Fantastic venue for functions such as conferences and events. The food is absolutely perfect and the staff incredibly friendly and professional.

Five stars all around. My wife and I stayed in one of the small Werf cottages and absolutely loved our weekend. The accommodation was just perfect for two people. The restaurant food was exceptional. The staff was top-notch. We loved exploring the beautiful grounds. What incredible views. And what made this so nice was the on-site store and butchery. You could truly show up and know that you had endless options. While we didn’t bring our kids – and honestly think it’s funny that anyone would for such a special adults spot ;) – it really is quite kid friendly as well. Nothing more to say than amazing!

Great setup. This is on the left, Werf side of the estate and very accommodating staff. We hadnt booked for the plum picking activity and were about to call it a day when the event manager arranged a make-up session for myself and a group of others whom missed the picking timing. This made the day and was greatly appreciated. 6 star worthy *** ***

My family stayed at Boschendal in the Orchard cottages to celebrate my 40th birthday. From the planning experience to the cottages to the complimentary experiences - we were blown away. Our entire stay was seamless. The farm is exquisite. Runs, hikes, engaging and exciting activities for the kids. Great reception staff. The events team who organised our Friday dinner were wonderful - easy to work with, went the extra mile and everything looked beautiful.We cant wait to go back!

Accommodation, food, view and all the activities was fantastic. We cant wait to visit again .

So many options to keep you entertained - adults and kiddies. Casual take out eatery or sit down restaurant. Trail bike riding for different levels of difficulty. Coolest tree house play area and mini BMX track. Pony trot for children. Picnic grassed area, and lots of space for children to run. Free entry, covid temp check done at the gate. Accommodation and spa too!

Possibly one of the best wine and outdoor venues out here. Loads to do if you are active or even if you only want to park on the grass and drink excellent wines.

AMAZING!!The staff was so friendly, and went over and above! The cottage was beautiful and such a spoil!

Visitor friendly. Good wine friendly staff and excellent venue.

Lovely place with wonderful surroundings Excellent hourseriding and winetasting.

It is a promissing place but need a bit tme

This place was fantastic. The food, wine, and service were absolutely amazing. Definitely make a reservation for lunch ahead of time and get there early for a wine tasting. Ivan, in particular, made our visit better. He went out of his way to drive us across the vast farm and help coordinate the tastings, cellar tour, and lunch. The wine was amazing and we bought several bottles to take home. Then lunch was delicious and filling. Strongly recommend a visit to this wonderful farm.

Wonderful walk with my sisters through the meadows, vineyards and orchards along the rushing Dwarsriver reliving our childhood days.

We love africa!We travel, love wine and good food. We spent two nights in the cottage and are still enthusiastic about this symbiosis: very friendly people - exemplary service - nature - excellent wine - the breakfast of my life ;-) please keep it up! We will be back 😍

We came for Christmas Eve dinner here and it was definitely one of the best Christmas dinners we have had. The food is brilliant, fresh and innovative, they grow their own vegetable and fruits on the premises, so everything is bio quality and tasteful. You can take a walk in their gardens. The venue is very fancy with great furnishes and decorated by someone with great taste. The wine is absolutely stunning too!

Very enjoyable experience. Boschendal has it all with views, beautiful wine, great services. We did the rose garden picnic. The food was tasty but we didn’t leave completely stuffed. We drove over the other other side of the winery and walked around for a while and found at the front where there is a little pavilion. They had giant bean bags an hammocks. We went lay down and took a quick power nap. It was so relaxing and a nice breeze blowing through (we went in September). Highly recommend.

Beautiful place snow on mountain tops the trails and rivers really enjoyed Boschendal

Did a rose garden picnic this past weekend. We had such a lovely day, cannot wait to be back. Great spot for a family day out, also great for a romantic date. Picnic food is fresh and tasty, quick, friendly service when getting your baskets, bean bags/hammocks and wine. Waiters bring everything to a spot you choose with a smile and go the extra mile for you if you need. They check in regularly for extra orders of wine or food. Really the ultimate picnic experience! Booking ahead and getting there early makes things smoother, basket collection is from 12 I think but you can arrive earlier and gardens close at 5pm. Having some extra picnic supplies came in handy, like a sharp knife to cut chicken & ciabatta bread. Depending on where you sit, toilets are a small walk, but clean and well stocked. Would definitely recommend!

