Surrounded
by rolling vineyards and dramatic mountains, Stellenbosch, only 30 minutes
from Cape Town, offers the best in Western Cape warmth and hospitality.
The stunning backdrop of the Hottentot Holland mountains, the oak tree
lined lanes and streets and the white gabled Cape Dutch homesteads all
blend in to give the visitor to Stellenbosch an unforgettable experience.
It is also the perfect base from which to explore the magnificent
surrounding countryside or take day trips to Cape Point and Table
Mountain, a helicopter ride, or to take a boat or fishing trip off one of
the Cape's famous beaches.
The
Stellenbosch Wine Region today is synonymous with high quality award
winning wines. The Wine Route comprises 23 private cellars and 5
co-operative wineries which produce between them a large variety of red
and white wines. Stellenbosch is situated in the heart of the celebrated
Cape Wine Route close to many of the Cape's most celebrated wine farms
where one can taste and purchase wines from the various estates. Discover
the rich natural beauty of the Stellenbosch Winelands on foot, horseback,
from a hot air balloon or on a mountain bike. Ample opportunities exist
for angling and game viewing enthusiasts, as well as a number of land and
water sports.
There
are delightful shops both in and around the town centre that offer a wide
variety of products including art, home and fresh produce, pottery and
ceramics, jeweller and of course the local wines for 
collection
or delivery locally or abroad. A number of delightful farm stall sell
fresh local produce and in season you are invited to pick your own
delicious strawberries on some of the farms in the area.
Winter runs from June to August and the sun shines on Christmas Day. Cape Town has a Mediterranean climate. In the interior it becomes very hot in summer and during winter snow falls on the highest mountain peaks. The mild temperatures make the Winelands a comfortable destination all year round.
