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Springfontein Wine Estate

Springfontein Wine Estate is a wine farm in Walker Bay, Western Cape. About 112 km from Cape Town.

112 km from Cape Town Restaurant Place to stay

Springfontein: Stanford farm hospitality on Wortelgat Road

Springfontein Wine Estate sits at 8 Wortelgat Road, Stanford 7210, in the Walker Bay / Overberg pocket east of Hermanus. It is less a classic Hemel-en-Aarde R320 spit-bucket stop and more a Stanford destination: a historic thatched stable reborn as a wine bar and farm kitchen, seasonal fine dining, riverfront lodging, and estate wines poured under the Springfontein and Cape Moby labels. Official site: https://www.springfontein.co.za/.

If you are mapping Walker Bay farms for SEO or travel planning, treat Springfontein as a hospitality-led estate—book ULUMBAZA for tasting and meals, watch WORTELGAT’s seasonal calendar, and consider overnighting at the River Lodge rather than expecting a simple walk-in cellar door without food service.

ULUMBAZA Wine Bar(n): the everyday front door

More than 200 years ago the building was a thatched stable. Today it is ULUMBAZA—the estate’s public name for its wine bar, farm kitchen, and informal front door. “Ulumbaza” means “House of Joy.” Here you can:

  • Order a guided tasting or taste at your own pace.
  • Drink by the glass or open a bottle and stay for lunch or dinner.
  • Taste wines of Springfontein and Cape Moby, with ULUMBAZA-labelled wines at the centre of the bar.
  • Take favourites home.

Published visitor guidance (Stanford tourism / Dineplan-style listings aligned with the estate brief) places ULUMBAZA open seven days a week, 11:00–21:00. Always re-confirm on springfontein.co.za or by phone before a long drive—hours can shift for private events or holidays.

ULUMBAZA is the practical answer when WORTELGAT is closed for the off-season: you still have a full-day venue for wine and farm kitchen food on Wortelgat Road.

WORTELGAT wine dining: seasonal fine dining (reopen TBA)

WORTELGAT is Springfontein’s wine-dining concept—curated pairings of Springfontein wines with culinary highlights, distinct from the more informal ULUMBAZA bar(n). As of the estate’s own wine-dining page (checked for this research cycle), Wortelgat is closed for the off-season. The farm states it looks forward to welcoming guests back for the 2026/2027 season and will share the confirmed opening date when available.

SEO and itinerary implication: do not advertise WORTELGAT as currently open. Point readers to check springfontein.co.za/wine-dining/ for the late-2026 (into 2026/27) reopen announcement. Private functions, intimate weddings, and curated celebrations are still invited via enquiry; the estate also references a Wortelgat Whisk(e)y Lounge in hospitality copy.

Accommodation: River Lodge and cottages

Springfontein River Lodge is the standout stay story for 2025–2026 marketing:

  • Freshly renovated (2025), design attributed to German architect Sigrid Mantz.
  • More than 500 m of direct Klein River frontage, private jetty, birdlife.
  • Eight rooms: three Riverview Rooms, three Riverview Suites, a River Panorama Suite (first floor), and a Family Suite—each with balcony and river views.
  • Short walk to the main tourism area (ULUMBAZA / estate hospitality).
  • River access for water activities and swimming; sundowner setting when the water mirrors at golden hour.

The estate also markets Springfontein Cottages and a broader “Nesting” hospitality offer for guests who want a full farm immersion. Stanford tourism listings additionally note activities such as kayaks, river cruises (birdwatching), hiking trails, tennis court, and swimming pools—confirm availability when you book.

Wines: Springfontein and Cape Moby

At ULUMBAZA you taste across Springfontein and Cape Moby. Estate product pages and Cape Moby channels describe fruit grown and bottled in this Stanford / Walker Bay context. Published examples include Cape Moby Red (a red blend that has included Pinotage, Merlot, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and related components by vintage) and Springfontein lines such as Terroir Selection Pinotage. Exact current SKUs and vintages belong on the shop—do not invent medals or scores not verified on the day.

The wine experience is inseparable from place: Klein River wetlands, Overberg light, and a working-farm sense of hospitality rather than a polished Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge tasting theatre.

