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BLAAUWKLIPPEN
Our beautiful estate is situated in the premium Stellenbosch wine Region of South Africa and has a proud winemaking history spanning more than 3 centuries.
The historic estate has been transformed into one of the most progressive in the Cape winelands. The Cape Dutch buildings have been restored to their former glory and an attractive hospitality centre now graces our estate.
Today, Blaauwklippen's proud heritage of hospitality, of hearty traditional Cape cuisine and choice wines, combines with the world-class standards set by the Arabella Group - to make it not only a number one tourist destination, but also one of the most significant sources of premium wine in the Stellenbosch region. A wide array of professional function facilities add yet another dimension to our unique estate.
Extra's Include:
• Wine Tasting
• Cellar Tours
• Two Museums
• Wine & Souvenir Shop
• Coach Rides
CONSTANTIA UITSIG HOTEL
THE OAK TERRACE: Private Functions & Conference Venue
Overlooking the magnificent mountains and vineyards of the Constantia Valley, this private venue offers a luxurious setting for many occasions, each carefully tailored to suit your requirements.
Breakfasts, lunches, cocktail parties, weddings and other special occasions are catered for at The Oak Terrace, where the cuisine and setting are complemented by the charm of the serving staff, and where a cigar or cognac can be enjoyed in the cozy bar area.
We can accommodate a maximum of 40 people at 5 tables of 8 people, or 20 people at banquet style, for private functions.
OTHER OPTIONS
• The Constantia Uitsig Cricket Oval
• Constantia Uitsig Restaurant
• La Colombe Restaurant - min 60 guests, max 70 guests
DIEMERSFONTEIN WINE AND COUNTRY ESTATE
Diemersfontein Country House was built at the end of the 19th Century. A much-loved third generation family home, combining tradition with comfort. It is set in majestic gardens with sweeping lawns, abundant roses and azaleas and a secluded swimming pool.
17 comfortable double bedrooms are available. Our conference / function centre accommodates 35 delegates or can seat 120 guests for dinner. Over the years, Diemersfontein's garden has been the romantic setting for many memorable weddings on balmy summer evenings. Visitors can enjoy mountain hikes, stunning horse trails in the fynbos foothills, bass fishing, and easy access to three wine routes, local golf courses, and excellent country restaurants.
Sometimes a special occasion demands a particularly beautiful setting. For this reason, Diemersfontein has been an extremely popular choice for newlyweds to make their vows and to enjoy their honeymoon. Be it a wedding, anniversary, birthday, or any other celebration, Diemersfontein provides the attention to detail and personal service to ensure that your indoor or garden function will be a success, and that you will be able to relax and enjoy yourselves.
FRANSCHHOEK COUNTRY HOUSE AND VILLAS
Set in the picturesque wine-producing valley of Franschhoek, the Franschhoek Country House offers luxury and indulgence.
This restored manor house and former perfumery dating back to 1890, is situated on the outskirts of the village in the Cape wine lands and is surrounded by enchanting vineyards and majestic mountains. An hour’s drive from Cape Town make it the perfect getaway for anyone visiting the Western Cape.
Lunch is served on the magnificent fountain terrace and dinner in the relaxed, yet elegant dining room. The wine list emphasizes some of the top wines of the region.
 The Country House offers 14 luxury rooms and most lead out onto balconies or private patios. All rooms have expected luxuries and amenities including satellite TV, direct dial telephone. Some also feature fire places, under carpet heating and air-conditioning.
A complimentary sherry can be enjoyed in one of the guest lounges alongside a crackling log-fire, creating a welcoming atmosphere in winter. Attention to detail and friendly personal service completes your experience at this fine country retreat.
LE BAC ESTATES
Le Bac Manor serves as venue and the design blend old and new, akin to the excellent wines and meticulously prepared cuisine we serve.
Cultivated valleys and majestic mountains typify the Boland region of the Western Cape. Le Bac Manor is blessed with a cool and tranquil setting within the omnipresence of the Hawequa-Drakenstein mountains.
The beautiful and carefully designed Le Bac guarantees a perfect atmosphere for your special occasion, conference, launch or event.
We provide a warm, personalized and professional service ensuring a very memorable occasion.
Viewing of our venue is encouraged and we will gladly discuss your specific requirements at leisure.
Venues:
Clementine, the main venue seats up to 160.
Oroval, adjoins and is a chapel(120) or alternatively seats another 60 persons. We cater for 50 - 220 guests.
Die Gat, our cozy downstairs cellar-bar is ideal for smaller intimate get-togethers.
Accommodation
Le Bac Manor's two special guest suites "Die Wingerd" and "Die Boord" are ideal for the wedding couple and other guests.
LE FRANSCHHOEK
Located in the world famous vineyards of the Western Cape , Le Franschhoek is set to become one of the most romantic Cape winelands getaways in its class.
Capturing the essence of four star luxury, the impeccably appointed Le Franschhoek offers unparalleled views of the spectacular Franschhoek Mountains and is the perfect setting for a taste of the legendary Cape wine route.
The 63 room Le Franschhoek Hotel opened in September 2005 and is the latest in the Three Cities Hotels Group's Cape Resort collection.
