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By entering the Robertson
Valley certainly one of South Africa's most beautiful valleys
you are embraced not only by the congeniality of its moderate climate, but
also by the warmth of its people. After an hour's leisurely drive from Cape
Town, you enter the Breede River Valley and only twenty minutes later, you'll
find yourself in the scenic Robertson Valley renowned for its wines
of connoisseur quality, radiant roses and thoroughbred horses.
Robertson's appeal is wide and broad. No matter what time of year and no matter who the visitor, Robertson offers superb quality of life. The town is surrounded by vineyards and orchards that stretch from the outlying farm lands into the very heart of the town. Robertsonians live with the luxury of wine, fruit, horses and clean country air as everyday components of their lives. Furthermore, columns of red or yellow cannas and flaming bougainvillea line the roads outside the wine estates, gardens overflow and vineyards are banked with roses, while brilliant mauve jacarandas shade the streets.
Several of these historical treasures offer the finest accommodation and restaurants. The various restaurants in town cater for any taste and palate, while the charming pubs are ideal places where life-long friendships are made. After a day filled with fresh air, beautiful scenery and good food, the comfort of a room in any of the many Bed and Breakfast establishments, guest houses, self-catring chalets or the local hotel, will crown your stay in Robertson. The range of accommodation caters for every taste - from luxury lovers to backpackers. A caravan park and self catering chalets are also available at the Silver Strand Holiday Resort on the banks of the meandering Breede River. Robertson is the perfect getaway to promote productivity. Our conference centers, with their state-of-the-art facilities, annually clear and stimulate the minds of many a corporate team.
Known
as a town for all seasons, Robertson has something to offer every adventure
lover from the wistful wanderer to the robust rock climber and
from the binoculared bird watcher to the most fervant 4x4 enthusiast!
Take a historical walkabout visit the museum or relax on the Breede
River with a fishing rod, canoe, boat or skis. Numerous bird species
some of them very rare will delight the eye through a pair of binoculars
in our bird paradise.
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P O Box 893 Robertson, 6705 Tel: +27(0)23 626-4360 Cell: +27(0)83 536-9050 E-mail: almondbury@polka.co.za |
Almondbury Guest Farm |
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Luc and Hilde Uyttenhove-Van Damme |
BALLINDERRY, The Robertson Guest House Ballinderry, The Robertson Guest House is your place to stay in the heart of Route 62: a beautiful thatched villa in a splendid tropical garden. Only 1,5 hours from Cape Town and 25 minutes from Montagu, Ballinderry offers AA Superior accommodation and a great wining and dining experience.
Visit our website: www.ballinderryguesthouse.com |
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29 Loopstraat Robertson, 6705 Tel/Fax: +27(0)23 626-5656 Cell: +27(0)82 927-7431 or +27(0)82 344-3476 E-mail: solomonv@lantic.net |
Breede
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Paul and Lynne Goddard |
Cedar Lodge Guest House "Where the rest is best" Cedar Lodge Guest House offers up-market accommodation in a quiet residential area to tourists and business people alike. This is your "home away from home" with its large tranquil garden, swimming pool and abundant bird life. We offer three tastefully decorated double en-suite rooms as well as a family suite which is also fully equiped for self-catering. All units have private entrances and their own verandas, tea/coffee making facilities, televisions, fans and heaters. Magnificent views of the Langeberg Mountains can be enjoyed from the upstairs balcony. Full English breakfasts are served in our dining room or on the pool deck. Evening meals, including many in-house specialities prepared by Paul and Lynne, are available by prior arrangement. Braai facilities are also available. |
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Die Poort Guest Cottages Die Poort houses is situated alongside the Breede River approximately 4km outside Robertson on the Silverstrand Road. This farm accommodation is an ideal getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. The rustic fully equiped self-catering cottages offers you, open plan kitchen/living room areas, inside and outside braai facilities, TV, is near the gholf course, the holiday resort and town. There’s braai facilities and a slip way at the river. ( I invite you to bring along water toys, golf clubs, fishing tackles, walking boots and enough fire wood for an excellent time on the farm.) |
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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
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Goodhope
Farm Guest Cottages The farm is 36 km south of Robertson on the Agterkliphoogte Road. The cottages are nestled at the foot of the Riviersonderend Mountains. Beautifully quiet with walks up to a natural pool in Keerweerderskloof. The four cottages sleep 4 in two seperate bedrooms. Fully self contained with fireplace, kitchen/sittingroom, bathroom and stoep with hammock. A Lapa and pool make this the perfect place to relax, summer or winter. (more info) |
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GuBas De Hoek meet, eat, sleep Home is, where the HEART OF ROUTE 62 is. Visit our website: www.gubas-dehoek.com |
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Hanepoot Huisies In the heart of the Robertson Valley between vineyards and orchards lies the 'Hanepoot Huisies'. It consists of three beautifully restored, attractively decorated and affordable cottages with names that form part of the farms history, Winkelhuisie , Nevada , No man's Land. We offer conference facilities for up to 30 persons with meals. Wederom cellar reserve wines are sold on the farm to enjoy with meals. We hope that you will be back soon to enjoy another bottle. Wederom afterall means : See you again!!
