The Kunjani Wine Farm opened its doors to the public in 2017 and is the latest wine farm addition to the Bottelary Hills of the Stellenbosch Wine Route, located a mere 10-minute drive from the City of Oaks.
Not only do they offer guests a pleasurable dining experience and a range of their elite estate wines, but also the perfect vineyard villas to ensure a truly memorable and luxurious stay.
I recently had the pleasure of staying at Kunjani while on a business trip through the Cape Winelands. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the friendly manager and served a welcoming refreshment in the Kunjani Restaurant. Surrounded by vineyards and breathtaking views of the valley below, I felt like I was on the top of the world.
I was introduced to Pia Watermeyer, the co-owner of Kunjani Wine Farm, who immediately made me feel like I was a royal guest. After sharing the Kunjani story with me, Pia showed me an intimate and cosy villa, aptly named ‘Merlot’.
Explore luxury accommodation at Kunjani Wine Farm
There are four private, self-catering villas to choose from – Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet and Stolen Chicken. The Shiraz and Stolen Chicken villas can sleep up to four people, while Merlot and Cabernet each accommodates two guests.
All villas boast fully-equipped kitchens with coffee machines, washers and dryers and come standard with air-conditioned bedrooms and wall panel heating for the cooler winter months. Each lounge opens onto a private shaded porch offering exquisite views of Kunjani’s vineyards. Safe and secure parking is available in front of the villas and complementary Wi-Fi makes it effortless to catch up on emails and business news.
The sleek and sophisticated interior designs were thoughtfully created by Pia and extra luxuries such as Charlotte Rhys body products, handmade rusks, coffee pods and mineral water provides a refined touch to your stay. I was struck by how spacious my villa was, especially the en-suite bathroom and designer shower, which was an absolute treat!
Bedrooms are furnished with fine percale linen and hypo-allergenic synthetic down pillows and duvets for extra comfort as well as motion isolation beds and mattresses. I awoke the next morning feeling refreshed and well-rested and enjoyed a cup of coffee on my porch while taking in the fresh country air.
Eat in style at Kunjani’s restaurant
Kunjani’s stylishly appointed restaurant offers a superbly chic and modern interior created by the iconic designer, Haldane Martin. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, wine tasting and charcuterie platters seven days a week while private functions can be catered for upon request.
Kunjani’s head chef, Lamek Mnisi, has developed an ‘east meets west’ fusion menu that is simply mouth-watering and a must-try. His dishes, each paired with a glass of Kunjani wine, uses only the very best of local and seasonal ingredients and is worthy of a magazine spread.
The hospitality was simply delightful, and owners Pia and Paul as well as their team were incredibly friendly and left no stone unturned to ensure I enjoyed a comfortable, relaxed and memorable stay.
Calling Kunjani a ‘home away from home’ would simply not do them justice. This is Winelands living at its finest and an absolute must if you’re in the area.
I will definitely stay longer next time.
For bookings call them on 087 630 0409 or email info@kunjaniwines.co.za. Visit their website at www.kunjaniwines.co.za
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