Explore the Cape Winelands
Beyond Wilderer
Wilderer Cottages places you in the heart of the Cape Winelands, surrounded by vineyards, historic towns, mountain landscapes, celebrated food and wine destinations and plenty to discover beyond the estate.
Paarl
Discover Paarl
Right on your doorstep.
Start close to home and discover Paarl, surrounded by vineyards, mountain scenery and the landscapes that make this corner of the Cape Winelands so distinctive.
Spend the day exploring wine estates, local food, historic landmarks and Paarl’s surrounding countryside before returning to your cottage at Wilderer.
Cape Winelands
Wine Tasting in the Winelands
Follow the vines.
The vineyards surrounding Wilderer are home to some of South Africa’s most established wine routes, with everything from intimate family-owned cellars to celebrated estates.
Choose a route, take your time and discover the wines, food and landscapes of the valley at your own pace.
Franschhoek
Franschhoek Wine Tram
Wine country, without the driving.
Spend a day moving through the Franschhoek Valley aboard the Wine Tram, hopping on and off to discover different wine estates along your chosen route.
Choose the line that suits you, explore at your own pace and leave the driving to someone else.
Stellenbosch
Discover Stellenbosch
Wine, food, history and oak-lined streets.
Spend a day exploring Stellenbosch, where historic streets, restaurants, galleries and wine estates meet the dramatic landscape of the Cape Winelands.
Wander through town, book a tasting or lunch at an estate, or simply enjoy another side of the Winelands before heading back to Wilderer.
Cape Winelands
Beyond the Vineyards
There’s more to the Winelands than wine.
The Cape Winelands are made for exploring. Head into the mountains, discover local markets, follow walking and cycling routes or spend time uncovering the history and culture of the region.
Whether you prefer an active day outdoors or a slower afternoon discovering local places, there is always another corner of the valley to explore.
Cape Town
A Day in Cape Town
From the Winelands to the Mother City.
Make a day of Cape Town and discover Table Mountain, the city, the Atlantic coastline, beaches, restaurants, shopping and the V&A Waterfront.
Then leave the city behind and return to the quieter pace of the Cape Winelands at the end of the day.
Your Winelands Base
Explore for the day, then come home to Wilderer. With Paarl, Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and the wider Cape Winelands waiting beyond the estate, there is always somewhere new to discover.
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