Vrede en Lust origins back to 1688 when the then Governor of the Cape allocated this 66ha farm to the Flemish merchant, Jacques de Savoye, who fled Europe due to religious persecution.

During the last 329 years, the estate had many ups and downs with various owners. It is believed that the first Sunday trading in the Cape colony, took place at Vrede en Lust, due to the first protestant church which was built on the estate. Vrede en Lust had always been a wine farm and current vineyards reflect the plantings of 1745.

On 3 October 1996 a brand-new era was beckoning in the history of this extraordinary farm, Vrede en Lust Estate, when the Buys family became the new owners.

Your residence butler takes care of the details, and our conciergecan customise your stay. A gourmet breakfast is served daily, and a  chef can be arranged upon request for any other meal services required. At Navarre nature is on your doorstep with the vineyard, a river, dam, and forest, all waiting to be explored.