Stellenbosch · Western Cape

Knorhoek Wines

Knorhoek Wines is a wine farm in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. About 41 km from Cape Town.

41 km from Cape Town Restaurant Place to stay

Simonsberg heritage since 1694

Knorhoek sits on Knorhoek Road off the R44, against the Simonsberg foothills—one of Stellenbosch’s oldest wine farms, with documented roots in 1694. French Huguenot settlement in the late seventeenth century helped seed viticulture across the district; later the Beyers and Van Niekerk families left a deep Cape Dutch imprint on the property’s buildings and culture. In 1998 the larger historic farm was subdivided, with a portion becoming neighbouring Quoin Rock. In 2019 the Gaiduk family acquired Knorhoek, pairing more than 330 years of heritage with a forward-looking sustainability and hospitality brief.

Today the working farm spans roughly 200 hectares: vines, broad lawns, oak shade, mountain trails, flamboyant resident peacocks, a deli tasting hub, craft gin, and guesthouse or self-catering stays so you need not race back to Stellenbosch town at last pour.

Wines and craft spirits

Knorhoek keeps the wine list focused rather than encyclopaedic—quality over catalogue. Standouts from the estate range include:

Knorhoek Chenin Blanc — often from older / heritage vines; vibrant stone fruit, robust structure, and barrel maturation in some vintages (published notes have cited about 10 months).
Knorhoek Cabernet Sauvignon — Simonsberg red with cranberry, cassis and berry fruit, juicy texture and chalky tannins; extended French-oak time (example notes ~20 months).

Estate messaging also highlights small-batch gins infused with indigenous botanicals—Citrus Zest Gin (juniper backbone with lime, naartjie, honey and chamomile) and Rose Bloom Gin (rose, juniper and spice with a lingering fresh finish)—plus craft-beer mentions in visitor guides. Confirm what is open at the deli when you arrive. Secondary profiles sometimes link winemaking and vineyard teams with Quoin Rock next door; useful context for the wider Knorhoek valley story, but always verify who is pouring on the day.

The deli, lawns and tasting

Wine tastings happen at the Knorhoek deli: indoors beside a winter fire or outdoors on the patio under old oaks overlooking green fields. Order wood-fired pizzas, bistro plates or platters alongside Chenin, Cabernet or a farm G&T. Stellenbosch Wine Route–style flight examples have included a fuller “Best of all” multi-wine tasting and separate white or red selections—treat older R70–R140 bands as historic and confirm current prices. Children are warmly welcomed; gardens and peacocks give young visitors something to watch while adults linger over the glass.

The mood is country rather than ceremonial: shake off city pace, claim a shady corner of lawn, and let the Simonsberg do the rest.

Stay and explore

Accommodation options typically include bed-and-breakfast guesthouse suites with patios or balconies, self-catering cottages with equipped kitchens, and a larger farmhouse for groups or families (private pool on some listings). Breakfast is commonly available to overnight guests; lunch ties back to the deli or restaurant offering. Outdoor drawcards include hiking, trail running and mountain-biking routes (guides cite loops from about 2 km to 7 km) with Simonsberg and False Bay views, birdwatching, picnic lawns, catch-and-release fishing by arrangement, and swimming pools including a natural-style and garden rock pool. Knorhoek has long been a country wedding and events destination; estate pages have also flagged venue developments as “coming soon,” so planners should enquire directly for the latest capacity and dates.

Visiting practicalities

Contact: +27 (0)21 865 2114 · info@knorhoek.co.za · Knorhoek Road, Stellenbosch, 7600. Website: knorhoek.co.za. Published tasting windows in guides often run roughly 10:00–16:00 across much of the week (some lists show Wednesday–Sunday emphasis or differing Monday/Tuesday status)—phone ahead before you drive the R44 spur. The farm works equally well as a half-day tasting stop or a full weekend base for Simonsberg exploring.

Greater Simonsberg itinerary fit

Knorhoek anchors a Simonsberg / R44 day for travellers who want history, space and the option to stay overnight—not only a forty-five-minute pour. Pair with other Simonsberg Cabernet and Chenin specialists if you are building a mountain-foothill route; stay over if you want dawn trails and peacock mornings before the next cellar door. Families appreciate the lawns; couples appreciate the cottages; groups appreciate the farmhouse.

Visit tips

Knorhoek Road off R44, Simonsberg foothills, Stellenbosch
knorhoek.co.za · +27 21 865 2114 · info@knorhoek.co.za
Taste Chenin, Cabernet and craft gin at the deli
Pizzas, platters and lawn seating—family friendly
B&B, self-catering cottages and farmhouse—book weekends early
Trails for hike, run and MTB; ask for route guidance on arrival
About 200 hectares of working farm—room to roam
Confirm hours, dining and wedding-venue status before you plan
Watch for peacocks on the lawns (and teach children gentle distance)

FAQ

How old is Knorhoek?

