Rickety Bridge is a winery with a long tradition. With a history going back to 1797, the estate and its legacy have been passed on to the Crosbie family from the UK. This historic estate was originally part of the great La Provence farm given to French Huguenot farmers in 1694. Over the years, the property was divided, and the portion which is now Rickety Bridge was granted to Paulina De Villiers, one of the first female landowners in South Africa, in 1797.

Curated Wine Tastings

Taste your way through the Rickety Bridge ranges. The Wine Tasting Centre is adjacent to the wine cellar, offering a glimpse into the inner workings of a working winery. It is housed on an elevated platform with a three-sided full-height glazed façade, offering views of the vineyards and majestic Franschhoek mountains.

The Restaurant at Rickety Bridge

Take a seat in the vineyards for a bistro-styled lunch at The Restaurant at Rickety Bridge. Take a seat on the terrace with magnificent vineyard and mountain views or cosy up in front of the fireplace in the colder months, while sipping on a glass of fine wine.

Rickety Bridge Manor House
3 Rooms | 6 Guests

Nestled against the hillside and on the outskirts of Franschhoek, the Rickety Bridge Manor House overlooks the vineyards and magnificent mountains. This historic Cape Dutch manor house has been providing visitors with a welcoming rest stop for almost two centuries. Three luxuriously appointed rooms ensure a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere.

Every detail of the Rickety Bridge Manor House has been carefully considered, from the classic Cape Dutch furniture to the fire-warmed lounge and country kitchen. The dramatic yellow-wood beamed ceilings and polished pine floors narrate stories of the past.

The establishment offers three double rooms, each with an en-suite bathroom. The rooms are adorned in a luxurious and tasteful manner, providing guests with all the amenities one would expect from a five-star hotel. The rooms are equipped with TV, minibars, air conditioning, underfloor heating, and heated towel rails.

To ensure guests’ comfort, the rooms are supplied with bathrobes, premium bedding, hairdryers, and extra linen and towels. The property is entirely smoke-free, with a separate tub and shower for added convenience. Guests are welcome to use the verandah, providing a picturesque view of the Wemmershoek Mountains.

Breakfast can be savoured in our charming breakfast room or by the swimming pool, overlooking Franschhoek’s gorgeous mountains. Guests can also enjoy award-winning and internationally renowned wines while relaxing on comfortable leather couches by the fireplace.

The Farm Stay at Rickety Bridge

The Farm Stay is a beautiful four-star accommodation nestled beside the Franschhoek River. It is the sister establishment to Rickety Bridge Manor House. The 1855 thatched Manor House and the adjacent Country House have undergone a complete renewal, blending traditional heritage with modern luxury.

Guests staying at Farm Stay can easily reach the Restaurant and the Wine Tasting Centre with a short five-minute walk through the vineyards and over the bridge.

Farm Stay – Homestead
3 Rooms | 6 Guests

The Homestead is your arrival point for your Farm Stay experience – a sensitively restored and completely refurbed Cape escape. Once the original dwelling on a werf that dates back to 1855, downstairs you’re invited to enjoy daily farm breakfasts in the sun splashed Breakfast Room or on the Terrace if you prefer, while our Lounge is a comfortable and welcoming space to linger before or after your farm and Franschhoek valley adventures.

There are three en-suite rooms in the Homestead – two luxury rooms & one suite. Vineyard views and vistas of the nearby Dassenberg Mountain ensure an immersion into the calm and beauty that has delighted visitors for centuries. Each room features a bespoke en-suite bathroom, custom-designed contemporary furniture, decorative details, and a host of luxe in-room spoils. After a day spent exploring, downtime at the pool across the werf is a delight.

The Homestead is available for individual room or group bookings.

No matter the season there is always activity here on the farm, however your privacy remains paramount. You may hear tractors in the distance some mornings and if you’re really lucky, the call of our resident Barn Owls at night.

Farm Stay – Jonkershuis
5 Rooms | 10 Guests

Recently renovated and refurbished throughout, this standalone building marries its history with effortless contemporary style. Aside from the five en-suite rooms, there are a number of peaceful, shared spaces (both indoors and out) for whiling away the time, as well as a sparkling pool in the garden.

Each room in Jonkershuis has unspoilt beautiful farm, vineyard and mountain views, a custom designed en-suite bathroom, contemporary décor details and a slew of thoughtful in-room spoils. Your daily breakfast is served in the nearby Homestead and you’re welcome to make yourself at home, have a drink and catch up with fellow guests in the Lounge.

Jonkershuis operates on an individual room basis. Group bookings by arrangement. In the summer months, you’re welcome to wander over to the pool for a dip or afternoon sundowner.

Farm Stay – The Cottage
2 Rooms | 4 Guests

Newly built on the foundations of a former farm shed, this inviting cottage embraces its past while oozing contemporary rural charm. There are two impeccably decorated and designed en-suite rooms here – each a welcoming haven of calm and luxury.

Daily breakfasts are held in the Homestead and there is a cosy central Lounge, stocked with drinks and home-from-home comforts. Like all accommodation included in The Farm Stay, your charming bolthole has stunning vineyard and Dassenberg mountain views, and both rooms include bespoke en-suite bathrooms, chic décor details, and luxury amenities. In the summer months, you’re welcome to wander over to the pool for a dip or afternoon sundowner.

The Cottage operates on an individual room basis. Group bookings by arrangement.

Stay at Farm Stay and soak in the stunning views of the vine-green valley and ageless mountains.