Beautiful, well kept estate. Enough space to maintain social distancing from others and still enjoy time with your family. Lots to buy and eat. Food very appetizing and well prepared. A place worthy of visiting and spending time at.

Amazing place to take kids to. They have a great kids club.

Stayed for 3 nights in one of the orchard cottages. Beautiful, scenic and fabulous experience. The cottage is well equipped with everything needed for a self catering cottage. It even had underfloor heating in the bathroom. The staff were super friendly. We will definitely visit again.

Initially wanted to have the picnic but at R680 for what is more like snacks and no drinks not even water included, we opted for the deli and bought a salad, pie, de villiers icecream and coffees and sat at a table under the oak trees. Much more affordable and just as nice.

We were quite disappointed. Even though we only visited the Deli, we found the service to be very disengaging. At no point did we feel that anyone working there, was interested in helping us. The staff kept looking around when spoken to and they were more interested in the time . We arrived 30 minutes prior to them closing and it was evident that they just wanted to leave as they were busy counting till slips. Considering these trying times, one would expect an establishment such as this to have a fresh supply of soap in the toilets, but even that was lacking.

We had a wonderful hamper picnic under deep shady trees. The staff were very friendly and efficient. Thank you Bochendal.

Stopped at Boschendal as part of the wine tram for breakfast. What a great wine estate, with so much to offer. Would highly recommend spending the entire day at Boschendal. Top-notch wine and food. One of the best wine farms in the area.

This historical property never fails to amaze... worth spending a day visiting the magnificent wine farm. Enjoy the 5* restaurant, excellent Deli, great wine tasting or just a walk around the grounds or herb garden...

Lovely place to take family on picnics. Lots for kids to do. Beautiful surroundings, markets and food.

Boschendal Estate was the perfect backdrop for our SA Weddings Bride of the Year 2020 Friday night dinner! Their stunning Olive Press Venue has the most majestic views of their gardens and they arranged some stunning entertainment for our guests! The staff at Boschendal are some of the most professional we have ever worked with and it showed in the evening! Our guests had a plethora of food allergies, but Boschendal seamlessly ensured all dishes were perfectly matched and served! Boschendal Estate gave us a tantalising 3-course meal paired with the perfect wines. They even surprised all of us with a sabrage performed by their talented sommelier as welcome drinks! Boschendal Estate has multiple different venue options and we are sure that they will be able to make all of your event dreams come true!

Excellent ambience. Great food. Friendly staff. My soul became calm.

Green grass and beautiful gardens. Great spot for a picnic or lunch with tranquil vibe and great food.Would highly recommend for family outings

Boschendal Wine Estate is a typical example of a classic farm. This beautiful wine estate offers a unique set of activities to explore. The most impressive of them is undoubtedly horse riding in the winelands. The guide is very experienced and extremely talented. I had a blast while riding my horse of the day: BLACK DIAMOND and I am a beginner!One cannot go to Boschendal without trying the horse riding activity, it is a MUST!A top destination for anyone who loves outdoor activities!

Although I visited many years ago I still recall the super tour and wine tasting. I think there were 12 wines we tasted...Service was excellent and staff very helpful and knowledgeable, wine superb and I went home with a few crates.. :) .. I no longer live in SA but will always but their wine if I see it locally..

Excellent deli and service in a historic environment with spacious open areas.

Boschendal offers a variety of activities to do as family. Theres a lot that I still need to do in this wine estate. But at this point, I did cycle at their trails and they have very nice/ scenic trails for cycling/walking. I enjoyed every part of the adventure. Big up Boschendal, theres a lot that we still need to do!

Fantastic Setting . All covid protocols on point. Great service

What a special place, we really enjoyed our time there. The place is clean and so well kept. The Gardner’s were friendly and helpful and the staff. The bike area if you have your own bike was free, how awesome is that. If you don’t have a bike you can hire one for a cost. They are awesome with kids you do not have to be worried at all. The good is delicious and yummy. The prices were not bad at all. There is ample parking. The wine tasting was great at some places the place looked abit dilapidated and needed work. The toilets are clean and awesome. Go and check it out it’s worth going to.

Well worth visit with the best pizzas.

One of the best wine estate I have visited, picnic facilities, deli with so much to offer from fresh produce, meats, breads, wines, brandy, food, cheeses, baked foods. They also have a excellent restaurant with great food. Indoors and outdoors seating with excellent service, so relaxing, no rushed feeling so clean and open

The food at the restaurant was absolutely amazing and cooked to perfection! Would definitely eat here again. My portion was a little on the small side, but my husband had enough. Service also very friendly. And beautiful to sit outside there. Wine tasting was ok: to taste only 5 entry-level wines for R90 is a bit expensive, even though they poured generously - but Im there to taste, not to drink half glasses - so I rather have smaller tasting samples and being able to taste more different wines.

