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Beaumont Family Wines

Beaumont Family Wines is a wine farm in Overberg, Western Cape. About 78 km from Cape Town.

78 km from Cape Town Restaurant

Beaumont Family Wines at Compagnes Drift, Bot River

Beaumont Family Wines is a family-owned and managed farm in the heart of Bot River (Botter Rivier) in the Overberg, on historic Compagnes Drift. Official storytelling places the farm’s VOC-era roots in the 1700s as a Dutch East India Company supply farm for fruit, vegetables, dairy, wine and flour. The region’s oldest wine cellar context, Overberg barns and homesteads, restored self-catering cottages, and one of the country’s oldest working watermills frame a visit that is as much heritage as hospitality.

Jayne and Raoul Beaumont bought the property in 1974. Son Sebastian and Nici Beaumont took over farm management in 2015, modernising brand and business while keeping wine, food and people at the centre. Recent milestones cited on the estate site include roughly 50 years of farming and 30 years of Beaumont winemaking, with a refined range focused on what the Bot River terroir does best.

Chenin Blanc, Pinotage, Mourvèdre and Hope Marguerite

Beaumont specialises publicly in Chenin Blanc, Pinotage and Mourvèdre. Flagship Hope Marguerite Chenin Blanc is a cellar-door and collector reference — recent shop listings have included current vintages for pre-order alongside magnum and jeroboam formats of older years. Other published lines on the official shop have included estate Chenin Blanc, Jackals River Pinotage, Mourvèdre and Far Side Mourvèdre, Vitruvian, Raoul’s Red Blend, Rosé, and sweet Goutte D’Or. Stock rotates; taste what is open and ask about limited releases and barrel samples when a cellar tour is offered.

The visit page emphasises cellar-door specials, unusual bottles and the chance — if luck is on your side — to taste something special from barrel after a historical cellar walk.

Tasting room hours and fee (confirm early Mondays)

Official visit page hours:

  • Monday–Friday: 10:00–16:30
  • Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays: 10:00–15:00
  • Tasting fee: R160 per person (live visit page; older cellar-door PDFs showing R140 are stale — prefer R160)

Contact-page hours instead list Monday–Friday 09:00–16:30 with the same weekend/public-holiday window. Prefer the visit-page 10:00 start for tasting planning; if you need to arrive before 10:00 on a weekday, phone ahead (+27 28 284 9194 or +27 66 251 8155).

Zest Kitchen & Deli, venue and Made at Home

Every visitor is welcomed into the tasting room and Zest Deli & Kitchen. Official copy: seasonal menu, freshest produce, local suppliers and farm harvest, plus coffee. Itemised rand menu prices are not fixed on the visit HTML — ask on the day.

Celebrations use the refurbished early-1900s barrel cellar for intimate lunches and dinners among barrels (up to about 60 guests) and landscaped gardens / werf spaces under gum trees for casual gatherings. Contact the farm for venue quotes.

Made at Home takeaway meals from the farm kitchen are marketed for easy catering — useful if you are staying nearby and want Beaumont food without a full sit-down service.

Dogs: visiting dogs are not welcome (working farm; Beaumont’s own dogs on site). Leave pets at home.

Escape & explore on the farm

Beyond tasting and deli lunch, the official visit page invites:

  • Scenic vineyard walks
  • Mountain biking through fynbos-covered hills
  • Fishing in peaceful farm dams
  • Viewing the working watermill and winemaking heritage

Botrivier village nearby offers galleries and farm stalls for a fuller Overberg afternoon. Self-catering cottages on the historic werf are part of the long-run farm story — confirm current lodging availability directly with Beaumont rather than assuming walk-in rooms.

Visit details

  • Address: Compagnes Drift Farm, Bot River, P.O. Box 3, 7185, South Africa
  • Phone: +27 28 284 9194 | +27 66 251 8155
  • Email: info@beaumont.co.za
  • Web: beaumont.co.za
  • Book larger groups and venue events; allow time for cellar atmosphere and Zest lunch
  • Confirm weekday opening if arriving before 10:00
  • No visiting dogs

FAQ

What is Hope Marguerite?

Beaumont’s celebrated Chenin Blanc flagship — ask which vintage is pouring or available to buy on the day.

Is there a restaurant?

Zest Kitchen & Deli serves seasonal farm-forward food and coffee alongside tastings. It is a deli/kitchen experience rather than a separate fine-dining brand.

Can I mountain bike or fish?

Yes — official visit copy lists MTB through fynbos hills and fishing in farm dams as part of the Escape & Explore offer.

Are dogs allowed?

No visiting dogs — working farm policy stated on the official visit page.

Why Beaumont fits a Bot River day

Beaumont is the heritage anchor of Bot River: VOC supply-farm history, an old cellar, a working watermill, and a modern family brand that still specialises in Chenin and Pinotage rather than chasing every tourist cultivar. Sequence it with other R43 / Bot River stops when weekend hours shrink to 15:00, and use Zest for a proper meal so you are not racing into Hermanus hungry. If Hope Marguerite or a Mourvèdre release is on your shopping list, buy at cellar door when stock allows — limited formats and older magnums appear in the shop but are not guaranteed on every visit.

