Mont Rochelle Hotel & Vineyard

Vines, wines and a good dose of luxury on Richard Branson’s stunning wine estate.

Sink into secluded luxury or explore the famous and stunningly beautiful Cape Winelands area from Mont Rochelle, a chic boutique hotel and working vineyard just outside Franschhoek.

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About Mont Rochelle Hotel & Vineyard

Richard Branson has arrived in South Africa in the shape of Mont Rochelle, a 100 acre hilltop vineyard and boutique hotel only minutes away from pretty Franschhoek village. Previously a working estate, the old buildings have been totally ‘Virgin-ised’ but thankfully, there’s nothing stuffy about the place – think secluded luxury and totally hip decor topped off with the best of the best views across the Dassenberg Mountains and fabulous service. Branson opened the hotel in 2014 with very little fanfare but actually, this is one place that deserves to be shouted about…

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From $350 person/night

Lodge

22 Rooms

The Franschhoek Valley, Cape Winelands, South Africa

What you'll love

The sweeping view of the meticulous rows of grapes, framed perfectly by the craggy mountains. Definitely one of the best in the region.

Insiders tip

Ever tried wine tasting on horseback? Well, now you can…

Something to think about

The estate is about half a mile from Franschhoek so a car would be useful if you want to pop out for dinner or explorations but there is a complimentary transfer service too.

The property

Perched high above the valleys of Franschhoek, views from the main area are stunning; settle under a pagoda in the manicured garden, cocktail in hand, or grab a sun lounger by the pool for the best views. Inside, astro-turf chairs and neon ceramic bulldogs add a touch of quirky humour to Mika restaurant, the perfect spot for a generous breakfast or blowout dinner. At lunch, amble around the enormous grounds before ending up at The Country Kitchen for tapas and bubbles.

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The rooms

The 22 rooms are contemporary but elegant, low key but luxurious and definitely win first prize for attention to detail with mini-bars, snacks and a couple of bottles of estate wine to sink you into relaxed contentment. Most have magnificent views over the valley courtesy of sparkling floor to ceiling windows and some (the Cabernet and Pinotage rooms) have private terraces, perfect for lazy afternoons. For the ultimate extravagance, choose one of the Cap Classique suites with mini lounge, terrace and private plunge pool.

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Activities

Cultural

In between wining, dining and picnicking, it’s well worth exploring the beautiful grounds of the estate on horseback, by mountain bike or on a good long country walk. The famous Franschhoek Wine Tram also stops at the estate, so hop on to discover some of the other vineyards in the area – and forget about the car! If you’re feeling active, head to the Mont Rochelle nature reserve on the other side of the village for a breath-taking hike before falling into the Africology spa back at the hotel.

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Reviews

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About The Franschhoek Valley

The Franschhoek Valley

Cape Winelands

A French-inspired village surrounded by superlative scenery, sun-drenched vineyards and unmatched restaurants

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