Fraai
Uitzicht 1798 is a tranquil retreat, balm for the soul, the ideal
place to spend a calm, comfortable few days.
Be introduced to wine making in our Historical Wine Cellar or experience the live concerts “On Stage” in front of the restaurant. Local artists and professionals entertain with enthralling voices and performances.
Have a traditional South African Braai (Barbeque) privately at your cottage or simply relax and enjoy the beautiful surrounds, while lazing in the sun by our pool, with the sound of flowing water providing music to natures’ background.
Enjoy a stroll through our herb-garden or spend a quiet moment amongst the bamboo trees – you are always welcome to share the spectacular sunsets, or star-filled evening skies, having a glass of wine with us on the stoop.
The more adventurous could take a stroll through our vineyards and orchards, with their spectacular views or enjoy a mountain bike ride through the vineyards and the valley.
Fraai Uitzicht 1798 also offers exceptional bird watching, with a selection of specimens including the Hadeda, Hamerkop, Blue Crane, Cape Weaver Birds and flocks of Guinea fowls and Francolins and dozens of other, rare breeds.
The Accommodation:
Beautifully
appointed guest cottages and suites provide superior accommodation, overlooking
the Robertson Wine Valley, Sonderend Mountains, fruit orchards and vineyards
– some of them right outside your door.
The
Suites:
Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Colombar and Riesling offer individually
appointed accommodation, each with a private outside entrance. Either
a queen- or king-sized bed may be found in these units, with modern en-suite
facilities.
The Cottages:
Merlot and Shiraz are cozy cottages built in the Cape Dutch Style,
with open reed ceilings, modern interiors and French doors opening onto
the verandas. An open fireplace, music station with compact disc player
and television adds to the comforts you find in these stylishly appointed
cottages. Hand-embroidered linen adorns queen-sized beds with original
handpicked artwork indicating personal attention to each unit.
Merlot
Cottages & Interior
Cabernet
and Sauvignon are situated beside the Historic Wine Cellar,
keeping the original charm of the 1800’s with wooden ceilings and
natural colours. These unique units offer two separate bedrooms per cottage,
one of which has two single beds
Sauvignon is our “family cottage” with two bedrooms, one with a queen-size bed and one with two separate beds and a central cosy lounge/kitchenette.
Cabernet is our “Honeymoon cottage” with a queen-size bed on a gallery, an additional bedroom with two separate beds and a cosy lounge & kitchenette.
The
Restaurant:
Experience the delights of a truly great restaurant in the heart of the
Robertson Valley.
Well known for “lazy lingering lunches”, Fraai Uitzicht 1798’s country restaurant has been described as “the new princess’ glass slipper if Robertson was once the remote Cinderella of the winelands”.
Spectacular
views across the vineyards to the distant Sonderend Mountains, informal
décor with a traditional AGA stove all adds to the charm, which encourages
guests to return time after time.
Attentive hosts provide a friendly and cosy ambience for a fine dining experience in this award-winning restaurant.
The menu portraits country style cuisine offering seasonal fresh dishes made from fresh vegetables and just-picked herbs from the garden.
Generous portions ensure culinary delight. Exquisite desserts and the best wines of the Robertson Valley, including the handcrafted Fraai Uitzicht 1798 Merlot, compliment a memorable meal.
Highly recommended and one of Fraai Uitzicht 1798 most indulgent experiences is The Fine Wine and Dine Menu, a seven-course set menu, with specially selected wines to accompany each course. The menu also includes coffee and Brandy.
Reservations are essential. 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.
The
Historic Wine Cellar:
Visit the historic wine cellar, the oldest in the valley, and see the original woodwork and handcrafted beams.
In this ancient atmosphere the handcrafted Fraai Uitzicht 1798 Merlot is produced as a joy of life.
More facts
• Our tariffs
include Bed and Breakfast, coffee + tea facilities in the rooms, fruit
and flowers, firewood and VAT.
• Children above the age of 12 years are welcome.
• Smoking is discouraged in the bedrooms and not allowed in the
Restaurant.
• Within a radius of 20 Km are available: Golf(3), Hot Springs,
Tennis, Squash, Mountain Biking, Horse Riding, Hiking, Abseiling, Canoeing
on the Breede River, Cactus garden…
• We speak English, German, Xhosa, Italian and Afrikaans.
• Our cancellations policy automatically applies with each booking
made.
Please ask us for further details.