Stellenbosch which is situated near Cape Town at a distance of about 45 minute drive, is one of the most famous wine regions in South Africa. Hotels and accommodations on the fertile lands of the wine farms make it even easier for the traveler to explore this scenic beauty.
Officially declared as a wine route for the first time in 1971, this region houses a variety of cellars that produce some of the country's most acclaimed wines. The University town of Stellenbosch with oak-lined streets has numerous museums and galleries apart from cafes, bars and restaurants. Most of the wine farms offer a wide range of accommodation like cottages, self catering accommodation, luxurious single, double or family rooms, suites, bed and breakfast type rooms etc. The other facilities that you can expect at these hotels and accommodations are wine cellar, Jacuzzi, air-conditioners, secure parking and guest transportation. Food at these hotels and accommodations can be enjoyed at outside dining facilities, dining rooms, meal sections or even a Sundeck or a Private Deck for those who would not mind spending a little more on luxury.
Some tips that could help you during your vacation on the wine farms are outlined below
Seek route guides and maps that are freely available at the hotels and accommodation on the wine farms. Try and familiarize with the routes on the map to save time while exploring.
Confirm the days available for sight seeing as some of the wine farms which are normally open Monday through Saturday may be closed on weekends
If you are planning to visit more than one wine farm, it would be prudent to stay a night or two at each wine farm accommodation or hotel available. This will not only save you traveling time but will also give you the chance to experiment on local cuisines and culinary delicacies. Some hotels even offer sumptuous Mediterranean style buffet lunch
Another innovative idea particularly if you have kids around or are traveling with other families would be picnic spots that these wine farms are so famous for. Enquire if the hotel or accommodation you are staying in provides picnic lunches. Carrying them will save you the trouble of having to worry where the next meal will come from.
Tasting is allowed at most of the wine farms. In fact you would enjoy them so much, that you could probably get tipsy just tasting so many samples. Remember drinking and driving in South Africa is a heavily fined offence.
The best way to discover the wine farms is by car, as you can stop wherever you wish. The hotel and accommodation on the wine farms would be more than ready to help you with local travel agents.
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