Work And Live In Heaven

Old Nectar's 4 hectare gardens are open every day of the year, R50 cash entrance fee per adult, under 18's free, no bookings needed. We encourage you to bring your own picnic basket.

Home to the van der Spuy family since 1941, the iconic Old Nectar estate combines Cape Dutch 18th and 19th-century atmosphere with 21st-century comfort, giving you a heavenly space to live and work from in some of the best Stellenbosch long-term luxury cottage rentals on offer.

Nestled between majestic 200-year-old oak trees, our Manor House is complemented by five newly renovated, fully furnished, self-catering luxury cottage rentals, used for long-term stays. (Unfurnished is also an option).

Each cottage is surrounded by world-renowned heritage gardens extending over 2 hectares, with a collection of individual garden areas, each with its own character for you to explore. The Gardens are open to the public all year round. Group bookings available on request only.

When all our cottages are occupied we like to think of Old Nectar as a “village”, comprising staff houses, manager’s house, owner’s cottage, luxury cottages and the iconic Manor House, making a total of nineteen dwellings - a real community.

As a resident, you will have access to Old Nectar’s former wine cellar which can be used as a function centre, with its grand piano available to residents for their use. If you’re an artist you are more than welcome to exhibit your work for public showings, or hold concerts at a nominal fee. Our heritage gardens can also be used for entertainment purposes, where residents can host their own private functions on the rolling manicured lawns.

If you’re looking to bring your family to savour peace and relaxation, or you prefer to work from home while being surrounded with nature, Old Nectar can provide your solution with our Stellenbosch long-term luxury cottage rentals.