Knorhoek is one of the most beautiful privately owned (4
generations) wine farms in the Western Cape, offering
the unique combination of accommodation, wine making,
wine tasting, seasonal meals and the tranquil beauty of
mountains, vineyards, oak trees and gardens. Enjoy the
relaxed country atmosphere, yet be less than 10 minutes
from Stellenbosch and 40 minutes from Cape Town.
Originally a clay and stone structure housing stables,
blacksmith room and coach house, the guest house offers
modern comfort with old world charm. Decor is Cape Dutch
with Victorian touches. Open fire in the diningroom for
cold winter mornings and hearty Cape breakfasts on the
patio in summer.
Watch the mountain change from pink to purple or just
savour the hooting of the owls as you prepare for bed.
The interesting and unusual name “Knorhoek” is derived
from a phrase contained in an 18th century document, “de
plaats waar de leeuwen knorren”, literally translated as
the place where lions growl. This gives an indication
how wild the environment was at that time. Feline
predators scaled the high kraal walls at night and
preyed on domestic livestock. Caracal and genet are
occasionally seen on the farm and leopard sightings
still occur – hence the use of the leopard on the
Knorhoek Estate wine labels.
We look forward to meeting you and introducing you to
another facet of our beautiful country.
Take the N2 highway in the direction of
Stellenbosch/Somerset West.
2.
Proceed on the N2 until Exit 33,
(Stellenbosch/Baden Powell Drive turn off) turn
left and continue on the R310 to the t-junction.
3.
At the t-junction turn right, after approx
2.5km, you will reach a set of traffic lights,
continue straight over, passing Distell on the
right.
4.
Continue going straight, through traffic lights
with a Shell garage on your right;
5.
The R44 will join this road from the right
(large set of traffic lights) Continue on the
R44, about 9km, signs indicate Knorhoek B&B,
Wine Route, Delheim, Muratie, turn right and
follow the signs to the Guest House (about 3km
into the valley)
DIRECTIONS FROM N1:
1.
Pass the first turn-off to Stellenbosch/R304.
Take the next exit Stellenbosch/Klapmuts/R44
2.
Turn right onto the R44 and continue in the
direction of Stellenbosch.
3.
You will cross a 4-way stop in Klapmuts, about
7km from 4-way stop you will see signage that
indicates the Knorhoek Road, and Wine Route/Delheim/Muratie
– turn left into Knorhoek Road and follow the
signs – about 3km up into the valley.
Golf Courses: more than 10 top courses within 30
minutes drive from the Guest House. Staff has personal
knowledge of all the courses in the area.
Cape Town:
• Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden
• Cecil John Rhodes Museum
• Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
• Two Oceans Aquarium
• Castle of Good Hope
• Table Mountain
• Robben Island
• SA Museum
• Planetarium
• Cape Point
Stellenbosch:
• Oom Samie se Winkel
• Miniature Toy Museum
• Botanical Garden
• Village Museum
• Wine Estates
• Art Galleries
Paarl:
• Afrikaans Language Monument
• Afrikaans Language Museum
• Paarl Museum
• Le Bonheur Crocodile Farm
• Drakenstein Lion Park
• Die Vonds Snake Park
• Tygerberg Zoo
• De Oude Paarl Choco-deli
• Cape Olive Trust
• Wine Estates
Franschhoek:
• Huguenot Museum & Memorial
• Huguenot Fine Chocolate Shop
• La Fromagerie
• Wine Estates
• Art Galleries
• Restaurants
• Paarl ± 20 km
• Somerset West ± 20 km
• Franschhoek ± 35 km
• Cape Town V&A Waterfront ± 50 km
• Cape Town International Airport ± 42 km
• Hermanus ± 115 km
• George ± 410 km
• Outshoorn ± 399 km
• Port Elizabeth ± 720 km