People love visiting Chamonix Wine Farm because it takes them back in time to a romantic and exciting era. Not only does the farm offer some of the highest quality vineyards in the Cape, Chamonix is set amongst 300 hectares of exquisite land lying on the slopes of the Franschhoek mountains. The farm is surrounded in history and was once part of the historic Huguenot Estate, La Cotte, which dates back to 1688. Chamonix today is well known for its…
Franschhoek is so full of history that staying in a historic Cape Dutch homestead while you’re in this stunningly beautiful area must be the cherry on top. Lekkerwijn Country House is magnificently situated in the Cape Winelands, about 15 minutes from Franschhoek and about 45 minutes from Cape Town. It is so beautiful that it is a sought-after conference venue too. What’s more, it is wheelchair-enabled or wheelchair-friendly accommodation too. What’s on offer at Lekkerwijn Country House: 4-star graded accommodation—both…
Have you heard of the Overberg area before? Well, this is where you’ll find Grabouw. It’s part of the Western Cape, which is the jewel in South Africa’s crown. Grabouw is about 70 or 80km from Cape Town, and it offers the traveller many accommodation options. There are also many farms in the area, which means wine-tasting opportunities. This exquisite area also offers amazing opportunities for hiking and cycling. In fact, there are a host of outdoor activities to be…
Situated a mere 4 kilometres from Franschhoek, Fransvliet Guest House is on an awesome South African working farm where they grow figs, grapes and olives. Holidaymakers love this exquisite part of the Western Cape and particularly holidaying on a farm and being rejuvenated and refreshed. Just the mere sight of the mountains is a tonic for the soul and you are guaranteed to return back to your usual lifestyle feeling re-energized. Instead of waking up to the sounds of highway…
The well situated Harbour View Lodge on Hottentots Holland Mountain offers guests splendid views all round; from the mountains to the glistening Atlantic Ocean and to the harbour in Gordon’s Bay. You’ll be able to enjoy sundowners on the balcony and watch the sun set over another glorious day. The guest house is well situated so that guests can get to all the fabulous attractions that the area is so well known for and just a stone’s throw from blue…
Franschhoek, a beautiful town in the Western Cape Province of South Africa is one of the country’s oldest towns, and its fantastic situation, about 75 kilometers from Cape Town, is what lures so many locals and internationals to visit it. They love the quiet country atmosphere of Franschoek, along with the ability to reach Cape Town easily for day trips to take advantage of the many attractions which Cape Town is so renowned for. Not only that, the town is…
Hermanus lies on the southern coast of the Western Cape and people are always looking for beach accommodation to see the southern right whale, and the many different accommodation types start filling up from July on to see the whales and to enjoy all the other fantastic activities available in this beautiful part of the world. Because it is just 115 km from Cape Town, it is easy to make a day trip to the city as well. When you stay…
