Farsight Villa at Taaibosch: Contemporary Luxury in the Stellenbosch Winelands

Perched high on the Helderberg slopes, this impeccable contemporary villa in the Stellenbosch Winelands lives up to its name, with panoramic bird’s-eye views to Table Mountain and False Bay over the mountain vineyards of Taaibosch Wine Estate.

Bought in 2016 by the Oddos, a French wine-making family, as their South African outpost, the boutique estate has been meticulously converted to organic farming; the superb terroir producing its renowned Crescendo blend. Taaibosch isn’t open to the public, but villa guests are offered an exclusive tour and tasting as part of their stay.

Effortless villa luxury

At the very top of the estate, the newly launched Farsight Villa is completely private. Lying back on a lounger beside the pool, you’ll feel like you’re on top of the world: watching raptors circling on the high air currents to the sounds of birdsong among the fynbos. This is the deluxe version of self-catering, with a chef preparing breakfast for you, a daily service and turndown, and a butler on hand to help as needed. The beautiful kitchen, pizza oven and braai area make entertaining a breeze, and there’s also the option of hiring a private chef for one or more meals including a traditional braai or potjie.

The lodgings

• 4 bedrooms: 2 with king beds, 2 with twin/king beds + 2 rollaway beds for kids
• 4 en-suite bathrooms (one with bathtub and shower, three with rain showers)
• fully equipped kitchen with Nespresso machine
• lounge with fireplace and board games
• TV room with smart TV + Netflix
• indoor and outdoor dining areas
• braai area and pizza oven
• private swimming pool
• butler
• chef-prepared breakfast
• private chef for lunches and dinners (additional cost)
• fully servicing daily including turndown
• self-service laundry
• wifi
• 24-hour security
• private wine tasting and tour
• in-house yoga sessions and spa treatments (additional cost)

Out and about in Stellenbosch

Your butler doubles as a concierge to help plan your days, which can be action-packed or laid back, depending on your mood. Once you’ve hiked the mountain trails leading from the estate, the Stellenbosch Winelands is your oyster… for wine tastings, mountain-biking adventures, trail-running and hiking on the Helderberg mountain trails, restaurants and wine estates, golf, horse-riding and more. Leave time for lazy siestas by the pool, evenings playing board games, and the best-possible vantage point for sundowners with a glass of the superb estate wine.

Good to know Special until 15 December 2022: pay for two nights; stay for three.
Child friendly? Yes
Pet friendly? No
Wifi? Yes
Sleeps 8 adults + 2 children under 12
Cost May – September 2022: From R28 500 per night
October – 15 December 2022: From R35 250 per night
16 December 2022 – 06 January 2023: From R42 500 per night
Where to find it Taaibosch Wine Estate, Cordoba Road, Helderberg, Stellenbosch
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