Things to do at Beaumont Family Wines

  • Wine tasting & pairings

    Wine tasting

    Official visit page: cellar-door specials, limited releases, unusual wines; tasting fee R160 pp. Historical cellar tour; possible barrel tastes if luck allows. — Contact: 028 284 9194 / 066 251 8155 / info@beaumont.co.za

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Wine tasting & pairings

    Cellar tour (historical cellar)

    Official visit: seasonal menu, farm/local produce, coffee; welcomed with tasting-room hospitality. Itemised menu R prices not on fetched visit HTML 2026-10-01.

  • Restaurants & dining

    Restaurant / deli (Zest Kitchen & Deli)

    Official visit: refurbished early-1900s barrel cellar for intimate lunches/dinners among barrels (up to 60); gardens/werf for casual gatherings; contact for celebrations.

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Weddings & events

    Events / venue (barrel cellar & gardens)

    Official visit: scenic vineyard walks, mountain biking through fynbos hills, fishing in farm dams; working watermill / heritage.

  • Restaurants & dining

    Vineyard walks

    Official visit: farm-kitchen prepared meals range for takeaway catering.

  • Wine tasting & pairings

    Mountain biking

    Official visit: visiting dogs not welcome (working farm; Beaumont dogs on site). Address: Compagnes Drift Farm, Bot River, P.O. Box 3, 7185. 2025 cellar-door PDF header still shows Tasting Fee R140 pp — superseded by live visit-page R160.

  • Other experiences

    Fishing (farm dams)

  • Other experiences

    Made at Home meals (takeaway)

Browse all experience types

Notable wines

Chenin Blanc; Pinotage; Hope Marguerite; Mourvèdre

Wines made here

  • Beaumont Ariane 2015 · Cabernet Sauvignon oakspice
  • Beaumont Chenin Blanc 2017
  • Beaumont Goutte d'Or 2016 · Chenin Blanc lemonlimeblossomspicehoney
  • Beaumont Hope Marguerite 2016 · Chenin Blanc oak
  • Beaumont Mourvèdre 2013 black pepper
  • Beaumont Vitruvian 2014 · Mourvedre
  • Beaumont Pinotage 2014
  • Beaumont Constable House Red Blend 2014 · Shiraz
  • Beaumont Dangerfield Syrah 2014 spicepepper
  • Beaumont Starboard Dessert Wine NV · Tinta Barocca spiceclovecinnamonnutmegchocolate

Wine list from wine.co.za. The taste words are drawn from those notes, which are not reprinted here. Ask the cellar door what is pouring on the day.

Visiting with kids

Relaxed historic farm with the Zest Deli & Kitchen, self-guided farm walks, an MTB trail and fishing in the farm dams.

Possible with kids. About 75 min from Cape Town. Suited to toddlers, tweens.

Casual food

  • self-guided vineyard walks (map from tasting room)
  • 6km MTB trail (R50 band)
  • fishing in farm dams
  • historic watermill

Beaumont Family Wines in Bot River is a relaxed historic farm with a limited family offer — about 75 minutes from Cape Town without traffic — scored 2. Official pages cover the tasting room, Zest Deli & Kitchen (seasonal menu and coffee), self-guided vineyard walks (map from the tasting room), a 6 km MTB trail (R50 band) and fishing in the farm dams, plus a historic watermill. Dogs are not allowed (three farm dogs). Self-catering cottages suit overnight stays. Secondary family write-ups mention trampolines and sandpits — not scored from official sources, so keep expectations to walks, deli food and fishing. Toddlers and tweens fit when you treat it as a farm ramble rather than a playground outing.

Before you go

  • Dogs are not welcome.
Is there casual food?

Yes — Zest Deli & Kitchen with a seasonal menu and coffee.

Are dogs allowed?

No — dogs are not allowed (three farm dogs on site).

Is there a verified play area?

No — not confirmed on official pages (secondary listings mention play equipment).

Nearby with children

  • Kogelberg Nature Reserve — Nature reserve, Betty's Bay / Kleinmond area · 25 km Website
  • Stony Point Nature Reserve — Nature reserve, Betty's Bay · 32 km Website
  • Klein River Cheese Farm — Farm stall, Stanford
  • Stony Point Nature Reserve (African penguins) — Nature reserve, Betty's Bay · 32 km Website

Family notes checked 5 October 2026. Confirm on the farm’s website before you drive. Source. More family farms in Walker Bay. Things to do near this farm. Stay on this farm. Weddings on this farm.

Staying here

Three restored self-catering cottages on Bot River historic Compagnes Drift with published 2026 winter special (stay 3 pay 2).

Place to stay. About 75 min from Cape Town. 65 min from the airport. Beaumont farm cottages (sleeps 2|sleeps 4|sleeps 6/7).

