Gareth and Grant were exceptional hosts. Fantastic attention to detail, a personal touch, always friendly and accommodating. They went out of their way to make our stay extra special. We... read more loved and highly recommend the three-course dinner. The breakfast was also exceptional. Beautiful location, vineyard views. We will definitely be back!

  Our family needed a relaxing, comfortable break with good food in a beautiful place. This beautiful Manor House with Gareth and Grant’s superb hosting skills was the perfect choice! ... read more They’ve created beautiful spaces to relax, including a patio overlooking the sparkling pool, garden and views. The food served here is some of the best in the Cape and indeed further afield. Delicious cake, canapés and dinner. And then there’s a sumptuous breakfast, comfortable beds and all round good feel. Thank you Gareth and Grant.

  Our expectations were high due to what we had read and heard about Vineyard Views and yet they still managed to exceed our expectations. From arrival to departure everything was... read more top class. The friendliness of everyone; the room; the food and refreshments and the ambiance. I can truly say we arrived as strangers but felt we left as friends. More

  For anyone staying in Riebeek Kasteel Vineyard Views is the only place to stay. Grant and Gareth are the most incredible host! We were surprised with the most scrumptious cake... read more and tea at 16hoo, followed by delicious canapés at 18h00. They shared their impeccably decorated home with us as if we were old friends. Vineyard Views is excellently located with breath taking views and manicured garden. Our room was large and so comfortable and the bathroom was stocked with luxurious soaps and creams. We had a fantastic stay and cant wait to go back. Thank you G&G

  Everything was excelent. The room, bed, drinks, snacks, place, breakfast, interior, safety and offcourse the host and his tips. I want to give them a 10+ And... read more Riebeek Kasteel is nice place to stay, with great views, very good wineries, shops and nice restaurants. It cost serieus money but for us it was worth it.

  Thank you Gareth and Grant for making our stay at your Country House so amazing. Your attention to detail and hospitality was so appreciated. You create an experience that is... read more beyond average. However besides all of that every bit of food from breakfast to afternoon tea with cake and early dinner canapés was delicious. So glad we found you.

  This guest house is absolutely wonderful.

Gareth and Grant are the ultimate hosts who take great care of every detail.

Our room which was alongside the... read more lounge area and is beautifully decorated and fitted with a comfortable sitting area. It has every comfort you could wish for. Dinner and breakfast were out of this world. In fact dinner was one of the best meals we have had in years. All in all a wonderful experience.

  This was a new place for us as we before only have been visiting Riebeek Kasteel for an hour or so. We have stayed over in Tulbagh before, but after... read more finding this place - I booked it for two nights.

Gareth did welcome us on arrival and took us for a grand tour on this little - but very lovely place. Great views over the winelands and a fantasic room / place.
Some minutes later we had tea/coffee with newly baked lemon cake ( it was still warm ). Super !

The breakfast was a real treat and one of the best on our trip ( probably also one of the best when looking back on all of our trips to South Africa.
Gareth and Grant are two fantastic guys that makes you feel really really good. And the place as such is a really cosy little place with an interior that coops well with Gareth and Grant !
I'm sorry that we missed the dinner that you can book with them - so that have to be next time!
Yes, it will for sure be a next visit and then with dinner !

Christer & Gunilla, Stockholm, Sweden.

  This Guesthouse is unbelievably beautiful. Gareth and Grant have made their guesthouse look and feel like a little Shangri-La for guests and looked after us so well.
What’s more... read more is Gareth and Grant can cook and with some forewarning you can request a dinner or lunch.
We enjoyed the most incredible dinner and breakfast in the morning was exceptional.
From the cleanliness, beauty and detailed experience we had.
I wouldn’t consider staying anywhere else.

  · Gareth was a consummate host. From the moment we arrived we were treated like royalty. Canapés prepared in the kitchen served at 6 pm daily with wine from an... read more excellent selection. Gareth and Grant took the trouble to chat to us while we ate the delicious snacks. We felt like special guests welcomed into their beautiful home.
The breakfasts were a highlight with different fare every day. Omelettes, mini-quiches and other hot egg-baked dishes. All mouth-watering .
For my birthday my daughter and son-in-law joined us for a specially catered lunch. Slow roasted Osso Buco was perfect. A lot of time and effort went into making the lunch memorable
Every room is furnished with treasures which must have been chosen with care over a long period. My wife, who gardens, marvelled at the garden the variety of plants and the beauty with which it was layed out.
A slice of heaven on earth. We hope to return soon

  Arriving at Vineyard Views I didn't know what to expect. Needles to say I was completely blown away!
The house itself is something out of a magazine, amazingly beautiful... read more and my wife and I felt right at home.
Gareth and Grant are the most hospitable and welcoming hosts too. They immediately made us feel welcomed.
Also, make sure you take loose pants... the food that is freshly baked/prepared is of the best I have eaten while staying away (I've been to many 5 star hotels)!

