Exploring the Gorgeous Constantia Wine Route and Surrounds

Photo credit: Steenberg via Facebook

The Constantia Wine Route is a must-visit when exploring Cape Town. It offers a selection of gorgeous selection of both commercial- and boutique-wine estates that cater to all ages and travel needs.

Whether you want to enjoy a scenic wine tasting and cheese platter, take the family on a winelands adventure or simply need an escape from the bustle of city life, a visit to the Constantia Wine Route is always recommended!

Oh and did we mention this is the oldest wine-producing region in the Southern Hemisphere?

In this post, we share some of our favourite wine farms in the Constantia Wine Route:

1) Steenberg Vineyards

Photo credit: Steenberg via Facebook

Steenberg Vineyards may have a rich history dating back to 1682 but this wine farm is the last word in modern Cape luxury, especially as far as our local wine farms go.

Here, you can find a five-star hotel and spa, an 18-hole golf course, two excellent restaurants and of course, some incredible wines. Steenberg’s Sauvignon Blanc, in particular, is highly acclaimed.

2) Constantia Glen

Photo credit: Constantia Glen via Facebook

Constantia Glen is a beautiful, boutique wine farm that is perfectly positioned below Constantia Nek.

Not only is driving to this wine farm its own unique adventure but the wine farm itself offers so much for its guests to savour.

They are famous for their wines and platters but the restaurant is another unmissable attraction. Just book in advance, especially on weekends, as this eyecatching estate’s restaurant and tasting room can get very busy!

3) Constantia Uitsig

Photo credit: Four & Twenty Cafe via their website

Something of a hidden gem in the Constantia Wine Route, Constantia Uitsig is a wonderful wine farm for families in particular to explore.

Excellent wine aside, this tranquil wine farm is home to a thrilling bike park, a stunning tasting room, two lovely eateries and a great Heritage Market, which offers everything from vegan dishes to ice-cream, cakes and sushi too.

4) Groot Constantia

Photo credit: Groot Constantia via Facebook

As the oldest producing wine farm in South Africa, Groot Constantia is arguably one of the most well-known too.

This beautiful, historic estate is not just loved for its Cape heritage though - because it offers excellent wines, a wine and gift shop, museum and cellar tours and two lovely restaurants to boot.

Be sure to check this Cape Town wine farm icon off your travel bucket list.

5) Book a Soothing City Stay at DK Villas’ Hout Bay Apartment

If you are looking for beautiful city accommodation that is at the other end of a fairly quick, scenic commute, while also not being directly located in the CBD itself, why not book DK Villas’ The Boardwalk apartment in Hout Bay?

Our modern, trendy self-catering two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment comes fully furnished and is ideally located close to both the Constantia Wine Route and Cape Town’s city centre.

This quirky apartment has wonderful amenities (including a well-equipped kitchen, DStv, WiFi and more, to name a few) and safe, basement parking.

It also enjoys great mountain- and sea-views (as well as views of Chapman’s Peak) and is a brief walk from the beach, local restaurants and shops making it ideal for both business travellers and holidaymakers alike.

Best of all, children are always welcome here so our gorgeous Hout Bay apartment is perfect for families too!

For more information or to book our Hout Bay apartment, please see here on our website.