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Val Du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate

4.0 star property
Colonial guesthouse with 2 restaurants and a winery

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Private pool
Netflix, streaming services
Dining room
Terrace/patio
Property entrance
Val du Charron Guest House & Wine Estate offers a mountain escape with two on-site restaurants. Enjoy an outdoor pool, garden, dry cleaning services, and free in-room WiFi. Guests consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Villa

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 380 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Annex Building | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Annex Building

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double or Twin Room, Patio, Pool View

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Bovlei Road, Wellington, Western Cape, 7654

What's nearby

  • Bosman Family Vineyards - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Bains MTB Trails - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Welvanpas Family Vineyards - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Doolhof Wine Estate - 10 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Bain's Whisky Distillery - 11 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Apalachee Spur Steak Ranch - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Diemersfontein - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bovlei Winery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gecko Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Val Du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate

Upscale guesthouse in the mountains, remodeled in 2025
You can look forward to an attached winery, a terrace, and a garden at Val Du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and barbecue. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and outdoor furniture
  • Concierge services, wedding services, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Val Du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Rainfall showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • Wardrobes/closets, Netflix, and streaming services

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Pizza Vista
  • The Local Grill

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Winery

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1699
  • Colonial architecture
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - May 2025
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Due to drought conditions, water restrictions may apply at this property until further notice.
Due to drought conditions, water restrictions apply at this property until further notice. Guests can expect periodic water supply outages or reduced water pressure during their stay.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from April 25 2025 to November 30 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the swimming pools
The property will be renovating from April 25 2025 to November 30 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Front desk
  • Parking area
  • Select guestrooms

Guests will have access to the following alternate facilities during the renovation:

  • Outdoor pool

Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 7 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Val Du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. One of the pools will be unavailable from April 25 2025 to November 30 2025 (dates subject to change). The property will be renovating one of the pools from April 25 2025 to November 30 2025 (completion date subject to change).

Is Val Du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Val Du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Val Du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM.

What time is check-out at Val Du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Val Du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate located?

Situated in the mountains, this guesthouse is within 3 mi (5 km) of Bosman Family Vineyards, Bains MTB Trails, and Welvanpas Family Vineyards. Wellington Museum is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

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Val Du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 63 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing stop through our tri in SA. 2 good restaurants, a stunning view from our Room and very friendly staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasant stay and very friendly and helpful knowledgeable staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jon

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Made a reservation on Orbitz and got to the hotel and no one was there to check me in! I had to find another place in the middle of the night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It’s a beautiful setting, we had 1 nice room ., one average, that had a bad smell in the shower . They moved us . Food & service was not good , wouldn’t go back . Overpriced for what u get
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Floating in Paarl

Our stay was excellent as always but the reason why I have two points marked with a shortfall is that due to the rain our room (27) had a leak in the corner which soiled the carpet. I know it rained heavily but its still a problem I decided to report because it can cause mildew to form and the carpet destroyed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Karen

Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointing stay and lack of management

I recently stayed at this hotel, and while I wasn’t expecting luxury, I did at least expect the basics to be as advertised. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. First off, the service was bearable—the waiters and staff did their best, but it was clear that there was no real management overseeing anything. It felt like everything was just left up to them, and they were doing the best they could with little direction. The two restaurants was another letdown. A huge portion of the menu was unavailable, so we were left with very limited choices. If you’re advertising a diverse menu, you should at least be able to serve most of it. Overall, this place feels completely unorganized and mismanaged. The staff are trying, but without leadership, the whole experience falls flat. Wouldn’t recommend unless you’re fine with a place running on autopilot.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unvergesslich!

Wunderschön gelegen! Perfekt, das Mountainbike-Trails gleich vor dem Hotel starten. Wunderschöner Blick von der Terrasse bei Abendessen. Superleckeres Essen!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Amenities
Alles war perfekt
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was raining cats and dogs and walking into reception with the fire burning was quite enjoyable. Reception was a pleasure and seemless. Rooms clean and well appointed. Even with load-shedding the essentials were working and the Grill Room gave excellent meals including breakfast. The only "question" I have is why breakfast only starts at 8. Does result in coming late at the office.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
There is no attention to detail and standards are not kept across the board. This could be an amazing place, but until someone cracks the whip this lovely place will be a bit disappointing. The main redeeming feature is location, it is stunning there.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

European elegance captured in Africa!

