Vergelegen
Camphor trees and a long lunch in Somerset West. It's a proper drive from Stellenbosch town, so don't treat it as a quick extra. Pets are on the pet page: phone before you arrive.
Gardens · Lunch · Pets
A short history
Willem Adriaan van der Stel, Simon's son, founded Vergelegen on 1 February 1700. The name means situated far away: the ox-wagon from the Castle took days. He planted vines, orchards, oaks, and the camphor trees that still stand on the lawn.
In 1706 he was ordered back to the Netherlands, and the estate was broken up. The trees and a long lunch are the visit. It is a real drive from Stellenbosch town.
Opening times
The tasting room publishes its own hours, and they change. Check before you drive.
Current hours on the estate site
Directions
Other stops in Helderberg
How the day goes in Helderberg · On the vineyard list · On the trip map