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Lodge · Cape Winelands, South Africa
Sterrekopje
On a 50-hectare farm in the foothills of the Franschhoek mountains, eleven sanctuaries and suites sit around a converted 17th-century manor house turned bath house.
Overview
Sterrekopje occupies a 50-hectare farm in Franschhoek, in the Cape Winelands, with its historic manor house converted into a bath house and herbal apothecary. The property is organised around farm life: a productive garden, a kitchen and a bakery feed the day-to-day rhythm, while a yoga yurt, a soul shed and an atelier for painting, drawing and pottery offer structured alternatives to simply resting. The farm hosts seasonal retreats, including Wise Women, Regenerative, Family and Private retreats, with a writing retreat, Writing: A Creative Act, due to open for bookings.
Accommodation is split into three categories across eleven sanctuaries and suites. The Intimate Sanctuaries sit in the historic Main House, each around 25 to 30 square metres with a private terrace overlooking the gardens, a separate shower and bath tub, and a king size bed made up in a choice of Italian linen or Egyptian cotton. The Abundant Sanctuaries, at roughly 35 to 40 square metres, are found within the Main House or scattered among the farm and gardens, with private terraces and living areas. The Rejuvenating Suites, the largest at approximately 50 to 60 square metres, are set in private positions around the Main House, each with an expansive living room, a spa-like bathroom and a generous private terrace or garden.
The farm was founded by Nicole and Fleur, who describe its way of life as rooted in nature and ancestral practice. Daily life on the property includes morning yoga, a daily harvest, pottery classes and sound bath sessions, alongside the Bath House ritual included with every stay. The farm is at Excelsior Road, Franschhoek, in the Western Cape.
- Rooms
- 11
- Minimum stay
- 1 night
- Check in
- 15:00
- Check out
- 12:00
Why we like it
- Eleven sanctuaries and suites spread across a 50-hectare farm
- Historic manor house converted into a bath house and herbal apothecary
- Three room categories: Intimate Sanctuaries, Abundant Sanctuaries and Rejuvenating Suites
- On-site productive garden, kitchen and bakery supplying the farm's food
- Seasonal retreats including Wise Women, Regenerative, Family and Private retreats
- A yoga yurt, soul shed and atelier for pottery, painting and sound bath sessions
Gallery
Rooms & suites
Categories shown for orientation. Your travel advisor will confirm which are available for your dates and recommend the one that suits the trip.
Intimate Sanctuaries
Located in the historic Main House, these cosy and romantic rooms feature spacious bathrooms and private terraces overlooking the gardens, with a separate shower and bath tub.
Up to 2 guestsKing size bed, Italian linen or Egyptian cottonGarden viewAbundant Sanctuaries
Set within the Main House or among the farm and gardens, these rooms offer more generous space for relaxation, with private terraces and living areas.
Up to 2 guestsKing size bed, Italian linen or Egyptian cottonRejuvenating Suites
The most elaborate and spacious category, set in private positions scattered around the historic Main House, each with an expansive living room, a spa-like bathroom and a generous private terrace or garden.
Up to 2 guestsKing size bed, Italian linen or Egyptian cotton
Amenities
- Bath House
- Herbal Apothecary
- Yoga Yurt
- Soul Shed
- Atelier
- Productive Garden
- Bakery
- Kitchen
Reserving through us
Included when your travel advisor confirms this stay
- Daily breakfast for two
- Room upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Property credit or equivalent where the house offers one
- Early check in and late check out on request
- Welcome amenity and your travel agent known to the general manager
Eligible preferred amenities are applied wherever available, subject to the property at the time of stay, and are confirmed in your proposal.
Location
Cape Winelands, South Africa
A city under a mountain, Atlantic beaches and wine estates forty minutes away.
Questions
- How many rooms does Sterrekopje have?
- Sterrekopje has eleven sanctuaries and suites in total, divided into three categories: Intimate Sanctuaries, Abundant Sanctuaries and Rejuvenating Suites.
- What is included in a stay?
- Stays include all meals, beverages and a personalised in-room mini bar, one Bath House ritual per day, and access to all farm rhythms, the farm's daily programme of activities.
- Where is Sterrekopje located?
- The farm is at Excelsior Road, Franschhoek 7690, in the Western Cape, South Africa, in the foothills of the Franschhoek mountains.
- Does Sterrekopje host retreats?
- Yes. The farm hosts seasonal retreats including Wise Women Retreats, a Regenerative Retreat, Family Retreats and Private Retreats, with a writing retreat called Writing: A Creative Act due to open for bookings.
- What can guests do on the farm beyond their rooms?
- The farm includes a Bath House and Herbal Apothecary in the original manor house, a Yoga Yurt, a Soul Shed, a productive garden, a kitchen, a bakery, and an Atelier for pottery, painting and other creative activities.
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