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Manley Wine Estate

Manley Wine Estate is a wine farm in Tulbagh, Western Cape. About 98 km from Cape Town.

98 km from Cape Town Restaurant Place to stay

Manley Wine Estate: Boutique cellar and country lodge in Tulbagh

Manley Wine Estate sits on Main Winterhoek Road in the Tulbagh Valley, a boutique private cellar wrapped by Saron Peak, the Witzenberg, and the Winterhoek mountains. The property is deliberately dual-purpose: a working wine farm with a relaxed tasting room and a country bed-and-breakfast / self-catering stay, plus a newer on-site restaurant. Visitors who only search “Manley lodge” or only “Manley cellar” often miss half the product—plan both if you want a full day or overnight in the valley.

Official website (current estate site): manleywineestate.co.za. An older lodge-facing domain (manleywinelodge.co.za) still describes the farm; prefer the wineestate site for bookings, tasting tariffs, and restaurant contact.

Lodge and wine under one roof

The estate was established by the late David Manley Jordan in 1996 and named for his middle name. Today it operates as Manley Private Cellar, a registered wine estate. In August 2020 the farm was acquired by Markus Ehehalt, later joined by business partner Elias Kuhl Mihopulos. Guest feedback on the official site frequently names tasting-room manager Ria Cronjé and winemaker Joshua as the human face of the visit.

Accommodation (official inventory):

  • Seven large double / twin B&B rooms around a shaded courtyard beside the pool—en suite bath and shower, air-conditioning, mini-fridge, tea/coffee, DSTV guesthouse channels, Wi-Fi, in-room fireplace, and communal pool / braai.
  • Two thatched self-catering cottages overlooking a small dam at the end of the property.

Direct website stays are promoted with a free bottle from the Cellar Selection—confirm the current offer when you book. Conferencing and wedding / private-party venue space are also listed on the official home page.

Wine tasting and cellar tours

Published tasting windows:

  • Weekdays: during normal business hours (exact weekday open/close clock times are not spelled out beyond that phrase—phone ahead if you need a hard start time).
  • Saturdays: 10:00–15:00.
  • Sunday: not listed as an open tasting day on the wine-tastings page—confirm if travelling Sunday.

Tariffs (official):

  • Tasting of 5 wines from the Cellar Selection — R80 per person
  • Tasting of 8 wines — R120 per person
  • Fee waived with purchase of 2 bottles of wine per person

Private cellar tours are available by pre-booking only, subject to winemaker availability. Pre-book tasting or tour via booking@manleywineestate.co.za or +27 (0)23 007 0009.

Wines on the shop / Cellar Selection span Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc (including Eikenmaat), Sémillon–Chardonnay, Grenache Rosé, Pinotage, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, and Viognier—stock rotates by vintage; buy at the tasting room or online shop.

The Taste restaurant

The Taste is Manley’s on-site restaurant, managed by chef Nadia Beutler. The official restaurant page stresses that menus change regularly and asks guests to follow social channels for specials. Published restaurant hours are not listed as a fixed daily block on the Taste page researched—enquire and book before you rely on lunch or dinner.

Restaurant contact (official):

  • Email: thetaste@manleywineestate.co.za
  • Phone: +27 (0)81 511 1818

Estate reception for stay / tasting remains +27 (0)23 007 0009.

Practical contacts and directions

  • Address: Main Winterhoek Road, Tulbagh, 6820, Western Cape
  • Tel: +27 (0)23 007 0009 (Ria Cronjé — Accommodation and Tasting Room Manager)
  • Enquiries: booking@manleywineestate.co.za
  • Office: office@manleywineestate.co.za
  • Facebook: facebook.com/ManleyWineEstate
  • Instagram: instagram.com/manleywineestate

Official directions: roughly 60–90 minutes from Cape Town CBD or the airport via N1 / R44 through Wellington, Hermon, Gouda, and Nuwekloof Pass; enter Tulbagh on Van Der Stel Street, continue about 1.5 km past town, turn left immediately after the bridge.