Farm heritage dates to 1694, placing it among Stellenbosch’s oldest wine properties, with Huguenot-era viticultural roots in the wider district story.

Who owns it now?

The Gaiduk family acquired Knorhoek in 2019, after earlier Beyers and Van Niekerk chapters and the 1998 subdivision that created Quoin Rock on part of the historic landholding.

Can I stay overnight?

Yes—guesthouse B&B rooms, self-catering cottages and farmhouse options are offered. Book via the estate for weekends and school holidays.

Is it good for children?

Yes. Guides consistently flag Knorhoek as child-friendly, with gardens, lawns, peacocks and space to explore between tastings.

Things to do at Knorhoek Wines

Wine tasting & pairings
Best of all Wine Tasting (7 wines)

Full tasting of estate wines (Knorhoek and Namysto ranges per Inside Guide third-party). Official knorhoek.co.za currently emphasises accommodation; tasting details from Stellenbosch Wine Routes claimed listing — confirm before visit.

Price R140 for 7 wines (Stellenbosch Wine Routes claimed listing)

Booking: info@knorhoek.co.za
Wine tasting & pairings
Wonderful Whites tasting
Wine tasting & pairings
Radiant Reds tasting
Wine tasting & pairings
Accommodation / Stay at Knorhoek

White-wine tasting selection (Stellenbosch Wine Routes claimed listing).

Price R70 (Stellenbosch Wine Routes)

Booking: info@knorhoek.co.za

Browse all experience types

Visiting with kids

Wine tasting possible for older children with adults; under-10s only by prior arrangement at Quoin Rock tasting venue.

Possible with kids. About 42 min from Cape Town. Suited to tweens, teens.

Knorhoek Wine Estate is a highly limited option for families. Knorhoek wines are tasted at Quoin Rock, which only admits people aged 10+ with parents or guardians; under-10s only by prior arrangement. There is no play area, kids menu or casual kids programme. An elegant/smart dress code applies. Age notes point to tweens and teens. This is explicitly not a dedicated kids destination — only consider it for older children who can sit through a formal tasting, and arrange any under-10 visit in advance. Booking is needed. Do not plan a family play day here. Phone Quoin Rock first if anyone in your party is under ten.

Before you go

Book ahead, especially on weekends and in school holidays.

Can young children visit?

Only people 10+ with parents/guardians are admitted; under-10s only by prior arrangement.

Is there a play area or kids menu?

No — there is no dedicated kids play or menu offering.

Do we need to book?

Yes — booking is needed, and under-10s require prior arrangement.

Nearby with children

Jan Marais Nature Reserve — Nature reserve, Stellenbosch · 3 km
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden — Nature reserve, Stellenbosch · 4 km Website
Jonkershoek Nature Reserve — Walk or hike, Stellenbosch · 8 km Website
Assegaaibosch Nature Reserve — Nature reserve, Stellenbosch · 9 km Website

Family notes checked 5 October 2026. Confirm on the farm’s website before you drive. Source. More family farms in Stellenbosch. Things to do near this farm. Stay on this farm. Weddings on this farm.

Visiting with a dog

Pets allowed at the Knorhoek Country Guesthouse and cottages by prior arrangement. A wine.co.za feature also mentions leashed dogs on vineyard walks and lawn lunches.

Rooms on request

A room with a dog is on request. Ask before you book.
Pets at the accommodation by prior arrangement only. Farm dogs roam, so visiting dogs should be calm, leashed and under control (secondary)

Checked 6 October 2026. Source. More dog-friendly farms in Stellenbosch.

Staying here

Guesthouse rooms plus Rose & Lavender self-catering cottages and a Farmhouse with private pool on historic Simonsberg Knorhoek under Quoin Rock ownership.

Place to stay. About 42 min from Cape Town. 38 min from the airport. Knorhoek Country Guesthouse|Rose Cottage|Lavender Cottage|Farmhouse.

Guesthouse, Cottage, Self-catering, Manor. Sleeps Rose Cottage 3; Lavender Cottage 5; Farmhouse ~10; Guesthouse multi-room a unit.

PoolBreakfastKids welcome

Simonsberg slopes; historic Knorhoek estate (from 1694); vineyards

Knorhoek Wine Estate is a verified wine-farm accommodation listing in the Stellenbosch (audit region: Stellenbosch). Stay types noted: guesthouse, cottage, self_catering, manor.

Named properties: Knorhoek Country Guesthouse; Rose Cottage; Lavender Cottage; Farmhouse.

Guesthouse rooms plus Rose & Lavender self-catering cottages and a Farmhouse with private pool on historic Simonsberg Knorhoek under Quoin Rock ownership.

Setting / views noted: Simonsberg slopes; historic Knorhoek estate (from 1694); vineyards.

