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Set on a plateau between Devon Valley and Devon Vale, Domaine Coutelier offers modern self-catering apartments on an old 17th century farm. The historic town of Stellenbosch is 10 km away. With mountain view, the apartments come with a seating area, a patio and kitchen facilities. Bed linen is provided. Domaine Coutelier has a seasonal outdoor pool and features free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available on site. Guests can explore the vinyards on a walk and wine enthusiasts can enjoy a free wine tasting of the Domaine's award winning wines. For mountain bikers, the Domaine is in the heart of the Bottelary Hills MTB Trails. Devon Vale Golf Course is 2 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
7.9
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
9.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tania
    South Africa South Africa
    What a beautiful cottage ,with a beautiful view. Nice and peaceful. Love that the cottage is fully equipped . You have your own privacy , and it is definitely worthwhile for the money that I have paid.
  • Vermeulen
    South Africa South Africa
    It difficult to open the lock boxes where the keys are.
  • Alec
    South Africa South Africa
    Location was beautifully situated on top of a hill, overlooking the winelands, very clean, cozy and modern-esque room
  • S
    Sam
    South Africa South Africa
    The house was beautiful, well furnished & welcoming.
  • Jeanine
    South Africa South Africa
    It was good value for money and had everything we needed.
  • Scheepers
    South Africa South Africa
    The view was beautiful and it was so peaceful and quiet. The dog was very welcoming and friendly
  • Phumelela
    South Africa South Africa
    My partner and I had a wonderful experience. He hails from a Northern farm, while I come from the Eastern rural areas. Despite my fear of other people's dogs, the owner assured us they were friendly, and indeed they were. The setting reminded...
  • Cherise
    South Africa South Africa
    The view was amazing and the property was very spacious. The property has a tumble dryer, washing machine and dishwashing machine.
  • Mekah
    South Africa South Africa
    I love how serene it is. Beautiful scenery and sunset. Loved everything about it.
  • Ketti
    South Africa South Africa
    We travelled for a Golf tournament held at the Devonvale Golf Course. The location was close to the course it was convenient to get to Cape Town and Vineyards, there were shops nearby for groceries. The staff was very friendly, we were always...

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Domaine Coutelier - Boutique Wine Farm

