Nestled in the shadow of the Helderberg Mountains, just outside Stellenbosch on the R44 (Stellenbosch/Somerset West Road), lies the beautiful Rosenview Farm with its comfortable guest house and well equipped conference venue. Here guests can bask in the peace and tranquillity of the Winelands whilst enjoying a traditional farm breakfast served personally by your hosts.
The Rosenview Guest House has 12 spacious double rooms with en suite bathrooms, including 2 family units (5 persons per unit). Each room is equipped with air-conditioning, coffee-making facilities and a mini bar refrigerator. A TV with selected DSTV facilities, internet connectivity, a wireless hotspot, a lockable safe and a laundry service are also provided.
Rosenview offers a fully-equipped conference facility that seats up to 20 people in a U-shape configuration and up to 30 in cinema style.
Rosenview also boasts beautiful picnic areas under the trees; a braai (barbeque) area and a large pool to cool off in the hot summer months. Bird watching at the nearby dam is a must for bird lovers.
Easy access to a world-class mountain bike trail through the vineyards Hottentots Holland and Stellenbosch mountain range ending in Jonkershoek.
Rosenview promises you a relaxing and memorable stay.
Property Facilities:
Fully Air conditioned, TV with selected DSTV Channels, Internet access, Wireless hotspot, Laundry Service, Conference venue on-site: Seats 20 delegates. Open lawns and shady trees, Private Garden / Patio, Braai (barbeque) facilities, Swimming Pool, Reading Lounge, Tourist information desk, Safe Deposit, Secure Open Parking, Private Entrance.
Area Information:
Stellenbosch is the heart of South Africa's wine industry, a place of great beauty and culture. Stellenbosch Wine Route is the first and most famous in the country and includes 150 cellars. Whilst enjoying our great South African wines - you'll taste our South African way of life.
In 1679 Simon van der Stel was the founder of Stellenbosch, the second oldest town in South Africa. The oak-lined Dorp Street is somewhere near the heart of the town with its famous historical buildings. The University of Stellenbosch's modern student life sits comfortably side by side with our history and architectural heritage. A walking map from the Stellenbosch Information Bureau will enable you to experience the many fascinating historic buildings of Stellenbosch.
The University of Stellenbosch has world-class sports facilities. Stellenbosch offers almost every outdoor activity such as: several scenic mountain hiking trails with 360° views of the wine lands and Cape Peninsula, popular mountain bike trails and is surrounded by six truly great golf courses.
As an important cultural centre, Stellenbosch has many galleries and museums housing important national and international art collections and the Stellenbosch Conservatoire is the country's oldest music school.
Strawberry picking at Mooiberge and Polkadraai in spring is one of the high lights on the calender.
Stellenbosch offers various facilities where one can observe wild life. These include Drakenstein Lion Park, Butterfly World, Crocodile farm and interacting with cheetahs and birds of prey at Spier.
The R44 which weaves through the wine lands leads to one of the world's most scenic coastal routes to Hermanus on the famous whale route.
In Room Facilities:
Standard facilities in all rooms include:
Air-conditioning, TV with selected DSTV channels, Hair dryer, access to terrace / garden, Covered patio, Tea & Coffee making facilities, Mini bar & bar fridge, Towels (including Beach towels).
Attractions:
For the Wine Lovers: Wine tasting at various wine farms, Wine and nuts at Stellenbosch Hills & Wine tasting by bicycle. For the Nature & Adventure Lovers: Butterfly World, Eagle encounter at Spier, Bird watching at Rosenview, Drakenstein Lionpark, Strawberry Safari at Mooiberge Farm stall or Polkadraai Farm Stall, Le Bonheur Crocodile farm, Monkey Town - Somerset West, Giraffe house, Horse rides through Spier Vineyards, Coach rides at Blaauwklippen, Hillcrest Berry farm - direction Franschhoek, Township experience at Kayamandi, Quadbike rides with Nature quad rides, Tygerberg Zoo. for the Sport Lovers: Golf courses - Stellenbosch, Devonvale, Erinvale, De Zalze, Somerset-West, Strand. Hiking trail - Helderberg / Jonkershoek, Vineyard hiking trail / Mountain biking. For the History Lovers: Wijnland Auto museum, Oom Samie se winkel, Museums - Town museum, Miniature Toy Museum, Stellenbosch on foot with Sandra Krige. Family/Child Friendly Attractions: Tygerberg Zoo, The Giraffe House, Butterfly World, Drakenstein Lion Park, Le Bonheur Crocodile Farm, Villiage Museum, Africa Silks, Toy + Miniature Museum, Jonkershoek Nature Reserve, Cheetah Outreach Programme at Spier, Horse rides at Spier, Green Door Fairy Garden, Mooiberge Strawberry Farm, Monkey Town. Weddings & Functions: Hudson's at Vredenheim Wine Estate, Bilton Wine Estate, Stellenrust Wine Estate, Webersburg Wine Estate, HiddenValley Wine Estate, Blaauwklippen Wine Estate, Skilpadsvlei Wine Estate, La Pineta / Forest 44. Massages can be arranged at Madeleen Health & Beauty Studio.
