Excelsior Manor Guesthouse

From the first call made to Kirsten all arrangements were very professionally done. Being welcomed by James was the start of a special experience. The room assigned to us was very comfortable with all required items and sherry. Dining was a great experience and enjoyable, once again thanks to James for his attentiveness. Dawn's catering needs were well looked after both at the manor house and at lunch times during the walks. All the walk stops were well planned and their was never any shortage of wines to taste, lunches served were great. Jaco is an excellent guide with exceptional knowledge of the area and environment and we enjoyed our walks. The blending of our own wines and bottlying thereof, as well designing of our own unique labels, was a special experience. The people that we were with, from all walks of life, were an enjoyable bunch and we were soon chatting like long lost friends. All in all an experience that I would very much like to repeat, thanks to all.

What a wonderful experience we had. Beautiful walks to different wine farms, not too hectic so those who are less fit would definitely be able to manage. We also got to visit a lavender farm, olive farm, and cactus nursery. Food and hospitality were superb wherever we went. I would definitely recommend and will definitely do another one.

Excellent accommodation, service and food. Great location to explore wine farms in Robertson area. James was a treat.

We had the best time on our wine walk. Kirsten and her team were phenomenal and made the experience extra special. The food and the wine were fantastic and Jaco was a great guide on our walks between the wine farms. Special shout out to the lovely James who took such good care of us every evening. Highly recommend this experience!

Spent two wonderful days and nights at the Manor House on the Excelsior Estate. Our room was very spacious, and was furnished tastefully with period furniture from around the world. The food and hospitality including complimentary wine with dinner was a fantastic bonus, and both Kirstin and James providing a friendly and impeccable professional service. We used the Golf Buggy that was made available to guests to explore the Estate and thoroughly enjoyed the wine blending and wine tasting activities. Look forward to returning in the future.

Wonderful staff so friendly & warming. Excellent food. Stunning setting. So much to see & do in the area Steeped in history. Places closed on Sundays A hotel you can keep going back . Adult hotel not for kiddies. You can also do wine tasting

Excelsior Manor Guesthouse is a home from home. You are pampered from the moment you arrive by your hosts Kristin, James and Michelle. Nothing is too much. The guesthouse is on a beautiful wine farm. It is the most relaxing break one can have. We have returned many times and sincerely hope to return many more. The area around the guesthouse has so much on offer as well. Many wineries, an olive farm, lavender farm, wonderful farm stalls, river cruise etc. Saying that, the best time can also just be spent lying on a deck chair reading a book by the beautiful Excelsior pool.

Our favourite place to "get away" to. Kirsten is a brilliant hostess and James is the greatest concierge ever. Its so nice to hear all the foreign accents of the guests. We are Cape Town (Weskus) locals, and its always such a treat to come here.

Excelsior Manor is part of a small family run winery. Managed extremely well by Kirsten with capable support from Michele. In addition is James who appears after lunch serving drinks around the pool but continues to look after guests at dinner in the evening. As you can well imagine the wines served with the meal are first class, especially the Viognier. The accommodation provided is steeped in history with an emphasis on the De Wit family's love of race horses. The rooms have an endearing quaintness to them with some lovely touches included such as a lovely sweet "pudding" wine to welcome you on arrival along with biscotti biscuits. There are plenty of nearby walks through their own and neighbouring vineyards that gives you the opportunity of tasting the wines - well, someone has got to do it!