Bonne Esperance's Signature South African High Tea

Posted on Thu June 18, 2020.

We invite you to come and experience our signature South African High Tea in the grand dining hall of the Bonne Esperance Victorian Villa. The setting is absolutely gorgeous with high ceilings, grand chandeliers, sash windows, wooden floors and a cosy fire place. The table is set with a feast of delectable High Tea bites and each one showcases a uniquely South African twist.

The menu:

Nougatina cake with chantilly cream
"Melktert" macaroons
Mini hertzoggies
Koesisters (Cape Malay vetkoek in a hot spicy syrup)
Savoury bovril and biltong bites
Roast beef croutes with caramelized onions
Tuna and cheddar pin wheels

We look forward to hosting you for a delectable feast. This unique experience is part of our Post Lockdown Reunion special. Don't delay, book today.

For more information please email us at [email protected] or contact us on 0218870225

Guest Reviews

Bonne Esperance Villa Experience

Nice guesthouse, friendly people, super experience. We booked the villa. What a enormous space. We were with 6 persons and had all the privacy in the world.

- Hans
Excellent

This is the second time that I've stayed at this hotel and everything has been wonderful. It's a quiet neighborhood across the street from the Botanical Garden, yet it's a five minute walk into the center of Stellenbosch. The property itself is a comfortable B&B with every detail considered, but overall it's the staff who make every stay there a memorable one

- varady

Kansas City
A little piece of paradise!My husband & I stayed at Bonne Esperance & had a wonderful time. Not only are the staff extremely friendly & welcoming, but our room was also beautiful (deluxe with balcony), the breakfast delicious & the location superb! We strolled the leafy streets of Stellenbosch & explored the town on foot - everything is a few minutes walk away!We will highly recommend a stay at... Read More

- Liselle Raath
We had an overall very nice and relaxing experience. Thank you. We will most certainly visit again.

- Joanne Turnbull

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