The historical Bellingham Homestead, Groot Drakenstein, is a National Monument situated in the heart of the wine-lands and is owned by The Podlashuk Bellinchamp National Heritage Foundation.

Nestled in the middle of vineyards, it offers you a unique location to stay if you want absolute peace and tranquility. It is only 11 kilometers from Franschhoek the dining capital of South Africa. Bellingham offers you a very private self catering getaway.

The Homestead was built in 1693 and is the ancestral home of Bellingham Wines. Bernard & Fredagh Podlashuk who bought the property in 1943, produced amongst others the Johannisberger, the first Grand Cru, Shiraz and a sparkling Cuvee. Bernard Podlashuk was also the first South African to receive The Chevalier de Taste de Vin.