Flights & Transfers
Cape Town International Airport is the closest airport - 45 minute drive to Boschendal. We recommend booking an official transfer from the airport to Franschhoek.
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For all transfers that you require, we recommend contacting Sorita at 'Charters for Events'. We have booked all of our transfers through Sorita, and it is best to reach her through WhatsApp on +27 (0) 674097744.
When contacting her, please state:
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Date of transfer
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Time of transfer
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Flight no. (if applicable)
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Pick up address
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Drop off address
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No. of passengers and amount of luggage
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Name of lead passenger and contact number
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Accommodation
It's very easy and safe to travel around Franschhoek and Cape Town via Uber, and there are plenty of accommodation options within a 5-20 minute drive to the venue - we would recommend looking on booking.com.
Three of our favourite options are highlighted below, however some other great options include:
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The Farmstead: 4-minute drive ​
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La Chataigne Wines & Guest Cottages: 7-minute drive
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Lynx Wine Estate: 10-minute drive
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Val d'Or Estate: 10-minute drive
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Huguenot House: 11-minute drive
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Angala: 12-minute drive
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Grande Provence: 12-minute drive
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Auberge Clermont: 18-minute drive
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Cape Vue Country House: 19-minute drive
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Cape Dutch @ Keerweder: 20-minute drive
Boschendal
If you'd like to stay on site, then Boschendal is offering 20% off for those attending the wedding.
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Please email accommodation@boschendal.co.za and quote 'Rowland Wedding on the 18th of Feb 2025' for more details and rates.
Klein Waterval Riverside Lodge
A beautiful small hotel/guest house just 5-minutes from Boschendal.
Franschhoek
Franschhoek (the 'French Corner') is one of the most beautiful wine regions in the world and the wine capital of South Africa, with some of the best restaurants in the country. Franschhoek’s village has a great collection of art, antique shops and galleries, and the main streets are lined with restaurants and coffee shops to explore.
Some of our favourite things to do:
The Wine Tram
Hop-on and hop-off the wine tram between some of the most beautiful Vineyards in Franschhoek.
Franschhoek Town
Visit the centre of Franschhoek for shopping, great food and coffee shops.
Babylonstoren
One of the most beautiful Vineyards around. It also has an incredible restaurant on site - Babel.
Cape Town
There are too many recommendations for Cape Town, so we will add some further recommendations soon (including our favourite restaurants).
Some of our favourite things to do:
Boulders Beach
Go and visit the penguin colonies at Boulders Beach (Simons Town). A 45-minute drive from Cape Town.
Bo-Kaap & The Old Biscuit Mill
You can find the most beautiful, colourful houses in Bo-Kaap, and The Old Biscuit Mill is just 10-minutes away. The Old Biscuit Mill has lots of amazing restaurants, and every Saturday and Sunday from 9am there is a popular Neighbourgoods Market bringing together local artisans, designers and foodies.
Newlands Cricket Ground
Tom's pick (obviously) - for the sports lovers - the most beautiful cricket ground in the world.