Bouchard Finlayson
Hermanus, Western Cape
A vineyard between heaven & earth
Cradled amid the hills of the Hemel-en-Aarde (Heaven and Earth) valley,
Bouchard Finlayson is widely acclaimed as one of South Africa’s leading boutique wine cellars.
With a terroir defined by both ancient soils and a cool maritime climate, the vineyards of Bouchard Finlayson are famous for producing award-winning
Pinot Noir, elegant Chardonnay and terroir-driven Sauvignon Blanc, while inspired blends showcase the depth of skill and innovation in our winemaking team.
The Bouchard Finlayson cellar is conveniently located a scenic 90 minutes’ drive from Cape Town, close to the world-famous whale-watching centre of Hermanus.
Memories to last a lifetime
An exceptional experience awaits families - you will receive the VIP treatment from the moment you arrive. Expect a warm Irish welcome from our wonderful team and our resident Irish Wolfhounds, followed by a welcome gift for children, personalised cookies and home-made apple juice.
Exclusively for our youngest guests
- Junior guests' menu
- Board and card games
- Junior guests' DVDs
- Homemade cookies
- LEGO Butler (from €40 per set)
- A morning visit from the estate Wolfhounds
- Personalised bedtime storybook
- Movie matinee with popcorn
- Experienced babysitters (additional charge)
- Cots and bedding for small babies
- Children’s Afternoon Tea (additional charge)
- Junior golf lessons (additional charge)
- Treasure hunt
- Junior guests' friendly activities on the estate, including falconry, cycling, horse riding and tennis (all estate activities are at an additional charge)
Room for the whole family
Night times are just as special as the day at Ashford Castle with fluffy bathrobes and slippers to envelop guests in cosy comfort, and delicious homemade cookies personalised with the children's names. Our beautiful Deluxe Queen Family Rooms offer enough space for the whole family, with two Queen size beds and a cosy relaxation area, and our interconnecting rooms allow total flexibility.
A magical destination
With 350 acres of Irish Estate to explore, there are plenty of hidden adventures just waiting to be discovered. Find the secret folly tower, dubbed 'Rapunzel's Castle', complete all the activities to earn the 'Wolfhounds' Badge, and ask us about the secret map to the fairy paths. Our estate boasts many exhilarating activities, from Ireland’s first and finest falconry school, to horse-riding, zip-wiring, tree-climbing and kayaking.
Family Experience Manager
Our dedicated Family Experience Manager is on hand to help you with any requests you may have to make your stay with us even more memorable. Their knowledge of our wonderful multigenerational experiences allows us to provide creative suggestions for activities and arrange special family experiences for you to enjoy. No request is too large and no detail too small.
Culinary adventures
At Ashford Castle we make meal times fun! We understand that sometimes eating in a restaurant with little ones can be a challenge, so we do our utmost to accommodate the needs of the whole family, from adaptable seating to special cutlery and thoughtfully designed children’s menus. If your children have a favourite dish that isn’t on the menu, please let us know and we’ll be glad to provide this wherever possible. Our American diner Stanley's is also a firm favourite with our youngest guests.