Great place, lovely food and they do not close early. You can still go and have great afternoon

We were there for a full day strat session what a beautiful experience, the team looking after us made it possible for us to have a productive session, we were looked after,- breakfast was divine- snacks absolutely a winner- lunch was over and above- last but not least the wine, what smooth bev🍷

Great family friendly wine estate. Facilities for all and sundry with friendly staff and a great farm shop

I’ve been at this farm many times for dining and picnic and today we did a trail run with my friends, took a 10km route. What an awesome run we had crossing the river towards the 2 dams. It was so refreshing.

The flowers in the Garden surrounding the cottages were in full bloom and gorgeous.Its just the most beautiful setting.Our platters at the Werf were awesome, on the slightly smaller size, but I really didn5 mind paying for it in all that beauty.The only issue was that the kids food never arrived... the Pizza /burger was supposed to be ordered separately from the deli through our waitor, and the waitress acknowledged it... but never arrived.We ended up buying them cake from the farm store...they were happy anyway....The pony rides made up for not being able to go on the jungle gyms....#CoronaWe will def be back.... bring on summer.... looking forward to picnic season.

A gorgeous setting for an outdoor lunch under the oak trees made from farm grown produce accompanied by a selection of great wines. Walk through the farm garden and browse the farm stall and current home ware popup store after

Visited here during our wine tram tour. amazing wines and super hygienic and well. Staff were knowledgable and friendly. Worth a stop.

Great place for a coffee break when out on your MTB.

Such a nice 2 man orchestra, playing current hits at just the right volume. Definitely going back there

For all wine connoisseurs ... the road must pass through this winery ... an incredible place ... great restaurantGreetings from Ukraine, Lviv)))

The staff is friendly well informed and very professional. The food is delicious & well presented. What a beautiful estate. A definite must 👌🏾

Great wine estate. Has a bakery and butchery on site. They serve breakfast opposite to the tasting area and serve meals at the main restaurant. The wine tasting comes with a light snack menue thats delicious. They have a picnic area and you can purchase items for your picnic on the premisises.

Best staff. Security at the gate even helped changing a tyre.

Just went for a relaxing walk and the kids played also. Zero complaints, will likely visit again.

A few weeks ago, I enjoyed staying at one of the most beautiful Cape Winelands. The boyfriend and I were looking for a cosy place to staycation for our first anniversary that was still close enough to Cape town, so Boschendal Wine Farm in Franschhoek was a perfect choice!We checked into Boschendal Wine Farm for a glorious one-night stay during the week. Boschendal was one of THE 9 BEST FAMILY HOTELS IN THE WORLD by Condé Nast Traveller for 2020 and has accommodation ranging from the historical Herbert Baker designed Cottage 1685, to beautifully restored farm cottages.We stayed in one of the Werf cottages at Boschendal. They are situated behind and adjacent to the historic Werf (farmstead) of Boschendal with captivating views of the surrounding countryside and mountains.Our cottage had its own fireplace, small kitchenette, patio with a Weber, while The Werf Restaurant and The Deli are within walking distance. Each room is equipped with all the essentials. For me, that is a USB plug points next to the bed, robes and slippers, makeup area, large bathtub, television and lounge area. Generous touches included a complimentary a plate of delicious chocolates; fresh farm produces for us to cook in our cottage and non-alcoholic beverages (since we are currently experiencing an alcohol ban due to COVID lockdown regulations in South Africa). The only thing that was truly missing was a Nespresso machine (great coffee for us is a non-negotiable in the mornings!)Making dinner at our cottage was another highlight of our stay, all items that Neill cooked was from The Farm Shop & Butchery and it included ribeye steak, sirloin, boerewors and fresh salads straight from Boschendals farm.The beauty of staying over at The Werft Cottages at Boschendal is that it feels like your own private residence. Apart from wandering the farm and beautiful gardens, most of our time was spent indoors, reading and relaxing next to the braai that evening.As much as I love living in Cape Town, theres something so magical about escaping it! Even for just a brief night away, it felt so surreal.

Beautiful Sunday walk through the Boschendal gardens. Delicious lunch from fresh produce from the gardens..thank you to the Bochendal team for a beautifully maintained space allowing us to enjoy nature at it best..

