d'Ouwe Werf

A vintage hotel landmark in the heart of Stellenbosch, wine capital, university town and "living museum", Oude Werf blends its colourful Georgian origins as one of South Africa's very first inns, with 4-star luxury and 21st Century comfort.

Overnight in one of our individually styled rooms - intimate, luxury accommodations, each with their own unique "modern-meets-vintage" style interiors - from Classic and Superior twin or double en suites, to indulgent Governor rooms, or selected open plan, multi-room self-catering Oak apartments.

Lounge and laze on our leafy courtyard pool deck. Raise a glass in our Die Kromme Elleboog lounge. Or breakfast, lunch and dinner under the cool vines or fireside interiors of the celebrated 1802 Restaurant, to savour traditional Cape dishes with a gourmet twist and, of course, connoisseur local wines. ... [+] More

Adventure out into the town for "wall-to-wall" historic and cultural sightseeing - all a mere stroll from our door. Take in original Cape Dutch to Victorian architecture in picturesque Dorp Street, the Drosdy or the period-restored homes of the Village Museum. Explore Oom Samie se Winkel for goods quaint and curious, or imbibe some of the town?s vibrant street cafe society.

Culture-up at one of the towns many heritage and fine art venues, including the impressive Sasol or Rupert galleries. Enjoy entertainment under the stars at the amphitheatres of the Spier or Oude Libertas estates - just 2 of some 200 cellars to visit on this world-renowned wine route, and yours to explore with a hop aboard the Wine Hopper shuttle service.

And if you have energy to spare, there's much more - the beaches of the False Bay coast, signature golf courses, the gourmet mecca of Franshoek and the many splendours of our Peninsula neighbour, Cape Town - all less than an hour from the Hotel.