The Devon Valley Hotel can be located within the heart of the Devon Valley. It is a 20 minute drive from Cape Town International Airport and a 35 minute drive via the N1 or N2 to central Cape Town.
Devon Valley is a new Ward within the Stellenbosch Wine of Origin. It lies to the west and alongside the village of Stellenbosch. Through it runs a tiny river, the Veldwachtersrivier, or Shepherds Creek, which joins up with the Eerste Rivier (First River). The valley is open to the south and demarcated by low hills on the other sides. Most of the vineyards are red.
The area also draws visitors to the charming Devon Valley Hotel, which markets its own wine called Sylvan Vale, made by Mark Carmichael-Green. Visitors can also stay at the Sugarbird Manor guesthouse.
The eight wine producers in the valley have recently formed the Devon Valley Vintners' Association. It's charter commits the members to practices that benefit the community, the environment and the quality of the valley's produce. All wineries that use grapes from the valley are entitled to label these as 'Wine of Origin Devon Valley'.
Directions from the airport via the N2 & R310
From the Airport, take the N2 in the direction of Somerset West.
Take Exit Number 33 off the N2 (signposted Baden Powell Drive & Stellenbosch) and continue along the R310 in the direction of Stellenbosch.
Continue for another approximately 10kms along the R310, passing by Spier Wine Estate on your right.
You will reach a T-junction. Neethlingshof Wine Estate's tall water fountain can be seen to your left from this point. Turn right onto the R306 / M12 in the direction of Stellenbosch.
Continue along for another kilometer and a half and you will pass the Cape Saw Mills on your left-hand side.
Turn left into the Devon Valley Road, immediately after you've passed the Cape Saw Mills. You will pass a small industrial area on your left-hand side.
Continue on for about 5kms on the Devon Valley Road and you will reach the hotel's main entrance - on your right-hand side.
GPS Coordinates
33º 54' 12,64" S
18º 48' 53,03" E