Amenities flagged in the audit: pool, kids welcome, limited self-catering, breakfast included.

Official rack rates were not published as a dated rate_from in our audit — confirm pricing on the estate’s booking page.

We only publish facts from official sources gathered in the stay audit (Last checked 5 October 2026). Re-confirm units, min stays, child policy and load-shedding backup on the estate’s own booking page before you pay a deposit.

Travellers comparing Stellenbosch wine-farm stays should match stay type (hotel vs cottage), dated rate basis, and child or pet rules before shortlisting Knorhoek Wine Estate.

Does Knorhoek Wine Estate offer wine farm accommodation?

Yes — our audit marks has_accommodation as

yes

, with named stay products listed above.

What are the property names?

Knorhoek Country Guesthouse; Rose Cottage; Lavender Cottage; Farmhouse.

Do you publish a current rate for Knorhoek Wine Estate?

No dated `rate_from`/`rate_year` pair is available to quote as current. Check the official booking page.

Which amenities are flagged?

Audit flags include: pool, kids welcome, limited self-catering, breakfast included. Policies change — confirm in writing for your dates.

Are children welcome?

Kids welcome is flagged yes in the audit — confirm cot/extra-bed policy and any min age for spa or restaurant areas.

Stay notes checked 5 October 2026. Confirm the rate and what is open before you book. Book. Source. More stays in Stellenbosch. With kids. Weddings.

Weddings here

Limited weddings. About 42 min from Cape Town. 38 min from the airport.

Rooms on siteOutdoorIndoor

Knorhoek Venue COMING SOON (official); accommodation chalets; sister Quoin Rock Venue (separate estate in same portfolio) seats 150 / 300 cocktail

Simonsberg / Knorhoek Valley

Knorhoek Wine Estate is listed as Limited in our Stellenbosch wedding audit: functions or partial wedding evidence only — confirm the current offering before you plan around it.

At a glance

Spaces: Knorhoek Venue COMING SOON (official); accommodation chalets; sister Quoin Rock Venue (separate estate in same portfolio) seats 150 / 300 cocktail
Accommodation: on site

Rates on enquiry. Enquire via the estate's official events page.

Official Knorhoek functions page: accommodation live; Knorhoek Venue Coming Soon. Quoin Rock Venue (quoinrock.co.za/venue — related Gaiduk portfolio, historically subdivided from Knorhoek) actively Indoor/outdoor use: both.

Couples comparing wedding venues in Stellenbosch or the Helderberg should confirm ceremony timing, rain plans, supplier rules and noise curfews in writing. Use the estate's official enquiry channel and ask for a dated quote for your guest count.

Before you book, ask for a written summary of inclusions (tables, linen, staffing, bar, ceremony setup), finish times, rain plans and any compulsory suppliers or coordinator fees. Capacities and packages change, so treat directory figures as leads and rely on the estate's dated quote for your guest list and season.

Last checked 5 October 2026 against the estate's official information. Confirm details directly before booking.

Does Knorhoek Wine Estate publish a guest capacity?

No clear seated capacity was published on the pages we checked. Ask the estate for current limits.

Is there accommodation on site?

Yes, on-site accommodation is listed.

What does a wedding at Knorhoek Wine Estate cost?

Rates are on enquiry. Ask for a written quote covering venue hire, catering and any accommodation.

Does Knorhoek Wine Estate host full weddings?

Our audit marks this estate as Limited: functions, small celebrations or older evidence only. Confirm whether they will host your wedding format.

Wedding notes checked 5 October 2026. Guest numbers and packages change. Ask the farm for the current offer. Enquire. Source. More wedding farms in Stellenbosch. With kids. Stay. With dogs.

Questions before you go

Where is Knorhoek Wines?

Knorhoek Wines is in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. Most visitors drive there from Cape Town in 45–60 minutes.

When is Knorhoek Wines open?

Closed Sunday. Hours change, so check the farm website before you drive.

How much is a wine tasting at Knorhoek Wines?

From R70. Prices change, so confirm when you book.

Can I bring my dog to Knorhoek Wines?

The wine route lists Knorhoek Wines as pet-friendly. Keep dogs on a lead and check the farm website to check which areas allow them.

Is Knorhoek Wines open on Sundays?

The wine route lists Knorhoek Wines as open on Sundays. Sunday hours are often shorter, so check the farm website first.

Can I eat at Knorhoek Wines?

Yes, there is a restaurant on the farm. Book ahead for weekend lunches.

Can I stay over at Knorhoek Wines?

Yes, the farm offers accommodation. Check the farm website for rates and availability.

Wine of Origin

Geographical unit: Western Cape → Coastal Region → Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch is the flagship Wine of Origin district of the Cape: granite mountains, university town, and the densest cluster of visitor-ready wine farms in the country.