We had a wonderful experience at Boschendal. We had the Rhone picnic in the rose garden, which was absolutely incredible, I couldnt recommend this more highly. The food was wonderful, as was the setting. We also did a cellar Tour and wine tasting which was highly enjoyable. We tried a few different wines here, aside from the tasting and really enjoyed them all. A must visit.

Boschendal estate is beautiful and lovely however the Restaurant was disappointing. Extremely expensive for the amount of food offered. The waitress offered to order food for the kids from the adjacent restaurant which never happened. We only ordered platters but it took forever and it seemed like not one of the staff were on the same page. And besides that is was unreasonable expensive for the amount of food received. It was our first visit but it was really disappointing. Especially after lock down and the current economic crisis you would think locals would be considered important enough to provide value for money.

Beautiful estate, peaceful, friendly. Pricey, but delicious food, both from the restaurant and the deli

Excellent Covid awareness and screening, beautiful grounds, large lawns under trees, picking areas, play park for kids, I explored the mountains accross the road though, steep ascent over loose gravel, but a nice trail otherwise, well manicured, get an early dtart cause it gets hot quickly in summer...

I visited Boschendal as part of the Escape+Explore tour in collaboration with Hills of Africa Travel & it did not disappoint! A short drive from busy Cap Town, its a delightful spot nestled in wine country. I definitely want to come back for a long stay. We toured the main house with Ralton who is extremely knowledgeable about the winery as well as the general area.We tasted several of their amazing wines & i purchased one of the sparkling wines (after seeing the fun demonstration of the bottle opening with a sword - impressive). Ill definitely be back!

Great food, wine and just a beautiful wine estate! Highly recommend!

Nice and tranquil under the trees. Everything comes expensive.

Good food and good family time.

Awesome summers day. Picnic and lovely food.

Their are numerous different reasons to visit the beautiful Boschendal Wine Estate - from staying in one of their beautiful cottages to enjoy a relaxing picnic on their big green lawns. My wife and I really enjoy their wine and we decided to take some friends there while they were visiting us from Pretoria. They have several wines and a number of different tasting options available including a tasting of their 10 year Potstill Brandy which I recommend you give a try. We really enjoyed the tasting, but I was a bit sad to see that they had moved the tasting area from outdoors under the big green trees to inside the manor house. The manor house is beautiful, but I preferred the outdoor open area with the beautiful trees and gardens surrounding you. Overall we still had a fun time and will definitely visit again.

Great scenery,good food,fantastic atmosphere.

The waiters were really bad at providing us with a good experience. I’m not sure if it was the heat or their lack of training. We went on a Sunday early afternoon and we were never greeted with a smile, always an attitude even though we were being respectful and mindful of the fact that there were other patrons. The kindest person was Megan, the guide at the vehicle parking section. It was a sad experience as we hadn’t been there before.

Beautiful place, great service and family friendly.

Had the picnic at the rose garden. Food was absolutely delicious and wine was great too. Gardens are beautiful and well-kept. Views are amazing. Highly recommend.

We attended the Friday Market and were very impressed with the food and wine. The shop has a few veggies and cheese and meat and the service is excellent with employees very helpful in selecting wines and other items. They were very accommodating when we were late.

We visited for a wine tasting during December which, understandably, is a very busy time.Wines were great, service was great.Will definitely return at a quieter time to really embrace the wine farm without the large crowds.

It was good to be in the relaxing outdoors eating well prepared food! The view cannot be captured in words

My favorite picnic spot. 👌🏻

Food was OK... Most terrible service i have experienced in my entire life. We had to carry our own tables to the shade area whilst all the waiters and manager looked at us doing it, other guests that arrived had to clean their own table when they arrived. Waiters are clueless have to wait so long for drinks not their fault, not enough staff only 3 guys serving about 150 people. Personally i wont come here again or recommend it to anyone so many other great winefarms around.

Great family and kids spaces

Beautifully crafted and thoughtful menu. Great value for money in a wonderful setting.

The quintessential Cape vineyard & wine estate. Beautiful grounds & herb gardens to stroll through & even more delicious setting for a late breakfast or early lunch. Everything was delicious especially the roast chicken & mussels with tagliatelle. What a beautiful way to spend a few hours, definitely drop into their food store shop.

Beautiful vineyard to visit. As you enter you will drive up a tree lined path and view a historic stately home with large nice gardens surrounding it.You can order picnic baskets to eat here, very good food included (and serves a lot). We had our picnic (at tables) under the trees in the shade then went over to the tasting area to sample the wines.While we were there they had horse rides you could purchase for the youngsters. Also had bocce ball and a nice big open space for kids to run.

