{"id":307,"date":"2026-02-06T09:55:29","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T09:55:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/champagnedekleijnebos.co.za\/\/staging\/?page_id=307"},"modified":"2026-02-20T14:20:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T12:20:05","slug":"our-story","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/champagnedekleijnebos.co.za\/\/staging\/our-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Our story"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The landscape and the vineyards have shaped this haven over more than three decades.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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A Legacy Begun<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Dating back to 1692, this historic farm was originally granted to Fran\u00e7ois du Toit, a French Huguenot who sought refuge in the Cape. Over generations, the property became part of the enduring Du Toit family legacy in South Africa.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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A Place of Cultural
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The estate is also home to the Gedenkskool, established in 1881 \u2014 the first Afrikaans-language school in the country, which operated until 1910, adding a meaningful cultural chapter to the farm\u2019s story.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Stewarded With Care<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Kleinbosch remained in the Du Toit family until 1950 and is today lovingly owned and cared for by the Smit family. With a vision rooted in preservation, they are restoring the farm\u2019s historic charm and planning the return of a boutique winery to the estate.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Our Accolades<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Winner:<\/strong> Unique Luxury Hotel of the Year for the Cape
Winelands 2016 \u2013 The Luxury Travel Guide Awards (UK)

Finalist:<\/strong> 2016 Sanlam Top Destination Awards<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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A Warm Welcome<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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We warmly invite guests to Champagne de Kleijne Bos to enjoy a historic accommodation steeped in character and timeless charm. We look forward to welcoming you.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Plan Your Ideal Getaway<\/strong><\/p>\n


Champagne de Kleijne Bos Country House is offered on an exclusive-use basis. Featuring seven luxury rooms and one standard room, all designed for comfort, privacy, and understated elegance, the space is ideal for friend groups, families, and wedding parties.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Our story<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-307","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","has-post-title","has-post-date","has-post-category","has-post-tag","has-post-comment","has-post-author",""],"builder_content":"

Our story<\/p>\n

The landscape and the vineyards have shaped this haven over more than three decades.<\/p>\n

A Legacy Begun<\/p>\n

Dating back to 1692, this historic farm was originally granted to Fran\u00e7ois du Toit, a French Huguenot who sought refuge in the Cape. Over generations, the property became part of the enduring Du Toit family legacy in South Africa.<\/p>\n\"1\"\n\n\"2\"\n

A Place of Cultural
Significance<\/p>\n

The estate is also home to the Gedenkskool, established in 1881 \u2014 the first Afrikaans-language school in the country, which operated until 1910, adding a meaningful cultural chapter to the farm\u2019s story.<\/p>\n\n

Stewarded With Care<\/p>\n

Kleinbosch remained in the Du Toit family until 1950 and is today lovingly owned and cared for by the Smit family. With a vision rooted in preservation, they are restoring the farm\u2019s historic charm and planning the return of a boutique winery to the estate.<\/p>\n

Our Accolades<\/p>\n

Winner:<\/strong> Unique Luxury Hotel of the Year for the Cape
Winelands 2016 \u2013 The Luxury Travel Guide Awards (UK)

Finalist:<\/strong> 2016 Sanlam Top Destination Awards<\/p>\n\"8\"\n\n

A Warm Welcome<\/p>\n

We warmly invite guests to Champagne de Kleijne Bos to enjoy a historic accommodation steeped in character and timeless charm. We look forward to welcoming you.<\/p>\n\"3b\"\n

Plan Your Ideal Getaway<\/strong><\/p>


Champagne de Kleijne Bos Country House is offered on an exclusive-use basis. Featuring seven luxury rooms and one standard room, all designed for comfort, privacy, and understated elegance, the space is ideal for friend groups, families, and wedding parties.<\/p>\n Book now <\/a>\n\"Layer\n\n

LOCATION<\/p>\n

35 Kleinbosch Rd
Dal Josefat
Paarl<\/p>

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HOURS<\/p>\n

Mon - Fr\u00a0 |\u00a0 10:00 - 18:00\u00a0<\/p>\n Book now <\/a>\n

CONTACT<\/p>\n

info@champagnedekleijnebos.co.za

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