Uncork the Cape Winelands: a true Virgin Vintage
In a valley framed by the Klein Dassenberg mountains, you’ll find Franschhoek – the Cape Winelands at their boldest.
This is a place built for golden hours, vineyard wanderings and slow, indulgent days. At Mont Rochelle, part of Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Limited Edition collection, mornings begin with fresh mountain air and a glass of something crisp, afternoons are for picnics among the vines or cycling between cellar doors, and evenings stretch long into the valley with seasonal dishes and bold local pours.
Franschhoek, Winelands
Perched above the Franschhoek Valley, Mont Rochelle is Richard Branson’s boutique vineyard retreat, where Cape Dutch heritage meets crisp modern design. Each room opens onto vine-covered slopes, styled for slow mornings, late checkouts, and the kind of indulgence that feels suspiciously easy to get used to. Explore 39 acres of working vineyards, unwind by the pool or spa, and end the day with seasonal, farm-to-table dishes and award-winning wines.
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Take to the skies and the coast with this half-day adventure. Ride the cable car up Table Mountain, walk with African penguins on Boulders Beach, and explore the Cape Point Peninsula, complete with sweeping sea views and a camera roll full of proof.
Go behind the cellar doors with Mont Rochelle’s winemaker, then settle in for a five-course feast paired with the estate’s finest bottles. Expect bold flavours, standout pairings, and the kind of evening that lingers long after the last glass.
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Choose your spot beneath the vines, unfurl your blanket, and dig into a hamper of seasonal dishes, local cheeses and fine Mont Rochelle wine. No reservations. Just your blanket and a bottle.
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Hire an e-bike and follow the trails through sunlit vines and rolling valleys. It’s a gentle way to explore, with just enough pedal to earn that next pour.
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