We did a MCC tasting at Boschendal together with Francois, who is a descendant of the family who formerly owned Boschendal. Very entertaining and told us about the history of the estate and lots of info on the sparkling wine! We liked it a lot!

Went for a wine tasting for our cousins birthday 1st on the wine tram. Wine steward was rude and very unprofessional and because we were a large group we had to all take the same tasting.... Over priced compared to the other farms. We had to ask for another steward as the 1st one clearly wasnt in the mood to serve us locals. Well I am glad we didnt waste the rest of our time and money rest of the route was superb. Boschendal need to polish their staff. I was told same glass for tasting which I refused. And had to insist I dont drink white and red from same glass. My 1st tasting ended with a lovely glugg of red wine one my dress. To say it was appalling would be an understatement. If you take the wine tram and you are a local skip is our advise and honest review. Or act like a foreigner perhaps you will get 5 glasses laid out and be treated better.

Very good place and the wine tasting is perfect.

Lovely picnic in a beautiful setting. Not my favourite wine but still very good. Location is absolutely beautiful and service is very friendly and professional.

Excellent staff great time! Vuyo and Eric gave us a great experience and great time! We will definitely be back! This is a must stop on your trip!

Beutifull, but to crowded. We left, restaurant and coffee shops / stands to busy

The Rose Garden is an excellent place for a group picnic. I absolutely enjoyed the roast garden carrots, garden slaw salad, roast cauliflower and garden pesto. We had our choice of seats at a picnic table overlayed with a white dining clothe. The food came out in brown picnic baskets, which was a nice touch. The waitress was very friendly and attentive. There was a fair amount of people at 1pm, but it never felt busy. Overall, I recommend this place for a group lunch.

Great place to pick up some meat, cheese, bread and a glass of wine for a picnic. Plenty of table seating outdoors under the trees. I found the wines decent, but I did not end up picking up a bottle here as I found more exciting wines elsewhere. It is worth stopping by for a taste as maybe you will end up with a bottle or two.The meat shop is definitely worth a visit in itself and it is perfect to pick up some cured meat or something fresh for a braai that night.

We liked Boschendal, but to be honest the wine wasn’t really what we like and the tasting experience was quite frustrating. It was a bit of an uphill struggle to get the wines poured as service was almost non-existent. The picnic was OK, but probably not something that stands out in an area with such amazing food, wine and better service.

Chose the 4 wine and 4 chocolate pairing and the wine was good however the chocolate wasn’t great. We sat outside in the beautiful estate. The staff were very friendly and even gave us some complimentary sparkling wine after accidentally mixing up the wine order.

The estate is beautiful and made a picturesque backdrop for our afternoon picnic. We were blessed with great weather. The picnic basket was large. There was a lot of food for two. It was edible but nothing special.We did a quick 30-min wine tasting beforehand in the house next door. Our server was friendly and patient. Pleasant experience overall.

Boschendal is one of the most beautiful areas that Ive visitedIt gives a wide range of things to do places to eat and accommodations to stayIt is rich in history aswell as sustainabilityI recommend anyone to come and stay at one of the 5 star cottages and enjoy the wine and fine dining

Large wine estate with many trees to have picnics. In summer they have markets on Friday nights as well as picnic days with picnic baskets that can be purchased. Highly recommended for a visit when in the area. Must see winery with beautiful views.

Boschendal is a majestic estate with something for everyone. From food to mountain biking. There are a deli and restaurant with picnic facilities under the shades of beautiful trees. Mountain bikes can be rented and ridden on the flowing trail network on the other side of the road. There are also a few guesthouses available for those who want to experience the farm life overnight.

Nice setting and wine. Found the servers to be very inattentive and it has a bit of an informal vibe around the tasting area. However, it is a beautiful spot with great wines and quite a welcoming vibe.

Our Cape Town host brought us here especially and we are glad she did. A very beautiful and picturesque winery/garden. After visiting a few other wineries, it was very pleasant to spend some time walking around the grounds and enjoying the atmosphere.After exploring, we settled in for some decadent chocolates and another fine set of wine tasting. I particularly enjoyed the Brandy and sparkling wine options.

Friendly staff. Kids welcome. Generous tasting portions. Will come back

Lovely place, offers a number of activities, such as mountain biking, horse back riding, wine tasting, picnics. The restaurants are amazing, impeccable food and service. We stayed at the Orchards Cottages, which were simple but comfortable, new and well kept with a lovely pool right in front and a bonfire in one of the nights. Would definitely go back!

Great picnics, farm-to-table cuisine,wine and food pairing, lots of activities,beautiful scenery, good guest experience, family friendly. Enough to keep you entertained the whole day.

