Guest
House / Bed & Breakfast in Montagu, Breede River Valley, South Africa
Mimosa
Lodge
Church Street
Montagu
Breede River Valley
Western Cape
South Africa
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Nestled
on the foothills of the majestic Langeberg Mountain range in the heart
of Montagu on the popular Route 62 is Mimosa Lodge.
Only a
2 hour drive from Cape Town, Montagu is the perfect stop between Cape Town
and the Garden Route. Better known for the fine hospitality and superb
cuisine provided by the friendly couple Fida & Bernhard Hess, an award-winning
Swiss chef, Mimosa's restaurant is a culinary experience par excellence.
Beautifully
appointed en-suite rooms open up onto a rambling garden littered with myriad
facilities including a sparkling swimming pool and deck, Bernard’s herb
and vegetable garden, croquet lawn and boules pitch.
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With more
than 200 plant species, the garden makes the ideal spot for a tasting of
Bernard’s handcrafted Mimosa wine label or perhaps, fine dining al fresco.
The more
adventurous are welcome to explore the Robertson Valley for a more intimate
wine route experience or visit neighbouring town and villages such as Robertson,
Bonnievale, McGregor, Ashton, Barrydale and Swellendam. Alternatively,
enjoy local sites such as relaxing at the hot springs, lumbering along
the numerous nature trails and rock climbing.
With
sweeping views of the majestic mountains, blue skies, excellent conference
facilities, idyllic Wedding venue and innumerable culinary delights, Mimosa
Lodge is an ideal spot to refresh, revive and rejuvenate.
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Superb
Cuisine
Mimosa
Lodge’s award-winning restaurant has put Montagu on the culinary map. Its
award-winning Swiss Chef takes pride in using only the freshest ingredients,
to create gourmet masterpieces, incorporating local specialities such as
Lamb, Springbok and Ostrich.
Dishes
are paired appropriately with the suitable wine from the Robertson Wine
Valley fit for aficionados and gourmands alike and can be enjoyed in the
Mimosa Cellar where a chefs table can be set for a party of eight. |
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The
restaurant is highly acclaimed in culinary circles and has received the
following accolades:
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2007 and
2008 AA Travellers Fabulous Food Award
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2009 American
Express Fine Dining Restaurant Platinum Award
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2008 American
Express Fine Dining Restaurant Platinum Award
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2008 Eat
Out People’s Choice Fab 15 Award
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Blaison
from Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs
Mimosa
Lodge boasts 23 sumptuous double rooms for both overnight guests and those
who would like to enjoy the tranquillity of a longer stay. Rooms include
the following facilities: ceiling fans, heaters and hair dryers, complimentary
Muscadel, a speciality of the area, mineral water and fresh fruit and flowers.
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| Activities
Montagu, a scenic 2 hour
drive from Cape Town is a quaint and well-kept town reminiscent of a bygone
era at the heart of the Route 62. Nestled in a fertile valley, this pretty
little town is steeped in history and is famous for its awe inspiring rock
formations, orchards, vineyards, local herbs and healing hot mineral springs.
Visitors can enjoy a trip
to the neighbouring Robertson Wine Valley for an intimate wine route experience,
discovering Montagu’s Wildflower Nature garden, Bird sanctuaries, Nature
Reserve, museums, art galleries, Historic Homes Route, lovely hiking trails,
4X4 and Mountain Bike trails and ideal rock climbing opportunities.
Surrounded by majestic mountains
in the heart of the Robertson Wine Valley which is incidentally South Africa’s
longest wine route, 20 on Church will gladly organise or recommend any
of the following activities:
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Wine farm visits and tastings
through the numerous wine farms in the Robertson Wine Valley;
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Hiking for both beginners and
the more advanced hiking aficionados;
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Mountain biking expeditions
complete with picnic or a light packed lunch if required;
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Rock climbing up any of the
numerous cliff faces;
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Scenic tractor rides which the
entire family will enjoy;
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Boat cruises where on-board
wine tastings are gladly arranged;
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Horse riding and outrides through
the farmlands;
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Relaxation in the hot springs
for which Montagu is famous;
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On track or off-road quad biking;
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Guided tours on-foot through
the historic town.
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Facilities
and Services
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Fax
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Photocopy
Machine
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Internet
Access
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Wheelchair
Enabled
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Parking
Available
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Babysitting
Service
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Laundry
Service
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Garden
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Bar on
the Premises
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Swimming
Pool
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VCR
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Tennis
Court
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Squash
Court
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Library
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Off Street
Parking
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No Pets
Permitted
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Fireplace
on the Premises
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Communal
Satelite TV
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WiFi
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Adsl
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Internet
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Heated
Pool
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Credit
Card Facility
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Curio
Shop
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Hospitality
Bar
Facilities
in Rooms/Units
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No Smoking
in Rooms
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Fan in
Rooms
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Tea and
Coffee in Rooms
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Radios
in Rooms
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Heater
in Rooms
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Two -
pronged plug point Available
Dining
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Restaurant
on the Premises
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Breakfast
Served
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Dinner
Served
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Set Menu
Offered
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Environment
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Mountain
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Countryside
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Nature
Reserve
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Wine Farm
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River
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Spa /
Hot Springs
Activities
Nearby
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Bird Watching
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Fishing
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Golf
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Bicycle
Touring
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Climbing
- Sport
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Climbing
- Traditional
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Horse
Riding
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Walking
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Hiking
/ Backpacking
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Quad Biking
Languages
Spoken
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English
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German
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Afrikaans
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Swiss
Conference
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Overhead
Projector Available
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Television
Available
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Conference
Venue <25 People
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Conference
Venue 25-75 People
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Flip Chart
Available
Grading
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4 Stars
- Tourism Grading Council of South Africa
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Contact:
Mimosa
Lodge
Church
Street
Montagu
Breede
River Valley
Western
Cape
South
Africa
Guest
Houses in Montagu - Breede
River Valley Accommodation
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