Val du Charron Review

Part of the fun of family travel is finding that unexpected place that both parents and kids can enjoy together. When planning a family getaway, I’m sure a winery isn’t top of mind, but maybe it should be. Just because your offspring aren’t of legal drinking age yet, doesn’t mean you have to put off trips to wine country. At Val du Charron it’s quite the opposite. The wine and lifestyle estate is a winery that all generations can enjoy, no matter how pint-sized or matured.

Located just an hour’s drive from Cape Town in the breathtakingly beautiful town of Wellington, Val du Charron is a Cape Country Routes (CCR) South Africa member and certified family destination of note. Known for its charming selection of accommodation offerings and activities, Cape Country Routes (CCR) represents a group of owner-operated accommodation and activity establishments located on scenic and historic routes in the Western, Eastern, and Northern Cape.

All members are vetted before joining, which makes having the Cape Country Routes stamp of approval a badge of honour travellers can trust. All carefully selected for their character, charm, and romance, Cape Country Routes is quickly becoming a brand synonyms with offering accommodation and activities with stellar personalised service at the heart of every business.

This common thread of generosity of spirit is just what you’ll find at Val du Charron. With its varied accommodation options, restaurants, wine tastings and MTB and running trails, Val du Charron is an ideal location to savour the culture of South African wine making and the beauty of the Wellington winelands.

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