Guidebook for Stellenbosch
Food Scene
This little coffee shop has been voted as serving the best coffee in town. Its owners, Michael and Chrisna, are so friendly and their menu includes some superb, freshly-baked cakes. Go there hungry!
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The Blue Crane & The Butterfly
146 Dorp StThis little coffee shop has been voted as serving the best coffee in town. Its owners, Michael and Chrisna, are so friendly and their menu includes some superb, freshly-baked cakes. Go there hungry!
This restaurant is very popular with both locals and visitors. It's worth calling ahead to book in the busy season. It serves fantastic food and wines are sourced mainly from local Stellenbosch farms.
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Oppie Dorp Restaurant and Wine bar
137 Dorp StThis restaurant is very popular with both locals and visitors. It's worth calling ahead to book in the busy season. It serves fantastic food and wines are sourced mainly from local Stellenbosch farms.
Out of town but so worth the trip! Fantastic food offered all day. Family-friendly by day, with a large wooden deck and jungle gym, but also offers sophisticated dining by night - perfect for a treat
Bistro 13
Baden Powell DriveOut of town but so worth the trip! Fantastic food offered all day. Family-friendly by day, with a large wooden deck and jungle gym, but also offers sophisticated dining by night - perfect for a treat
Voted one of the top 10 restaurants in South Africa. This is the kind of place we'd go to for a real treat. A short drive out of town, with lovely country vibe, attentive staff, amazing food and wine.
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Kleine Zalze Restaurant
Strand RoadVoted one of the top 10 restaurants in South Africa. This is the kind of place we'd go to for a real treat. A short drive out of town, with lovely country vibe, attentive staff, amazing food and wine.
If you're just passing through Stellenbosch and want to get up close to one of the most beautiful mountains, the Simonsberg, this is the place for you. Stunning views, good food and family friendly.
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Tokara Delicatessen
Helshoogte RoadIf you're just passing through Stellenbosch and want to get up close to one of the most beautiful mountains, the Simonsberg, this is the place for you. Stunning views, good food and family friendly.
A breath-taking vista of one of the most beautiful valleys in the Winelands. Whether you're there for a meal or just a cuppa, take a wander around the dam and drink in the view. Awesome.
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Stark-Condé Wines
A breath-taking vista of one of the most beautiful valleys in the Winelands. Whether you're there for a meal or just a cuppa, take a wander around the dam and drink in the view. Awesome.
At the top of the Helshoogte Pass, you'll be treated to the most amazing views before you drive down to this lovely family-run vineyard. Wines enjoy legendary status in South Africa. Worth a visit.
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Thelema Mountain Vineyards
R310 Helshoogte RdAt the top of the Helshoogte Pass, you'll be treated to the most amazing views before you drive down to this lovely family-run vineyard. Wines enjoy legendary status in South Africa. Worth a visit.
If you don't mind a bit of a splurge, this restaurant serves up some pretty impressive meals. Sometimes the service can be a bit lacking but the food and view (especially at sunset) make up for it.
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Tokara Restaurant
R 310 Helshoogte RoadIf you don't mind a bit of a splurge, this restaurant serves up some pretty impressive meals. Sometimes the service can be a bit lacking but the food and view (especially at sunset) make up for it.
A family run café located on a flower farm, half way between Stellenbosch center and the Jonkershoek Nature Reserve. Offers deliciously healthy food & bike hire. Perfect spot to relax pre/post cycle.
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Ride In, Cafe (closed until 7 August 2019)
Mark StreetA family run café located on a flower farm, half way between Stellenbosch center and the Jonkershoek Nature Reserve. Offers deliciously healthy food & bike hire. Perfect spot to relax pre/post cycle.
Some of the best sushi in town, and a stunning setting to boot. On balmy summer evenings, make sure you eat at one of the tables outside in the courtyard to get that vibey, Mediterranean feel.
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Genki
Church StreetSome of the best sushi in town, and a stunning setting to boot. On balmy summer evenings, make sure you eat at one of the tables outside in the courtyard to get that vibey, Mediterranean feel.
Possibly the best steaks in town but also the rest of the menu is pretty good value too. Has tables out in the courtyard but the ambience inside is also pretty nice - a vintage library/traveller feel.
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The Hussar Grill Stellenbosch
23 Plein StPossibly the best steaks in town but also the rest of the menu is pretty good value too. Has tables out in the courtyard but the ambience inside is also pretty nice - a vintage library/traveller feel.
