About Boschendal
Founded in 1685 at the Franschhoek end of the Helshoogte Pass, Boschendal is the estate to bring children to: horse riding, mountain-bike trails, a Tree House play area for ages three to twelve, garden tours and Werf picnics on the lawns. Tastings at the Werf and Cellar Door; The Deli does farm breakfasts and lunches (the old Werf Restaurant has closed). On the Wine Tram's Orange and Green lines. Note the estate's phone lines were down at research time; email enquiries@boschendal.co.za.
Visitors single out horse riding and bike trails, werf picnics, kids' tree house. The estate dates from 1685.
Visiting
Book ahead. About 1 hour from the Waterfront via the N1 and R45, or 1 hour 10 minutes over the Helshoogte Pass from Stellenbosch.
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