 Located on the site of one of Franschhoek's original country retreats, Le Franschhoek will retain its exclusive charm but now has a Cape-contemporary feel. Features include a destination Camelot Spa, a ball-room and conference rooms, tennis and bicycling to wine farms in the surrounding vineyards.
Le Franschhoek also aims to cap the village's already-existing reputation as the country's gastronomic capital and guests will be able to book a table for lunch at the unique Le Verger Restaurant where you may sit outdoors in a charming orchard, beneath a glass roof which enhances a spellbinding view.
Other facilities include an authentic wine cellar and cigar lounge and a culinary School (opening Feb. 2006) while, with its enchanting setting, Le Franschhoek will be the ultimate wedding venue.
THE GRAND ROCHE HOTEL
The Grande Roche Hotel of Paarl has become a legend on the local hospitality scene for having won such a formidable array of awards and culinary accolades since its opening in January 1992. This gem of South Africa is set on a gentle slope overlooking vineyards and rugged mountains, the manor house and its sprawl of individually decorated suites are a gentle alternative to the hurly-burly of big city life. It is the hotel’s subtle attention to detail that sets it apart from the rest.
Our perfectly appointed conference centre accommodating up to 200 people and our outdoor amphitheatre seating 350 serves the public and business community for launches, special functions and offers an ideal venue for the performing arts.
 Amenities include:
• Individually controlled air-conditioning
• Under floor heating
• Direct dial telephone (digital telephone system with voice mail)
• Satellite television in both lounge and bedroom
• Safe
• Mini-bar
• Tea coffee making facility
• Hairdryer, bathrobes and umbrellas
• 2 Executive rooms specially equipped for the physically challenged.
GROENRIVIER FUNCTION VENUE
A wonderful country venue set in the heart of one of the Cape's most beautiful valleys. Here you'll experience a rustic atmosphere, views across the valley to the mountains, an unhurried pace and country hospitality seldom found in the city. Groenrivier offers a range of services tailored to your needs. It is a most ideallic setting for weddings, dinner dances, end-of-year functions or any other special event. All this awaits you less than an hour's drive from Cape Town.
For the most romantic wedding ceremony, our open-air chapel is situated in a beautiful, leafy garden. Afterwards, the photographic memories of your most precious day can be captured against this picture-perfect backdrop.
Your ceremony and reception can be held either indoors or outdoors, or you can combine the two areas. The indoor area caters for 150 guests with a dance floor or 180 without a dance floor, or your guests can dance "under the stars" on the beautiful veranda, which is partially covered. Our catering is legendary and we will gladly create a menu according to your taste and budget. Groenrivier is fully licensed and there is ample secure parking.
 VENUES
• A Garden for the most romanic photos
• Receptions and Ceremonies can be held indoors or outdoors - or combine the two
• Indoors caterers for 150 guests with a dance floor, or 180 guests excluding dance floor
• A menu will be created according to your needs
• Ample parking
• Open Air Chapel for the most romantic wedding ceremony
HAZENDAL WINE ESTATE
Established in 1699 (which makes it one of the Cape's oldest wine estates), Hazendal derives its name from the original owner, Christoffel Hazenwinkel, who hailed from Germany. The Estate was given National Monument status in 1991 and has been beaurifully restored (with the emphasis on the preservation of its cultural heritage) by the current owner, Russian-born entrepreneur Dr Mark Voloshin, who is also Chairman of the international Marvol Group.
The surrounding gardens have splendid views overlooking the Stellenbosch mountains. The Hermitage Restaurant at Hazendal offers a distinctively stylish venue for a celebration. Joined by a glass wall to the wine cellar, it features a hand-painted, vaulted ceiling and can accommodate up to 80 people at a sit-down function. The Russian Museum on the Estate is available for wedding ceremonies, while outside functions which require a marquee (maximum of 120 persons), can be catered for as well.
LANGVERWAGT WINE FARM
Nestled in a beautiful Cape valley lies Langverwagt, a historic working farm surrounded by vineyards, forests and ancient oak trees. A place of quiet beauty, old-world charm and famed elegance, with spectacular views of Table Mountain, Langverwagt offers a unique setting in which to celebrate the most important day of your life.
Langverwagt is filled with the ambience of a romantic past. The Dutch East India Company granted the farm to Jean le Roux of Normandy in 1721, and today it is owned by the le Roux family, who bought the farm in the 1990s and set about restoring every aspect of the estate to its former glory. The impeccable vineyards, beautifully restored buildings, lush gardens and superb cuisine are testimony to their love and enthusiasm for this unique place.
Langverwagt's original Cape Dutch wine cellar, which makes an elegant wedding or conference venue, dates back to 1800 and is filled with an understated charm. Seating at least 150 people comfortably (including space for dancing, if required), its quiet, characterful ambience is ideal for special occasions. The building itself is surrounded by forest and gardens, which, along with the stylish architecture, make idyllic settings for romantic wedding photographs.
 It goes without saying that the unique charm and warm glow of a wedding celebration held at Langverwagt will remain with you forever!
