L'Avenir
4.5
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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L'Avenir Wine Estate, established in 1992 with the legendary Francois Naude at the helm as winemaker, is situated along the R44, just 5km from Stellenbosch. We have a passion for producing high quality wines representative of local terroir, while embracing our international heritage. Join us for wine tasting & enjoy the rolling lawns.
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Ollierunner
Cape Agulhas, South Africa11 contributions
My daughter got married 25 September 2009 and months before booked a room at L'Avenir Country Lodge for her and her entourage on that date. She was informed that she has to pay R900 penalty to ensure that the room would be available for occupation any time on the 25th. When the bride and 3 bridesmaids with their dresses and all their baggage arrived at the Lodge at half past 8 am, she was informed that they were painting her room and that they could give her another room after 10 am. When she reminded them of the R900 penalty fee she was charged and that she then would not be paying them the R900 extra, the receptionist was very very rude to her, insisting that she'd better pay the extra R900 or she would not be welcome to their facility. She was crying at the time and was told by the receptionist to 'go wait anywhere and come back later' which she finally did. We arrived at 12 o'clock and she told me about the treatment she received, still being visibly upset about the incident. When I went to argue her case,I was given even worse treatment and was told we better pay the R900 or we would not be able to use the facility any longer. When I asked for an apology for my daughter, he refused to apologize to her. It was only after I told him that I know the owner personally and that I am going to lodge a personal complaint with him, that the receptionist became a little bit friendlier. Then he suddenly changed the extra charge to R600, which I paid, but no apology came forth, and I still feel the extra payment was unfair because all the arrangements with the make-up artist and hairdressers were delayed, everything was done hasty because of not the facility not being available as arranged and charged for.
I strongly do not recommend anybody to use this facility because of the outrageous, rude and cocky treatment we received.
I strongly do not recommend anybody to use this facility because of the outrageous, rude and cocky treatment we received.
Written 27 September 2009
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Kirstein C
Bloubergstrand, South Africa17 contributions
Feb 2013 • Friends
I cannot recommend your picnic baskets to anybody as the quality of the contents is poor and not value for money at all !
The bottle of sparkling wine was excellent! Unfortunately a ciabatta bread roll which has been standing in the fridge overnight with ham and cheese was dried out ! The meat balls which also came out of the fridge were quite unappetizing. The basket was for 2 adults and therefore the little packets of Niknaks and peanuts were meant for little children. You could have done better with a variation of cheeses, biscuits, nuts and a warm quiche or chicken kebabs, etc. Please put a little more effort into your picnic baskets !!! EllenB
The bottle of sparkling wine was excellent! Unfortunately a ciabatta bread roll which has been standing in the fridge overnight with ham and cheese was dried out ! The meat balls which also came out of the fridge were quite unappetizing. The basket was for 2 adults and therefore the little packets of Niknaks and peanuts were meant for little children. You could have done better with a variation of cheeses, biscuits, nuts and a warm quiche or chicken kebabs, etc. Please put a little more effort into your picnic baskets !!! EllenB
Written 25 February 2013
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disteveCapeTown
Cape Town11 contributions
Jan 2015 • Friends
What a disaster! No parking available due to a bike race - which was being held the next day!! Picnic basket "valued" at R 580.00 is a complete mystery, as there is NO WAY that the poor quantity and quality of food came to this. We were also told that they were FULL (and therefore they could not honour our voucher), but the place half empty! Lousy service and not a manager in site. DONT GO THERE - as there are plenty of other wine estates in Stellenbosch who provide a better experience.
Written 26 January 2015
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stephen V
Cape Town Central, South Africa150 contributions
Sept 2013 • Couples
Wine tasting experience was an absolute disaster exacerbated by apathentic and disinterested staff.
Paid for a wine tasting (5 wines) for 2 persons which included a cheese platter, bread etc. plus a glass of wine each. Only got to taste 2 of the 5 wines as the staff completely ignored us despite numerous attempts to get some service. That was the last we saw of or tasted any more wine, therefore unable to comment on the overall wine experience.
When the cheese platter eventually arrived it had bearly enough cheese for a fledgling mouse and the few slices of bread were served frozen as in rock hard and minus 5 degrees. After pointing this out, the bread was promplty placed in a microwave and then served to us - giving new meaning to farm bread!
In all, a waste of money & ahorrible experience from quite the most unfriendly and rude staff we have ever encountered on the wine route in 30 years.
You have been warned!
