Located on a wine and fruit farm, Dunstone Country House offers accommodations and a true winelands experience. The property is set in beautiful gardens and has sparkling clear pools with loungers. Guests can enjoy spectacular views from the sun-deck. Dunstone Guest House offers converted stable room and a 2-bedroom self catering cottage. Each guest room at Dunstone is individually decorated and equipped with satellite TV, air-conditioning and heating. All rooms have a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower. The Stone Kitchen Restaurant is the on-site child friendly restaurant, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, the exact opening times will be depending on the season. Guests can enjoy an honesty bar and coffee/tea corner in the comfort of the lounge, offering a breath taking view of the vines and Groenberg mountain. Free WiFi is available everywhere The Groenberg Nature Reserve is a 10-minute drive away and Paarl is 20-minutes away by car. The center of Wellington is 1.9 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.2
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  • Kathryn
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful peaceful settling. Rooms done beautifully with extra special touches. Peaceful sleep. Excellent breakfast. Very friendly helpful staff.
  • Martina
    South Africa South Africa
    Was very pleasant . Coffee needs a little look at . Tasted burned . Also think they don't understand what the difference is between a flat white and a capuccino.
  • Sagaren
    South Africa South Africa
    great food, please address the distance for older folk. It is too far to walk especially when my wife was in such pain. a golf cart will have been great? On Monday and Tuesday, at Radisson Red at the waterfront, I had to get her to a...

Hosted by Dirk & Natascha Vaeye

9.2
9.2
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Dirk & Natascha Vaeye
The Bovlei is a hidden gem where wine lovers, nature lovers, hikers & bikers can all feel right at home. It is also known as the "Wamakersvallei", in French "Val du Charron", thanks to the Hugenots who were residing here in the 1700s. The area boasts natural beauty and spectacular mountain vista's. Relax with a glass of our excellent boutique wine at the infinity pool, children can indulge themselves at the indoor and outdoor playground adjacent to the restaurant, everything is dedicated to optimal enjoyment, for those who are looking for peace & quiet as well as for the action oriented ones among us. 5 inviting rooms, beautifully decorated, all offering a complementary bottle of wine, chocolate and all amenities to make you feel at home away from home, a cozy lounge with an honesty bar, a fireplace in winter and beautiful views all year round. But also a self-catering cottage tucked away between Viognier vines and Guava trees, with a fireplace, and a private garden, pool & braai. There is something beautiful to experience here at every age and for every occasion. Only 1 hour away from Cape Town and in the heart of the Winelands. From a weekend away to a wedding party, or a few weeks of sunshine & tranquility, all are guests, local or international, will enjoy a warm welcome and personal tips to help make their stay even more memorable.
We, Dirk & Natascha Vaeye, took over the property beginning of January 2023. After years of being importers of SA wines & spirits into Europe, we knew the Bovlei area well from working with neighbouring wine estates as well as enjoying some of the MTB trails. We fell in love with nature, wine & Wellington. We hope to share this love with our guests.
This hidden gem of a valley is only 8 minutes from the pleasant town of Wellington, close by the breath taking mountain pass called Bains Kloof, surrounded by nature reserves where baboons, Cape leopards, a huge amount of different bird species and bokkies find their home. There are vineyards everywhere you look, and the tourist attracting places like Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Riebeek Kasteel, Tulbagh etc are only between 30 and 60 min drives away, just like Cape Town and the seaside.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • The Stone Kitchen
    • Cuisine
      International • South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • The Stone Kitchen
    • Cuisine
      International • South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Dunstone Country House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Off-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Packed lunches
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Room service
    Safety & security
    • Safe
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Spa
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Languages Spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules

    Dunstone Country House takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Dunstone Country House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    - If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Dunstone Country House in advance.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Dunstone Country House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.