{"id":3018,"date":"2024-11-21T11:51:15","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T10:51:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/book.vergenoegd.co.za\/?p=3018"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:49:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T12:49:55","slug":"cocooned-in-luxury-with-a-taste-of-the-sea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vergenoegd.co.za\/fr\/newsroom\/cocooned-in-luxury-with-a-taste-of-the-sea\/","title":{"rendered":"Cocooned in luxury, with a taste of the sea"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/book.vergenoegd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/aerial-sunrise-vergenoegd-low-mountains.jpg-1-1024x682.webp\" class=\"wp-image-3020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vergenoegd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/aerial-sunrise-vergenoegd-low-mountains.jpg-1-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/vergenoegd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/aerial-sunrise-vergenoegd-low-mountains.jpg-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/vergenoegd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/aerial-sunrise-vergenoegd-low-mountains.jpg-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/vergenoegd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/aerial-sunrise-vergenoegd-low-mountains.jpg-1-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/vergenoegd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/aerial-sunrise-vergenoegd-low-mountains.jpg-1-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/vergenoegd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/aerial-sunrise-vergenoegd-low-mountains.jpg-1.webp 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cStellenbosch-by-the-Sea\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drive into our estate and immediately, you get a waft of the ocean. You can touch it, almost. There\u2019s that unmistakable breeze on your face. That\u2019s because we\u2019re situated at the gateway to the winelands of Stellenbosch, with the False Bay coast only a few kilometres away. (See why we\u2019ve unofficially named the area \u201cStellenbosch-by-the-Sea\u201d?)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, stop, breathe and step into another universe \u2013 a place of tranquillity, of rest and revival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/book.vergenoegd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/owners-villa-double-bed-vergenoegd-low.jpg-1024x550.webp\" class=\"wp-image-3021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vergenoegd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/owners-villa-double-bed-vergenoegd-low.jpg-1024x550.webp 1024w, https:\/\/vergenoegd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/owners-villa-double-bed-vergenoegd-low.jpg-300x161.webp 300w, https:\/\/vergenoegd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/owners-villa-double-bed-vergenoegd-low.jpg-768x412.webp 768w, https:\/\/vergenoegd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/owners-villa-double-bed-vergenoegd-low.jpg-1536x824.webp 1536w, https:\/\/vergenoegd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/owners-villa-double-bed-vergenoegd-low.jpg-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/vergenoegd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/owners-villa-double-bed-vergenoegd-low.jpg.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Luxurious, gracious and comfortable.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our serene five-star Stellenbosch accommodation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A member of the prestige portfolio of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/europeanheritageproject.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">European Heritage Project<\/a>&nbsp;of historic, luxury country estates,&nbsp;Vergenoegd L\u00f6w Boutique Hotel &amp; Spa&nbsp;offers a range of options, each nestled in its own peaceful, private quietude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Farm Lodge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our four modern<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suites du vignoble<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The six free-standing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chalets de luxe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">are all complemented by a private pool deck, perfect for soaking up the tranquil vistas. The heart of each cottage is a spacious lounge \u2013 a communal space which flows seamlessly into the outdoor area, where a generous pool awaits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suite pr\u00e9sidentielle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">offers complete privacy, exquisite sunrises and sunsets, its own crystal pool and sundeck, a jacuzzi and spacious veranda. There\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then there\u2019s our<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Owner\u2019s Villa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"691\" src=\"https:\/\/book.vergenoegd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vergenoegd-low-maze.jpg-1024x691.webp\" class=\"wp-image-3022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vergenoegd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vergenoegd-low-maze.jpg-1024x691.webp 1024w, https:\/\/vergenoegd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vergenoegd-low-maze.jpg-300x202.webp 300w, https:\/\/vergenoegd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vergenoegd-low-maze.jpg-768x518.webp 768w, https:\/\/vergenoegd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vergenoegd-low-maze.jpg-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/vergenoegd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vergenoegd-low-maze.jpg.webp 1329w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Embrace serenity with an early morning walk through indigenous gardens.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wellness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make time after all that exercise to indulge in a beauty treatment at our splendid luxury spa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"348\" src=\"https:\/\/book.vergenoegd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wine-tasting-vergenoegd-manor-house-bendigo-room.jpg-1024x348.webp\" class=\"wp-image-3023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vergenoegd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wine-tasting-vergenoegd-manor-house-bendigo-room.jpg-1024x348.webp 1024w, https:\/\/vergenoegd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wine-tasting-vergenoegd-manor-house-bendigo-room.jpg-300x102.webp 300w, https:\/\/vergenoegd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wine-tasting-vergenoegd-manor-house-bendigo-room.jpg-768x261.webp 768w, https:\/\/vergenoegd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wine-tasting-vergenoegd-manor-house-bendigo-room.jpg-1536x521.webp 1536w, https:\/\/vergenoegd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wine-tasting-vergenoegd-manor-house-bendigo-room.jpg-18x6.webp 18w, https:\/\/vergenoegd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wine-tasting-vergenoegd-manor-house-bendigo-room.jpg.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Sample our award-winning wines in our Homestead Wine Lounge.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wine tastings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sample our award-winning wines in our comfortable, historic&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/vergenoegd.co.za\/fr\/degustations-de-vins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Homestead Wine Lounge.<\/a>&nbsp;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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re 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&nbsp;<em>biltong, mebos, bokkoms<\/em>&nbsp;et&nbsp;<em>roosterkoek<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/book.vergenoegd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fine-dining-food-at-claras-barn-vergenoegd.jpg.webp\" class=\"wp-image-3024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vergenoegd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fine-dining-food-at-claras-barn-vergenoegd.jpg.webp 646w, https:\/\/vergenoegd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fine-dining-food-at-claras-barn-vergenoegd.jpg-298x300.webp 298w, https:\/\/vergenoegd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fine-dining-food-at-claras-barn-vergenoegd.jpg-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/vergenoegd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fine-dining-food-at-claras-barn-vergenoegd.jpg-12x12.webp 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Savour award-winning seaside wines paired with reimagined local flavours.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dining<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But perhaps you\u2019d prefer to savour the wines over a meal. You can enjoy our prize-winning, refreshing, elegant, seaside wines at casual eatery&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/vergenoegd.co.za\/fr\/geuwels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Geuwels<\/a>&nbsp;with a fine-dining five-course meal at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/vergenoegd.co.za\/fr\/grange-de-clara\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clara\u2019s Barn.<\/a>&nbsp;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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emplacement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And it\u2019s worth pointing out that being as we are, at the gateway to the winelands of Stellenbosch, we\u2019re so easy to reach. We\u2019re close to Cape Town Airport (22 km), the V&amp;A Waterfront (40 km), the towns of Stellenbosch (17 km) and Somerset West (14 km). Even to Hermanus, just 90 km.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay and play<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stayandplay.visitstellenbosch.org\/accommodation\/vergenoegd-low-boutique-hotel-spa-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Summer Wellness &amp; Wine Retreat,<\/a>&nbsp;with 20% off room rates from 13 to 27 December. Use promo code Stay&amp;Play to take advantage of this offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re looking forward to your visit!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drive into our estate and immediately, you get a waft of the ocean. You can touch it, almost. There\u2019s that unmistakable breeze on your face. That\u2019s because we\u2019re situated at the gateway to the winelands of Stellenbosch, with the False Bay coast only a few kilometres away. 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