RAWSONVILLE
TRAVEL GUIDE - BREEDE RIVER VALLEY, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA
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Rawsonville
is a small wine growing and farming community in the Breede River Valley
of the Western Cape province of South Africa. The town is located in a
scenic portion of the valley, nestled on the eastern flanks of the Du Toitskloof
Mountains.
The area is famous for the
Breedekloof Wine Route which offers 22 cellars and wine estates. Rawsonville
also hosts the annual Breedekloof Extreme Sports Festival. The area is
becoming popular as a weekend retreat and the town is 90 km to the east
of Cape Town and 15 km to the west of Worcester. |
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Sutherland
House, Self-Catering, RAWSONVILLE
Situated in Rawsonville,
Sutherland House offers a seasonal outdoor pool and barbecue. Dutch Reformed
Church (Rawsonville) is 400 m away. Free private parking is available on
site.The accommodation comes with a seating and dining area. An oven and
kettle are also available. Some units also have a kitchen, equipped with
a dishwasher. Sutherland House features free WiFi . Bed linen is provided.
The area is popular for horse riding and fishing. Deetlefs Wine Estate
is 1.3 km from Sutherland House. The nearest airport is Cape Town International
Airport, 74 km from the property. |
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ROBERTSON
TRAVEL GUIDE - BREEDE RIVER VALLEY, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA
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Robertson - Breede River
Valley / Route 62, Western Cape, South Africa
Robertson is a town
in the Western Cape Province of South Africa known as the valley of wine
and roses. Nestled in the Breede River Valley on the Route 62 scenic route,
the town was founded in 1853 and named after the Scottish Dutch Reformed
Church Minister, Dr William Robertson. |
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Situated
in the fertile Robertson Valley, the town has several South African National
Monuments, such as the Pink Church (1859), the Museum (1860), the Edwardian-style
house 12 Piet Retief Street (1904), the Victorian-style house 59 Van Reeneen
Street (1914) and the Powder House (which used as a storage for gunpowder).
The wine industry
in Robertson has grown from less than 25 cellars in 1995 to more than 50
registered wine cellars as of today. There is a number of wine cellars
that receives the highest awards both locally and internationally every
year.
Famous wine cellars of Robertson
include Graham Beck, Springfield, Bon Cap and Majors Hill. There is also
a range of small boutique wineries as Rosendal
and Fraaii Uitzicht.
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ROBERTSON
BED & BREAKFAST / GUEST HOUSES - BREEDE RIVER VALLEY, WESTERN
CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA
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Ballinderry,
The Robertson Guest House, ROBERTSON
Ballinderry, The Robertson
Guest House is a luxury guest house in the heart of Robertson, on Route
62. The four star graded guest house, in a double storey thatched villa,
is owned and managed by the Belgian owners Luc and Hilde Uyttenhove. They
aim for the highest standards in quality, service and personal attention.
Ballinderry offers five comfortable double en-suite rooms and a deluxe
honeymoon suite. Each room has its own character and design, but they all
combine luxury with charm. The suite, with views on pool, garden and mountains,
consists of a big living room, bedroom and bathroom and has air-conditioning
as well as a private fireplace for chilly winter days. A royal champagne
breakfast (English & Continental) is served on the terrace by the pool
or in the dining room with fireplace. |
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Randrivier
B&B, Bed & Breakfast on Wine & Fruit Farm, ROBERTSON
Randrivier B&B is a
3 star S.A.Tourism graded institution on a Wine & Fruit farm with a
lovely garden. 1km outside Robertson in the heart of Route 62 with all
the famous wine farms and numerous tourist attractions in the Robertson
Valley. We offer 4 ensuite double rooms with high quality standards
and service + 1 selfcatering cottage that sleeps 2 +2 on couch fully equipped.
We are near several Restaurants, the Golf course, Holiday resorts and 5
nearby villages each with its own splendour. 10
B&B rooms, plus Self-catering Cottage (Includes B&B). Our self-catering
cottage sleeps 2 in the bedroom twin or double bed and 2 single beds available
in the lounge on sleeper couch. Fully equipped. |
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Rosendal
Winery & Wellness Retreat, ROBERTSON
At Rosendal we are inspired
by the splendour of the biodiversity of South Africa. We share our wines
to harmonize with the nature of the Robertson valley; the right grape in
the right soil; - handpicked in the vineyard and treated with respect in
the cellar. This is what makes Rosendal wines distinctively South African.
Rosendal Invites you to visit our farm in the winelands of Robertson. We
offer you exclusive rooms in our Guesthouse and grape based treatments
in our spa. For French inspired food with fresh African ingredients head
for The Rosendal Restaurant and Wine Bar. Rosendal is the perfect setting
for relaxation, romantic getaways, honeymoon and management conferences. |
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ROBERTSON
SELF-CATERING / HOLIDAY RENTALS - BREEDE RIVER VALLEY, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH
AFRICA
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Hoop Cottages, Rural Self-Catering Cottages, Laaiplaas, ROBERTSON
Come
and rest in our private cottages, enjoy breathtaking views of the mountain,
take a hike on the farm, do some bird watching, watch the stars and full
moon and explore the surroundings. Just the right recipe for recovering
from a hectic life. We offer 4 fully equipped self catering cottages
with neat bathrooms, wooden deck, indoor and outdoor braai facilities.
Bedding and towels are supplied. Wood for sale. Adam and Swink se Huis
self catering cottages with own bathroom,inside and outside braai and wooden
deck. Bedding and towels provided. July and Ampie se Huis self catering
cottage with own bathroom,inside and outside braai and wooden deck. Bedding
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Orange
Grove Farm, Self-catering Cottages on a farm, ROBERTSON
Nestled
on a working wine and olive farm in the the Robertson's valley, Orange
Grove Farm features luxurious self-catering chalets with a private veranda
and plunge pool. The chalets offer magnificent views over the mountains
and vineyards and are located far enough from each other so as to provide
maximum privacy for our guests. Each comes with a fully equipped kitchen,
fireplace and BBQ facilities. The chalets are serviced daily. Guests can
relax with a spa treatment in the privacy of their chalet or order a picnic
baskets from the farm to explore the surrounding areas, waterfalls and
mountains on a hike. There are several hiking trails in the area and staff
can assist with bookings of experienced guides. Other facilities and services
include a gift shop, bicycle rental, grocery deliveries as well as laundry
and ironing services. |
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Pat
Busch Private Nature Reserve, Self-catering cottages, ROBERTSON
Situated
fifteen kilometers from the pretty Boland town of Robertson in the Klaasvoogds
foothills of the Langeberg Mountains, the Pat Busch Private Nature Reserve
is only one and a half hours scenic drive from Cape Town. Offering self-catering
accommodation set on 2000 hectares of pristine mountain reserve, guests
can enjoy hiking trails, as well as swimming and fishing in freshwater
mountain dams. Break away from the hustle and bustle of city life and unwind
amidst the tranquility of abundant bird life and star-filled evenings.
Activities include hiking, fishing, bird-watching, a 4x4 route for the
adventurous, join a guided game drive in the nearby game reserve at sunset,
delight in some wellness with massage & reiki treatments available
on the reserve, wine tasting at Rusticus Vintage Cellar, enjoy a picnic
lunch on a boat trip on the Breede River and so much more. |
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