A must-visit in Stellenbosch for both great wine and food. Start in the tasting room, where knowledgeable staff guide you through the estate’s Cabernet-led blends and Big Easy range. Then settle in at the restaurant for hearty, modern farmhouse cuisine made with fresh, local ingredients – think grilled sirloin, slow-braised lamb and seasonal specials – alongside pretty vineyard views.

Translating to “sanctuary” in Afrikaans, Toevlug lives up to its name as a calm, vineyard-framed restaurant on Annandale Wine Estate. Led by chefs Bertus Basson and Drikus Brink, it centres on seasonal, produce-driven South African cooking – generous, comforting plates best ordered to share. It’s also well suited to families, thanks to the wide lawn and playground nestled between the trees, where children can roam while adults linger at the table.

This magical 7-hectare sculpture garden will stun you with its beautiful landscapes and views of the  mountains. A spectacular project created by South African artist Dylan Lewis which is diversifying the landscape ever since 2009.

In need of a quick morning caffeine fix, then look no further than Legado Coffee Roasters. Roasting speciality coffee since 2010, rest-assured it will be a good start to the day.