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Treat Yourself to a Luxury Experience at Rickety Bridge Winery

Rickety Bridge Winery, located in Franschhoek, features an award-winning winery, a bistro style restaurant, two historic guest houses and a renowned wedding venue.

Take a seat overlooking the Rickety Bridge vineyards. Sip a glassful of crisp estate wine and enjoy a delicious lunch while drinking in the splendour of the magnificent surroundings. Every creation from our team of talented chefs is given extra zest by the striking beauty of the setting and stunning views of the Franschhoek mountains.

Rickety Bridge is an enchanting Franschhoek wine estate that earns its place in the Cape’s cuisine capital. Franschhoek is home to some of the best restaurants in South Africa. The Restaurant in the Vines has made way for Paulina’s, named in honour of the original owner of the property in 1797, Paulina de Villiers. The restaurant spills out from a cosy thatched area onto shaded decks with views over the vineyards and mountains.

Wine Tasting at Rickety Bridge Winery

Adjacent to the cellar, the Wine Tasting Centre offers a glimpse into the inner workings of a working winery.

Here the friendly and knowledgeable staff will lead you through a range of wine tasting, with an option of three or five wines.

Cellar tours can be arranged by appointment, where you will get to know the wine making process from vine to barrel, with a tasting afterwards.

Guests are also offered an opportunity to make, bottle, cork and label their own blend in a magnum bottle. This will be followed by a delicious tasting plate paired meal at Paulina’s restaurant.

Paulina’s Restaurant

Named after the original owner of the land, Paulina’s Restaurant serves breakfast and lunch. The terrace is a great place to relax and enjoy the view, or in the colder months, in front of the fire is the best place to be.

A full range of Rickety Bridge wines is available to compliment your lunch.

Weddings at Rickety Bridge

With views of the vineyard and the mountains and the immaculate lawns, Rickety Bridge is an idyllic setting for a wedding.

All-inclusive wedding packages are available which include the services of their in-house wedding planner.

Accommodation at Rickety Bridge

The historic Cape Dutch Manor House comprises three luxury ensuite air-conditioned rooms, with underfloor heating, mini bar, DSTV tea/coffee facilities and WIFI.

Basse Province, just across the bridge, has a manor house with one luxury room with a family loft. A country house offers five luxury ensuite rooms and there is one two-bedroom cottage.

Contact Details

For more information or to make a reservation, call 021 876 2129 or email info@ricketybridge.com. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Rickety Bridge Winery is located at Main Road, Franschhoek, Western Cape. Find them on Google Maps by clicking here.

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