Diemersfontein Wine & Country Estate, Wellington, Western Cape
The Diemersfontein Wine & Country Estate is known for its encapsulating magnificence of beauty, elegance and grace. This idyllic wine estate is only a 45 minutes’ drive from Cape Town and situated in the heart of the Cape Winelands.
The passion at Diemersfontein Wine & Country Estate is hard to miss. They produce award-winning wines and offer a fine restaurant, superb guest accommodation – both in the original Manor House and Garden Cottages. They also have private conference facilities and an intimate wedding venue.
On the farm, residents enjoy the private and tranquil life of country estate properties. A reputable little primary school is also situated on the Southern area of the estate.
Diemersfontein has belonged to the Sonnenberg family for three generations, dating back to the early 1940s. The 183-hectare farm lies in the shadow of the majestic Hawekwa Mountains and boasts a panoramic view of both Du Toit’s Kloof and Bains’ Kloof mountain ranges.
Diemersfontein has a long & proud history of winemaking
Central to the working wine estate, is the original family manor house, better known as the ‘Groot Huis’. The magnificent gardens are reminiscent of an era when gracious living and tranquility were the order of the day. Displaying an abundance of roses and azaleas and set amongst beautiful old trees, this venue has become much sought after for weddings and other special occasions.
The first vineyards were planted in the 1970s and in 2000 current owner David built a cellar and started producing estate wines. Vineyard plantings include: Shiraz, Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and also the “lesser known” varietals Viognier, Barbera, Roobernet and Mourvedre.
Diemersfonteins’ iconic coffee chocolate-style, maiden vintage (2001) won the Paul Sauer Trophy for a wooded Pinotage at the SA Young Wine Show, and today the Diemersfontein brand continues to enjoy the success in attaining numerous wine awards.
Enjoy luxury accommodation at Diemerfontein
Thirty en-suite guest rooms are on offer. The Blue Gum Cottage, Thokozani Heaven’s Eye and Thokozani Summers Lease Cottages – are each equipped with their own kitchenette, and veranda that overlooks the iconic farm dam, which is surrounded by the beautiful Wellington & Paarl wine valley.
The rooms and cottages are furnished in comfortable country style and are ideal for those preferring privacy and true wine estate tranquility. There is an option of single or double/twin beds throughout and guests are welcome to enjoy the facilities available at this magnificent working wine estate.
Relax; switch off from the world around you – as this is a time to rejuvenate your soul! Enjoy hours in the summer sun around the swimming pool followed by a sundowner picnic paired perfectly with a bottle of our wine.
For those more adventurous, there’s plenty to get you out and about. Horse riding, wine estate visits, mountain trails and so much more, will ensure that you have a wonderful time with us!
Ardent golfers will be impressed that there are eight courses within half an hour’s drive from Diemersfontein. There is also a beauty spa on the estate, which means you needn’t go very far for a little more pampering!
The popular towns of Franschhoek, Tulbagh, Paarl and Stellenbosch are all within less than an hours’ drive. Diemersfontein serves as an ideal base for exploring the heart of the Cape Winelands!
To make a booking, call Diemersfontein Wine and Country Estate on 021 864 5050 or emailhospitality@diemersfontein.co.za.
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