Practical contacts and visit tips

  • Address: 8 Wortelgat Road, Stanford 7210.
  • Website: https://www.springfontein.co.za/
  • Stanford tourism has listed phones such as 078 582 9836 / 028 341 0571 and reservations@springfontein.co.za—confirm on the official site before publishing contact blocks in print.
  • Book River Lodge and any WORTELGAT seatings when the season returns; ULUMBAZA covers day visitors across the published daily window.
  • Combine with Stanford village heritage walks, Stanford Hills, or a Hemel-en-Aarde R320 loop only if driving time allows—Wortelgat Road is its own pocket.

Place in Walker Bay SEO

Springfontein ranks as a Stanford / Klein River Walker Bay farm with strong food-and-stay signals. Lead with ULUMBAZA hours and River Lodge; caveat WORTELGAT as seasonal / reopen TBA for late 2026–2027. That honesty protects both travellers and search quality.

FAQ

Is ULUMBAZA open every day?

Estate-aligned listings show daily 11:00–21:00. Re-confirm close to your visit.

Is WORTELGAT open now?

No—closed for off-season; reopen date for 2026/2027 to be announced on the estate site.

Can I stay on the farm?

Yes—River Lodge (eight renovated rooms on the Klein River) and cottages / Nesting options via springfontein.co.za/accommodation/.

Official website?

https://www.springfontein.co.za/

Things to do at Springfontein Wine Estate

  • Wine tasting & pairings

    Wine tasting (ULUMBAZA Wine Bar(n))

    Official barn + hospitality pages: wine bar, farm kitchen and informal cellar-door front door in a 200+ year-old thatched stable (“House of Joy”); pours Springfontein, Cape Moby and ULUMBAZA wines; guided tasting, self-paced tasting, glass or bottle with lunch/dinner; seasonal Bar(n) Menu + daily blackboard specials; main cellar-door sales point; occasional intimate live music / wine evenings. Named walk-up tasting fee not itemised on fetched barn HTML.

    Booking: +27 (0) 28 341 0593 / reservations@springfontein.co.za / WhatsApp +27 (0) 78 582 9836; Address: 8 Wortelgat Road, Stanford 7210. URL: https://springfontein.co.za/barn/ ; https://s…

  • Wine tasting & pairings

    Restaurant / farm kitchen (ULUMBAZA)

    Official: seasonal reservation-only 5/6/7-course wine & food pairing; “wine-dining” not fine-dining; currently closed for off-season with aim to reopen second half of November for 2026/2027 season. In-season pattern: Thu dinner; Fri–Mon lunch & dinner. Prices: 5 courses R925 (R775 without wine); 6 courses R1,050 (R875 w/o); 7 courses R1,250 (R1,025 w/o). Private functions / intimate weddings noted; Wortelgat Whisk(e)y Lounge mentioned.

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Restaurants & dining

    Wine dining (WORTELGAT — seasonal)

    Official accommodation: Springfontein River Lodge (8 rooms/suites by Sigrid Mantz; river front / jetty); Riverside Heritage Suites; Milkwood Cottage; Fisherman’s Cottage. Nightly rates not printed on fetched accommodation HTML — enquire reservations. Activities noted: vineyards/fynbos, Springfontein Rim, African Queen on Klein River.

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Places to stay

    Stay (River Lodge & cottages)

  • Other experiences

    Events / private functions

  • Other experiences

    Whisk(e)y lounge (Wortelgat)

  • Places to stay

    River / farm activities (African Queen — accommodation copy)

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Notable wines

Cabernet Sauvignon; Pinotage; Chenin Blanc; Cap Classique

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 kids

ULUMBAZA Wine Bar(n) farm kitchen in a 200-year-old thatched stable — open daily, no booking needed, for a light lunch or dinner; public tennis court.

Possible with kids. About 134 min from Cape Town.

Casual food

Springfontein Wine Estate near Stanford is a limited casual-food stop — about 134 minutes from Cape Town without traffic — scored 1. ULUMBAZA Wine Bar(n) is a farm kitchen in a 200-year-old thatched stable — open daily 11:00–21:00, no reservation needed (still recommended for meals) — for a light lunch or dinner without a rigid tasting-room schedule. A public tennis court is open to visitors. Wortelgat Wine Dining runs seasonal tasting menus (booking mandatory; reopening around late Nov 2026 when we checked). Most hikes, kayaking and boat cruises are reserved for in-house guests. Children are not mentioned — come for the barn kitchen and a hit of tennis, not a kids' programme, and keep the drive realistic for younger children.