RHEBOKSKLOOF WINE ESTATE
Rhebokskloof is undoubtedly one of the most picturesque wine farms in the Western Cape. From the farm, one can clearly see the Swartland and the mountains towering above Wellington. The two lush valleys forming the estate are adjoined by Paarl Nature Reserve at the northern end of the Paarl Mountain. This region is one of South Africa's best wine and table-grape producing areas.
Rhebokskloof produces a wide range of excellent wines, crafted by expert winemaker Daniel Langenhoven. We invite visitors to taste these in our special wine-tasting room. The estate also boasts two exceptional award-winning restaurants, the Victorian Restaurant and the Cape Dutch Restaurant.
Rhebokskloof is the ideal venue for wedding receptions and any other function or special occasion. Our venues can accommodate up to 200 guests or a small, intimate party. For photographs of our venues, please take a look through our gallery section.
 VENUES
• The following venues are available:
• Cape Dutch Restaurant - 100 guests (inside)
• Cape Dutch Terrace - 120 guests
• Cape Dutch Restaurant and Terrace - 200 guests
• Dinner/Dance in the Cape Dutch Restaurant - 180 guests
WEDDING CEREMONIES
Wedding ceremonies can be held in the gardens provided that this is acceptable to your marriage officer.
SANTA WINELANDS - HOTELS AND WELLNESS CENTRE
Santé Winelands Hotel & Wellness Centre, situated in the Winelands of the Fairest Cape. Flanked by the majestic Simonsberg Mountain range and surrounded by the quaint villages of Paarl, Franschoek, Stellenbosch, and Wellington.
 Manor rooms (10)
Located in the Main hotel, on the first floor, ten generous suites, each luxuriously decorated in rich earth tones and textures, 4 poster baths and Romeo and Juliet balconies overlook the Piazza, water features and the Winelands scenery.
Spa Suites (39)
These rooms are in clusters of 4 adjoining the hotel, creating a village feel, surrounded by water features, herb gardens, vineyards, olive groves and mountains. Special care in design of an even larger room, with sandstone floors and walls in earth tones, separate bathrooms with huge tubs and showers for two.
Vineyard Villas
The ultimate in luxury, your own double storey Villa, on the estate, ideal for friends and family travelling together. Four en-suite bedrooms, spacious reception rooms, lounge dining, outside terrace, swimming pool, kitchen, the full complement of services. The ideal base for longer stays to scout the Winelands, with a choice of self-catering or enjoying all meals in the hotel. The services of a butler and chef provided by the hotel is also an option.
STEENBERG HOTEL
This luxurious estate - the oldest wine farm in the Cape Peninsula - offers breathtaking scenery, a championship golf course, an exclusive restaurant, a producing wine cellar, and all the facilities of a top-class 5 star hotel. Yours to enjoy at whatever pace you choose.
The estate boasts it’s own world renowned, working winery, which produces a selection of award winning fine wines. Guided tours and wine tasting are available on request. For the keen golfer, an 18 hole, championship golf course also forms part of this prestigious estate. The original winery dating back to the 1700's provides the setting for Catharina's Restaurant at Steenberg. European style décor incorporates all the historical architectural features of the old winery.
This boutique hotel is a haven of serenity with a choice of 30 elegant, air-conditioned rooms located in the original Manor House, Jonker’s Huis, Barn, Swaaneweide and Spurwing Houses. Each en-suite room is tastefully furnished with exquisite antiques and all rooms overlook the vineyards, golf course or manicured gardens.
 Other Facilities
· 18 hole Golf course and Golf shop
· Operational Award winning working Winery
· Two swimming pools
· Catharina's Restaurant where breakfast, lunch and dinner is served
· Cigar bar at Catharina's
· Free usage of the Gym
· Steam Room
· Relaxation Room (Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Massage, Beautician, Reiki)
· Bird watching
· Walking
· Hair Salon
· Free Internet Access
· Airport transfers
VREDE EN LUST
Vrede en Lust offers an elegant and tranquil setting for the wedding of your dreams. Historical Cape Dutch architecture, undulating vineyards and breathtaking mountain scenery, coupled with our first class service & attention to detail makes Vrede en Lust the ideal location for your wedding.
It goes without saying that the unique charm and warm glow of a wedding celebration held at Langverwagt will remain with you forever!
ZEVENWACHT ESTATE
Situated on the Stellenbosch Wine Route, Zevenwacht Estate has strong viticultural roots penetrating deep into the historic past of South Africa. The land known as Langverwacht (Long Awaited) was granted to Jean le Roux of Normandy, one of the first French Huguenot wine farmers who fled from France in 1688.
Country Inn
Situated in the heart of Zevenwacht's picturesque vineyards, the Country Inn offers guests luxuriously-appointed, air-conditioned suites, each with its own private terrace and uninterrupted view of Table Bay and False Bay. Facilities include a club house, swimming pool, tennis court and sauna as well as being close to the Kuils River golf course with their full facilities available to residents.
Vineyard Cottages
In addition to the conference and hospitality venues of Zevenwacht are seven beautifully appointed cottages each having three luxury double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, sharing a charming lounge.
Extra's
· Vineyard Tours
· Cellar Tours
· Wine Tasting
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