Paid for a wine tasting (5 wines) for 2 persons which included a cheese platter, bread etc. plus a glass of wine each. Only got to taste 2 of the 5 wines as the staff completely ignored us despite numerous attempts to get some service. That was the last we saw of or tasted any more wine, therefore unable to comment on the overall wine experience.
When the cheese platter eventually arrived it had bearly enough cheese for a fledgling mouse and the few slices of bread were served frozen as in rock hard and minus 5 degrees. After pointing this out, the bread was promplty placed in a microwave and then served to us - giving new meaning to farm bread!
In all, a waste of money & ahorrible experience from quite the most unfriendly and rude staff we have ever encountered on the wine route in 30 years.
You have been warned!
Written 26 September 2013
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Karin S
Breda, The Netherlands29 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
We visited on a Sunday. Beautiful surroundings. Unfriendly snobby staff. We asked for the cheese platter and that was impossible, even though other people were having it. They rushed us through the winetasting in 15 mins. Potentially a top venue. Let us say there is potential to improve.... (we spent our wine budget elsewhere...)
Written 27 January 2019
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FionaAngelico
Cape Town Central, South Africa29 contributions
Apr 2018 • Friends
Beautiful setting sadly customer friendly does not seem to be on the Menu
Cold arrogant welcome. They are.o my open to tour guides
I arrived before my guide and they did not have the reservation or could not be bothered to assist
Then whilst I am on my phone confirming that I am at the correct venue a gentleman tries to talk to me without even.a greeting tries to.proceed interrupting my call
Sadly a special day with special people was not to ne
Cold arrogant welcome. They are.o my open to tour guides
I arrived before my guide and they did not have the reservation or could not be bothered to assist
Then whilst I am on my phone confirming that I am at the correct venue a gentleman tries to talk to me without even.a greeting tries to.proceed interrupting my call
Sadly a special day with special people was not to ne
Written 2 April 2018
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Melissa S
3 contributions
Dec 2016 • Friends
Definitely worth every minute spent there! The wines were absolutely fantastic, did not taste one bad wine, and its on the perfect location. The meat and cheese platter was delicious! The service was superb. I would definitely recommend a visit to everyone i know!
Written 27 December 2016
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HughDonovan
Bedford, NH46 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
My wife and I visited three wineries in the Stellenbosch area on a tour with four other couples. This was the second and my far the best. The location is idyllic, with a pond and willow trees festooned with weavers' nests. It was the first time I had seen them, having marveled at them in books. We sampled wines in the courtyard. Both hosts were extremely knowledgeable and shared their passion for the wines. We were scheduled to taste five wines but tasted seven so we could experience the difference between pinotage wine produce in a wet year and a dry year. One of the group wanted a particular type of white wine so they opened a specific bottle just for her.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
Written 9 October 2018
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bheinrich73
Berlin, Germany126 contributions
Jan 2017 • Friends
The tasting room has changed completely. You now have a wonderful garden area next to a dam. The hospitality manager is one of the most entertaining and lovely persons I have met at any vinyard or similar so far. A kindness followed and paired with a humor that makes your stay not only an interesting wine experience but also almost like a comedy show. We laughed, had fun, good wines and their food is great as well. With all the bad development of wines getting more expensive and service getting less! Thanks L'Avenir and we will be back soon again!
Written 22 January 2017
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vsomerset
Cape Town, South Africa229 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
We booked a family picnic at this wine estate, situated just outside Stellenbosch on the R44. The location is a bit hidden away, so make sure you don’t drive past the entrance.
The staff was friendly and assisted kindly with the phone booking.
However, when we arrived we discovered that the restaurant had a standard picnic menu with limited options to choose from.
Service was slow but efficient and we enjoyed our meal at an outside table in the garden with an outdoor umbrella. The lawn is nice for the kids to play around, while you can enjoy lazing around on a pillow on the lawn.
We didn’t stay long, since the kids became easily bored after having their picnic meals.
Go there on a sunny day to soak in the environment.
The staff was friendly and assisted kindly with the phone booking.
However, when we arrived we discovered that the restaurant had a standard picnic menu with limited options to choose from.
Service was slow but efficient and we enjoyed our meal at an outside table in the garden with an outdoor umbrella. The lawn is nice for the kids to play around, while you can enjoy lazing around on a pillow on the lawn.
We didn’t stay long, since the kids became easily bored after having their picnic meals.
Go there on a sunny day to soak in the environment.
Written 18 January 2017
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