Montagu Accommodation

Accommodation in Montagu

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Things to do in Montagu

Montagu is known as the gateway to the Klein Karoo and is located on the popular Rout 62. Famous for its hot springs it a perfect winter getaway, also known for its wine area Montagu boosts 45 wine farms in the area and why not spend the day wine tasting or for the more adventurous they have many activities on offer from paintball,4×4,hiking trails, quad biking and horse riding. The area is also ideal for rock climbing, catering for amateurs to more advanced terrain for the more experienced climber looking for a challenge.

How to get to Montagu

The nearest major airport to Montagu is Cape Town International Airport. Montagu is a mere 2 hours scenic drive from Cape Town, when leaving the airport follow the N1 toward Worcester after the Hugenots Tunnel take the second turn-off to Worcester. When in Worcester follow the signs to Montagu you will be travel on the R60 through Robertson and Ashton. After travelling through Cogmans Kloof you will arrive in Montagu.

History & general info about Montagu

Montagu lies at the western entrance to the Klein Karoo . It is a farming community and the main attraction is the hot springs, today however wine lovers and city slickers looking for a time-out from the rate race flock to this scenic village. The town got its name from John Montagu. He was the Colonial Secretary of the Cape at the time it was established in 1851. Also popular for its location as it is far enough South to escape the heat of the Klein Karoo and far enough north to escape the cold wet winter of the Cape. Thus making this a popular area for wine-making. The town is surrounded by 45 wine farms and most produce their own wines and others export grapes for commercial use.

Ceres Accommodation

Accommodation in Ceres

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Things to do in Ceres

Ceres is a beautiful town tucked away in a valley, surrounded by mountains and accessible only through mountain passes. The scenery alone is reason enough to pay this area a visit. Well-known by many because of the Ceres fruit juice produced here, the Ceres district is one of South Africa’s largest deciduous fruit-growing regions. During fruit-picking season (generally from December to April) tourists visit the area to tour the orchards and the different fruit-packing houses along the Ceres Fruit Route. Cherry picking usually proves very popular when it’s on offer from late November through to December. The Ceres district extends out into the Karoo and for those wanting something other than fruit to keep them occupied, game farming and bird watching are very popular. Trout fishing is also great as the Dwars River flows through the small town and pools and rapids form ideal fishing areas. There are also a number of walks along the river as well as hikes through the surrounding mountains. In the town itself a museum, craft shops and gift shops have been set up for the tourist that visit Ceres, and in winter a high volume of visitors enter the town to enjoy the snow-covered mountains – the reason for the town’s other name as “the Switzerland of South Africa”.

How to get to Ceres

The closest major airport to Ceres is Cape Town International Airport, roughly 130-kilometers away. To get to Ceres you leave the airport and get onto the N2 towards Somerset West. Keep driving until you reach Exit 22A (R300 to Belville). Take this turn-off and keep driving towards Belville until you see the N1 exit towards Paarl and Worcester. Turn here and stay on the N1 to the Du Toitskloof Toll. Once you’ve gone through the tollgate you will enter the Du Toitskloof Tunnel and you keep driving for about 20 minutes towards Worcester. Just before you reach Worcester you will see a sign on your left for the R43 towards Ceres (there should be a Shell Garage here). Turn left at this sign and travel all the way to the T-junction. Turn right at the T-junction and continue on the R43 into Ceres. If you would rather not hire a car at the airport to drive yourself here, a number of taxis and shuttles can be obtained at the airport to drive you. You can also speak to your hotel or lodge to find out if they have a free shuttle service that you can make use of.

History & general info about Ceres

Ceres is a small Western Cape town that lies approximately 150-kilometers outside of the Mother City. The town’s name is derived from the Roman goddess of fruitfulness and is SA’s largest deciduous fruit producing area. The town’s origins go back to the stock farming days of the 18th century European colonists. Farmers needed areas to settle down where their stock had access to adequate food so a number of small towns, including Ceres, were established. The original settlers in the area eventually had their plots subdivided and over time a proper town settlement was established. On the 5th of August 1858, Ceres was declared a public market. The market ran every weekday from sunrise to 9am, and again from 3pm until sunset. By the end of 1864, Ceres had established its own municipality and the town has continued to grow from strength to strength into the bustling town that we know today.

Tulbagh Accommodation

Accommodation in Tulbagh

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Things to do in Tulbagh

Tulbagh is a beautifully valley nestled between the Winterhoek, Witzenberg and Obiqua Mountains. Just an 80-minute drive outside of the Mother City, the town produces some of the finest wine in South Africa. Wine tasting in the area is unrivalled and a major drawcard for the town. The locals are renowned for their warmth and hospitality. Many people choose to go to the area for relaxing weekend getaways, and the gorgeous mountain backdrops make the valley an ideal wedding and conference venue. The walks and hikes through the area are breathtaking, and many people choose to visit the area between April and October to marvel and some of the country’s best veld flower displays.

How to get to Tulbagh

The nearest airport to Tulbagh is Cape Town International Airport, roughly 120-kilometers away. When leaving the airport get onto the N1 north towards Paarl. Turn off the N1 at the R44 Wellington exit (also referred to as Agter Paarl/Klapmuts). When you reach the first junction turn left and head toward Wellington on the R44. Travel for a short distance until you reach a set of traffic lights into Distillery Road – this is in fact a continuation of the R44 and you need to continue along here towards Hermon, Ceres and Porterville. You will eventually pass through Nuwe Kloof Pass – continue driving for about 5-kilometers and you will come across a signpost to Tulbagh. Turn left here and continue in to the town. You can hire a car at the airport to get you here if your place of accommodation doesn’t offer a free shuttle service. Otherwise a taxi can drive you – the fee will probably be quite high though.

History & general info about Tulbagh

Tulbagh began as a small town in 1700. In 1969 a devastating earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale caused serious damage to a number of the town’s buildings. Using a photograph that was taken in 1861, most of the buildings were lovingly and timeously restored and the today the town boasts 32 National monuments. These are all situated in Church Street and strolling along here will you a glimpse into what an 18th Century Cape village really felt like.

Cape Winelands Accommodation

Accommodation in the Cape Winelands

Looking for for accommodation in The Cape Winerlands? We have accommodation in all areas of The Cape Winerlands, and by type of The Cape Winerlands accommodation such as b&b, self catering, hotel and guest houses etc.

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Popular areas to stay in the Cape Winelands

The Cape Winerlands are at the centre of the south african wine industry. The area is divided up into 6 different wine regions, and these are Stellenbosch, Paarl, Constantia, Franschhoek, Wellington and Robertson. Each area is slightly different and definitely worth staying at. Our personal favourites include Franschhoek and Paarl.

Things to do in the Cape Winelands

Being the winelands, what else to do but visit the wine farms. Go wine tasting, have a meal there and sample what each different farm has to offer. Apart from this you can go on hikes, go fishing and generally just take in the magnificent views.