Private hilltop hideaway
The Villa at Jordan in Stellenbosch offers groups of friends and families the opportunity to experience the Cape Winelands, immersed in luxury, surrounded by views of the valley.
For those on the hunt for an inclusive escape to the heart of the wine country, where the Stellenbosch vineyards unravel as far as the eye can see, and the mountain air invigorates the clan’s activity list – The Villa at Jordan is the treasure chest at the end of that voyage. Settled at the very top of the estate, The Villa courteously opens its contemporary doors to a world where luxury meets countryside calm.
A modern farmhouse that generously delivers all of the essentials, with a splash of Stellenbosch swagger. It’s designed for long, lazy holidays – the kind where you forget which day it is. It’s kitted out with everything you need to ensure you and your travelling companions feel like a local, with impeccable taste in all of the finer things. Notably, wine.
The open-plan kitchen and dining areas, expansive living space, and that jaw-dropping swimming pool. It’s basically the winelands version of a five-star regal fort. Five spacious bedrooms, each with their own en-suite. Two of the bedrooms are on the main entertaining level, making them ideal for grandparents or little ones, while the other three rest upstairs. Making the most of those uninterrupted views of the vineyards, the Stellenbosch Kloof Valley, and the Stellenbosch mountain ranges. The Villa can accommodate as many as ten adults comfortably. The family suite has space for an additional two more tiny people.
Sitting proudly as the crown jewel of Jordan’s accommodation options, with front-row seats to the iconic Nine Yards vineyard, facing east to catch every golden sunrise, The Villa has a history worth sharing. What was once known as Cobbler’s Hill, a title given for the previous profession of the owner of the wine farm, The Villa has remnants of a passion for travel, for Africa and especially safari, that’s evident in the build.
Having gone through an extensive renovation, this remarkable residence combines rich history with a modern elegance. The Villa is nestled right where the estate’s landscape shifts from the eastern ridge to the west. Panoramic views that are deemed the best in the region, yet tucked away enough to avoid those pesky False Bay breezes.
Vineyard safaris done differently
The estate offers a bunch of extra experiences to turn your stay from a relaxing, indulgent vineyard vacation, into something slightly more active. Private wine tastings with the winemaker, or a guided vineyard ramble that ends with a glass of something delicious in hand. A curated vineyard safari, stopping off at specific spots to taste again. Freshly packed picnics around the dam. Endless mountain biking trails for you and the active members of the clan to explore the nature routes. There’s a secure shed on the property where you can store all of your bikes, too. Some might like an afternoon massage in the comfort of your own suite.
This can be arranged upon your request. Private dining with the estate’s esteemed chef around the kitchen of The Villa. Or you could enjoy the restaurants and their delectable menus. Everything that’s on offer, will entice you to reside here, permanently. Not least for all of the other gallivanting you’ll be doing around the Cape Winelands. The market places you’ll visit. The little villages and their perks. The inspiring world of wine that you’ll have access to. But most certainly for the home that The Villa at Jordan becomes for you, and the whole family. A place to spend your days absorbed by those views, ensconced in nature, making memories and reshaping your footsteps, like the cobbler did.
What we love!
- Have we mentioned the swimming pool? There’s nothing quite like spending time in the water, wading about for hours, watching the landscape transform with the day’s light.
- Enjoying an outdoor shower after a morning’s trail adventure on the bikes.
- Having the option of enjoying the estate’s private chef furnish you and the family with a dining experience at The Villa. On the nights you don’t feel like cooking or heading out to the restaurants. A real treat. This can be arranged upon your request, at an additional cost.
- Gathering around the outside bar in the early evening, watching the sunset and the magnificent birdlife, soaring through the skies, and saluting the day’s end with you.
What you need to know…
- The property is well-suited to multigenerational family getaways. The Villa is perfectly designed for long-term stays, and decorated to complete the contemporary, farmhouse feel. Perched on top of the hill, it’s quiet and tranquil, with the interior reflecting a confident style synonymous with Jordan. It is guarded, with night security, for extra peace of mind.
- Your stay includes daily breakfasts at The Cellar Door, or a continental style at The Villa. You’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy 3 bottles (750ml) of estate range wines of your choice, per day. And an experience of 5 estate wine tastings, per adult, at The Cellar Door.
- Stellenbosch town centre is only a 10-minute drive away for stocking up on the essentials. A number of the market places are all a swift drive away. Cape Town International airport is a 30-40-minute drive and the city centre just under an hour.
- If The Villa at Jordan is not available on your dates, browse our full collection of exclusive-use holiday houses in Stellenbosch.
Written by Colleen Ogilvie