Constantia vineyard homestead
Whitewashed Cape Dutch architecture sits across nine acres of historic gardens beneath Table Mountain, shaded by three-century-old camphor trees and private vineyards.
“This is a sophisticated country house hotel set in nine acres of gardens with two excellent restaurants on site, and several more in close proximity.”
Where it shines
Notable
A restored seventeenth-century estate with Cape Dutch gables and original winery cellars.
Notable
Three decades of family hospitality anchored by traditional Sunday roasts and afternoon tea.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The old house is a stunner, and it’s been well kept — the rooms are charming but quite modern, rather large, and the views none too shabby either.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The property borders the shaded Alphen Trail in Constantia wine country, just minutes from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens.
The rooms
Classic floral wallpaper and freestanding soaking tubs define the rooms, while Manor House verandahs open directly onto fragrant rose terraces.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Two solar-heated saltwater pools sit among the gardens, one looking toward vineyards and the slopes of Table Mountain.
The spa
Fresh Wellness Spa offers QMS facials and signature massages using heated volcanic stones and avocado body butter.
Gym and sports
A fitness room looks out onto the grounds, joined by an all-weather tennis court and Gary Player-designed putting green.
Dogs stay too.
The Conservatory Restaurant
Glass walls encircle an ancient oak tree, serving Cape classics such as twice-baked cheese soufflé and weekend high tea.
Nestled within Cape Town’s leafy Constantia Valley,The Cellars-Hohenort has a setting out of a fairytale, complete with resident ducklings and a secret garden.
At the table
Estate bars pour Constantia Valley wines and fynbos cocktails in lounges set beneath high timber beams.
How it began
Founded in 1693 as Klaasenbosch Farm, the working wine estate was transformed into a country retreat by hotelier Liz McGrath.
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Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
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The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.