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| Welcome to the Cape Winelands and Overberg Region of South Africa. Accommodation & Information Page | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Welcome
to the Winelands & Overberg
Regions
Just beyond the City of Cape
Town lies one of the largest fruit and wine producing valleys in the Western
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| Sample
some of the finest wines on our choice of wine routes Route 44, Route 310,
Route 303, Route 45 (Stellenbosch, Helderberg, Franschhoek wine routes). Or
enjoy hiking trails, canoeing the Breede River, go sailing in False Bay.
Test your skills at 4X4 trails or take a zip along the False Bay beachfront
on windsurfer or a wet bike.
The Cape Winelands are embraced by the Cape Peninsula's mountain ranges. Visitors to this region are presented with rolling hills of vineyard, oak lined historical towns and Cape Dutch style homesteads with white washed walls. The wine industry in the Western Cape is currently expanding and new wineries are introduced as wine estates start producing their own labels of Cape wines from their own cellars. Wine regions to visit include Somerset West, Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschhoek, Wellington and Hermanus. Wine routes offer cellar tours, wine tasting and wine sales. You may also want to enjoy our white beaches or participate in watersports after a day in the winelands. |
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 Open 9am-5pm 7 days a week. Closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday. Tel 021 885 1629 Fax: 021 8851624 Only 9km from Stellenbosch on R310. e-mail |
Hillcrest
Berry Orchards & Restaurant A little secret tea garden and farm shop and a personal favourite, up on the hillside overlooking the Banhoek valley between Stellenbosch and Pniel. Visit this lovely restaurant. Enjoy morning or afternoon teas, breakfasts or lunches overlooking the magnificent mountains. A popular spot for all who enjoy good food, crisply fresh salads and the fresh mountain air. Dishes are well prepared, fresh berry juices are only one of their specialties. Try the berry preserves, vinegars, olive oils, Sauces, gifts, frozen berries and fresh berries in season and much more. A fire place for the winter day and ample seating outside and inside. |
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| Franschhoek
Wine Route Franschhoek on Route 45 (R45), is often referred to as the "The Valley of the Hugenots". This town is less than 30 minutes drive from other towns in the Cape winelands region and only 45 munites drive from Cape Town. Franschhoek is a classical winelands village with beautiful homesteads and buildings, reminding one of the French origins of this wine producing region. Stylish accommodation abounds in lovely auberges and B&B's where you can stay over in the vineyards while enjoying wine tasting trips the lovely cuisine and the warm hospitality the guet houses in the area. Visit the chocolate factory or shop around at the speciality shops in town for collectables, world class gold jewellery, wine, antiques and art works. See some of South Africa's finest leather craft at Goundcover Leather at the junction between the R310 and the R45. Pay a visit to the Hugenot Museum to learn more about the history of the region and then drive up the Franschhoek pass to enjoy lunch or dinner at the popular La Petite Ferme restaurant, serving country cuisine and Cape wines from their boutique wine cellar. Eight of the country's top 100 restaurants are found in Franschhoek. Enjoy oven baked breads and Mediterranean dishes at Moreson wines or enjoy the atmosphere of exclusive restaurants such as Chez Michel and La Couronne.For the adventurous at heart La Motte Forestry Station offers hiking trails, cycling and horse riding and there are even a few trout fishing spots on dams in the surrounding are. Popular wine estates include Agusta Wines, Bellingham, Boschendal (Anglo American), Cabriere, Chamonix, Dieu Donne, Franschhoek Vineyards, La Bri, La Couronne, Landau du Val, L'Omarins, La Motte, Mont Rochelle, Moreson, Plasir De Merle, Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons to name but a few. No matter if you are visiting the Cape winelands in Winter, Summer, Autumn or Spring the Franschhoek Valley is well worth the visit and is a pleasant region to stay over in. |
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The
Overberg. The most Southerly region of Africa. This region begins on the
top of the Hottentots Holland mountains and stretches through the fruit
valleys of Villiersdorp up to Worcester in the North accross to Barrydale
in the East and then down to the coastline of Witsands.
Caledon is more or less in the centre of this region and even has it's own casino, The Caledon Casino Hotel and Spa where you can come and play and enjoy yourself in the heart of the Overberg. |
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| New
wine routes are being established on western side of the Overberg as wine
estates have started to produce successful wines from these new vineyards.
Vineyards are a common sight now beween Grabouw and Hermanus (well
known for whale watching), sloping against the magestic mountains and down
to the coastline. The area along the N2 route from Bot River through to Swellendam (on the edge of the Garden Route) has rolling hills covered in wheat fields, green in winter and golden brown in summer. The climate is much like the Cape Peninsula, Mediterranean, and gets most of it's rainfall during winter with lovely long summer days to soak up the sun. Cape Town is about 170km from the centre of this region (about two and a half hours drive). The roads are in good condition and takes you through mountain passes and valleys filled with Fynbos and Proteas. We have taken care to select some of this region's finest accommodation establishments, the choice is all your's. Self catering, guest house, hotel, private lodges and game reserves, bed and breakfasts and even farm style accommodation. The locals are warm and friendly and are well known for their hospitality in this region. The region offers activities such as hiking trails, 4x4 routes, paragliding, flying, whale watching, fishing, sailing, gliding, surfing, wind surfing, water ski and much more. Or come and enjoy the wine, cuisine and relaxing atmosphere of this rural landscape, soak up the sun on our beaches or set out on an inland adventure. Whatever your preference. The Overberg has much to offer day visitors and those who wish to experience the region and it's people for longer... Annual Events Whale watching (June to December) Toward Cape Agulhas (Route
43), you find the picturesque towns of Kleinmond, Hermanus, Gansbaai small
towns each with their own character and offering the tourist a
variety of activities and sights to see. The coast between Gordon's Bay and
Cape Infanta is well known for whale watching. Only land based whale
watching is allowed. To find out about local whale watching call the
Whale Watcher's Infoline 0800 22 8222 or contact your nearest travel bureu. |
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Distances
from Cape Town (1 km = 0,621 miles)
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| Avoid
getting a speeding fine: Speed limit on freeways 120 km/h - Speed limit in residential areas generally 60km/h or 40km/h |
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