I cannot wait to get another chance to get back here!

  We have been very fortuante to stay in some wonderful places over time and we've always enjoyed the variety our beautiful county offers. I personally don't like writing reviews... read more as I always think that everyone's experience is unique and therefore something they should take away with after their visit. However ... in this case, it's most probably a combination of wonderful hosts, the beautiful venue and a perfect night away during an insane year. Vineyard Views Country House is the perfect get away. Gareth and Grant are the hosts you want to have meet you.. Their home is beautiful and I always love getting ideas to take away to improve your own home - here there are lots. It's welcoming, open and you immediately feel that you can relax as the home is everything you want in your own home. If I could've removed the entrance hall chandelier cleveryly made out of glasses, I would be hanging from our entrance hall. Great food, avoid the cake as one piece makes you want more and then you delude yourself by asking for the recipe thinking that you'll make it yourself. Canape's later end a wonderful afternoon by the pool. The rooms are spacious with everything you need and what's nice is that you don't feel like you're in a hotel but rather visiting friends. Hosts also allow you to arrive back after too much wine and check that you're safely in... We have been very fortuante to stay in some wonderful places over time and we've always enjoyed the variety our beautiful county offers. I personally don't like writing reviews as I always think that everyone's experience is unique and therefore something they should take away with after their visit. However ... in this case, it's most probably a combination of wonderful hosts, the beautiful venue and a perfect night away during an insane year. Vineyard Views Country House is the perfect get away. Gareth and Grant are the hosts you want to have meet you.. Their home is beautiful and I always love getting ideas to take away to improve your own home - here there are lots. It's welcoming, open and you immediately feel that you can relax as the home is everything you want in your own home. If I could've removed the entrance hall chandelier cleveryly made out of glasses, I would be hanging from our entrance hall. Great food, avoid the cake as one piece makes you want more and then you delude yourself by asking for the recipe thinking that you'll make it yourself. Canape's later end a wonderful afternoon by the pool. The rooms are spacious with everything you need and what's nice is that you don't feel like you're in a hotel but rather visiting friends. Hosts also allow you to arrive back after too much wine and check that you're safely in your room. 2020 has been a year of insanity but this brief overnight stay reminded us of a happy time. Don't even let me start on the breakfasts ... go enjoy for yourselves and thanks to both Gareth, Grant and their wonderful staff More

  Our family spent a two-night stay at Vineyard Views for some much-needed R&R. It more than delivered. Gareth and Grant are consumate hosts, who go to great lengths to ensure... read more their guests' every comfort is taken care of. From the mohair blankets provided on our chairs on the verandah to delicious freshly prepared breakfasts, to fresh milk for tea and coffee in our in-room fridges, we felt thoroughly spoilt.
Outside you're treated to a gorgeous garden and stunning views. And inside, Vineyard Viees is stylish, spacious and welcoming. We will be back.

  Everything, room, surroundings, welcome, pool, breakfast, afternoon tea, gin and tonic with canapés, everything was fantastic . We felt as royalty’s .
Certainly top of the best addresses we visited... read more in all our travels in South Africa.

  We needed a break and a rest and could think of no better place to be than in Grant and Gareth's care, as we experienced before...every detail is thought of... read more and every comfort is provided.
We arrived on Friday and after canapes next to the pool we set of to explore Riebeek Kasteel's First Friday event and had dinner in the dorp - great fun! On Saturday, they allowed for friends to join us for a loooong breakfast and endless coffees on the stoep. On Saturday night, they set a special table for two for us in the lounge in front of the fire and TV so that we could enjoy the rugby and dinner at the same time.
They have a generator, so there were no loadshedding interruptions.
Do yourselves a favour and treat yourselves by going to RK for a weekend and staying at Vineyard Views.

  Our expectations were high due to what we had read and heard about Vineyard Views and yet they still managed to exceed our expectations. From arrival to departure everything was... read more top class. The friendliness of everyone; the room; the food and refreshments and the ambiance. I can truly say we arrived as strangers but felt we left as friends. More

  Although it was a brief weekend trip, I had a wonderful experience and Vineyards Views Country House and I could not recommend this accommodation highly enough.

  VV is magnificent, service impeccable, the staff wonderful, and then food next level. Incredible birthday dinner was exquisite. Grant and Gareth are the consummate hosts. The crockery, cutlery, glassware enhance... read more the impeccable food.

