Taaibosch: Garden Villa

Taaibosch sits on the slopes of the Helderberg overlooking a patchwork of vineyards and mountains. Bought by a French wine-making family, the boutique wine estate has been meticulously converted to organic farming; the superb terroir producing its renowned Crescendo blend.

Sitting amid the vineyards and old oak trees are three accommodation options. The manor house, which dates to 1838 and provides a wonderful old-world charm, and two luxurious contemporary villas (Garden and Farsight) further up the slopes of the Helderberg. Lounging beside the pool, listening to birdsong in the fynbos, you’ll feel like you’re on top of the world.

Beautiful kitchens, dining and braai areas make entertaining a breeze, and there’s also the option of hiring a private chef for one or more meals, including a traditional braai or potjie.

Once you’ve explored the mountain trails leading from the estate, the Winelands is your oyster for all types of outings. But do leave time for lazy siestas, evenings playing board games and golden sundowners with a glass of the superb estate wine.

THE LODGINGS

With two bedrooms, Garden Villa is the smallest of the three luxury villas on the estate and looks out onto lawns, indigenous plantings, terraces and vine-clad slopes with the soundtrack of birdsong and the distant sounds of the working wine farm.

Indoor living

• 2 bedrooms: 1 with king bed, 1 with twin/king bed + 1 rollaway bed for kids
• 2 ensuite bathrooms (free-standing bathtubs and rain showers)
• Air-conditioning and heating
• Fully equipped kitchen with Nespresso machine and dishwasher
• Laundry with washing machine and tumble dryer
• Lounge with fireplace, smart TV and board games
• Wireless sound system
• Large dining table seating 10 people
• Daily turndown service

Outdoor living

• Braai area with gas braai
• Outdoor dining area
• Private swimming pool with sun loungers
• Garden with lawn and indigenous plantings

Good to know

• Option of hiring a private chef for one or more meals (additional cost)
• Grocery shopping (10% service fee)
• Minibar setup in your villa (fully charged)
• Helipad for fly-in visits

THINGS TO DO

On the property

• In-house yoga sessions and spa treatments (additional cost)
• Bird watching
• Hiking, mountain-biking and trail running
• Swimming
• Restaurant at Pink Valley (next door to Taaibosch)

In the area

• Top wine farms and restaurants
• Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden
• Shops, restaurants, museums and art galleries in Stellenbosch
• Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
• Horse-riding
• Golf