I am not really into making New Years Resolutions, but I have decided that 2017 is the year to make sure our holidays are booked well in advance! Last year we found ourselves making very last minute plans for the summer vacation, but as luck would have it, I discovered The Old Fruit Barn at Penhill Manor.
Penhill Manor Nuy Valley
Penhill Manor tucked away in the Nuy Valley between Worcester and Robertson, is what I call off the beaten track, a hidden gem if you like. It is somewhere you can go to escape city life. As well as offering extremely charming accommodation, the farm is a haven of peace and tranquillity. Beautifully manicured gardens are alive with bird and insect life. It does not get much better than this.
A variety of self-catering accommodation options sleeps from 4 to 8 people per cottage. Units offer a fully equipped kitchen, dining room, and sitting room. A great bonus, especially in the heat we experienced, is that all cottages have air-conditioning units! For winter months there is a wood burning stove. There is also satellite TV, WiFi, as well as a sound system available.
The Old Fruit Barn
The cottage we booked for our stay was The Old Fruit Barn, originally built in 1870. The original building converted into holiday accommodation, can sleep four people in two double bedrooms. Each bedroom also has an en-suite bathroom. It has a fully equipped kitchen, dining room, and sitting room. The decor is simple but stylish with an array of various artefacts.
Our cottage also had air-conditioning units in the bedrooms, as well as the living area. It also includes a wood burning stove, satellite TV, WiFi and a sound system. Although the cottage has been modernised, they have managed to retain its rustic charm. The only downside for me was that there is no dishwasher, units however are serviced daily.
What we particularly loved about The Fruit Barn was the gorgeous pool area, which overlooks the beautiful gardens and magnificent Riviersonderend Mountains.
Activities on the Farm
There is a dam for swimming, fishing or paddling. Various cottages offer either private swimming pools or jacuzzis. We spent most of our time in the pool during our stay, which was wonderful!
It was a bit too hot when we visited, but there is also a tennis court, including rackets and tennis balls for guests to use. For something a bit different why not try croquet on the lawn or a spot of Boule.
For the more energetic explore one of the hiking, running or Mountain bike trails {with six bikes available for guests use}.
I loved the fact that there are five wine estates, two olive farms and a local brewery in the Nuy Valley alone. We did not get a chance to do much tasting while we were there because of the public holidays but it is on the agenda for next time.
Closing Thoughts
The staff at Penhill were most accommodating and friendly! A great touch was a bottle of bubbly that was delivered to our door on New Year’s Eve – a definite win in my books. I am hoping to book a longer stay there soon and do more exploring in the area and perhaps a hike or two.
Location and Contact Details:
Address: Penhill Manor at Toontjiesrivier, Agtervink Rd, Nuy Valley. Contact via Telephone 023 342 0908. For accommodation rates and booking details pop over to the Perfect Hideaways Website.
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