Great outdoor picnic spot. We visited the Rhone Rose Garden which is a full service picnic area. We had a lovely table under the trees with loads of lawn space for the kids to run around. Bring a ball to add to the fun.The picnic baskets were packed to the brim filled with yummy snacks... Some a little more intense than Im used to such as the farm style chicken liver but it was all very tasty.

Fabulous farm cottages -could just include a few more kitchen knives and a cutting board. Great clean rooms, perfect environment for family. Would be great if delivered breakfast could be laid out as previously not just left in a bag. Guests so impressed.1 had allergic reaction at cafe and manager Eduardo? Could not have been more charming or professional. Thank you!

It was very limited i know we are in a crisis but they should offer more variety.

Just beautiful - nice, modern cottages, very well appointed, cosy, open fireplaces and lovely views of the surrounding mountains. Had breakfast delivered to the cottage which was a feast. Biked around the estate. Just loved it.

Great looking venue, good wines. Get here and they have no platters ... but have a deli a few hundred meters away from the cellar door oak wine tasting area. Interesting!

What a awesome place!!! We went for a bike ride with our 7 year old son. After wards we had some to drink while we rest our legs on the nice green lawn under the nice shady trees

Boschendal has been revamped and has so much to offer. Beautiful accommodation, fantastic restaurant and lovely picnics. The bakery and deli is great for a light meal or picking up some fresh produce or bread for your kitchen. Visit the butchery for some ethical meat, or take a walk around the enormous food garden that supplies the restaurants.

Boschendal is truly a 5 star setup. From the backdrop and gardens to the bakery, restaurants, accommodation, picnics and workshops - this heritage wine farm is run like a well oiled machine - Happy and friendly staff all seem proud of what they do here. Very impressed.

Stunning farm, with a lot to do, the accommodation was nice, we would go again.

Werf farm picnic: Awesome environment and great service, I will definitely be back. They provide picnic blankets and seating also bean bags for a reasonable price. You can enjoy the shade under large pine tree cover or bask in the sun. We sat and enjoyed live music while the children played on the near by jungle gym Make sure your children are wearing shoes when running on the grass, the area is riddled with tiny thorns. The picnic comes with ice-cream to enjoy at the end.

Boschendal is a great place to come and spend time with family and friendsIts a farm full of history all over the place dating back hundreds of years

Fantastic wedding venue that can accommodate 50 to +-250 people stylishly. Accomodation on site is great for guests and the environment is rather self contained with large rolling lawns.

We visited the Farm Spa on Boschendal Wine Estate set in a tranquil indigenous garden and were treated to fantastic service from arrival, through the treatments and post treatment beverages. The staff were all so welcoming, customer centric and made us feel at home. The post treatment bliss is felt long after completion and the glow is not only physical but metaphysical too. Well be glowing from with for the next few days.

An impressive destination farm offering fine dining, interesting history and a fabulous wedding venue. Most of their food is sourced from their own garden which is also worth exploring. Great for kids or a weekend getaway.

A very established and well organized vineyard. Great to relax on the lawns, having a picnic or visiting for the friday night food markets. They have great cakes! The full moon picnics are also fabulous. Don’t miss out on the wherf food garden. It’s definitely worth a visit.

The Farm Spa is an excellent choice!! The staff are welcoming, friendly and kind. The massage itself was amazing. I only have 1 recommendation, but its only for my personal preference. It was abit cold today and the room was also cold. So maybe heat up the rooms abit before or during the treatment. But the overall experience was definitely tops!!

The setting was absolutely stunning with the Rhone seated picnics being a great, novel idea.Despite having very generous portions, for the price the picnic had some very poorly made elements. The humus was hard and seemed old. Also the cabbage salad was very roughly cut, totally dry with some elements of the salad that seemed to be bits of skin and even a few unwashed radishes in it.There was also a 10 % service charge for the table which would be fair enough however there is not enough service to justify this. We had a table for 14, the picnics were dumped in a pile, we then cleared up all the plates at the end. As well as this we needed to get up a few times to order drinks. This was by no means the fault of the waitress rather the fact that they were over loaded.Lastly I felt that as the picnic was packed in advance it was very wasteful in the amount of excess packaging they created.It was such an amazing location, I hope that these can be remedied as it could be so much better.