I have traveled extensively in South Africa & i would have to stay Val Du Charron was in the top 5! From the ambiance, to the views, to the fine cuisine & service, i was thoroughly impressed.. I enjoyed my room with a view & the lovely tea & coffees that were so elegantly placed in my room. All the comforts & European elegance captured in Africa! I would definitely go back...
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

4/10 Poor

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Val Du Charron zählte lange zu meinen Lieblingsplätzen in Südafrika. Dies ist leider jetzt vorbei. Als Stammgast im Restaurant wollte ich jetzt auch mal das Hotel austesten. Das ca. 27qm große gebuchte Luxuszimmer war ca. 16qm groß. Es war gegen 07:30 mit der Nachtruhe vorbei, da es eine Osterveranstaltung mit vielen Menschen gab. Das Essen im Restaurant enttäuschend.... das Steak ok, Gemüse und Kartoffelbrei fast kalt. Das kontinentale Frühstück bestand aus einem Schälchen Bircher Müsli. Der 1. Kaffee sehr gut..... der 2. sollte bezahlt werden. Es war eine Enttäuschung
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Overall very happy!

Overall we where very happy with the friendliness of the staff and how beautiful the Estate was. Just want to give some advice to the estate, the room that we stayed in, all the doors and extractor fan in the bathroom were very squeaky and noisy and needed some oil.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

rie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
全体的に素敵なところだったが、冷蔵庫が入っている棚にゴキブリが何匹もいたのが残念だった。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Rolf-Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fint sted på gjennomreise.

Flott sted! Litt rar mottakelse. Flott utsikt fra rom. Støyende avfukter på badet som var knyttet til lysbryter, slik at om man måtte på so på natta, vekket man den andre. Umulig å åpne propp i vasken. Bra biffrestaurant på stedet. Noe treg service ved utsjekk.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

SARI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place and very very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and caring. The view was spectacular and beautiful areas to sit back and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Stay

Thoroughly enjoyed our special weekend at Val Du Charron. Very friendly staff, beautiful comfortable rooms. Spa on the premises was an additional treat and Beauty was the best therapist. Thanks for a wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lizani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, gorgeous location. This exceeded all our expectAtions. Will def stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Willem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing stay at Val De Charron

Accommodation good. There are two restaurants. The Italian restaurant terrible. Service was bad and food really not good. At the other restaurant the service and food was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Gerard

Val de Charron

Found the Superior Double rooms uninspiring. Old carpets on en-suite shower floor. Diluted Shampoo in showers. Aircon didnt work. Upgraded to 5 star room, as no other rooms available and paid for it. Then had no internet, no working phone so still had to walk up to order breakfast at main bar. Service was slow and prices are steep and hygiene is questionable. The venue and the surrounds are very tidy and the area is very beautiful. Its a pity that the continental breakfast was the same every day, no variety, but was good. The stay was not enjoyable and we will not stay at the guesthouse again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jack YC, Durban, South Africa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

All nice and quiet

Quiet and tranquil.... Had a best sleep in 2 weeks while working in Cape Town
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Feedback

They couldn't find the booking from Hotels.com at first and once it was clarified, we got a room with no view or shall I rather say a view to the staff quarters. It wasn't what I envisioned from your website.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice country hotel in good quiete location .Good restaurant ,ideal weekend retreat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Prasha

Excellent stay in Wellington

Fantastic experience on all fronts.Great hotel with fantastic views of the vineyards and the mountain Great service and hospitality. The Grillroom menu was excellent and the food did not disappoint. Vegetarians will however have to order from the the Pizza E Vino (the other restaurant at the hotel).An extra smile as we were upgraded to a suite.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

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