Just under two years after a devastating fire destroyed its historic Manor House, Blaauwklippen Wine Estate enters a renewed chapter with the opening of the newly rebuilt Blaauwklippen Manor and Jonkershuis. Set on Stellenbosch’s oldest wine farm, the restoration balances heritage and contemporary comfort, honouring the estate’s long-standing legacy while looking firmly to the future.
Thoughtfully reimagined, the Manor House and Jonkershuis offer an intimate Winelands retreat surrounded by gardens, lawns and vineyards.
Established in 1682, Blaauwklippen is South Africa’s oldest wine farm and the first registered company in the Cape Winelands. The Manor House and Jonkershuis were thoughtfully reconstructed and reopened earlier this year, reintroducing five-star accommodation to the estate. Guided by heritage architects and master craftsmen, original materials — including centuries-old bricks and fragments of Delft porcelain — were conserved and reinstated. Acclaimed designer Francois du Plessis created interiors that blend classic Cape Dutch elegance with a fresh, colourful touch inspired by the Stellenbosch Mountains.
The restored Manor House and Jonkershuis now offer 11 luxurious rooms and suites, once again welcoming travellers to the tree-lined avenue and courtyard that have served as a beacon of hospitality since the 1700s. Then. The estate that welcomed carriage travellers between Cape Town and Stellenbosch. Now. Faithfully rebuilt with the same dedication to excellence.
The accommodation ranges from refined Manor House rooms to spacious Jonkershuis luxury suites, all designed for slow, considered stays in a tranquil setting.