Bonne Esperance is the perfect base from which to explore the Western Cape. The environment offers a variety of outdoor and indoor activities to keep even the most restless of travellers entertained.

It will be our pleasure to assist you in your planning so that you will get the very best out of your holiday:

• walks into town with the necessary maps
• visits to specific wine estates and cellars
• regional tours with road maps and advise on special places
  to visit
• recommendations and bookings at restaurants
• ... and much more

Or simply enjoy our garden and relax at the plunge pool.

Shopping
Stellenbosch offers a wide variety of shops and restaurants which include boutiques, curio shops, side-walk cafe's, jewellery shops and antique shops. Any shopping enthusiast is sure to find something memorable in the main shopping area which is also walking distance from the guest house.

Arts and culture
The town and surrounding environment has a vibrant arts and culture scene. The Stellenbosch University’s music department with its acoustically brilliant Endler Hall is walking distance from Bonne Esperance where music concerts of high quality are held regularly. Stellenbosch also has a number of art galleries where local and international artists are able to display their talents.

Wine routes
Stellenbosch is well-known for its world class wines. With more or less 135 wineries to choose from, the wine route is any wine lover’s dream come true. With approximately 60 000 hectares of the surrounding area under vine, the possibilities are endless. The exquisite beauty of the Stellenbosch mountains, makes a drive through the wine route an experience that cannot be missed.

Outdoor activities
The glorious mountains surrounding the town sets the scene for spectacular hiking trails. The sports enthusiast will not feel left out with exceptional golf courses in close proximity of Stellenbosch. Horse riding or visiting one of the close-by beaches is an experience that any nature lover would thoroughly enjoy.