Before you go

  • No booking is listed for a casual visit. Weekends can still fill up.
Is ULUMBAZA walk-in?

Yes — open daily 11:00–21:00 with no reservation required (still wise to check for meals).

Are estate activities for day visitors?

Most hikes and water activities are for in-house guests; the tennis court is public.

Is there a kids menu or play area?

Neither is stated — children are not mentioned.

Nearby with children

  • Grotto Beach & playpark — Beach, Hermanus · 18 km Website
  • Fernkloof Nature Reserve — Walk or hike, Hermanus · 20 km Website
  • Hermanus Cliff Path (whale season day trip) — Whale watching, Hermanus · 21 km Website
  • Old Harbour Museum — Kids museum, Hermanus · 23 km Website

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

Staying here

Newly renovated 8-room River Lodge on 500m of Klein River frontage plus thatched Riverside Suites and historic cottages, steps from Wortelgat Wine Dining.

Place to stay. About 134 min from Cape Town. Springfontein River Lodge (8 rooms)|Riverside Suites (Gadda da Vida|Child in Time|Dark Side of the Moon)|Milkwood Cottage|Fisherman's Cottage.

Guesthouse, Cottage. Sleeps Fisherman's Cottage 2|Lodge rooms incl. Family Suite (capacity not published) a unit. 13 units.

PoolRestaurant

500m+ Klein River frontage with private jetty; Kleinriver mountains

Springfontein Wine Estate places guests on more than 500 m of Klein River frontage near Stanford, with a renovated lodge, thatched suites and historic cottages steps from Wortelgat Wine Dining.

Properties: Springfontein River Lodge (8 rooms); Riverside Suites (Gadda da Vida, Child in Time, Dark Side of the Moon); Milkwood Cottage; Fisherman's Cottage.

At a glance

  • Stay type: guesthouse / cottage
  • Units: 13 (8 lodge rooms + 3 suites + 2 cottages)
  • Amenities: swimming pool; private jetty; wine tasting; Wortelgat restaurant and ULUMBAZA Wine Bar(n); river swimming
  • Rates: not published on the official accommodation page — enquire
  • Booking: direct

Best when you want river frontage and dining on the same Stanford wine farm.

Does Springfontein have a lodge or only cottages?

Both — an 8-room River Lodge, three Riverside Suites and two cottages.

Is there a restaurant?

Yes — Wortelgat Wine Dining and ULUMBAZA Wine Bar(n).

Are rates online?

Not on the official page at last check — enquire.

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

Tours that stop here

All wine tours

Questions before you go

Where is Springfontein Wine Estate?

Springfontein Wine Estate is at Wortelgat Road, Stanford, in Walker Bay. Most visitors drive there from Cape Town in 90–120 minutes.

When is Springfontein Wine Estate open?

Open Sunday · 11:00–21:00. Hours change, so call +27 28 341 0651 before you drive.

Can I do a wine tasting at Springfontein Wine Estate?

Yes, tastings are listed. A current price is not on this page yet, so call +27 28 341 0651 for fees.

Can I eat at Springfontein Wine Estate?

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

Can I stay over at Springfontein Wine Estate?

Yes, the farm offers accommodation. Call +27 28 341 0651 for rates and availability.

Wine of Origin

Geographical unit: Western Cape → Cape South Coast → Walker Bay

Walker Bay is the cool, whale-coast district that contains Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Upper Hemel-en-Aarde, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, Bot River and Stanford Foothills.

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
-34.4046
Longitude
19.4921
Elevation
424 m (Open-Meteo)
Soil pH
6.1 (SoilGrids 0–5 cm)
Clay
14% (SoilGrids)
Organic C
68.2 g/kg (SoilGrids)

Sources

  • Wine route membership: association listing
  • Wine list: wine.co.za
  • Family notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Stay notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Tours: operator pages
  • Elevation: Open-Meteo
  • Soil: ISRIC SoilGrids

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