Groot Constantia
A wine farm with history going back over 330 years
Groot Constantia Wine Estate has an incredible history going back to 1685. The wines became famous long, long ago and were even mentioned by Jane Austen in her book, Sense and Sensibility. The history is well documented on their website www.grootconstantia.co.za and this is well worth a read for those interested in the history of both the Cape and the local wine industry.
The City Sight-Seeing Bus stops at this wine estate so it is easy to get to if you are not driving yourself.
With 2 onsite restaurants, refreshments are at hand. However, during the busy months bookings are essential.
Both "Simons" and :Jonkershuis" offer a variety of meals and both have great outdoor seating.
The "Jonkershuis" building would have been built originally for the oldest son of the farmer to live in.
With beautiful bell shaped gables this remains a stunning piece of architecture.
Wander around the grounds and enjoy the oak lined path to the Historical Oval Pool
The buildings can be visited - escape to a different era and then head to the Wine cellars for a wine tasting and some wine to take home!
The Government handed the farm over to an independent trust in 1993 and entrance is free.
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