  The Country house is beautiful, attention to detail from decor to cutlery + crockery
Beautiful garden and view
Very hospitable and generous with drinks & food, when we received our... read more afternoon scones and coffee, appetisers early evening and breakfast the following day the portions were very generous
Food is stunning
We had guest from outside which were also welcomed with open arms
Lovely room and bed!
Definitely 5 stars, you get what you pay for and more
We will get an excuse to stay there again
Nicoline

  Gareth and Grant were the perfect hosts. The accommodation was 5 star plus and the attention to detail was visibly noticed. Afternoon tea, canapes and the magnificent breakfast... read more was delicious and appreciated. The house is tastefully decorated, the gardens are beautiful and well maintained and the views spectacular. Wow, wow and I will definitely revisit should we be in Riebeek Kasteel.
Thank you G & G.
Piero & Cecilia

  From our very first communication with Gareth when making our booking and starting to organise our weekend we were so impressed with the team's professionalism, personal touch and attention to... read more detail. And our stay exceeded all our expectations. Gareth and Grant were excellent hosts and made us feel right at home. The room was absolutely beautiful and immaculate - as was the rest of the house - and lacked nothing. In addition to the stunning views and tranquil setting, the food was a definite highlight. Everything we enjoyed as part of the delectable 3-course breakfast, afternoon tea and canapés was out of this world - from the way the food was presented, to the incredible taste sensations, and even the quirky crockery on which it was served. Gareth and Grant's creativity and passion for high-quality food is very evident and made the experience even more enjoyable. Since we were celebrating our anniversary we opted to have dinner as well and Gareth and Grant made every effort to make it extra special for us - it was a meal we'll remember for a long time. We are already thinking up excuses for a return visit and would highly recommend Vineyard Views to anyone looking for an escape from city life that combines world-class accommodation and food with countryside hospitality.

  What a delight staying at this beautifully appointed and decorated guest house. A true Gem! Gareth and Grant are the perfect hosts and their attention to detail is... read more outstanding. The food, all made by the 2 of them is first class, so if they do offer dinner whilst you are staying there I suggest you book for it as it’s just divine. Thanks Gareth and Grant - we cannot wait to be back.

  I never read or leave reviews as I believe my experience will always differ from yours and I don't want to be swayed for or against a place.

However... read more there is a first for everything!

I don't generally book into a guesthouse as I am rather private and I don't like to feel like I am awkwardly positioned in someone else's home. But when you cross over the threshold of orchids, you are seamlessly absorbed into the home that is Vineyard Views. They have managed to get the perfect recipe for 5 star hotel and home. The warmth, grace, sophistication, quirk and charm are slowly injected into your body as you meander through the house unknowingly making it your own for the duration of your stay.

The Food.
There is a reason we as South Africans say we have the best food and wine in the world... the variety, the flavours, the calories and effort are noticeable and very much appreciated.
The Rooms.
Home away from Home. We had torrential rain for 3 days and it only made you feel the snugness of the home more, it was like being hugged by your favourite person.
The Team.
Vineyard Views should do a finishing school for anyone in the service industry. Hotels, Guesthouses, Airbnb's, Caravans, Spaceships.... wherever you lay your head.

I will always stay here when in Riebeek Kasteel, and if they are fully booked, I will change my plans accordingly.

  Must be our third or fourth stay and once again full marks for the great accommodation, food and service that never fails to impress. Thank you Gareth and Grant. You... read more certainly are in a very special league.

  Gareth and Grant are wonderful hosts. Location was perfect, safe on site parking. The rooms are comfortable and spacious (we were upgraded to the lixury suite) with warming blankets which... read more were a win as it was a particularly cold evening.
Gareth’s breakfast was gourmet.

  The Vineyard Views Country House is absolutely amazing! It does not feel like your regular guest house; it feels like you're a guest in their home. Service was absolutely amazing!... read more There's just way to many good things about this place to put into a tiny little box. But it's definitely worth coming back again, and again!

  Warm welcome by Gareth and team. Our room was bright, airy with high quality decor. Home cooked tea delights and canapés made the afternoon special before going out to... read more the excellent restaurant recommended and booked for us. Breakfast too was very different with Gareth going out of his way to make the start of the day special. Vineyard views are unimpeded and the garden is a treat. Highly recommended.

  Wow, is all I can say. Such a beautiful setting, amazing rooms and friendly staff. Gareth and Grant make you feel so at home. They are unbelievable chefs and treated... read more us to a real feast! Nigella and Olivia are the cutest pups and we really enjoyed the home away from home feeling. We will definitely be back! Thank you so much!

  Wonderful establishment in a great location with beautiful garden and views. Accommodation spotless and extremely comfortable. Gareth and Grant are exceptional hosts and certainly very accomplished chefs!!

  Vineyard views is a gem of a guest house, beautifully furnished with stunning gardens and terraces. We very much enjoyed our stay including an excellent three course dinner one... read more evening, as well as delicious breakfast, afternoon tea and evening canapes each day. Gareth and Grant are welcoming and caring hosts whose local knowledge of wineries, restaurants and places to visit ensured we enjoyed our first visit to Riebeek Kasteel and persuaded us that we should plan a return.