Tulbagh
lies an easy 80 minutes' drive north of Cape Town, at the northen edge
of the beautiful fertile Breede River Valley. It is surrounded on three
sides by mountain ranges - the Obiqua Mountains to the west, the Winterhoek
Mountains to the north and the Witzenberg to the east are often covered
in snow during the winter months. The Great Winterhoek towers 2077m (6810ft)
above sealevel and is a challenge to serious hikers during spring and
autumn.
Tulbagh
has a rich architectural heritage
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Some
of the 32 Cape Dutch National Monuments
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The Valley was first
discovered in 1658 by Pieter Potter, Surveyor General to Jan van Riebeeck,
the first Governor of the Cape. Fourteen farmers settled here in 1700,
but the town was only developed in 1943, when the first church was built.
Tulbagh became well known after the big earthquake, on the 29th of September
1969, when most damaged buildings in the present Church Street, were
restored to their original form — all were declared National Monuments.
There are 32 of these buildings, constituting the largest concentration
of National Monuments in one street in South Africa. The old Church,
presently the museum as well as an annex to the newer museum, is the
focal point of interest to many visitors.
Some of South Africa's
well known wine estates are also situated in the Tulbagh Valley —
Drostdyhof, Theuniskraal, Twee Jonge Gezellen and the Paddagang Wine
Shop, cater for disconcerning wine lovers. Hiking and mountain biking
routes, as well as horse riding, fishing and a range of sporting facilities
are now available for the more adventurous.
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Accommodation |
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P.O. Box 340
Tulbagh, 6820
Tel: +27 (0)23 230-1006
Fax: +27 (0)23 230-1125
E-mail: bookings@rijks.co.za
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Rijk's
Country Hotel
Rijk’s is a wineland getaway of charm and tranquillity. Set on the outskirts of the historic and picturesque Tulbagh Village is the gracious Country House nestled amongst the vineyards overlooking a lake. Rijk’s offers friendly country hospitality in a relaxed farm atmosphere. Comfortable, individually decorated en suite bedrooms and self catering cottages, all with majestic mountain views. Visit Rijk’s own Private Cellar and Winery with its range of superior award-winning wines, cellar tours and tastings. Enjoy classic cuisine in Rijk’s Restaurant or on the sun-filled patio. Private pool, birdlife and historical Church Street. Scenic hiking trails and golf courses nearby. Conference, Team Building and Banqueting facilities. 12 Bedrooms, 3 self catering cottages. Credit cards accepted. Children welcome.
Visit our website: www.rijks.co.za
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Schalkenbosch
Accommodation comprises 3 cottages, sleeping
between 2 and 4 people each, double bedrooms and the grand Victorian homestead.
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The
Country House
The Country House is a national monument, built in 1820. The house has
been lovingly restored and tastefully decorated. Accommodation is furnished
with antiques many original features remain such as wooden floors and
open fires. This graceful Cape Dutch house is centrally located and offers
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P.O. Box 102
Tulbagh, 6820
Tel. +27(0)23 230-0868
Fax. +27(0)23 230-0101
E-mail: mhunter@intekom.co.za |
Villa Tarentaal
Two self contained, fully equipped cottages which sleeps 7. DSTV. Fireplace. Panoramic views. Registered therapist for therapeutic massage, reflexology and aromatherapy facials. Try our extra virgin olive oil. 1 km from historical village of Tulbagh. Close to galleries, restauarants and museums. |
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Wild
Olive Farm Cottages
Situated on a working farm offering fully equipped self-catering cottages
and a camping site, all with spectacular mountain views. Spend your time
walking through our vineyard and olive groves, bird-watching or swimming,
fishing and canoeing on our dams. The farm is ideally situated close to
the historical town of Tulbagh with it's restaurants, wine cellars &
olive estates. Breakfast hampers available by prior arrangement. |
