Meerlust

Meerlust is one of South Africa’s most respected estates, a historic Stellenbosch property that has belonged to the Myburgh family since 1756. The estate itself dates back to the 17th century and takes its name from the Dutch for “pleasure of the sea,” a nod to its position on a granite outcrop just five kilometres from False Bay. Its white‑gabled Cape Dutch manor house, rose gardens, dovecote and bird sanctuary have earned it national monument status, while eight generations of the family—today led by Hannes Mybur…