Bovlei Valley Retreat

Bovlei Valley Retreat is based around a converted thatched stable block and gardens, and is in the heart of South Africa’s Cape Winelands, on the outskirts of historic Wellington. The property is just 45 minutes’ drive from Cape Town, 15 minutes from Paarl and 30 minutes from the wine towns of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, and is surrounded by the Groenberg, Hawequa and Limietberg mountains. With magnificent views and a great location, Bovlei Valley makes for an ideal base to explore the Winelands and Western Cape from.

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Rooms & Accommodation

  • Four standard guestrooms and one superior suite in the converted stables, next to the herb gardens and lavender fields
  • An executive cottage is in the guava orchard

Hotel Activities

  • Wine tasting
  • Wine cellar tours
  • Horseriding

What to do

  • Private cellar tours in Wellington
  • Drive over Bains Kloof pass through wonderful mountain scenery
  • Scenic local hiking trails
  • Cycle or walk to nearby wineries through orange and olive groves and past winding rivers, pinewoods and beehives

For Children

  • All children welcome

Pool and Beach

  • Outdoor pool

Dining at the Bovlei Valley Retreat

  • Set three course evening meals (booking essential), using seasonal local products, many from Bovlei Valley’s own vegetable gardens
  • Snacks by the pool and light lunches also available

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