2019 has proven to be a hectic year, which is why any opportunity to unplug is most welcome. Grant and I recently spent a relaxing night in one of the new Opstal Stay, self-catering units, in the picturesque Slanghoek Valley.
[Read more…]Wildekrans Country House Elgin
Elgin is a beautiful lush green area, surrounded by mountains, in the Overberg. Renowned for its apple orchards and cool-climate wines, the area has so much to offer. Grant and I recently spent a weekend there and stayed at Wildekrans Country House.
[Read more…]Saronsberg Cellar and Vineyard Cottages
There are so many wine regions in the Cape that I have yet to explore properly — one of these being the historic Tulbagh Valley. The red wines from Saronsberg Cellar, in Tulbagh, have always been among my favourites, making it hard to believe that I had yet to visit the estate. All that changed with a recent trip to Saronsberg Cellar and a stay in their Vineyard Cottages.
[Read more…]The Den Apartments Stellenbosch
Something both Grant and I love about living in the Cape is that there are so many exciting and different destinations, such as Stellenbosch, just over an hours drive from the city. We often opt for self-catering accommodation when we travel, making it easier to come and go as we please. The Den Apartments, in Stellenbosch, is an ideal base for exploring this historical Winelands town.
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