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Little France Guesthouse Set in the picturesque wine-producing valley of Robertson, the Little France Guesthouse offers luxury and indulgence. All rooms offer antique furniture and pure cotton linen. Little France Guesthouse is surrounded by marvelous vineyards, a beautiful garden, plum trees and majestic mountains. Enjoy a stroll through our magnificent garden or meditate in our gazebo, overlooking a duck pond. The garden offers exceptional bird watching with specimens like Hadeda, Cape Robin and other breeds. Enjoy home-made jams, fresh toast and a hot cup of coffee next to the fireplace in the winter or a glass of freshly squeezed juice in the summer next to the pool. Visit our website : www.littlefrance.co.za |
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P.O. Box 178 Robertson, 6705 Tel/Fax: +27(0)23 626-5788 Cell: +27(0)72 738-6010 E-mail: info@mallowdeen.com |
Mallowdeen Gardens Visit our website: www.mallowdeen.com |
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Pat Busch Private
Nature Reserve Visit our website: www.patbusch.co.za |
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P.O. Box 841 Robertson, 6705 Tel/Fax: +27(0)23 626-2391 Cell: +27(0)82 808-1153 E-mail: accplumbago@hotmail.com |
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P.O.Box 135 Robertson, 6705 Tel: +27(0)23 626-4079 Fax: +27(0)23 626-5215 E-mail: sawer@lando.co.za |
Randrivier B&B Randrivier is an idyllic
thatched roof guest estabishment. There is enough space in the rondavels
and double room to sleep up to 6 persons, it can accommodate larger groups
with the same comfort as couples wanting to get away for the weekend.
Whatever your getaway requirement, Randrivier will be sure to accommodate
you in style and comfort. Your
hosts Fanus & Jeanette Bruwer will provide you with all the necessary
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P.O. Box 481 Robertson, 6705 Tel/Fax: +27(0)23 626-2013 Cell: +27(0)84 811 9062 E-mail: jean.grobbelaar@lando.co.za |
Rivierzicht Resort Rivierzicht Resort is situated right next to the Breede River they offer a fully equipped self-catering cabin that sleeps 6 people. The cabin is filled with all the necessary equipment that you will need to have a wonderful and comfortable night in the nature next to the beautiful Breede River. Also available are 5 fully equipped bushcamp tents on the river banks on a wooden deck. Luxury camping facilities are also available next to the river. You will find a lapa with braai facilities that invites you to join in the friendship fires of the evening and you’ll find the Breede River best suited for enjoying fishing, bird-watching, canoeing, swimming and hiking or horse-riding in the area. Website: www.rivierzicht-resort.com |
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Rosendal Winery
Visit our website: www.rosendalwinery.com |
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Tierhoek
Cottages Visit our website: www.tierhoekcottages.co.za |
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P.O.Box 356 Robertson, 6705 Tel: +27(0)23 626-2073 Fax: +27(0)23 626-5789 E-mail: guestfarm@boncap.co.za |
Weltevrede Guestfarm Enjoy wine farm hospitality, real country food and award winning wines at the private organic wine farm on the Breede River, Fully equipped self-catering cottages. Restaurant and Antique chapel for intimate weddings. Catering and conference facilities available. Visit our website: www.weltevredegf.co.za |
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and Arrangieskop Trails Robertson boasts two different hikes which offer breathtaking views over valleys, the Breede River, farms and the town. The hikes stretch from the Dassieshoek Nature Reserve into the Langeberg mountains and accommodation in overnight huts can be arranged. |
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Kolgans
River Restaurant Daily 2 hour cruises with 3 course meals on the Breede River. We cater for functions. Cruises up to 24 at a time. Up to 60 people in the lapa. (more info) |
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Viljoensdrift
Wines & Cruises Viljoensdrift Wines & Cruises is situated 12 km from Robertson on the banks of the Breede River on the road to Bonnievale. In addition to wine-tasting visitors can also enjoy a relaxing hour cruising on the riverboat Uncle Ben Picnic basket available from the deli. |
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P.O. Box 343 Robertson, 6750 Tel/Fax: +27(0)23 626-3926 Cell: +27(0)82 898-2969 E-mail: birdsparadise@lando.co.za |
Birds Paradise Birds Paradise is an absolute must for animal lovers or, more specifically, Bird watchers. With more than a hundred species such as Macaws, Hyacins, Conures, Pelicans and lots of waterfowl it is truly an unforgettable experience. Birds from Australia to Peru, Central-America to Africa and Asia to Northern Wales all made Birds Paradise their home. The walkways take you on a pleasant journey through hundreds of palm Trees, past the cages housing exotic birds, monkeys, swans, a Koi pond with running fountain and finally ending up at the coffee & curio shop for a delicious meal or something for the thirst. (more info) |