Nice estate with good wines.Service was disappointing at the wine tasting. Unfortunately the prices are a bit of a rip off. You can buy most standard wines much cheaper at Pick ‘n Pay.

Was very excited to come to the estate for wine tasting but the service did not live up to the brand. Walking into the wine tasting area you not given much direction. Had to keep asking waitrons regarding how does the process work, how does the menu work. I think without my sister insisting on learning as much as possible we would have just been left with the menu then some wines and no new knowledge of what to pair with. Waitron was extremely knowledgeable but not sure if this is info we would have gotten without the insisting... I came for an experience but didnt get it...

Service was goodPicnic was over promised and under delivered. It was more like having a sandwich under the trees on a garden table. No picnic atmosphere.

Hawaii and California has a baby and it is called Boschendal!! We love sitting under a MASSIVE tree and sipping some pretty good wine. We experimented a little on what they had to offered and we found some new flavors that we didn’t know we liked!! The Riesling is dry - too dry for my taste but my husband liked it. The S&M was my favorite. The staff was attentive without being pushy or overbearing.We ended up buying the brandy.

Lovely vibes and wine vineyard. Highly reccomend the informal picnic. Cycle there if youre brave, from fransheouk

We went to the night market. Boschendal is beautiful place and has an awesome vibe but the prices of the food and drinks was a rip off. Way to expensive and the portions of food was very small. R65 for a small draft beer? R95 for a hamburger with no chips or sides. And coffe at R35 is R10 more expensive than standard coffee prices. We will not go to the night market again.

Beautiful scenery. Like the huge mountain and beautiful trees. Its an isolated area where its just nature and the venue. Beautiful place for weddings. Can also come wine and dine.

Awesome Winery Estate to visit and to know his History. The wine Tasting under the big tree is fantastic. You can even have a lunch/picnic on the grass. Stunning place!

Nice and relaxing.

Beautiful setting and surrounding,,,peaceful and relaxing,,,great restaurant and smokehouse,,and of course the very important biltong and droewors shop,,,, the waiters were kind of on minority side,,, there were only 3 to 4 waiters serving close on 140+ people,,,,besides that we really enjoyed ourselves

Amazing picnic area and garden to see all the flowers, plants and vegetables they grow. The organisation of the picnic was perfect but the food was quite normal. I went back to the cafe few days later and they have amazing salads and cakes.

Fantastic venue. The wines are alright but the brandy is amazing. I also tried a wine and chocolate pairing and I was disappointed. The chocolates are a joke. This needs alot of work.

Beautiful place to spend a Saturday afternoon with loved onesThe wine tasting is Pretty Standard though

I love this place, so peaceful in nature and I absolutely love shooting wedding here. Food is always great and Im in love with their fresh green olives you get at the farm deli. Staff is energetic and friendly.

We had a wine tasting and the picnic. This was our favourite wine estate during our time in the winelands. The wine estate is stunning and the service was flawless! Would definitely recommend this.

What can I say? 5 Star!!! We had an arranged picnic lunch in the Rose Garden. The food arrived prepacked and beautifully presented

Some of the Best wines in the Cape!!! The service is poor with little or no interest in our experience. The security lady in front belonged at the tasting room in my opinion!!!

Excellent in every way! A must visit location for tourists and locals. This working wine estate & farm boasts its own food garden, grass fed Angus beef from their onsite butchery, deli & coffee shop, restaurant and hotel. Top class destination!

Nice place, scenic location, lovely wines. We also took the wine tour which was very good and informative.

Been to the estate many times.. Always been good. Most recently 6 weeks ago. Will be back and look forward to bringing clients

Absolutely superb stay at Boschendal, only wished we’d stayed for longer.We stayed at the orchard cottages which are a little away from the main section, the estate provides transport to and from or it’s a nice walk during the day. The cottages are are well equipped and really cosy. Our two bed was perfect for our family of three.Food- due to our arrival times we were only able to dine at the deli and the farm shop. On our first lunch, the lovely guy at the shop cooked us some amazing rump on the brai. The deli served a great selection of high quality food. Service was fab too.Wine tasting- as part of our stay we were gifted a wine tasting package. The boschendal wine selection is superb and the experience was very relaxed and enjoyable.Tree house kids club- blown away by this! Farm foraging, fire cooking, walks, play, art, animal feeding, wild life movies. So much fun had by our four year old. Thank you!Spa- not really a spa and more of a treatment are but lovely all the same. In fact, one of the best massages I’ve ever had (I’ve had a lot).