South Africa’s first township theatre restaurant. Based in Kayamandi, it brings together scrumptious South African cuisine (e.g. vetkoek, pumpkin and dumplings)and honours the best of SA music legends
AmaZink Live
Masitandane RoadSouth Africa’s first township theatre restaurant. Based in Kayamandi, it brings together scrumptious South African cuisine (e.g. vetkoek, pumpkin and dumplings)and honours the best of SA music legends
"The highlight of our stay" reported some of our guests. Amazing food, great wine pairing and friendly staff. Book a spot overlooking the surrounding vineyards and mountains - you won't regret it!
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Clos Malverne Wine Estate Restaurant
Devon Valley Road"The highlight of our stay" reported some of our guests. Amazing food, great wine pairing and friendly staff. Book a spot overlooking the surrounding vineyards and mountains - you won't regret it!
Popular with the students so can get quite busy... but you get to enjoy some great burgers. Recommend trying to get a table outside so you can watch the world go by on Dorp st as you eat.
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Hudsons, The Burger Joint (Stellenbosch)
77 Dorp StPopular with the students so can get quite busy... but you get to enjoy some great burgers. Recommend trying to get a table outside so you can watch the world go by on Dorp st as you eat.
Small coffee bar, minimalist rustic-steampunk interior, with quiet outside terrace area. Popular with local professionals. Hipster barristas serve some of the best coffee in town.
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Deluxe Coffeeworks Dorp Street
Ou Strandpad RdSmall coffee bar, minimalist rustic-steampunk interior, with quiet outside terrace area. Popular with local professionals. Hipster barristas serve some of the best coffee in town.
Parks & Nature
As you may or may not have noticed from the photos on our listing, this valley has to be one of the gems of Stellenbosch. Miss it, miss out. Walk it, hike it, run it or ride it. Just do it!
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Jonkershoek naturreservat
Jonkershoek RoadAs you may or may not have noticed from the photos on our listing, this valley has to be one of the gems of Stellenbosch. Miss it, miss out. Walk it, hike it, run it or ride it. Just do it!
The most beautiful little oasis right in the heart of town. It has the most amazing collection of plants. Not interested in plants? Then go just for the peace and tranquility.There's a lovely cafe too
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Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden
Van Riebeeck StreetThe most beautiful little oasis right in the heart of town. It has the most amazing collection of plants. Not interested in plants? Then go just for the peace and tranquility.There's a lovely cafe too
Beautiful park just a 10minute walk from the town centre. Has a lovely play area for kids, art sculpture, environmental education centre, outdoor fitness equipment, a labyrinth and LOTS of wilderness to wander through.
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Jan Marais Nature Reserve
Marais RoadBeautiful park just a 10minute walk from the town centre. Has a lovely play area for kids, art sculpture, environmental education centre, outdoor fitness equipment, a labyrinth and LOTS of wilderness to wander through.
This place isn’t really an art gallery. It’s art in nature. Breathtakingly beautiful, raw and rugged, Dylan Lewis’ sculptures are inspired by the nature that surrounds them.
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Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden
This place isn’t really an art gallery. It’s art in nature. Breathtakingly beautiful, raw and rugged, Dylan Lewis’ sculptures are inspired by the nature that surrounds them.
Arts & Culture
Gem of an art gallery that presents large, museum-quality modern and contemporary exhibitions, accompanied by well researched catalogues, monographs and books. More than you'd expect from a small town
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SMAC Gallery
Gem of an art gallery that presents large, museum-quality modern and contemporary exhibitions, accompanied by well researched catalogues, monographs and books. More than you'd expect from a small town
One of the few places you get to learn about the shared history of the people of the Cape, through the lives of those who've lived on this 325-year-old estate, Solms Delta. Beautifully done.
Museum van de Caab
One of the few places you get to learn about the shared history of the people of the Cape, through the lives of those who've lived on this 325-year-old estate, Solms Delta. Beautifully done.
A must do activity is to spend a day visiting the many historical buildings and museums in Stellenbosch. There truly is something for everyone in this town. From the V.O.C. Kruithuis, an old gunpowder house where war memorabilia is on display, to the Toy and Miniature Museum, where you can take a trip back to the good old days before computer games and mobile phones. The Village Museum is another must during your stay in Stellenbosch with its four lovely restored historic homes which you can view at your leisure, Schreuderhuis, Blettermanhuis, OM Berghhuis and the beautiful Grosvenor House.
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Stellenbosch Wine Routes
47 Church StA must do activity is to spend a day visiting the many historical buildings and museums in Stellenbosch. There truly is something for everyone in this town. From the V.O.C. Kruithuis, an old gunpowder house where war memorabilia is on display, to the Toy and Miniature Museum, where you can take a trip back to the good old days before computer games and mobile phones. The Village Museum is another must during your stay in Stellenbosch with its four lovely restored historic homes which you can view at your leisure, Schreuderhuis, Blettermanhuis, OM Berghhuis and the beautiful Grosvenor House.
