If you’re planning a family holiday down to the Cape this July or December, we’ve found the most amazing spot … a chance for your whole family to experience the winelands in a whole new way.
Val du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate in picturesque Bovlei Valley in Wellington, has everything you expect from a winelands stay – the views of the vineyards and mountains, luxurious and spacious rooms with stylish interiors, sparkling pool and fabulous restaurant options.
But then there’s the family-friendly add on’s that are just so appealing for those with tots, tweens and teens. Besides the family rooms, there’s the historic Manor House, a two-bedroom Cape Dutch homestead which has its own pool, hectares of garden, inside and outside entertainment areas, pool table and play station for the kids to enjoy. There’s a child friendly restaurant … Pizza Vista, the Estate’s Italian pizzeria is housed in the historic cellar with a beautiful outdoor seating area, with a great mix and match menu for young and old to enjoy and, the kids will love this, a splash pad and play centre area.
And in the area, there is plenty to keep the little ones going. From the Wellington Museum and the Old Tannery Car Museum to Wellington indoor bounce centre, Padel courts, horse riding in the Bainskloof to mountain biking and hiking.
Couples or those without youngsters are equally spoilt.
All 40 rooms come with all the modern conveniences and stunning original South African artworks. Guests can expect stylish furniture, furnishings, luxurious fabrics and bed linen especially selected to create a beautiful space in which to relax in luxury and comfort. Some of the ground level and first floor rooms offer breathtaking mountain views and overlook the sparkling new giant pool and a baja deck with cocktail seat and cuddle corner, a Boma Bar with a firepit and outdoor seating under the trees.
The Estate’s main restaurant, The Grillroom, includes an expansive buffet area for breakfast, a varied a la carte menu for lunch and dinner, and a sundeck with an Instagram-worthy look out point. Its brand-new fresh interior features plush sofas in rich browns and vibrant greens, cosy fireplaces, immense glass doors and a cantilevered deck that appears to float over vineyards and mountains, it is a dining destination like no other.
A carnivore’s paradise, The Grillroom debuts an exciting menu that highlights many traditional South African favourites, from A grade beef to bobotie to game, as well as fresh seafood, succulent chicken and tasty vegetarian options and the best burgers in town! Then there’s the wine tasting and cellar tours … a must on any wine-farm visit.
A member of Cape Country Routes this family-owned Estate just 10 minutes from Wellington. There are fantastic school holiday stay pay specials on its website www.vdcwines.com.
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