Had a stunner picnic on the grass; live music and some great wine. Great environment!

Breathtaking hiking trails.

Le picnique. Delightful was to relax. Stunning hamper for two with everything one would need. Blankets, beanbags and back rests provided. Staff are amazing too.

Deli staff were great. Wine tasting staff and front office at Manor lack the personal touch. As a local cannot recommend. Best experience always at Spier.

Unbelievable wine tasting experience. Not to be missed. Incredible venue with lots of options.

We had a nice time at this farm in 10/01/2016.You can have a picnic, or eat at the restaurants.Nice wine tasting, and if you feel like having a beer, they do have some cold ones at the Deli!

Great concept! And it includes a crazy good restaurant. Ohw yes, visit the shop as well...

This is a very old wine farm. The restaurant is nice and there is plenty to see in the Manor house and the herb garden. An excellent place.

Charm of mountains, valleys, vines, trees lavender and loved ones rolled into one

Breezy afternoon picnic under the shade of a tree.. Live music, nibbles and wine.. Very chilled!

AMAZING EVERYTHING WAS SPOT ON

Stunning venue. Excellent food at De Werf and beautiful green surroundings. Perfect for a day outing and picnics.

I had a wonderful time and the wine was amazing, the best of the day.Our waiter Francois was unbeliavable and extremely funny, he made the event even better.

Just perfect. The view, the food at the Werf restaurant sitting on the terrace and simply enjoying. A must!

Family friendly, beautiful photo opportunities and definitely worth spending some time here...The deli has amazing food. It is a first come first served basis. There is a large picnic area and picnic snacks can be purchased at the deli.There is wine tasting available. Try the Chocolate pairing.Die werf restaurant requires booking for dinner to avoid disappointment. They change the menu very often.Their cottages that are available for rent is a great romantic getaway.The vegetable garden is extensive and a treat for a stroll. It is located by Die Werf restaurant.I have not used the hiking / mountain bike trail, but they apparently have one. Will have to check it out.

I did not personally stay here but saw tje inside when visiting guests. Lovely looked after and well furnished

Brought my mother for Xmas dinner special last year and it was comfy delicious festive food. really was beyond our expectations

Very nice atmosphereStaff are friendlyFood is goodFamily friendlyNight markets are from 6pm to 9pm on Fridays

Had a lovely picnic at the Werf Gardens at Boschendal. Great food, wine and a lovely relaxed atmosphere!

5 stars all round. Amazing food. Amazing view. Amazing accommodation!

All staff friendly, good photographers and ready for chat and humor. Thank you for a relaxed and beautiful atmosphere.

Went to Boschendal for a tasting. When we arrived, we were impressed by the looks of it. It will want you to stay the rest of the day. But during the tasting we decided to leave early. Very inexperienced staff. Most of the time being busy doing nothing. Unfriendly and impolite too. After 20 minutes they discovered us, the second table for a tasting. This was most definitely the worst experience we had during one of many visits to the region.

Very impressed with quality and service. We staid at the Orchard cottages, absolutely perfect. Picknik at main farm also lovely. Wines...too much ;-)

Lovely gardens... An excellent picnic spot

Really picturesque, with lawns and a variety of seating areas, tasting areas, gardens and shops. We enjoyed the picnic at the Werf Gardens which a nicely casual with bean bags, rug and a choice of tree to sit under!

Amazing property.Much more than just a winefarm.

Beautiful estate for anyone wanting to spend some time in the outdoors.

Elite hospitality management says its a great venue to work at such a pleasure🙂

Superb wine and so disappointing food. Servent tried their best but when management is bad nothing you can do. I understand overpriced food but if quality is ok. Not in Boshendal Wine Estate case. Dont go for eating. Just for wine tasting it is a great farm.

What was advertised and what was received was two different things completely unfortunately. Informed the manager.

We were at the Deli. The food was good but the service was poor. Good place to visit on a Sunday

Brilliant for families. Orchard cottages recommended over Werf cottages - especially over winter - if you have kids (better insulated, well equipped kitchens, separate room, lots of space for kids to play and quieter - ie away from loud traffic on road by the main entrance). All in all a fantastic place to explore on a bike (bring your own or rent), eat farm fresh fare and see a range of domesticated animals (from piglets to beautiful black angus cows).

