Western Cape Wine Estate
Vredenheim Wine Estate
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At a glance
Region
Stellenbosch
Established
1691
From Cape Town
36 km
Tastings
Available
What you can do here
Principal cultivars
The inside track
The estate
One of Stellenbosch's oldest estates, family-run Vredenheim combines its own wines with a Big Cats Park, a farm for children, a spa and several places to eat.
Vredenheim was established in 1691, and its manor house was declared a national monument in 1975. Coen and Rikie Bezuidenhout bought the farm in 1986, bringing their love of wildlife, and their children Basie and Elzabé run it today. Elzabé has made the wines since 1987.
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About
Vredenheim Wine Estate
Wine
The range covers Cap Classique, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Rosé, Pinotage, Merlot, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as a Cape Vintage Reserve port and grape juices. Tastings are held at Proelokaal, with port tastings at the Boerderywinkel farm shop.
Dining
Plaaslik is the estate's restaurant, and Feeståfel serves a fire-cooked harvest table feast. Picnics, the Garden Restaurant and the Boerderywinkel farm shop round out the options.
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Big Cats Park & Game Drives
Vredenheim is home to lions, tigers, leopards and cheetahs, which visitors can see in the Big Cats Park or on a game drive.
Family & Kids
The Animal Farm, a jungle gym and kids' parties make Vredenheim one of the most family-friendly estates in Stellenbosch.
Juniper Spa
The on-estate day spa offers treatments between tastings.
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Stay here
Stay at Vredenheim Wine Estate
Stay on a historic family estate with lions on the doorstep. Vredenheim's accommodation includes Poppelien, Harmonie and Kelderhuis, a short walk from the restaurants, spa and Big Cats Park.
Explore accommodation at Vredenheim Wine EstateWinecellar Cave, on wine farm & where lions roar!
Room 1: double bed plus sleeper couch (children under 12); Room 2: 3 single beds; Room 3: 4 single beds
Features
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Self-catering
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- View into the working wine cellar
- Secure parking
- Full bathroom with large shower
Rates on request
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Frequently asked questions
Many estates welcome walk-ins for a casual tasting, but the popular experiences — guided cellar tours, food pairings and heritage tastings — book up fast, especially in season. We'll reserve everything for you as part of your tour.
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