prefer to savour the wines over a meal. You can enjoy our prize-winning, refreshing, elegant, seaside wines at casual eatery Geuwels with a fine-dining five-course meal at Clara’s Barn. Both restaurants have re-imagined local heritage flavours for contemporary palates.Whatever you choose will highlight the pleasure of being so close to the sea!

Location

And it’s worth pointing out that being as we are, at the gateway to the winelands of Stellenbosch, we’re so easy to reach. We’re close to Cape Town Airport (22 km), the V&A Waterfront (40 km), the towns of Stellenbosch (17 km) and Somerset West (14 km). Even to Hermanus, just 90 km.

Stay and play

Join our Summer Wellness & Wine Retreat, with 20% off room rates from 13 to 27 December. Use promo code Stay&Play to take advantage of this offer.

We’re looking forward to your visit!