Vineyard Accommodation | Farm Apartments & Cottage | Monks Cowl Estate
Accommodation
Escape to true Winelands stillness. Explore our three distinct accommodations, ranging from the completely secluded, romantic luxury of Owls Cottage to our charming, self-catering farm apartments, Vines and Treetops. Find your perfect base for privacy, relaxation, and easy access to Stellenbosch's finest.
Owls cottage
Completely Private Luxury Romantic Stay
Features:
• Queen-size bed
• Private swimming pool
• Outdoor hot tub
• Private BBQ (gas) area
• Secluded private garden
• Fully equipped kitchenette
• Gas fireplace for winter stays
• Air conditioning
• Free WiFi
• Private parking
• Set completely apart from the other units
• No shared walls, no shared spaces — entirely your own
Why guests love it:
You feel like you have the whole farm to yourselves. Long quiet mornings, slow afternoons by your private pool and evenings in the hot tub under the stars. It is peaceful, romantic and totally secluded — perfect for honeymoons, anniversaries or anyone craving real privacy.
Vines
Self-Catering Farm Apartment
Features:
• One bedroom with queen-size bed
• Open-plan lounge and kitchen
• Vineyard and pool views
• Air conditioning
• Free WiFi
• Parking at the door
• Access to the shared swimming pool
• Access to the farm for peaceful walks and exploring
Why guests love it:
Calm, clean and easy-going. Lovely views and a quiet setting with the farm all around you.
Treetops
Farm Apartment
• One bedroom
• Open-plan living area
• Kitchen with essentials
• Vineyard and pool views
• Air conditioning
• Free WiFi
• Parking at the door
• Access to the shared swimming pool
• Access to the farm for walking and unwinding
Why guests love it:
Vineyard views, open space and plenty of quiet. A calm, private-feeling stay with the freedom of the farm around you.
The Nature Around You
When you stay at Monkscowl, you share the farm with the wildlife that lives here naturally.
You might see:
•🦉 Owls, including the three baby owls raised this season
•🦃 Guinea fowls wandering about
•🦆 Egyptian geese and ducklings at the dam
•🐦 Sunbirds and kingfishers in the trees
•🦌 Steenbok and duiker in the vineyards
•🦔 Porcupines at night if you’re lucky
It is calm, natural and grounding.
Relax on the Farm
Guests staying in Vines and Treetops can enjoy:
• The shared swimming pool area
• Farm pathways for gentle walks
• The deck near the dam, perfect for reading or watching the birdlife
It is spacious, quiet and full of Winelands charm.
**Close to Everything, Yet Peaceful and Quiet**
Monkscowl Estate is only minutes from some of Stellenbosch’s best-known wine farms and restaurants. You enjoy true stillness on the farm while being just a short drive from world-class dining and wine tasting and 15 minutes to the Strand beach.