Oude Wellington Estate offers more than just a bed and breakfast. There are vineyards, an a la carte restaurant open to the public and well frequented by local folks.
As a traveler in a foreign country you might want to meet some locals and get tips what to see and what to experience. A local restaurant is a good place to start to make friends and meet new people.
We love animals and besides the obvious dogs and cats that you find on most farms we have also alpacas, ostriches, ducks, geese and horses.
You can learn horseback riding go on an outride or just hang out at the pool to relax. Maybe crocket or billiard will interest you.
You may also taste some wines or our own Dr Schumacher Potstill Brandy.
Many couples have had their weddings here. We welcome the world with all its flavours and orientations.
Enjoy your stay on our historical Cape Dutch estate with thatched roofs and a spectacular view over our vineyards and mountains.
In winter, there is no better place than in front of our big Cape Dutch fireplace with a glass of red wine.
John Tecklenburg is the owners/chef at Oude Wellington Estate Restaurant. He is well known and rooted in the Boland, but has spread his wings all across the country as well. With loads of experience and a local sense of price worthiness he has put together a remarkable new concept. John has a local fan club in Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Wellington.
He is fluent in Afrikaans, English and Dutch and can even crack a joke in German. Flexibility is his trademark: A living menu that is ever-changing and very adaptable to the seasons and fresh produce available. So don`t be surprised if the menu changes between lunch and dinner - he might just have dug out some fresh veggies in the garden and changed the dishes accordingly.
Nearby are a variety of restaurants, ranging from family type to elegant and Mediterranean.
Luxury suite, Queen bed in main room, 2nd room 2 single beds, off main room shared Victorian bath +shower, air-con, TV, bath gowns, hair dryer, tee + coffee, bar fridge.in historical thatched (visible)Cape Dutch house, private entrance up a few steps.
Luxury room-Queen-size bed, Victorian bath and shower, air-con, flatscreen TV, wall-safe, bath gowns, hair dryer, tea and coffee and bar fridge in historical thatched Cape Dutch house, thatch visible, separate private entrance, private backyard seating.
Luxury room-Queen-size bed Room2, en-suite Victorian bath and shower, air-con, flatscreen TV, DVD, bath gowns, hairdryer, complim.tea and coffee and bar fridge in historical thatched Cape Dutch house, entrance off summer breakfast patio.
Luxury room-Queen-size bed, en-suite Victorian bath, drive-in shower, air-conditioning, flatscreen TV, DVD,wall-safe, bath gowns, hairdryer, tea/coffee, bar fridge in historical thatched Cape Dutch house, private entrance, wheelchair friendly.
Luxury room-Queen-size bed Room6, en-suite Victorian bath and shower, air-con, flatscreen TV, safe bath gowns, hairdryer, tea and coffee and bar fridge in historical, visible, thatched Cape Dutch house, private entrance with 2 steps.
Luxury room-Twin beds,en-suite victorian bath, air-con,flatscreen TV, wall-safe, bath gowns, hairdryer, tea and coffee and bar fridge in historical thatched-visible thatch-Cape Dutch house, a few steps to private entrance, extra pull out bed.
Small self-catering double bedroom with en-suite shower, bath gown, hair dryer, flatscreen TV, ipod docking station, ceiling fan, equipped kitchenette (unserviced), front stoep.
Small self-catering twin bedroom with en-suite shower, bath gowns, hairdryer, flatscreen TV, ceiling fan, equipped kitchenette (un-serviced), front stoep and large door opens to bac rustic seating area with mountain view, uneven floor.
Self-catering suite, has one shower bathroom, access through the main bedroom which has a double bed and 2 single beds. The 2nd room has double bed. Outside seating + braai. Visible bamboo ceiling, fans in both rooms. This unit’s floor is very uneven(!!).
Free standing cottage with magnificent views over mountains and vineyards. Shaded stoep. Equipped with one queen-size bed and one single bed in one bedroom with an en-suite shower bath. The living room area has an open plan kitchenette.
Coming from Cape Town
Exit the N1 Highway in direction Wellington, via Van Riebeeck Drive (Exit 59). Follow the R301 through Paarl-industrial all the way into Wellington until you see the historical white church on your left. Turn right towards Ceres via Bainskloof Road (still R301). Follow this road out of town and up the hill, pass Bovlei winery and turn into our farm at the sign “Oude Wellington” on the big wine barrel.
Coming from the Airport
Leave the airport via N2 Highway, direction Somerset West (not Cape Town!). Leave the N2 via the R300 exit to connect with the N1 Highway direction Paarl. Exit the N1 Highway in direction Wellington, Van Riebeeck Drive (Exit 59). Follow the R301 through Paarl-industrial all the way into Wellington until you see the historical white church to your left. Turn right towards Ceres via Bainskloof Road (still R301). Follow this road out of town and up the hill, pass Bovlei winery and turn into our farm at the sign “Oude Wellington” on the big wine barrel.
