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Boschendal Farm Estate

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Mountain Villa | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Premium House | Living area | 34-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
$462
$402 nightly
$462 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16

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Pniel Road, Groot Drakenstein, Franschhoek, Western Cape, 7690
  • Place, Boschendal
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Allée Bleue Estate
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Solms-Delta Wine Estate
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Cottage (1685) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Cottage (1685)

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 Queen Bed and 14 Twin Beds OR 8 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Large Werf Garden Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Large Werf Garden Suite

  • 1044 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Small Werf Garden Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Small Werf Garden Suite

  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Orchards) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Orchards)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 743 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Two Bedroom One Bathroom Orchards Cottage | Living area | 34-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Two Bedroom One Bathroom Orchards Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 743 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Three Bedroom Orchards Cottage

  • 1012 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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4 Bedroom Orchards Cottage | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

4 Bedroom Orchards Cottage

  • 1561 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds

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1 Bedroom Orchards Cottage | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

1 Bedroom Orchards Cottage

  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Bedroom Retreat Cottage | Living area | 34-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

2 Bedroom Retreat Cottage

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 969 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Mountain Villa | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Mountain Villa

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 5 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Cow Shed Cottage | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Cow Shed Cottage

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Fynbos Farmhouse | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Fynbos Farmhouse

  • 1399 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Champagne Farmhouse | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Champagne Farmhouse

  • 1561 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Loft Farmhouse | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Loft Farmhouse

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Premium House | Living area | 34-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Premium House

  • 4618 sq ft
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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2 Bedroom Clarence Cottage | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

2 Bedroom Clarence Cottage

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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3 Bedroom Clarence Cottage | Living area | 34-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

3 Bedroom Clarence Cottage

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Premium Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Franschhoek

Located in Franschhoek, Boschendal Farm Estate is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Boschendal and Allée Bleue Estate. .This luxury hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Solms-Delta Wine Estate and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from L'Ormarins Estate Wines.

What's nearby

  • Boschendal - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Allée Bleue Estate - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Solms-Delta Wine Estate - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Stellenbosch University - 18 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Bloubergstrand Beach - 43 min drive - 40.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boschendal - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Greenhouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Babylonstoren - The Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Babel Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taphuis - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Boschendal Farm Estate

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a winery
Boschendal Farm Estate offers 45 shared accommodations with air conditioning, safes, and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4.5-star hotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Franschhoek hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. 34-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 45 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. 34-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an attached winery, an outdoor pool, and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Enjoy international cuisine at The Werf, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
The Werf - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Farm Shop and Deli - Overlooking the garden, this delicatessen specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Rhone Homestead - This restaurant serves lunch only. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Farm Shop and Deli
  • Rhone Homestead
  • The Werf

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Winery

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 34-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodations
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This is a large farm estate and accommodations are located throughout the property. The following accommodations are not within walking distance of the main building: Champagne Farmhouse and Loft Farmhouse, 0.75 miles (1.2 kilometers) away; Cottage (1685), 1.24 miles (2 kilometers) away; 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom Orchards Cottages, 1.5 miles (2.5 kilometers) away; Premium House, 2 miles (3.3 kilometers) away; 2 Bedroom Retreat Cottage, 2.2 miles (3.5 kilometers) away; and Mountain Villa, 2.5 (4 kilometers) away.
The Cow Shed Cottage room type is located 3 miles (5 kilometers) away from the main property. Guests must travel on a gravel road to reach the accommodation, and four wheel drive vehicles are recommended.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from August 6 2025 to November 30 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the dining venues
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Boschendal House Franschhoek
Boschendal House
Boschendal Franschhoek
Boschendal Farm Estate House Franschhoek
Boschendal Farm Estate House
Boschendal Farm Estate Franschhoek
Boschendal Farm Estate Hotel
Boschendal Farm Estate Franschhoek
Boschendal Farm Estate Hotel Franschhoek

Boschendal Farm Estate Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 153 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just wonderful! We loved staying in the farmhouse. The farm is great and beautiful. The staff are so helpful and kind. We loved every minute of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous setting and property. The cottage was charming with lovely sitting areas and beautiful decor
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin, Los Angeles

