Things to do
explore Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, on the banks of the Eerste River, is the second oldest town in South Africa. With its oak lined avenues, white gabled Cape Dutch houses and vineyards, Stellenbosch is an excellent destination from which to visit some of the most scenic tourist attractions in the Western Cape. The town has superb restaurants, lively coffee shops and is home to well-known poets, writers and artists. It is also a shoppers dream.
Visit the variety of museums, experience the hiking and mountain-biking trails or test your drive at one of the outstanding golf courses. A visit to Stellenbosch would not be complete without soaking up a wine tasting experience. Choose from a variety of magnificent estates and boutique wineries and experience the unique and award-winning wines on offer.
Museums
Historic Dorp Street is a national monument and has one of the longest rows of surviving old buildings of any major town in southern Africa.
The Village museum The V.O.C. Kruithuis The Burgherhuis The Rupert Museum Stellenbosch University Museum Oude Meester Brandy Museum Wijnland Auto Museum The Toy & Miniature Museum Oom Samie se Winkel (a ‘living museum’).
Stellenbosch Art Route
- Stellenbosch Art Mile – The Stellenbosch Art Mile is an outdoor gallery featuring interactive art installations and sensory experiences along the Eerste River.
- Rupert Museum – Stellentia Ave
- D-Street Gallery – 112 Dorp St.
- US Art Gallery – cnr Dorp & Bird St.
- The Kraal Gallery – 8 Bird St.
- SMAC Art Gallery – 1st Floor, De Wet Centre, Church St.
- Art on 5 – 7b Andringa St.
- Teresa Decinti – 3 Eikehof, Church St.
- Johan Coetzee – 71 Plein St.
- Stellenbosch Art Gallery – 34 Ryneveld St.
- Sasol Art Gallery (SU) – 52 Ryneveld St.
- iThemba Curio Shop – 36 Market St.
Golf Courses
Get into the swing at one of the many golf courses in and around Stellenbosch including Devonvale, De Zalze and the Stellenbosch Golf Club.
Ten other golf courses are within 30 minutes’ drive from Van der Stel Manor: Bellville Golf Club, Boschenmeer Golf Estate, Devonvale Golf Club, Durbanville Golf Club, Erinvale Golf Estate, Kuilsriver Golf Club, Somerset West Golf Club, Strand Golf Club.
Within an hour’s drive: Arabella Golf Estate, Clovelly Golf Club, Rondebosch Golf Club, Royal Cape Golf Club, Westlake Golf Club.
Cheetah Outreach
Cheetah Outreach – 20 years!
Promoting the survival of the free ranging, Southern African cheetah through environmental education and delivering conservation initiatives.
Visit our Cheetah Outreach facility and experience the excitement of a personal encounter with our hand raised ambassador cheetahs. (Don’t forget to bring your camera!)
We are open 365 days a year from 9h30to 17h00. Personal encounters with one of our ambassador cheetahs take place from 10h00 to 13h00 and 14h00 to 17h00, cat willing. Times are subject to change.
Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
Sprawling mountains and lush fynbos dominate the landscape in this reserve.
This nature reserve is home to the majestic Jonkershoek Mountains and parts of the Jonkershoek valley. The reserve, which includes the smaller Assegaaibosch Nature Reserve, lies near the town of Stellenbosch in the south-western Cape. Visitors may choose to explore one or both reserves, as they are in easy reach of each other. The reserves are about 9km from Stellenbosch, on the Jonkershoek valley road.
Wine Tasting
Stellenbosch boasts the oldest wine route in South Africa that today hosts more than 200 members, producing international award-winning wines. Every wine farm tells its own unique Stellenbosch story, and it’s discovering these stories over a bottle of wine that adds to the tasting experience.
Morgenhof
L’Avenir
Simonsig
Glen Carlou
Delheim
Zevenwacht
Muratie
De Toren
Seidelberg
Kanonkop
Boschendal
Neethlingshof
De Meye
Alto
Vredenheim
Muldersbosch Wyne
Beyerskloof
Neil Ellis
The Villiera Wildlife Sanctuary
In conjunction with two neighbours (The Cape Garden Centre and Wild Clover Farm) Villiera set aside 220ha of land as a wildlife sanctuary in 2009. It includes 12 dams plus marsh areas which attract a huge variety of bird-life. Indigenous trees are grown in old milk containers, plastic water bottles etc. by our staff and then bought from them when a year old and planted out.
Thousands of indigenous trees have also been donated by the Cape Garden Centre. By May 2015 100 000 trees had been planted. A number of mammals have been introduced in the Wildlife Sanctuary: Springbuck, Kudu, Giraffe, Bontebok, Eland, Gemsbok, Black Wildebeest, Bush Pig, Burchell’s Zebra, common Duiker, Steenbuck and Grysbok. The Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Koelenhof and access is gained through Villiera’s vineyards. A game drive through the 220 hectares lasts approximately two hours.
Vredenheim Wildlife and Winery
The Vredenheim Wildlife and Wine Farm is a must-visit destination. Discover a distinguished range of world-class wines and pair your favourite with some mouth-watering local delicacies at our popular restaurants, Hudson’s and Barrique Restaurant.
Visitors can look forward to an array of wildlife and game on the farm and experience interactions with lions, tigers, leopards, cheetahs, and caracals.
Restaurants
Stellenbosch, being the Food and Wine Capital of South Africa, boasts a string of incredible culinary offerings.
We will gladly assist guests with restaurant bookings and recommendations.
VISIT US
Van der Stel Manor is a lovingly restored Cape Dutch home (1910) in an exclusive residential area of Stellenbosch, close to the village. The air-conditioned luxury suites are stylish decorated, each with private patio and direct access to the beautiful rose garden and pool.
Contact
Phone
+27 (021) 887 4561
+27 (0)71 315 9631
Address
64 Van der Stel Street, Stellenbosch, 7600
GPS coordinates:
Latitude: 33.935350
Longitude: 18.884394