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Strandveld Vineyards

Strandveld Vineyards is a wine farm in Elim, Cape Agulhas, Western Cape. About 150 km from Cape Town.

150 km from Cape Town Place to stay

A southern Overberg wine destination

Strandveld Vineyards is a wine farm near Elim in the Cape Agulhas area, on Blomfontein Farm along Die Damme Road. The estate is widely associated with the distinction of being Africa’s southernmost winery, a location that immediately sets it apart from the better-known inland wine routes. Its position in the Agulhas Wine Triangle puts visitors close to the southern coast, fynbos country and the cultural landscape around Elim. The journey is part of the appeal, but check directions and current opening details before setting out.

The farm’s address is commonly given as Die Damme Road, Elim, Cape Agulhas, with the R317 route toward Elim used as a useful approach reference. The official tasting-room material is the best source for current visitor arrangements. A postal address in Bredasdorp may also appear in winery information; it should not be confused with the physical tasting venue. This listing uses the farm location for visiting and keeps postal information out of the address field.

Wine with a coastal identity

Strandveld’s appeal begins with its geography. The southern tip of the Overberg has a cooler, wind-shaped character, and the winery presents its wines in relation to this distinctive place. Visitors can expect a tasting that is more meaningful when they take time to consider the landscape: open agricultural land, coastal weather, low-growing fynbos and the long distance between the Cape’s traditional wine centres. The farm’s name and location make provenance central to the experience.

The precise wines and vintages available will depend on the current cellar release. Rather than promise a permanent tasting flight, ask which bottles are being poured on the day. The estate’s website and tasting-room information establish a visitor offering, but do not publish a fixed current fee in the material used for this guide. That is why no price is stated here. It is better to confirm the amount, tasting duration and group arrangements directly than to rely on an old guidebook or a seasonal promotion.

Tasting-room planning

Published visitor information lists weekday tasting hours of Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 16:00, and Saturday, 10:00 to 15:00, with Sunday closed. Walk-ins may be accepted, while advance contact is recommended, especially for groups or travellers building a day around the farm. The general contact is +27 28 482 1906 and info@strandveld.co.za. A tasting-room email has also appeared in visitor listings, so use the official website to confirm the best current channel before travelling.

A tasting at Strandveld can be part of a Cape Agulhas day that includes Elim and nearby coastal attractions. Leave room for unhurried conversation and for the practical realities of rural roads. If you are travelling with children, a large group or a schedule tied to another booking, ask about the experience beforehand. The official visitor material confirms the tasting room, but this guide does not invent a restaurant menu, a tour itinerary or a current tasting tariff.

A place to stay

Strandveld also publishes accommodation information, making it a useful option for visitors who want to slow down rather than rush through the southern Overberg. The farm-stay element changes the rhythm of a wine trip: guests can arrive with time to appreciate the landscape, taste responsibly and continue exploring the region on a later day. Accommodation availability, rates, minimum stays and check-in arrangements are not treated as fixed here. Contact the farm directly for those details.

The combination of wine, a remote farm setting and an overnight option is particularly attractive for travellers exploring the Agulhas Wine Triangle. It also makes planning more important. Ask whether a tasting and accommodation booking are handled together, whether the tasting room is open on your intended date and which route is recommended. Do not assume that an accommodation reservation automatically includes a tasting appointment.

Why visit Strandveld Vineyards?

Strandveld is a good fit for visitors who value landscape and provenance as much as a busy list of amenities. Its southern position, Elim connection and farm setting offer a different perspective on Cape wine. A visit can be educational without being formal: taste the current wines, ask about the conditions of the southern tip, and allow the team to explain what is being made now. The most memorable detail may be the sense of distance and weather that surrounds the cellar.

For accurate planning, use the official website, confirm hours, and enquire about tasting and accommodation rates. The Facebook link is associated with First Sighting Wine, while the listed Instagram account is Strandveld Vineyards. No YouTube channel or direct booking URL is claimed in this record. Those omissions are intentional: the goal is a useful, honest guide to a special southern Overberg destination, not a catalogue of unverified extras.

Things to do at Strandveld Vineyards

  • Other experiences

    tastings

    southernmost winery on the African continent (Elim / Cape Agulhas; ~9 km from sea); Strandveld + First Sighting ranges. Tel +27 (0)28 482 1902; info@strandveld.co.za; tastingroom@strandveld.co.za. Address: Die Damme Road (Blomfontein Farm per Overberg Wine Guide), Elim, Cape Agulhas. GPS (contact page): 34° 39.592′ S 19° 47.268′ E.

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Wine tasting & pairings

    stay

    Official tasting-room page: Signature range in renovated stable-block tasting room; weather permitting on veranda overlooking gardens. Tour groups by prior arrangement. Cash-free (card / SnapScan). Wines for purchase from tasting room. Named tasting fee not published on official tasting-room HTML 2026-10-01.

    Booking: info@strandveld.co.za / 028 482 1902.

  • Restaurants & dining

    picnic

    Official accommodation: two restored colonial-style self-catering Vineyard Cottages (Earth Cottage double bed; Ocean Cottage two singles convertible to king); each sleeps two; fireplace/braai + firewood; kitchenette (2-plate stove, fridge/freezer, microwave); bedding/towels; garden/veld views. Extra mattresses may be requested for children. No pets; no smoking indoors. Cottage nightly rate not published on official accommodation page 2026-10-01. Book: info@strandveld.co.za / 028 482 1902 (online book link on page). Optional baskets (order ≥72h ahead): Light Continental Breakfast for Two R140; Full Boere Breakfast for Two R200; Braai Basket for Two R350.

  • Picnics

    kids

    Official visit/accommodation copy: picnic at the dam / picnic areas in garden for guests; mountain-bike / trail-run options. Dated Valentine’s picnic event page (12 Feb 2022) historically listed picnic basket for two R400 — treat as past event, not current standing tariff.