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort in nature. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely spectacular — our favorite stay in South Africa! This has been by far the most spectacular place we stayed during our trip to South Africa. The customer service was incredible — every member of the team at Boschendal Farms made us feel so welcome. Our kids loved the day camps at the Tree House. Andrea, the kids’ club director, is phenomenal. Our children couldn’t wait to go back each day! She taught them about farming, composting, how to pick fruit, and even led them on hikes. They had cooking lessons, horse riding, and so many hands-on experiences. We couldn’t have asked for a better family experience. Huge thanks to the entire Boschendal team — you made this unforgettable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denisse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The cottage was very clean and nice. It was nice to have a welcome gift. I was disappointed that the restaurant is under construction.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francois Xavier

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
😍
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay in an Orchard Cottage, the pool is beautiful. The breakfast was outstanding, the grounds, wine tasting, hike, it was all excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karthiga

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely rooms, beautiful views, excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous cottages, stunning views, facilities and breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic wine farm with amazing accommodation options, mind blowing breakfast, outdoor activities and lovely staff. Stunning
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torstein

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for an active yet relaxing weekend. Only wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Very cute and fully equipped cabins. Very family friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful experience from start to finish. Werf suites were awesome. Restaurant great , wine tasting fun and picnic unique
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Abbey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Check in process was not great - we checked in late but the keys to the doors were not working and it took over an hour for someone to help us get in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed at Boschendal as the first part of a 2-week South Africa honeymoon and we could not have imagined a better place to spend the first few days of our marriage! Our cottage was stunning, comfortable, quiet and luxurious. The breakfast provided was incredible. The service is some of the best we've experienced ever. The property is exquisite. The activities are plenty - hiking, horseback riding, wine tasting, picnicking, etc. This is one of the most special properties I've ever stayed at on vacation and glowingly recommend it to everyone!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Orchard Cottage and service were great. Food and wine were disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Marie

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Not worth the money.

We stayed for 3 nights at the end of our trip in SA. I regret spending so much money on this stay. The cottages are all connected with no sound proofing. The retreat is popukar with families with small children , the toddler next door cried every night. By 6.30am both kids would be up and running around, so I never got a good night's sleep. When sitting outside you would hear children shouting, running and crying. I love kids but when I book a retreat cottage I envisioned peace and quiet and there was none to be had. The other problem with the cottage was a fruit fly infestation. I asked several times for a deep clean but all we got was a mosquito candle. I uses the bug spray that was in the kitchen, which helped a bit but than we had dead flies everywhere, including the fridge, which wasn't cleaned. The retreat cottages have a separate restaurant for breakfast. The juice, yoghurt and coffee are amazing but the rest is just okay. 2 mornings there was only 1 kind of bread but no tongs so everyone uses their hands to serve themselves. last morning there were 3. They also have croissants, muffins and scones. The muffins were hit and miss, some are obviously saved from the day before, and were hard and dried out. Fruit salad was tasty, I didn't try the cooked food so can't commend. Last morning the springles were on so no one could sit outside because the tablea all gor sprayed, inside was very noisy with several babies and toddlers, so hard to relax.
Dead flies is the fridge.
Dead flies in the fridge, not cleaned our entire stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isobel & Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning property. Comfortable and spacious cottage for the family with a lovely outdoor area. We enjoyed wine and food from the farm. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pandora

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Glenvin, Maxwell, Randy and the ladies at check in were all incredible! They deserve a raise :). Thank you for an amazing stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great tranquil and beautiful place.

This property is next level amazing. The food is wonderful, the picnics, various restaurants, to say nothing of the wine. We stayed in a retreat cottage which is amazing and well appointed. The staff are great. I was with my wife and four year old daughter and we loved it all. My daughter did horse tours and we just had a truly perfect experience here staying for a week. It’s magical. The property is expansive and offer a lot of great things to do. The kids club is out of this world. The wine region around is so much fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024