A Fresh Start for Southern Sun de WAGEN in Stellenbosch

The Southern Sun de WAGEN Hotel consists of a collection of historic farmstead buildings that dates back to the early 1900s. The buildings have been reimagined into a storytellers’ haven, having been designed by the famous English architect, Sir Herbert Baker. With its white walls and Cape Dutch heritage, Southern Sun de WAGEN boasts a self-catering feel with the bonus of hotel-style service.

We stayed in one of the 22 stylish units, located underneath an impressively large tree. Although one could argue that some of the room furnishings were mismatched, the overall atmosphere was inviting with modern marble bathroom flooring and vintage furniture scattered throughout. The incredibly comfortable bed was the best part of it all, though. After a full day’s seminar, a glass of wine at the streetside wine bar, The Meeting Place and finally dinner at the adjacent De Volkskombuis, we hit the sacks hard.