  • Places to stay

    vineyard tour/safari

    Extra mattresses for children on cottage bookings (official).

  • Places to stay

    events

    Official accommodation: Nuwejaars Wetland SMA guided tours at certain times of year (contact erica@nuwejaars.com / nuwejaars.com — external). Birdwatching noted (200+ Agulhas Plain species).

  • Walks, trails & outdoors

    other

    Contact page references Bubbly Trail Run (2026 dates to be confirmed).

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Notable wines

First Sighting Sauvignon Blanc & Syrah; Pofadderbos Sauvignon Blanc; Adamastor; The Navigator; Pinot Noir; Grenache; Viognier

Wines made here

  • First Sighting Pinot Noir 2008
  • First Sighting Pinot Noir 2009 cherry
  • First Sighting Sauvignon Blanc 2010
  • First Sighting Sauvignon Blanc 2011
  • Strandveld Sauvignon Blanc 2011 (Single Vineyard)
  • Strandveld Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2010
  • Strandveld Vineyards Adamastor 2009 · Semillon
  • Strandveld Vineyards Adamastor 2010 · Semillon
  • First Sighting Shiraz 2008
  • First Sighting Shiraz 2009
  • Strandveld Syrah 2009
  • Strandveld Vineyards Syrah 2008

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

Taste on the veranda overlooking the gardens; picnics on the lush Strandveld lawns (past picnic events offered kiddies picnic boxes and lawn games).

Possible with kids. About 163 min from Cape Town. Suited to toddlers, tweens.

PicnicLawns

  • picnics in the garden/at the dam
  • lawn games (picnic events)
  • marked MTB & trail routes (cottage guests)

Strandveld Vineyards is limited: taste on the veranda overlooking the gardens, with picnics on the lush lawns or at the dam. Past picnic events offered lawn games and kiddies picnic boxes, but those boxes were from a February 2022 event only and are not confirmed as a standing offer — do not plan on them. Tasting is Monday–Friday 09:00–16:00 and Saturday/public holidays 10:00–15:00 (closed Sunday); book via info@strandveld.co.za. Cottages allow extra mattresses for children; no pets. No play area or kids menu. Marked MTB and trail routes are noted for cottage guests. About 163 minutes from Cape Town. Come for a garden picnic and veranda tasting; ask current picnic options rather than assuming kids boxes.

Before you go

  • Dogs are not welcome.
Are kiddies picnic boxes available?

No standing offer — they were part of a February 2022 picnic event only.

Can we picnic?

Yes — picnics on the lawns or at the dam; confirm current options when booking.

Sunday opening?

Closed Sundays.

Nearby with children

  • Cape Agulhas Lighthouse & southern tip — Kids museum, L'Agulhas / Cape Agulhas · 28 km Website
  • De Mond Nature Reserve — Nature reserve, Bredasdorp / Arniston–Struisbaai · 30 km Website
  • Southernmost tip of Africa (Agulhas National Park) — Beach, L'Agulhas · 27 km Website
  • Shipwreck Museum Bredasdorp — Kids museum, Bredasdorp · 27 km Website

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

Staying here

Two restored self-catering vineyard cottages at Africa’s southernmost winery between Elim and Cape Agulhas, with fireplace and fynbos/beach walks

Place to stay. About 163 min from Cape Town. Earth Cottage|Ocean Cottage.

Cottage, Self-catering. Sleeps Earth Cottage: double bed (2)|Ocean Cottage: twins convertible to king (2) a unit. Up to 4 adults (extra mattresses for children on request) guests. 2 units.

KitchenKids welcome

Southernmost winery in Africa|Elim fynbos|vineyards|Cape Agulhas beaches nearby

Strandveld Vineyards — Africa's southernmost winery — has two restored self-catering cottages between Elim and Cape Agulhas.

Properties: Earth Cottage; Ocean Cottage.

At a glance

  • Stay type: cottage, self-catering
  • Sleeps: 2 adults each (extra mattresses for children on request)
  • Amenities: kitchenette (fridge/freezer, 2-plate stove, microwave); indoor/enclosed fireplace/braai with firewood; wine tasting; hiking, cycling, birdwatching
  • Pets / smoking: not allowed indoors; no pets
  • Food: optional breakfast baskets; braai basket R350 for two; Black Oystercatcher ~5 km for lunch
  • Rates: no overnight rack on the official accommodation page — enquire

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

  • Pets are not listed as welcome.
How many cottages does Strandveld have?

Two: Earth Cottage and Ocean Cottage.

Are pets allowed?

No.

Are overnight rates published?

Not on the official page. Enquire info@strandveld.co.za.

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

Tours that stop here

All wine tours

Questions before you go

Where is Strandveld Vineyards?

Strandveld Vineyards is at Blomfontein Farm, Die Damme Road / R317 towards Elim, Cape Agulhas. Most visitors drive there from Cape Town in 2.5–3.5 hours.

When is Strandveld Vineyards open?

Closed Sunday. Hours change, so call +27 28 482 1906 before you drive.

Can I stay over at Strandveld Vineyards?

Yes, the farm offers accommodation. Call +27 28 482 1906 for rates and availability.

Wine of Origin

Geographical unit: Western Cape → Cape South Coast → Cape Agulhas → Elim

Cape Agulhas district, with Elim as its signature ward, is wind-raked, cool and remote — a specialist Sauvignon and Semillon landscape near Africa's southern tip.

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
-34.661496
Longitude
19.787151
Elevation
41 m (Open-Meteo)
Soil pH
6.6 (SoilGrids 0–5 cm)
Clay
18% (SoilGrids)
Organic C
48.4 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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