Ashton
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Ashton is situated on the R62, between Robertson and Swellendam, at the foot of the majestic Langeberge.
It is an important wine producing and fruit processing centre and home to five wineries and two large canneries.

Ashton in Bloom

Fruit in Season

Harvesting

Horse Farms in Ashton
 
Cruising down the river
Enjoy the wines of Viljoensdrift on the banks of the Breede River. Light lunches are served. Spent a relaxing hour cruising down the river on a raft.


Mountain Biking
Take the mountain bike trail (approximately 29km or 18 miles) through Wildepaardehoek, that is rich in wild life. Rhebuck in the early morning and late afternoon. Maps at the Tourism Bureau.

Hanging from a cliff
Two kilometers (1.25 miles) beyond Ashton, in Cogmans Kloof, are spectacular cliffs for rock climbing.

Rock Climbing In Cogmans Kloof

Old English Fort
In Cogmans Kloof, about 4 kilometers from Ashton (2.5 miles) The fort dates back to 1899 and the Anglo Boer War.

Steam Locomotive

Next to the Municipal Offices, Main Road. Locomotive no 2010 class 14 CRB was commissioned in 1919 and used on the Worcester-Mossel Bay rail section until 1983.

Hiking Trails
Beautiful day walks in the surrounding foothills allow visitors to take a closer look at our famous fynbos.

Panoramic vista
Follow the road markers to the viewing point for a spectacular view and excellent photo opportunities.

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P.O. Box 97
Robertson, 6705
Tel/Fax: +27(0)23 626 6156
E-mail: info@fraaiuitzicht.com
Fraai Uitzicht Historic Wine and Guest Farm

Fraai Uitzicht 1798. This gem of a retreat lies in the heart of the Robertson Wine Valley on the scenic Route 62, linking Cape Town to the Garden Route. Here, nestling among the majestic Langeberg hills, this beautiful wine and guest farm with an award-winning restaurant welcomes you to the real vineyard experience.

Offering 4-star, superior accommodation with spectacular views across the Robertson Wine Valley and surrounded by vineyards, fruit orchards and a wealth of bird life, it is the ideal place to relax and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of nature!

Attentive hosts provide a relaxed ambience for a fine dining experience in the award-winning Restaurant. We are open from Monday to Sunday. We speak English, German, Xhosa, Italian and Afrikaans. Closed from June - August.
Here, hearty home-cooked dishes are prepared with personal attention, using fresh ingredients from the vegetable and herb garden, complimented by a selection of the best wines from the Robertson Wine Valley.
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Visit our website: www.fraaiuitzicht.com


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Mountain Biking Route

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