Place on a Tulbagh wine day

Manley suits travellers who want a slower tasting pace, possible overnight on the farm, and an optional farm restaurant meal. Pair with valley neighbours only after checking each cellar’s own hours—Tulbagh Sunday and Monday closures are common. Do not invent fixed weekday open clocks or Taste kitchen hours from tertiary blogs; use the estate phone and Taste line.

Historic Church Street in Tulbagh is a short hop from the estate—useful if you want Cape Dutch streetscape between tastings, but keep wine-route timing primary.

FAQ

Is Manley only a lodge or only a wine farm?

Both. Official copy markets boutique cellar / tasting and B&B plus self-catering cottages, with The Taste restaurant on the premises.

What does a tasting cost?

R80 for five wines or R120 for eight from the Cellar Selection; waived with two bottles purchased per person (official wine-tastings page).

How do I book a cellar tour?

Pre-book only via booking@manleywineestate.co.za or +27 23 007 0009; subject to winemaker availability.

Where do I eat on the farm?

The Taste restaurant (Nadia Beutler)—email thetaste@manleywineestate.co.za or call +27 81 511 1818; menu and hours change, so confirm before travel.

Which website should I use?

Prefer manleywineestate.co.za for current tasting tariffs, stay inventory, and restaurant contact. The older manleywinelodge.co.za domain still describes the estate but is secondary for operational detail.

Things to do at Manley Wine Estate

  • Wine tasting & pairings

    tastings

    Main Winterhoek Road, Tulbagh 6820; boutique private cellar (est. 1996 David Manley Jordan; owners Markus Ehehalt / Elias Kuhl Mihopulos). Contact booking@manleywineestate.co.za / office@manleywineestate.co.za / +27 (0)23 007 0009 (Ria Cronjé — Accommodation & Tasting Room).

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Other experiences

    cellar tours

    Official: weekdays during normal business hours; Saturdays 10:00–15:00; pre-book booking@manleywineestate.co.za / +27 23 007 0009. Options: 5 wines Cellar Selection R80 pp; 8 wines R120 pp; fee waived on purchase of 2 bottles pp. Private cellar tours by pre-booking only, subject to winemaker availability.

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Restaurants & dining

    restaurant

    Official The Taste (chef Nadia Beutler); local cuisine; menu changes regularly; thetaste@manleywineestate.co.za / +27 (0)81 511 1818.

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Restaurants & dining

    stay

    Official: 7 double B&B rooms (courtyard by pool; breakfast included); 2 linked thatched family cottages by dam (self-catering, sleep 4; breakfast/housekeeping add-on). En-suite, TV, AC, tea/coffee, mini-fridge, safe, Wi-Fi; many fireplaces; outdoor pool + thatched Lapa/braai. Direct-book free bottle offer.

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Weddings & events

    events

    Official home: function venue for weddings, private parties, conferencing/corporate workshops.

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Notable wines

Cabernet Sauvignon; Merlot; Pinotage; Sauvignon Blanc; Sémillon; Shiraz; Cellar Selection

Wines made here

Wine list from wine.co.za. The taste words are drawn from those notes, which are not reprinted here. Ask the cellar door what is pouring on the day.

Visiting with a dog

Listed as dog-friendly by Winelands Explore and Wineries.co.za (secondary); official site silent and OTA listings say no pets at the B&B.

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

Staying here

Seven B&B rooms with fireplaces around a pool courtyard plus two thatched family cottages beside the dam.

Place to stay. About 104 min from Cape Town. 107 min from the airport. Manley Wine Estate B&B rooms (7)|Two linked thatched family cottages.

Guesthouse, Cottage, Self-catering. Sleeps B&B rooms 2 (double)|cottages 4 each a unit. Up to 22 guests. 9 units.

