The picturesque town of Stellenbosch is nestled in the scenic Cape Winelands and home to the Spier Wine Estate which boasts 300 years of heritage as a working wine farm. Dating back to 1692, Spier is a haven for travelers who appreciate the good things in life, where you can wine, dine and enjoy this tranquil farm idyll. Like many locations in South Africa this region is steeped in history and this vibrant estate is underpinned by a strong social conscience, winning many accolades for its commitment to sustainability. ethical business, conservation, recycling and uplifting local communities.
The four-star Spier Hotel features village-style suites and signature rooms peppered along the Eerste River, surrounded by vineyards, leafy gardens and historic farm buildings. Inspired by creativity and craft – both old and new – the farm's beautiful Cape Dutch buildings have been meticulously restored. Throughout the estate and the hotel, you'll find artworks from the Spier Art Collection – one of the largest collections of contemporary works in South Africa and just one of the many ways the Spier Estate supports South Africa's arts community. The rooms are elegantly appointed with large comfortable beds and the stylish en-suite bathrooms feature a large bath and a separate shower. Additional amenities include unlimited Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, satellite TV and a complimentary tea and coffee station. In keeping with Spier’s sustainability ethos, mini bars are energy-efficient, and showerheads are water-wise.
A dedicated Kids Clubhouse means you can while away your lazy summer afternoons sipping on one of Spier’s award-winning wines next to the pool. If romance is on the menu, order a romantic picnic hamper filled with mouth-watering delights (made with local, natural and organic produce) from the estate’s Farm Kitchen to be enjoyed under the oak trees or next to the dam. If you love good food and fine wine, you are in for a real treat, all the dishes served here use the fresh ethically sourced produce that comes straight from the farm. Three excellent restaurants offer exquisite menus with superlative wine pairings. For the ultimate indulgence head for the Spa at the Spier Hotel which offers a full programme of skin, body and massage treatments guaranteed to melt away any tension and help you feel revived and refreshed. If you are looking for some upscale retail therapy, pop into the Spier Hotel shop and browse their beautiful selection of wine, gifts and keepsakes.
Wine tasting is the best way to enjoy the farm’s rich harvest of sun-ripened fruit. Encircled by generous mountain vistas and with breathtaking views of the dam, the shady stoep of the estate’s Tasting Room is the perfect location for a wine tasting. Sooner or later the Stellenbosch vineyards will beckon and a great way to see them is on a motorised Segway. Glide effortlessly forth with the breeze in your hair on a balmy summer evening and watch the sunset as you tour the estate. Meet the monarchs of the skies with Spier’s Eagle Encounters and enjoy up-close-and-personal interactions with eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, kites, buzzards, snakes and lizards. Kids will also love the piglets, rabbits, tortoises, chickens and unique playground. A visit to Spier’s exciting, colourful craft market is set to enchant where you can meet the artists and watch them create everything from gallery-level collectors’ paintings and head-high wooden carvings to jewellery, leather-work, textiles and ceramics. Take home an authentic African handmade treasure or make it yourself as the artists teach you the basics – and you get to take home your own work.
Children are welcome at Spier Estate
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