“An authentic agritourism with all produce grown on the farm and served in the restaurant. Self-catered cottages are impeccably styled with soft hues, clean lines and luxurious bathrooms. Perks include a farm spa and many wine-focused activities. An indulgent rural escape.”

Recommended for

  • Eco break

    • Authentic agritourism experience: all you eat here is ethically raised and the farm hosts many ‘farm-to-table’ workshops
  • Families

    • Great for families - the self-contained cottages with kitchenettes make them feel like a little home
  • Hideaway

    • Really more suitable for those self-sufficient travellers who are looking for real privacy and space
  • Learning

    • Guided tour offers rare personal insight into the history of the farm, regenerative farming practices and sustainable gardening
  • Wine tasting

    • Wine and food tastings in the recently refurbished Manor House and guided tours are taken through the vineyards and cellars
  • Mountain biking

    • Five marked trails consisting of well-maintained single track, mountainside jeep track and some farm road
  • Sights nearby

    • Boschendal boasts immaculate award winning gardens that are a haven of serenity and beauty
  • Other Activities

    • The Tree House offers kids (ages 4 – 14) a chance to enjoy an authentic farm experience
  • Charming

    • Dressed in traditional South African farmhouse décor with a modern mien
  • Restaurant

    • Restaurant as well as self-catering facilities in the cottages
  • Colonial

    • Authentic 17th-century Dutch colonial architecture
  • Riding

    • Horse rides on the Boschendal trails
  • Chic

    • Rustic-chic interiors
  • Views

  • Family Suites

  • Quiet

  • Eco

  • Remote

  • Intimate

  • Organic food

  • Trekking

  • Romantic Break

  • Country Escape

  • Outstanding location

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Spa breaks

  • Hills & mountains

  • Spa

  • Great walks

  • Cycling

  • Historic

  • In/by a Nature Reserve

  • Foodies

  • Self catering

  • Active Holiday

  • Honeymoons

  • Romantic

  • Child friendly

  • Farmhouse

  • Disabled access

  • Wellbeing

  • Wildlife Area

  • Contemporary

  • Birdwatching

Facilities

  • Rooms

    45 rooms in this hotel
  • Private villas

    Accommodation comprises of 23 private cottages with a range of 1-5 bedrooms
  • Restaurant

    Restaurant as well as self-catering facilities in the cottages
  • Hairdresser/Beauty Salon

    Beauty treatments available
  • Safe

  • Parking

  • Shops

  • Views

  • Family Suites

  • Bar

  • Fireplace

  • Massage

  • Airport transfer

  • Meeting Room

  • No pets

  • Bicycle hire

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Spa

  • Swimming Pool

  • Garden

  • Child friendly

  • Sitting Room

  • Room service

  • Disabled access

  • Suites

  • Concierge

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Wifi

Activities

  • Learning

    • Guided tour offers rare personal insight into the history of the farm, regenerative farming practices and sustainable gardening
  • Wine tasting

    • Wine and food tastings in the recently refurbished Manor House and guided tours are taken through the vineyards and cellars
  • Mountain biking

    • Five marked trails consisting of well-maintained single track, mountainside jeep track and some farm road
  • Sights nearby

    • Boschendal boasts immaculate award winning gardens that are a haven of serenity and beauty
  • Other Activities

    • The Tree House offers kids (ages 4 – 14) a chance to enjoy an authentic farm experience
  • Riding

    • Horse rides on the Boschendal trails
  • Trekking

  • Great walks

  • Cycling

  • Wildlife Area

  • Birdwatching

Map & Location

Other reviews

Boschendal The Werf Cottages Franschhoek, South Af

With passionate owners at the helm, this 17th-century farm offers the Cape’s most authentic agritourism experience: everything you eat and drink here is ethically raised, the farm hosts regular ‘farm-to-table’ workshops, and the luxury Werf Cottages are simply the perfect private boltholes.

Originally published by The Telegraph

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