Skilpadvlei Wine Farm

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Scored 7.9
Rated good

Great location!

8.9

Surrounded by nature and vineyards, Skilpadvlei Wine Farm in Stellenbosch features a terrace with outdoor pool, a farm-style restaurant and conference and banquet facilities. The air-conditioned rooms are equipped with satellite TV, tea-and-coffee making facilities, a patio and private bathroom. The restaurant offers South African cuisine and guests can enjoy views of the Stellenbosch mountains from the terrace. Wine tastings can be arranged. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, a children's playground and BBQ facilities. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling and fishing. The center of Stellebosch can be reached within 10 minutes by car and the beach at Strand is about 16 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Jola
Canada Canada
“Good location. Basic but comfortable accommodation.”
Paula
Namibia Namibia
“The view out of our selfcatering unit was breathtaking. The bathrooms were modern and clean and huge.”
Jdisrael
Israel Israel
“Very nice cottage, much style, good restaurant, good wine tasting We had some kitchen stuff missing and there was a problem with one of the showers and they solved it right away Also we got laundry clean and perfumed”
Jennalee
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Small villa was perfect for our family of 4. We were plenty warm and comfortable. The kids enjoyed the playground and grass area to run around! Staff was incredibly friendly and the area was absolutely gorgeous! We felt safe and relaxed. Loved our...”
Gaynor
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“- So quiet- gorgeous little wine farm - Clean and spacious - Great location to Stellenbosch, winerys and unbelievable natural beauty - Wonderful breakfasts at the restaurant and amazing value for money”
Dominic
South Africa South Africa
“Our room was very comfortable as well as the bed. Breakfast was excellent as usual. We enjoyed our getaway very much.”
Scott
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Stunning views, close to the wine tasting . Great braai area”
Charlemaine
Namibia Namibia
“I loved the fact we stayed by the vineyard and could explore the beautiful grounds. The wine was very good and enhanced our experience.”
Mandy
South Africa South Africa
“Amazing location and beautiful wine farm. Great restaurant. Spacious chalet.”
Marya
Canada Canada
“For our last night in South Africa it was a beautiful property, excellent restaurant and wine tasting which made it so relaxing. The pool was also nice to sit around , enjoy the outdoors before we headed back to North America and cool temperatures.”

Host Info

Company review score: 8.7Based on 1,051 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Skilpadvlei can accommodate guests in one of the seven self-catering cottages along the dam or the eleven bed & breakfast rooms at the manor house. The surrounding vineyards and landscape is the natural habitat of various bird species whilst the dam offers black bass and trout fishing. Take a hike through the vineyards and enjoy the panoramic views the farm offers. Our self-catering guest cottages are all named after different tortoises and our bed & breakfast rooms all boast names of different types of wines.

Property info

The farm derives its charming name from the legendary colony of tortoises that was found in the vlei in the 1800’s. The beautiful piece of land was dubbed Skilpadvlei and has been in the hands of the Joubert family since 1917. Today, fourth generation Willie Joubert upholds the proud family tradition of harnessing the rich potential of the land with a dedicated commitment to quality. Skilpadvlei is a fully operational 78ha farm. 55ha comprises of our lush vineyards, while 3ha is dedicated to our olive groves.

Neighborhood info

We are situated on the M12 about 9km outside Stellenbosch. We are part of the Stellenbosch Wine Route with lots of wine farms to visit and a wide variety of wines to experience.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Skilpadvlei Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Pizza • South African
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic

Amenities of Skilpadvlei Wine Farm

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 250 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 250 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 275 per person, per night

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Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Skilpadvlei Wine Farm of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

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