Boschendal Farm Luxury Accommodation

Beautiful location. We had a 4 bedroom cottage each its own bathroom. Wonderful views with Guinea fowl roaming the vast lands. The historic buildings together with the deli and the growing of their own vegetables are worth a visit on their own. Attention to detail was first class. Hope to return one day.

Boschendal has always been one of my favorite wine estates to visit, as there’s usually so much to do. This time around, our group of six decided to visit on a warm winter day for a wine tasting, which is currently held in the manor house. Heading to the outside patio area, we passed several staff members huddled together who seemed entirely uninterested in helping us. When we asked to push two tables together, we were flatly shut down due to "policy", with zero effort to accommodate us or find a solution. Sitting at separate tables was ridiculous, and the cold service was very off-putting. We ultimately left and headed to another estate. As I have had so many positive experiences in the past, I am very disappointed, and it will unfortunately be a while before I return.

We had a lovely group breakfast at Boschendal. The menu is unique and intricate, nicely prepared and served. The wine pairing was perfect - even early in the day. After we dined, we especially enjoyed exploring the property. And never pass up a gift shop in a restored farmhouse. It was a lovely start to the day.

Words can’t describe how beautiful Boschendal is. The blend of rugged mountain peaks, historic 1600s charm, and lush green lawns creates an idyllic atmosphere that feels like a fairytale. Whether you're there for the phenomenal wine tastings under the oaks, a casual bite at the deli, or just to stroll through the gorgeous gardens, the energy here is so peaceful yet alive. The hospitality is warm and authentically South African. It easily earns 5 stars and is worth every single second of the drive out from Cape Town!

Boschendal is a beautiful estate in a fantastic location, and the grounds are undoubtedly the highlight of the experience. The scenery, accommodation and overall setting are excellent and account for most of the score. Unfortunately, the guest experience was let down by a number of service and communication issues. * We had an early checkout and had been assured on several occasions that a breakfast box would be arranged. It never arrived, and reception appeared to have no knowledge of the arrangement. * Only one coffee was included at breakfast, with additional coffees charged separately. * There seems to be very little communication between reception and the various facilities on the estate. Wine tasting, bike hire, picnics, restaurants and other activities all appear to operate independently. * Reception suggested buying a steak from the farm shop and cooking it at our accommodation because it was described as self-catering. However, apart from a microwave, there were no cooking facilities available. * Our included wine tasting and cellar tour were never mentioned at check-in. We only received them because we checked our itinerary and asked. * We handed over our wine tasting voucher on arrival, yet were still presented with a bill afterwards, requiring additional time to resolve. * No explanation was given on arrival regarding the activities available on the estate, shuttle services, dining options, tours or facilities. The estate itself is stunning and well worth seeing, but the overall experience felt surprisingly disjointed and poorly coordinated. For a property of this standard, we expected much better communication and attention to detail. Overall: 4/10. Without the beautiful grounds and location, the score would have been significantly lower.