The Farm
Sixteen hectares of working vineyard, ancient oak trees
and a story rooted in 1694.
“Our ambition has been to keep a little piece of rural history in a corner of Franschhoek — a farm that fulfils the modern day while retaining everything that makes this place irreplaceable.”
Since 1694
One of the original nine Huguenot farms
Bo La Motte is one of the nine farms originally settled by the Huguenots in the late 1600s. Since taking over, our focus has been to renovate with care — preserving as much historical character as possible.
One of the first projects was restoring the old winery, which had been converted into a fruit packing shed. The soils were tested, old orchards uprooted, and the most suitable vines planted — returning Bo La Motte to a working wine farm.
A selection of the farm’s wines is available in each cottage, and the full range can be sampled at the renowned La Petit Ferme Restaurant nearby.
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and a neighbour who makes exceptional bubbly
All of our Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes go to our neighbour — the five-star, award-winning bubbly maker JP Colmant. Both his Brut Reserve and Chardonnay are available to purchase from our office at cellar door prices.
JP runs regular tours of the bubbly-making process. There are no formal cellar tours at Bo La Motte, but you are always welcome to pop in during season to see the wine production process first-hand.
A working wine farm, open to you
Bo La Motte is a living farm — not a resort. Wander through the vines, watch the harvest, picnic by the dam, or simply sit on your stoep and let the mountains do the rest.
Come and experience it for yourself
Four private cottages · Franschhoek, Western Cape
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