Knorhoek Wine Farm

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Situated under oak trees, flanked by vineyards and Simonsberg Mountain, the guest house offers the unique combination of old world charm and modern comfort, with a working wine cellar at the end of the garden.Enjoy breakfasts al fresco, vineyard walks, tennis, pool lunches, and during the harvest be welcome to wander into the wine cellar and experience the sounds, tastes and aromas of award-winning wines in the making.The Van Niekerk family, fourth generation owners, invite you to enjoy relaxed holidays with beautiful summer sunsets or open fires in winter - and have owls lull you to sleep after an evening of good company, delicious dinner and excellent estate wines. Originally a clay and stone structure housing stables, a blacksmith's room and coach house, the Knorhoek Estate of today offers modern comfort with old world charm. The guest house has 7 comfortable bedrooms en-suite (bath or shower), one self-contained suite, as well as a cosy guest lounge and dining room with patio to use at your leisure.Wake up to birdcalls and farmyard bustle and let us spoil you with a traditional Cape breakfast. Relax at the pool sipping crisp white wines, or in winter, lounge beside an open fire savouring a glass of Knorhoek Cabernet, Shiraz or Pinotage in anticipation of a dinner of outstanding quality. The Knorhoek Lapa has probably one of the most beautiful, tranquil and child-friendly settings for lunch or intimate functions in the Stellenbosch area. The thatch-roofed restaurant is situated in the bend of a mountain stream, flanked by nasturtium carpeted wood and sweeping lawns.Well-known Boland gastronome Louise Pienaar is presenting a delicious, fine variety of South African cuisine with Mediterranean flair, accompanied by Knorhoek´s award-winning wines, of course. Open in Summer (Sept–May):11h30 – 15h00.The Lapa also lends itself to functions, catering for minimum 36 up to about 80 guests with the option of a tent extension. Select your own menu from a variety of dishes.