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Druids Lodge - The Robertson Museum Druids Lodge, in Paul Kruger Street, was built in 1860 and was owned by the English family from 1883. Mr. English’s widow lived in the house until her death in 1924. Violet English, the last surviving member of the family, lived here till she died in 1976. Druids Lodge was declared a National Monument in 1977 and reflects the social and cultural history of Robertson. The house has been furnished with items that are mostly from the late 19th century period. The Annex, which was built in 1980, houses important archives as well as the Barry Room, which is used as an exhibition and conference room and includes an on-going exhibition of the history of Robertson. A wonderful old garden with antique roses and herbs surrounds the Museum. |
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Klaasvoogds Game Reserve We offer game drives through the reserve in an open viewing vehicle with a qualified guide. The trip is approximately 2 hours in duration and includes: Visit our website: www.patbusch.co.za |
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Robertson Wine Route Robertson Wine Valley, embracing the districts of Ashton, Bonnievale, McGregor and Robertson, is less than two hours' drive from Cape Town. It is the home of champion wines and is known for its abundance of roses, making this truly the "valley of wine and roses". The Valley's beauty lies not only in its special location, but in the relaxed hospitality of its people. (more info) |
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Soekershof Maze Soekershof
incorporates a.o. unique succulent gardens, a Philosophers Garden, the
shortest hiking trail in the Western Cape and, for all, a cactus labyrinth
and several mazes of which The Klaas Voogds Maze is regarded as the largest
hedge-maze in the world. Get lost in the Klaas Voogds Maze with aMAZing
stories and... a friendly ghost watching visitors finding their way in
the Fingerpointing Maze'. |
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P.O. Box 343 Robertson, 6750 Tel/Fax: +27(0)23 626-3926 Cell: +27(0)82 898-2969 E-mail: birdsparadise@lando.co.za |
Birds Paradise Birds Paradise is an absolute must for animal lovers or, more specifically, Bird watchers. With more than a hundred species such as Macaws, Hyacins, Conures, Pelicans and lots of waterfowl it is truly an unforgettable experience. Birds from Australia to Peru, Central-America to Africa and Asia to Northern Wales all made Birds Paradise their home. The walkways take you on a pleasant journey through hundreds of palm Trees, past the cages housing exotic birds, monkeys, swans, a Koi pond with running fountain and finally ending up at the coffee & curio shop for a delicious meal or something for the thirst. (more info) |
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P.O.Box 356 Robertson, 6705 Tel: +27(0)23 626-2073 Fax: +27(0)23 626-5789 E-mail: guestfarm@boncap.co.za |
Bon Rouge Bistro and Coffee Shop Also part of the new conference facility is the Bistro, which is open to the guests of Weltevrede as well as the public 7 days a week. Guests can book their meals prior or upon arrival at the restaurant and tourist can enjoy lunches/dinners of the day. Cake of the day and tea are also served through out the day. Picnic baskets, cold meat and cheese platters, salads etc. can also be served outside with a beautiful view over the dam, Breede River and mountains surrounding our beautiful valley Eilandia. Visit our website: www.weltevredegf.co.za |
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P.O. Box 589 Robertson, 6705 Tel: +27 (0)23 626-4178 Fax: +27 (0)23 626-3581 E-mail: wine@boncourage.co.za |
Café Maude Restaurant The Restaurant is situated on Bon Courage Wine Estate,
8 kilometres from Robertson on the R317. It's the ideal place to eat and
relax while being on a wine tour through the Robertson Valley. Visit us
for a leasurely cup of coffee, breakfast, light lunch or something sweet
whilst enjoying the scenery from under the Pepper Trees or the homely
atmosphere in the Cape Dutch Homestead. Visit our website: www.boncourage.co.za |
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Klaas Voogds East P.O. Box 97 Robertson, 6705 Tel : +27(0)23 626-6156 Fax : +27(0)23 626-6156 E-mail : info@fraaiuitzicht.com |
Fraai Uitzicht 1798 Elegantly appointed
guest cottages and suites provide superior accommodation with interiors
styled in the distinct natural earth colours of Africa, all of which emphasize
Fraai Uitzicht 1798’s philosophy of harmony. The open hand logo
with prominent life- and destiny lines symbolizes the gentle lifestyle
of this tranquil retreat. Be
rejuvenated and refreshed by the exquisite beauty and spectacular views
or simply laze in the sun by the pool; enjoy a stroll through our herb-garden
or spend a quiet moment amongst the bamboo trees. This enchanting wineland
experience offers balm for the soul, the ideal place to spend a calm,
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P. O. Box 743 |
GuBas De Hoek Gunther and Balbina, would like to welcome you in their beautiful stylish old Cape Dutch House, within walking distance to the centre of town, where you can find the South African spirit with a Bavarian heart.
Visit our website: www.gubas-dehoek.com |
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Kolgans River Restaurant The best of Afrikaans cooking, 3 to 4 course meals , while you cruise the Breede river in Robertson. Daily cruises - Brunch - Lunch - Sundowners and Dinner. Burcon Stables and Trails. Horse riding on a real Boereplaas Trails through nature reserve - river bank - vineyards and wineries. |
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Rosendal Winery Visit our website: www.rosendalwinery.com |
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