Nestled in the heart of the Winelands, Val du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate Guesthouse (VDC) is a tranquil escape on a working vineyard, just 10 minutes from Wellington and less than an hour’s drive from Cape Town. VDC offers 4-star accommodations, two inviting restaurants, and a slice of South African winemaking culture. The 42-hectare estate boasts vineyards, olive groves, and a 400-ton cellar producing exquisite wines.
The Guest House features 40 spacious rooms fitted with Queen Size beds, or King Size Beds or Twin Beds, en-suite bathrooms with shower and stunning views of vineyards, garden or Hawekwa Mountains.
A delicious buffet breakfast is included.
For adventure, you can explore the Wild Boar Trails by hiking or biking, starting from Pizza Vista. If the trails aren’t for you, grab a book and a glass of something cold and relax next to our pool. Dive in and cool down on those hot summer days.
Wine enthusiasts can pop into our wine tasting room and book a tasting session with one of our knowledgeable staff members. Take a stroll through the cellar and find out how our delicious wines are made. Add to that, the estate’s rich traditions and modern-day comforts provide an ideal backdrop to make unforgettable memories in the heart of the Winelands.
Val du Charron: where you can unwind, dine, stay in countryside comfort, and create cherished moments while enjoying a range of leisure activities.
PLEASE NOTE OUR SPA IS CLOSED. We are happy to book your treatment at a Spa nearby.
In Room Facilities:
Features of the 4-star Guesthouse: TGCSA 4 Star
- Complimentary Wi-Fi access to all in-house guests
- DSTV and flat-screen televisions in each room
- Air conditioners and ceiling fans in each room
- Tea and gourmet coffee trays in each room
- Complimentary Mini Bar
- Hairdryer and personal safe in each room
- Showers only (camping cot & baby bath available on request)
- Laundry service available - Kids welcome!
Establishment Facilities:
- Swimming pool
- Communal fireplace
- Lounge - Conference room (26 pax)
- Library
- Board games
- Tour/Sightseeing facilities
- Swimming pool
- Children’s play area
- The Grillroom restaurant
- Pizza Vista Restaurant
Val du Charron is less than an hour’s drive from Cape Town and less than ten minutes from the town of Wellington. It is situated in the heart of the Winelands, perfect for exploring Route 62 and day trips to the West Coast, Ceres and Riebeeck Kasteel.
- Hiking
- Wine tasting
- Olive tasting (seasonal)
Val du Charron’s 4 star Guesthouse invites young and old, business and leisure travelers to enjoy the beauty of the Cape winelands with all the convenience you would expect from luxury accommodation. With luxury double and twin rooms with balconies, family room with balcony, garden room with outside area (please note that our standard room does not have a balcony or outside area), you are spoilt for choice.
The Coach House @ Val du Charron offers luxury 5-Star accommodation in Wellington, Cape Winelands. With only three spacious suites, each with its own plunge pool and private patio with built in wood burning fireplace, the Coach House is your private space to unwind while overlooking the majestic winelands and mountains. Relax in your sensuous spa bath or shower for two. Take in the unique design elements such as the natural stone features and striking stain glass window features. Enjoy the mod-cons such as wifi, air-conditioning and mini bar. And why not order in? Enjoy a choice of meals from either of the two restaurants on the Estate delivered to your patio. Naturally, you are welcome to make use of all the Guesthouse facilities from lounge to conference room and pool.
Double or queen sized bed with an additional two single beds. En-suite bathroom and patio. Additional camping cot may be added. Air-conditioned, tea & coffee facility and a SMART flat screen TV.
Queen sized bed with an additional Bunk Beds for kids, En-suite bathroom. Additional camping cot may be added. Air-conditioned, tea & coffee facility and SMART flat screen TV.
2 Comfy accommodation options to choose from. Both options have King/Twin beds, en-suite bathroom with shower only, however one features a lovely patio whilst the other has access to a balcony. Balcony or Patio subject to availability.
Thoughtfully designed for a small family, these rooms offer refined comfort with King/Twin beds with a sleeper couch. The en-suite bathroom features a walk-in shower, private balcony access invites you to unwind.
Thoughtfully designed for a small family, these rooms offer refined comfort with King/Twin beds with a sleeper couch. The en-suite bathroom features a walk-in shower, and access to a private patio area.
Each luxury double room has a private balcony with a spectacular view of the Hawekwa mountains. Room amenities include a tea/coffee making tray, a personal safe, hairdryer, air-conditioned and SMART flat screen television.
Each luxury twin room has a private balcony with a spectacular view of the Hawekwa mountains. Room amenities include a tea/coffee-making tray, a personal safe, a hairdryer, air-conditioned and a SMART flat screen TV.
This air-conditioned 1st-floor room offers free Wi-Fi. It has an electric kettle, a SMART flat screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries.
Can accommodate 4 adults & 2 children. The main house features two en-suite bedrooms, private dining & living space with formal lounge & fireplace, dining room, balcony with fire place, a games room, fully equipped kitchen and a TV room with fireplace.
If cancelling 14 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total.
If cancelling 29 days before arrival, forfeit 50% of the booking total.
If cancelling 30 days before arrival, forfeit 0% of the booking total.
From Cape Town take the N1 north. Take the off-ramp to Stellenbosch Wellington, Klapmuts (No. 47) . At the stop street turn left. Follow the R44 to Wellington. Pass the Redstar farmstall, Nelson’s Creek and four way stop at the Florida farm stall. The R44 intersects with the R301 at a set of robots. Turn left on to the R301 into the town of Wellington. At the next set of robots there is a beautiful church with a statue of Andrew Murray in front of it. Turn right here in to Church Street. Go through the commercial section of Wellington. Proceed through two stop streets through the residential area. Proceed until you have reached Bovlei Cellar. Almost immediately after the Bovlei Cellar turn left at Redemption leather shop (follow our brown tourism signs from here) and then immediately right in to Hill Road. This road comes to a T- junction. At the T-junction turn right. Our entrance is approximately 200 m along the tar road on your left. Turn left into Val du Charron and follow our signs.
Children of all ages are welcome.
