Vergelegen
A historic estate in Somerset West, built in 1700 and famous across South Africa for its 300-year-old camphor trees, themed gardens and award-winning wines.
Vergelegen was established in 1700 by Dutch Cape governor Willem Adriaan van der Stel. Its octagonal garden walls, manor house and library reflect aristocratic life in the colonial era. The five camphor trees in front of the estate are more than 300 years old and are listed as national heritage. The grounds include a rose garden, a camellia garden, a herb garden, a maze and lakeside forest trails. The estate is best known for its Bordeaux-style blends, and there is also a restaurant and picnic area. Admission costs about ZAR 30–50. It is about 20 km from Stellenbosch and can be paired with Spier on the same day.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
- Stellenbosch Winelands
- Spier Wine Farm
- Delaire Graff Estate
- Boschendal
- Babylonstoren
- Drakenstein Correctional Centre
- La Motte Wine Estate