Situated at the foothills of the Simonsberg in the Wine region of the Western Cape, Muratie Wine Estate tells the story of winemaking in South Africa, a history almost as old as the country herself.

Muratie offers luxury, historic self-catering accommodation on a real working farm in the Stellenbosch Wine Region. Guests can even stay over in the studio of the famous South African artist G.P. Canitz.

Muratie Wine Estate is less than an hour's drive from Cape Town.

Stay in one of Muratie's two magnificent guest cottages on the farm. The Canitz Studio which is our previous owner's old art studio or the Humble Cellar Cottage situated next to our ancient cellar. Both of these options are self catering.

Facilities:

• One Twin Bedroom with shower and toilet en-suite.
• Kitchen and braai facilities (microwave only).
• Lounge with TV, Radio and Honesty Bar.
• Open fire place (in Studio Cottage).
• Daily cleaning service.

Accommodation is intimate and original. Continental breakfasts can also be enjoyed while taking in the sights and sounds of a working farm environment.

Traditional meals: Muratie is as old as history itself, lying at the foot of the Simonsberg with a view of Table Mountain. Guarded over by ancient oak trees you will find this old 'ruin' of a restaurant - a treasure to be enjoyed. The old fermentation tanks in the cellar with their tartaric encrusted walls, old carpets, wooden furniture and original art is where you will enjoy honest home food, good wine and great company.

Traditional lunches are by prior appointment only and will be served for a minimum of 10 persons.

Summer lunches: Enjoy light lunches served under the oak trees during the season, December - February. Includes cheese platters, freshly picked fruit, preserves, ciabatta and koeksisters. Good coffee available as well!

Winter and Friday lunches: Come and enjoy traditional Karoo afval on a Friday from 12:00 to 14:00, and during June - August. This traditional farm lunch consists of a wholesome soup starter, served with homemade bread, afval or the alternative main course of the day and a traditional dessert which changes from week to week, as well as coffee.

Annatjie Melck, who hails from the Karoo, prepares and serves this honest farm lunch. She is the owner of Oom Samie se Winkel in Stellenbosch and also a director of the Wine Estate, Muratie. The meal is served in the cosy atmosphere of the fermentation tanks and the guests are surrounded by the warmth of the fireplace and the history of G P Canitz's antique paintings.

• Muratie Wine Tasting
• GP Canitz Art Exhibition at Muratie
• Bird Watching.

Muratie Wine Estate offers Corporate Evenings. Honest home cooking, good wine and hearty company can be enjoyed in the old fermentation tanks in the cellar, with its tartaric encrusted walls, well-worn rugs, wooden furniture and original GP Canitz art. In winter this space is the acoustic preserve of fire-lit Blues evenings.

Please enquire for current accommodation rates.