Le Grand Jardin

Le Grand Jardin is the signature residence of Wonderland Escapes. The private estate is in the heart of the historic Stellenbosch (est.1679) winelands. The newly refurbished private manor house is set in 5 acres of timeless garden and surrounded by the vineyards of Devon Valley. The interior design draws on the restorative qualities of the expansive garden and surrounding vineyards, with a welcoming hand-painted De Gournay/Aquazurra wallpaper collaboration in the entrance hall.

Rich colour and pattern have been thoughtfully combined to create dreamy spaces that invite you to escape reality for a while. All the bedroom suites have their own balconies with views of the surrounding Helderberg mountains and vineyards. The manor house offers a more stately option with 3 en-suite bedrooms and extensive entertainment areas, including the formal dining room, sexy blue gin bar, tasting room/cellar, drawing room/library/study and media room. The pool pavilion opens onto the solar-heated pool area with summer room. The fun factor is high with a Tintin-inspired rocket and pinball machine in the kitchen/bar space.

The Victorian-style glasshouse is built around the 100-year-old oaks and offers an intimate, sun-dappled venue for making memories with extended family and friends. The Looking Glasshouse (complete with fireplace and artworks) is available for small, bespoke celebrations such as weddings, milestone birthdays and family reunions.

The garden theme is at play throughout the estate, with the Victorian-style glasshouse and the exuberant garden inspired interiors. There are life-size Alice in Wonderland characters hidden near the eco-pool (ideal for wild swimming), an authentic 1930s carousel and a showman’s caravan. Here you’ll find a spirit of big-hearted generosity, starting with the warm welcome you’ll receive from Duchess, Chase and Pinocchio, the tail-wagging hounds who call Le Grand Jardin home. Our friendly team will have your children baking, playing soccer, learning to drive in the retro Mini, going on treasure hunts and discovering the local flora while you kick back and savour the wines from our sister wine estate, Le Grand Domaine.