Cottage, Self-catering, Farm stay. Sleeps 2|4|6-7 a unit. 3 units. From R2100 (per cottage per night (sleeps 2 from R2100; sleeps 4 R3300; sleeps 6/7 R4500)).

KitchenKids welcome

historic Compagnes Drift farm; oldest Bot River cellar; restored original buildings

Beaumont Family Wines restores three original buildings as self-catering cottages on historic Compagnes Drift in Bot River — home to one of the area’s oldest cellars.

Properties: Beaumont farm cottages (capacity tiers sleeps 2, sleeps 4, sleeps 6/7 — trade names not published on the Stay page).

At a glance

  • Stay type: cottage / self-catering / farmstay
  • Units: 3
  • Amenities: braai; wine tasting / deli on farm; kids welcome (sleeper couch / camping mattress options)
  • Pets: not allowed
  • Rates (2026): from R2,100 per cottage per night (sleeps 2); sleeps 4 from R3,300; sleeps 6/7 from R4,500. May–August 2026 special: stay 3 nights, pay for 2
  • Booking: direct

A dated-tariff Bot River option for couples and small families who do not need pets on site.

Before you book

  • Pets are not listed as welcome.
  • The listed rate is per cottage per night (sleeps 2 from r2100; sleeps 4 r3300; sleeps 6/7 r4500). Confirm the season before you compare.
R2,100 per cottage per night

for the sleeps-2 cottage on the

2026

tariff.

Are pets allowed?

No dogs/pets.

Is there a winter special?

May–August

2026

: stay three nights, pay for two (confirm still active when you book).

Stay notes checked 5 October 2026. Confirm the rate and what is open before you book. Book. Source. More stays in Walker Bay. With kids. Weddings.

Weddings here

Early-1900s barrel cellar for up to 60 plus Overberg-view gardens and farm cottages

Limited weddings. Up to 60 seated. About 75 min from Cape Town. 65 min from the airport.

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Refurbished early-1900s barrel cellar; gardens and werf spaces

Authentic early-1900s barrel cellar; gum trees, landscaped garden and breath-taking Overberg views

Beaumont Family Wines is listed as Limited in our Walker Bay wedding audit. Its venue page invites guests to celebrate in a refurbished early-1900s barrel cellar and gardens, but doesn't name weddings.

At a glance

  • Capacity: 60 (barrel cellar, lunches and dinners)
  • Spaces: barrel cellar; gardens and werf spaces
  • Setting: gum trees, landscaped garden and breathtaking Overberg views
  • Stay: farm cottages, including Pepper Tree Cottage, the Mill House and the Stables

Catering for events isn't stated, so ask what's included. Before you book, ask for a written summary of inclusions (tables, linen, staffing, bar and ceremony set-up), finish times, the rain plan and any compulsory suppliers. Capacities and packages change, so rely on the estate's dated quote for your guest list and season. Walker Bay is roughly 90 minutes to two hours from Cape Town, so most guests will stay over; plan evening shuttles between the venue and their accommodation.

Price: Rates on enquiry.

Last checked 5 October 2026 against the estate's official information. Confirm details directly before booking.

Does Beaumont host weddings?

The venue page offers celebration hire without naming weddings, so our audit marks it Limited. Contact the estate to confirm.

How many guests fit in the barrel cellar?

Up to 60 for lunches and dinners.

Can guests stay at Beaumont?

Yes. The farm has cottages, including Pepper Tree Cottage, the Mill House and the Stables.

Is catering provided?

Event catering isn't stated on the official pages. Ask when you enquire.

Wedding notes checked 5 October 2026. Guest numbers and packages change. Ask the farm for the current offer. Enquire. Source. More wedding farms in Walker Bay. With kids. Stay. Tours.

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Questions before you go

Where is Beaumont Family Wines?

Beaumont Family Wines is at Compagnes Drift Farm, Bot Rivier, in Overberg. Most visitors drive there from Cape Town in 90–130 minutes.

When is Beaumont Family Wines open?

Open public holidays. Hours change, so call +27 28 284 9194 before you drive.

Can I do a wine tasting at Beaumont Family Wines?

Yes, tastings are listed. A current price is not on this page yet, so call +27 28 284 9194 for fees.

Can I eat at Beaumont Family Wines?

Yes, there is a restaurant on the farm. Book ahead for weekend lunches.

Wine of Origin

Geographical unit: Western Cape → Cape South Coast → Overberg

Overberg is the broader Cape South Coast district around Bot River, Theewater, Greyton and Klein River — cooler country between Elgin, Hermanus and the Riviersonderend mountains.

Terroir snapshot

Elevation and soil figures are modelled at the pin, not a vineyard block survey. Use them to compare farms, not to quote a technical sheet.

Latitude
-34.222078
Longitude
19.19383
Elevation
126 m (Open-Meteo)

Sources

  • Wine route membership: association listing
  • Wine list: wine.co.za
  • Family notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Stay notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Wedding notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Tours: operator pages
  • Elevation: Open-Meteo
  • Soil: ISRIC SoilGrids

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