Knorhoek Guest House is one of the most beautiful
privately owned (4 generations) wine farms in the
Western Cape, offering the unique combination of
accommodation, wine making, wine tasting, wedding venue,
seasonal meals and the tranquil beauty of mountains,
vineyards, oak trees and gardens. Enjoy the relaxed
country atmosphere of the Knorhoek Guest House while
still being less than 10 minutes away from Stellenbosch
and 40 minutes from Cape Town.
Originally a clay and stone structure housing stables,
blacksmith room and coach house, the Knorhoek Guest
House offers modern comfort with old world charm. Decor
is Cape Dutch with Victorian touches. Open fire in the
dining room for cold winter mornings and hearty Cape
breakfasts on the patio in summer.
Watch the mountain change from pink to purple or just
savour the hooting of the owls as you prepare for bed.
The interesting and unusual name “Knorhoek” is derived
from a phrase contained in an 18th century document, “de
plaats waar de leeuwen knorren”, literally translated as
the place where lions growl. This gives an indication
how wild the environment was at that time. Feline
predators scaled the high kraal walls at night and
preyed on domestic livestock. Caracal and genet were
occasionally seen on the farm and leopard sightings
still occur – hence the use of the leopard on the
Knorhoek Estate wine labels.
Knorhoek Guest House now also offers potential guests
the option of 2 beautiful self catering cottages.
Accommodation around Stellenbosch could not be more
unique as Knorhoek has an amazing setting. Not only does
Knorhoek offer beautiful guest accommodation. Knorhoek
is also proud to introduce their newly renovated
function and wedding venue and restaurant, Towerbosch.
Towerbosch recaptures everything magical, original and
wholesome. It is the perfect Stellenbosch wedding venue.
Your Stelenbosch wedding could not be more magical that
right here at Knorhoek’s very own Towerbosch function
venue
• Under floor heating
• Hair Dryer
• Toiletries
• Fridge in dining room for guests’ convenience
• Coffee / tea
• Port / sherry
• Television with satellite bouquet
• Wi Fi
• Telephone
• Safe
• Non smoking rooms
• Restaurant (please call for summer and winter
schedule)
• Towerbosch wedding and function venue
• Wine Tasting
• Outdoor pool
• Chipping area (golf)
• Wi Fi available
• Baby sitting by arrangement
• Tennis Court