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Domaine Coutelier - Boutique Wine Farm
Established as one of South africa's leading boutique wine farms, Domaine Coutelier is pleased to offer three modern cottages for overnight or short stays. The area is extremely quiet, beautiful in a rural setting with wonderful walks or off road cycling for those keen to enjoy what nature offers. Each cottage is peaceful, private and discreet. There are no vehicles or urban noises on the property, the only sounds you will hear are the tweeting of birds, the occasional neighing of a horse from one of the numerous neighbouring stud farms and your own voices. Named Sunrise, Sunset and Moonrise for obvious reasons, the cottages have views that are among the most beautiful and stunning in the region. Sunrise is single bedroom East facing Cottage giving spectacular views of Stellenbosch Mountain, Simonsberg Mountain, Helderberg Mountain, with the Draconsberg Mountain range in the distance. Moonrise is a two bedroom East facing Cottage with spectacular views of Stellenbosch Mountain, Helderberg, with the Draconsberg Mountain range in the distance. This cottage also boasts a private pool. Sunset is a single bedroom West facing Cottage, offering spectacular Sunsets with a wonderful view of the night lights of Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs. Each Cottage has a fully equiped kitchen, living room area with a separate ensuite bedroom with a Kingsize bed. Moonrise Cottage has a second smaller bedroom. Each Cottage has a stoop with loungers and table, chairs Braai (barbecue) and a small private secured garden with Lawn. We accept most pets who enjoy a safe and secure environment in individual, fenced in gardens. Our award winning wines are available for tasting onsite. Complimentary for guests. Traffic willing, Domaine Coutelier is a three minute drive or twenty minute walk to Devon Valley Golf course, a fifteen minute drive to the Centre of Stellenbosch and a thirty-five minute drive to the heart of Cape Town. We hope to welcome you to our small corner of paradise.
Domaine Coutelier is the creation of Quint & Floriane Cutler who decided to shake off the rat race existence of Metroplitan lifestyle in France for a rural existence in South Africa’s Cape of Good Hope region. After a brief flirt with South Africa and particularly Stellenbosch in 2009, the seeds were planted for this new adventure. So in 2011, the Cutler family uprooted lock, stock and barrel, swapping the bustling hill of Paris' Montmartre for the Oak leaf soils on the slopes of Stellenbosch's fertile hills. They fell in love with a vineyard in the Devon Valley Devonvale area of Stellenbosch, set on a plateau with 360° views overlooking Stellenbosch to the East and Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs to the West. Coutelier, a direct translation of “Cutler” into French, pays honour to their roots. While Quint is British, born and bred, he took French nationality in 2020 and Floriane is from Britanny on France's Atlantic Coast. Quint was an avid brewer making various types of craft beer in his late teens and early twenty’s. While wine wasn’t the popular choice in Britain in those days Quint also experimented with wine making and contemplated a career in the wine Industry. However fate had other things in mind and Quint went on to embark upon an international career in aviation and transport. Floriane Cutler, passionate about people, spent the largest part of her career in the humanitarian industry, working in Iraq and Bosnia amongst others. Her last position was as Director for Fundraising and Communications at AIDES, an HIV/AIDS Association caring for and lobbying on behalf of those affected by the condition. Both with a love of wine and a taste for adventure, set the scene for this couple’s move to the Wine Lands in South Africa and a return to Quint’s passion of wine making with wife and two Children.
This ideally situated wine farm is a mere two kilometres from Devon Vale Golf Course, 15 minutes from the heart of Stellebosch and a 35 minute drive to Cape Town. This is the perfect location for traveller's, pleasure seekers and explorers alike, seeking a genuine South African experience. Domaine Coutelier is situated on the old 17th Century Devon Vale farm, set on a plateau between Devon Valley and Devon Vale, which was split in the 1950's into smaller portions. The Domaine consists of a four hectare plot. Grapes have been grown on this land for decades. Visible to the East are the mountains of Simonsberg, Groot Drakenstein, Jonkershook, Stellenbosch, Helderberg with the Hottentots –Holland to the South, Paarl Rock and surrounding mountains to the North East, Durbanville Hills and Cape Town Suburbs to the North West. There are numerous wonderful walks, straight from the farm, from a ten minute daily constitional to the most abitious of hikes. Domaine Coutelier is within the Bottelary Road ward of Stellenbosch. For wonderful winetasting experiences, in addition to the property's own award winning wines, there are numerous winery's offering tastings. The Bottelary Hills wine route includes Beyerskloof, Hartenberg, Kunjani, Domaine Coutelier, Bellevue, Fort Simon, Groenland, Mooiplaas, Kaapzicht and Hazendal. All within a ten minute drive of the property. The Bottelary Hills Mountain bike tracks (MBT) are within 1 km of the property. Enjoy a 120km trail network through rolling hillsides, conservation areas, vineyards and farmland. Multiple route options cater for various skill and fitness levels. Stellenbosch is known for its abundance of high quality golf courses. The wine farm is within a 2 minute drive from Devonvale Golf Course, a 6 minute drive to Hazendal Golf Course, a 10 minute drive from Kuilsrivier Golf Course, 15 minutes from Stellenbosch Golf Course, 20 minutes from De Zalze Golf course and 30 minutes from the Iconic Helderberg Village Golf Club.
Languages spoken: English,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of Domaine Coutelier
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Refrigerator
    Bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Room Amenities
    • Fan
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Outdoors
    • BBQ facilities
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Seasonal
    • Pool/beach towels
    Wellness
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Food & Drink
    • Wine/champagne
    Activities
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • French

    House rules
    Domaine Coutelier takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 22:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 07:00 to 10:30
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 year
    Cot upon request
    Free
    4 - 16 years
    Extra bed upon request
    ZAR 150 per child, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercardBankcard Cash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 09:00.
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Domaine Coutelier in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

    Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 09:00:00.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    FAQs about Domaine Coutelier

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Domaine Coutelier (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

      • 2 guests
      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Domaine Coutelier offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Swimming Pool

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Domaine Coutelier (subject to availability). These have:

      • 1 bedroom
      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Domaine Coutelier on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Domaine Coutelier on this page.

    • Check-in at Domaine Coutelier is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • Domaine Coutelier is 3.7 miles from the centre of Stellenbosch. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • The prices at Domaine Coutelier may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, Domaine Coutelier is popular with guests booking family stays.