Taaibosch Manor House: Winelands Luxury with a Sense of History

If you’re looking for an archetypal Stellenbosch Winelands getaway steeped in history, and with all the contemporary creature comforts, the historic Manor House at Taaibosch might just be it.

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.

Timeless wine farm luxury

With a thatched roof, green doors and shutters, and ancient oak trees, the 1838 Manor House has been home to generations of families, retaining a sense of timeless peace and gracious living. Sweeping lawns, a long terrace and a private pool courtyard make for easy summer entertaining and leisurely get-togethers with extended family or a group of friends; the vines and mountain views providing a scenic backdrop to life on this working wine farm.

As with Farsight Villa and Garden Villa, this is the deluxe version of self-catering, with a chef preparing breakfast for you each day, a daily service and turndown, and a butler on hand to help as needed. The beautiful kitchen, dining and braai areas 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 special

From now until 15 December 2022, Taaibosch is offering guests a wonderful three-for-two special.
The details Your stay includes a daily chef-prepared breakfast, service and turndown, and a butler on hand to help as needed.
Cost R38 500 for three nights (sleeps 10)
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The lodgings

• 5 bedrooms: 1 with king bed, 2 with queen beds, 2 with twin/king beds
• 5 en-suite bathrooms (rain showers)
• air-conditioning
• fully equipped kitchen with Nespresso machine
• lounge with fireplace, smart TV and board games
• indoor and outdoor dining areas
• braai area
• 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 a private tasting of the estate’s famed Crescendo limited-edition wine.

Child friendly? Yes
Pet friendly? Yes
Wifi? Yes
Sleeps 10
Cost October – 15 December 2022: R19 250 per night (minimum 2 nights)
16 December 2022 – 06 January 2023: R23 250 per night  (minimum 5 nights)
10 January – 30 April 2023: R19 250 per night (minimum 2 nights)
Where to find it Taaibosch Wine Estate, Cordoba Road, Helderberg, Stellenbosch
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