PoolBreakfastKitchenKids welcome

Winterhoek mountains (snow in winter)

Manley Wine Estate sits under the Winterhoek mountains with B&B rooms and family cottages.

Properties: Manley Wine Estate B&B rooms (7); two linked thatched family cottages.

At a glance

  • Stay types: guesthouse, cottage, self-catering
  • Capacity: 22 guests
  • Amenities: pool; fireplaces in most rooms; communal lapa braai; Wi-Fi; air-con; breakfast for B&B rooms
  • Rates: none published

Facts from official sources in our stay audit (Last checked 5 October 2026). Re-confirm rates, minimum stays and child/pet rules on the estate's own booking page before paying a deposit. Region guide: country wine farm accommodation.

Before you book

  • Most rooms have fireplaces.
How many rooms does Manley have?

Seven B&B rooms plus two family cottages.

Is breakfast included?

Yes for B&B rooms; extra for cottages.

Are rates online?

No. Enquire directly.

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

Weddings here

Consecrated estate chapel plus 120-guest function venue, on-site B&B/cottages and all-inclusive packages with Tulbagh Wedding Valley

Hosts weddings. Up to 120 seated. About 104 min from Cape Town. 107 min from the airport.

Rooms on siteIn-house cateringChapel

Function venue (rustic hall); small consecrated chapel

Consecrated chapel on estate

Manley Wine Estate pairs a small consecrated chapel with a function venue for about 120 guests, on-site B&B rooms and thatched cottages, and all-inclusive packages arranged with Tulbagh Wedding Valley.

At a glance

  • Capacity: about 120 for weddings and events (secondary guides: chapel ~80, hall ~100)
  • Chapel: yes — small consecrated chapel
  • Stay: seven double B&B rooms + two thatched self-catering cottages
  • Contact: booking@manleywineestate.co.za

Before you book, ask for a written summary of inclusions (tables, linen, staffing, bar and ceremony set-up), finish times, the rain plan and any compulsory suppliers. Capacities and packages change, so rely on the estate's dated quote for your guest list and season. Tulbagh is about 90 minutes to two hours from Cape Town; build the weekend around on-site or town stays.

Price: All-inclusive packages via Tulbagh Wedding Valley — rates on enquiry.

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

Before you enquire

  • Not published.
Does Manley have a chapel?

Yes — a small consecrated estate chapel.

How many guests?

About 120 for weddings and events; confirm chapel vs hall seating on a site visit.

Can guests stay?

Yes — B&B rooms and two thatched cottages.

What does it cost?

Ask about all-inclusive packages with Tulbagh Wedding Valley.

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

Tours that stop here

All wine tours

Questions before you go

Where is Manley Wine Estate?

Manley Wine Estate is at Main Winterhoek Road, Tulbagh. Most visitors drive there from Cape Town in 90–120 minutes.

When is Manley Wine Estate open?

Closed Sunday. Hours change, so call +27 23 230 0582 before you drive.

Can I eat at Manley Wine Estate?

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

Can I stay over at Manley Wine Estate?

Yes, the farm offers accommodation. Call +27 23 230 0582 for rates and availability.

Wine of Origin

Geographical unit: Western Cape → Coastal Region → Tulbagh

Tulbagh is a bowl of vineyards under the Witzenberg, Winterhoek and Obiqua mountains: a Coastal Region district with a strong sense of place and a compact village.

Terroir snapshot

Elevation and soil figures are modelled at the pin, not a vineyard block survey. Use them to compare farms, not to quote a technical sheet.

Latitude
-33.278
Longitude
19.142
Elevation
160 m (Open-Meteo)
Soil pH
6.5 (SoilGrids 0–5 cm)
Clay
9% (SoilGrids)
Organic C
40.4 g/kg (SoilGrids)

Sources

  • Wine list: wine.co.za
  • Stay notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Wedding notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Dog notes: farm website, checked 6 October 2026
  • Tours: operator pages
  • Elevation: Open-Meteo
  • Soil: ISRIC SoilGrids

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