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Entertaining the kids during lockdown
Staying Entertained at Home

Schools are closed and stressed parents are desperate for new ways to keep the little ones entertained. We asked our staff members to share some ideas:

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Stellenbosch During Lockdown

It has been over a month since the beginning of lockdown and, fortunately, we are now able to go outside and exercise! Face masks are mandatory but the freedom to run, cycle and stroll in the fresh air has brought joy to many people in these troubling times. The Stellenbosch municipality has also been doing a great job of sanitising public spaces to avoid the spread of the disease. Pavements, benches and...

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The mothercity, Cape Town, South Africa. Table Mountain is also listed on New7Wonders of Nature. Also home to the Cape Winelands, the wine and culinary capital of South Africa.
We Shall Overcome

As we are all locked behind doors for now we know for sure that this boundary is not indefinite, we will get to travel, explore and visit loved ones again, not tomorrow but soon. For now we can dream about the things we want to do when this wave has passed.

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Bonne Esperance (Good Hope) in Stellenbosch and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Bonne Esperance (Good Hope) in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic

Our hearts go out to you amid the devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Stellenbosch Triennale

Tomorrow there will be more of us. 11 February – 30 April 2020

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Stellenbosch Accommodation, Loft Guest Room, Bonne Esperance
Renovation and Refurbishment

Bonne Esperance Guest House has gone through a huge transformation this past winter and we can proudly say that the outcome is even better than we anticipated. The beautiful Victorian Villa was built in 1907 and we decided that it was time for the grand old lady to get a makeover.

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Renovation announcement

We are excited to announce that Bonne Esperance Guest House will be extensively renovated during the South African winter of 2019. The beautiful Victorian Villa was built in 1907 and with the utmost care we will renovate the bathrooms and add balconies to the courtyard rooms to create a more contemporary feel. The vision of the architect, Lienkie Troskie from VIZI architects, is to create a harmonious flow between the historic and...

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New Year Resolutions

Bonne Esperance Guest House wishes you all a great 2019! At the beginning of every year we reflect on what our goals are and what we wish to achieve in the upcoming year, so why not fulfill these fun resolutions on your next visit to the winelands.

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Top 5 things to do in Stellenbosch
Our Top 5: Things to do on a sunny day in Stellenbosch

Summer is fast approaching, our rainy season is at an end and everything is in full bloom. Why not revel in the bright summer sunshine as you sip a glass of chilled wine and relax around our pool?

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Why winter is the perfect time to visit Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch is known to be a busy little gem during the peak summer months so why not avoid the crowds, wander through town at your own leisure and visit wineries or attend other exciting adventures without the anxiety caused by the usual influx of daily commuters. While you are here, enjoy the best of what the winelands can offer.

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