Western Cape Wine Estate
Val du Charron Wine and Leisure Estate
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At a glance
Region
Wellington
Established
2010
From Cape Town
67 km
Tastings
Available
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The estate
Val du Charron Wine and Leisure Estate is a premier destination in the Bovlei Valley, offering award-winning wines, luxury accommodation, and family-friendly dining.
Nestled at the foot of the Groenberg mountain, in the picturesque Bovlei valley on the banks of the Kromme River, lies the renowned Val du Charron Wine and Leisure Estate. Just ten minutes from the town of Wellington and under an hour’s drive from Cape Town, this award-winning estate boasts unmistakable mountain views and a rich history of winemaking dating back to 1699. Val du Charron’s wines, available worldwide, are best enjoyed amidst the vineyards at one of the estate’s inviting restaurants.
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About
Wine
In 2006, the Entwistle Family revitalized the winemaking tradition at Val du Charron by purchasing the 45 Ha farm in the historic Bovlei Valley. Christening it Val du Charron, meaning Valley of the Wagonmakers, pays homage to the region’s rich history and culture. The estate’s French influence harks back to the Huguenots, while the nod to wagon-making recalls Wellington’s historical role as the last town servicing Afrikaner’s ox wagons before their journey over the majestic Bainskloof into the hinterland.
Dining
Val du Charron offers two exceptional eateries on the estate. The Grillroom, a haven for meat lovers, offers a menu featuring grain-fed and grass-fed beef, dry or wet-aged between 22 and 55 days. For those craving Pizza and Pasta, Pizza Vista, the family-friendly pizzeria, provides a relaxing atmosphere. Kids can enjoy a water park on the lawn while parents indulge in a variety of pizzas, calzones, and pasta dishes, paired perfectly with craft beer or thirst-quenching cocktails.
Conferences
Val du Charron provides an intimate venue with its cellar as a backdrop, offering a unique space for private tastings, meetings, or conferences.
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Walks & Trails
Embark on the Wild Boar Trails starting and finishing at Val du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate, offering routes for single-track lovers and those preferring open gravel roads or a scenic ride around the vineyard block.
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Stay at Val du Charron Wine and Leisure Estate
Accommodation at Val du Charron Wine and Leisure Estate includes 4-star Guesthouse (double, twin, standard, garden family and family rooms), 5-star Coach House (three suites each with private plunge pool — Presidential Suite and Luxury Suites 1 & 2), and the Manor House luxury holiday home (two en-suite bedrooms; up to 4 adults and 2 children under 7).
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Guesthouse
luxury double (queen) and twin rooms; family rooms with queen plus two singles or bunks; standard double without balcony · en-suite bathrooms (twin/king options include shower-only en-suites)
Features
- 4-star guesthouse
- about 40 en-suite rooms (estate Stay hub)
- luxury double and twin rooms with private patio or balcony
- garden family room with patio; family room with seating area
- standard double (1st floor) — air-conditioned, free Wi-Fi, kettle, flat-screen smart TV, private bathroom with complimentary toiletries; no balcony/patio or view
- minibar and in-room drinks station with gourmet coffee (stated for room types)
- swimming pool, jungle gym, splash pad and open spaces for children
- two on-site restaurants
- conference room with projector, Wi-Fi, pause area and fireplace
- no spa on site — reception can book nearby spa treatments
Rates on request
Coach House
three suites (Presidential Suite; Luxury Suite 1 with queen bed; Luxury Suite 2) — couples focus · spa bath and large shower (Presidential and Luxury Suite 1)
Features
- 5-star Coach House
- only three spacious suites
- each suite: private plunge pool and private patio with wood-burning fireplace
- Presidential Suite: private lounge area and plunge pool overlooking vineyards
- Luxury Suite 1: mountain views from the queen bed; plunge pool with two recliners
- Wi-Fi, air conditioning, minibar
- natural stone and stained glass design details
- in-room dining from estate restaurants
- access to guesthouse lounge, conference room and pool
- vineyard and mountain views
Rates on request
Manor House
two en-suite bedrooms; accommodates 4 adults and 2 children under 7 sharing with parents · en-suite bedrooms; private gym and sauna on property
Features
- luxury holiday home dating to 1699 with fully renovated interiors
- complete privacy with Hawekwa mountain views
- 0.5 hectares including landscaped gardens
- formal lounge with large fireplace
- large dining room
- games room with pool table and flat-screen TV
- expansive balcony with fireplace
- fully equipped kitchen
- TV room with widescreen smart TV and wood-burning fireplace
- private 12 metre / 12.5 m pool
- private gym and sauna
- air conditioning
- laundry and cleaning services
- free Wi-Fi
- rates on bed-and-breakfast basis including select estate wines and house beers and spirits (stated on official Manor page)
- 40 minutes from Cape Town International Airport; 7 km from Wellington
Rates on request
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