Drostdy Theatre
Bird StreetHome of many local productions, local talent and rising stars.
Check out the Endler’s concert series and other events. Often have free events at lunch time and some incredibly high calibre performances by local and international artists.
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ENDLER
Check out the Endler’s concert series and other events. Often have free events at lunch time and some incredibly high calibre performances by local and international artists.
Houses both a permanent collation or art as well as hosts some great exhibitions. Also houses a lot of history of the area and of the University.
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Stellenbosch University
Houses both a permanent collation or art as well as hosts some great exhibitions. Also houses a lot of history of the area and of the University.
Essentials
Cape Winelands - Tourist Information
29 Du Toit StOur local tourist information centre.
These guys have a range of services, everything from economy washes to the whole "wash, dry, iron / fold”. You can even get your laundry collected and delivered to your door.
THE LAUNDROMAT
19 Planken StThese guys have a range of services, everything from economy washes to the whole "wash, dry, iron / fold”. You can even get your laundry collected and delivered to your door.
Shopping
This place has all the gadgets and gizmos you'll need to kit yourself out for some serious mountain biking, trail running and generally getting down and dirty in nature.
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Hellsend Bike Compound
59 Dorp StThis place has all the gadgets and gizmos you'll need to kit yourself out for some serious mountain biking, trail running and generally getting down and dirty in nature.
One of the two closest chemists to the Cottage. Has everything you need, as well as local GPs upstairs.
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Stelkor Pharmacy
34 Piet Retief StOne of the two closest chemists to the Cottage. Has everything you need, as well as local GPs upstairs.
This little shopping centre is the closest to the cottage. It has all the shops to satisfy your every day needs - including a large grocery store, to a chemist, launderette, health shop, various fast food options and a post office.
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Die Boord Superspar Stellenbosch
Saffraan AvenueThis little shopping centre is the closest to the cottage. It has all the shops to satisfy your every day needs - including a large grocery store, to a chemist, launderette, health shop, various fast food options and a post office.
OKASIE
85 Dorp StProbably the best florist in Stellenbosch.
One of the best kept secrets in town. If you like books, you’ll love this little independent bookshop. Amazing range of titles for such a small space. In spite of this, there’s a few little reading nooks where you can settle down with a book… an no one will throw you out. If you can, buy a book or three. These ‘little guys’ needs all the support they can get… and that they fully deserve.
Verbatim Bookstore
158 Dorp StOne of the best kept secrets in town. If you like books, you’ll love this little independent bookshop. Amazing range of titles for such a small space. In spite of this, there’s a few little reading nooks where you can settle down with a book… an no one will throw you out. If you can, buy a book or three. These ‘little guys’ needs all the support they can get… and that they fully deserve.
Entertainment & Activities
One of the closest golf courses to the Cottage and also one of the most beautiful.
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De Zalze Golfklubb
R44One of the closest golf courses to the Cottage and also one of the most beautiful.
This golf club is the closest to the Cottage - just 1km as the crow flies! -and is a favourite with both locals and tourists. Its a social club, with DSTV and superb pizzas at the Clubhouse too.
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Stellenbosch Golf Club
Strand RoadThis golf club is the closest to the Cottage - just 1km as the crow flies! -and is a favourite with both locals and tourists. Its a social club, with DSTV and superb pizzas at the Clubhouse too.
This is a favourite stop off on the way to or from Cape Town. It has a beautiful homestead, fine wines and food… but highlight for many is the duck parade. Kids love it. Grannies and Grandpas love it. I dare you not to smile as you see hundreds of ducks waddling by. It’s not to be missed!
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Vergenoegd Löw The Wine Estate
1 Faure Village RdThis is a favourite stop off on the way to or from Cape Town. It has a beautiful homestead, fine wines and food… but highlight for many is the duck parade. Kids love it. Grannies and Grandpas love it. I dare you not to smile as you see hundreds of ducks waddling by. It’s not to be missed!
One of the best MTB trails, and it’s right on our doorstep. Even if you don’t ride, it’s a beautiful spot to walk to. Just 10-15mins from the door, and you’re in nature and looking down on the sleepy Stellenbosch town. Our daily dog-walking territory… not to mention ‘food’ for the soul.
Gspot MTB trails
13 Nooitgedacht StOne of the best MTB trails, and it’s right on our doorstep. Even if you don’t ride, it’s a beautiful spot to walk to. Just 10-15mins from the door, and you’re in nature and looking down on the sleepy Stellenbosch town. Our daily dog-walking territory… not to mention ‘food’ for the soul.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice 'n' cosy, unique, local treat. Not every town that has a champagne bar, after all : )
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Bartinney Wine & Champagne Bar
5 Bird StNice 'n' cosy, unique, local treat. Not every town that has a champagne bar, after all : )