Bellingham Homestead

• Property TypeEstate
• Guests16
• Rooms/Units6
• Minimum Stay2 Nights

Bellingham Homestead is a highly recommended property for self catering in Groot Drakenstein for tourists visiting the Cape Winelands region.

About Bellingham Homestead

Situated in the heart of the picturesque Winelands, Bellingham Homestead is a National Monument owned by the Podlashuk Bellinchamp National Heritage Foundation Trust, a charitable organisation. Left as a gift to the nation by Bernard and Fredagh Podlashuk who bought Bellingham in 1943 and where the famous Bellingham Wines were born.

If you’re looking for relaxing accommodation in the Cape Winelands, 11kms from Franschhoek, Bellingham offers you a very private getaway surrounded by mountains, set in picturesque manicured gardens. Free WiFi is available to our guests in the common grounds.

Accommodation

The Accommodation Units at Bellingham Homestead are furnished in an antique style and they all have a basic self-catering facility.

Garden Cottage (Sleeps 4)
Garden Cottage is a two bedroom, two bathroom cottage. The main bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and both rooms have twin beds. This historical cottage has an open plan sitting room, dinning area and kitchen which form the cottage hub. Off the second bedroom is a patio with magnificent views across the garden, as well as, access to the swimming pool and gardens.

Original Guest Suite (Sleeps 2 Adults)
Has a King size bed, dressing room and en-suite bathroom. It has a kitchenette and dining area. The sitting room opens onto an enclosed patio which has access to the garden and swimming pool.

Syringa Cottage (Sleeps 2 Adults)
Syringa Cottage is a Studio-Style Self-Catering Cottage suitable for 2 Guests in Twin beds, located on the vineyard side of Bellingham Homestead. The living area has a fireplace for winter nights and a pedestal fan for summer days. It has an en-suite bathroom with bath only and a separate kitchenette. The patio has magnificent views across the vineyards and a mountain vista! Spoil yourself and witness at least one sunrise or sunset – during your stay with us.

The Four Poster Suite (Sleeps 2)
Has a Queen size four poster bed, kitchenette and en-suite bathroom. This suite has a patio with a magnificent view across the garden and of the Worcester Mountains.

Benjis Cottage (Sleeps 4)
2 Bedroom (Queen and Twin beds), 2 Bathroom (main en-suite) Cottage. The Spacious Living and Dining Area are open-plan onto the Kitchen. The Enclosed Patio has a Seating and Dining Area. The Living area has a Fireplace and Air-conditioning.

Additional Facilities

Relax at the swimming pool or take a leisurely walk around the 5½ ha of gardens and become part of the legacy here, surrounded by vineyards.