The Guesthouse comprises nine luxurious suites each with stunning views from their private balconies or gardens over the vineyards of the Hawekwa mountains. Three of the suites are doubles, four are twin and two of the suites are family room accommodating four people. Each room has an en suite bathroom with shower. Guests can enjoy a health breakfast or full farmer’s breakfast served in the dining area; which integrates with the wine tasting facility and allows guests to access the working cellar during the day.
The farm itself is home to the owners, several farm labourers' families who work the vineyards and olive grove and tend the winery which uses open fermentation and a basket-press, and all their animals. The original farm was proclaimed in 1699 and as only the fifth family to hold title, the owners are conscious to maintain its historic integrity and re-establish the tradition of wine making on the farm itself. This can be evidenced in the rehabilitation of the historic buildings and the character of the architecture of the Guesthouse.
AREA INFORMATION
Val du Charron Guesthouse is located on a working farm in the heart of the Bovlei valley ten minutes from the town of Wellington.
Val Du Charron Directions
From Cape Town take the N1 north. Take the off-ramp to Stellenbosch Wellington, Klapmuts (No. 47) . At the stop street turn left. Follow the R44 to Wellington. Pass the Redstar farmstall, Nelson's Creek and four way stop at the Florida farm stall. The R44 intersects with the R301 at a set of robots. Turn left on to the R301 into the town of Wellington. At the next set of robots there is a beautiful church with a statue of Andrew Murray in front of it. Turn right here in to Church Street. Go through the commercial section of Wellington. Proceed through two stop streets through the residential area. Proceed until you have reached Bovlei Cellar. Almost immediately after the Bovlei Cellar turn left into Hill Road (Redemption leather shop will be on your left) and then right in to Bovlei Road, from this point on follow our signage to Val du Charron.
GPS for farm: 33 deg 37.469 S and 019deg 02.922E