Wow, such a beautiful place. It has a variety of attractions; really good wines, picnic options, restaurant, gift shop, herb gardens etc. Why should I be limited to only 5 stars??

We were disapointed by our experience at the Boschendal Estate when we found out that they no longer produced their own wines and that they have outsourced it to Douglas Green, we felt lied to when we found that out. So dont expect to get great deals as they buy their stock back from Douglas Green, you would get a better price on Boschendal wines at a local grocery outlet like Pick n Pay Liquor or a Tops Liquor store. If you want to go for a wonderful lunch with a beautiful setting thou, then you will definitely not be disapointed as the estate is breathtaking.

This is by far the best wine farm/ holiday destination/ eatery/ wine tasting 0lace on earth. The staff is wonderful, always happy and helpful. The scenery is tremendous. There are not only grape vines but also beautiful flowers and vegetables growing all over the property. There is a great bicycle rout for any adventurous riders. They have the most amazing history at boschendal. Wonderful food wonderful staff and wonderful land. Staying here you always want to stay for longer. The most beautifully decorated rooms with lots of hints to the history of boschendal. I can not say that I have ever been to a better place in my life. Well done boschendal, you are the best by far. Keep. Up the spectacular work. Also if you can, speak to matt, he is the manager of hospitality. Great wine too. Thank you boschendal for the spectacular molemmories and I hope you have the best future ahead of you.

This is a MUST DO! Fantastic tour with Realton, a tremendous guide and host. He knows the history of the estate, and man, oh man, does he know his wines! We did his champagne tasting menu in the Manor House and LOVED IT! Four different high quality champagnes, each paired with a lucious small dish. OMG, were they great! Then we went off and did their picnic lunch--wonderful with enough food for several very hungry people! We could not have been happier and strongly urge you to add Boschendal to your Cape Town itinerary. A 10!

Picturesque place, excellent wines and great service.

Really Nice place to experience the Wine Culture.

Amazing accomodation, with all you need inside. Kitchen, fridge, shower and bath, private garden and veranda. Amazing view.

Amazing food and wine in an even more amazing setting under oak trees that date back to 1682

Lovely picnic on the lawn, under the trees. Good picnic hamper, nice variaty.

Amazing wine! Export quality experienced locally!

Beautiful place for an out of town picnic. Loved it.

Everything single packed in plastic, and with the wind, the plastic was blowing around everywhere. The food and wine were decent enough, and the landscape is beautiful, but the plastic totally ruins the experience.

Beautiful place with a wonderful scenery! Just amazing!

For a picnic you are not allowed to buy a family basket, but its company policy to pay for a double basket for parents AND all children must pay for their own basket? How do you know how hungry we are and how much we eat? Come on!

Good food, great atmosphere in a beautifull setting.The perfect picnic!

I miss the old venue for the buffet, but we had fun none the less.

Absolutely lovely place to rest and eat. Lovely picnic baskets provided

The stunning views and cosy cottages were let down by less than helpful front of house staff at reception. First impressions count. It takes proffessionalism and humanity to go that one step extra to make everyones stay memorable in a good way. It was a pity that did not happen for us.

Historic buildings. Beautiful picnics.

Nice place for pick nick and relaxing. ..

It is a great and beautiful and comfortable cottage for accommodation. They have nice and armful services.

One of the finest wine farm destinations in the world! Just do it.

Very relaxing atmosphere. Professional wine tasting with very good wines.

Awesome venue will definitely be back 😀

Couldn’t give less than a one star, out waiter helped us then disappeared, had to get another waitress eventually

Love love...our go to wine farm. Excellent quality food and wine.

Beautiful setting in the Franschhoek Valley with amazing Wine

Worst wine experience in Fran/Stelen areaFrom 6 wine places I went this was the worst. Good Shiraz..but poorly experience.

Amazing place for a picnic or just good coffee

Enjoying time with Alexandra and Naayme on the farm

Great compound, friendly staff, tasty wines with chocolates.

Attended my sisters wedding here. Venue and staff were extraordinary.

Great setting for a wedding, and excellent reception venue