Posted in Cape Town, Klein Karoo, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape on Aug 6th, 2009
Toorfontein De Rust Little Karoo
These hills have their origin in the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods (the age of the dinosaur!) spanning a period of 180 to 70 million years ago. This is fairly recent if it is borne in mind that the age of the earth is estimated at 4 500 million years. Until the [...]
Posted in Cape Town, Western Cape on Aug 4th, 2009
Klipbokkop Mountain Resort
Owners Gerhard and Elmarie Groenewald obtained the mountain farm in 1994, after which the resort was opened to the public in 1998. At Klipbokkop we strive to instil not only a greater appreciation for and awareness of the environment, the vegetation (fynbos), the plants and the animals, but also the responsibility of using [...]
Posted in Cape Town, Durbanville, Western Cape on Aug 4th, 2009
Hillcrest Wine & Olives Estate
Hillcrest Estate is nestled high up in the Tygerberg Hills (Durbanville ward). Our vineyards stretch from about 240m right up to 400m above sea level. Our red varieties are planted on the lower slopes, while our favourite Sauvignon blanc vineyard brushes the 400m mark at the top of the hill.
Besides elevation, [...]
Posted in Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, Worcester on Jul 31st, 2009
Muldersvlei Estate
MULDERSVLEI ESTATE is a venue for events that offers, gourmet food, guest accommodation and wonderful atmosphere all wrapped in one. It is also a perfect destination for a day tour in the beautiful Boland near Stellenbosch, with a lovely garden, mountains views, and ample parking. We have recently availed our historical wine cellar [...]
Posted in Cape Town, Robertson, Western Cape on Jul 31st, 2009
Cloverfields
In 1978 Pietie Marais, the third generation of the family and owner of this wine farm in Robertson, married his wife of Irish descent, Liz.
She not only bore him three sons, but brought with her an omen of good luck, hope and love. It is precisely these elements portrayed by the four leaf clover, [...]
Posted in Cape Town, Somerset West, Western Cape on Jul 31st, 2009
Ongegund Lodge & Conference Centre
Posted in Cape Town, Rawsonville, Western Cape on Jul 31st, 2009
Merwida Country Lodge
Merwida Country Lodge provides you with the perfect romantic venue for an unforgettable wedding celebration.
This unique mansion is nestled between the vineyards on a wine estate outside Rawsonville, 50 minutes from Cape Town.
In our exclusive package, we include the following:
* The Honeymoon Suite
* Wedding Ceremony on the breathtaking staircase
* Banquet hall seating [...]
Posted in Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Western Cape on Jul 29th, 2009
Stellenbosch and its Wine Routes
10 REASONS TO GET MARRIED IN SOUTH AFRICA’S WESTERN CAPE
Trends from Christina Holt – owner & Director of Wedding Concepts.
As the trend in destination weddings continues to escalate, South Africa and Cape Town in particular is becoming an increasingly popular wedding choice for UK couples.
Wedding Concepts, South Africa’s most exclusive wedding [...]
Posted in Cape Town, Western Cape on Jul 27th, 2009
Kleinkaap – Wedding Venue
Inspired by the fairest Cape, the gracious Kleinkaap Cape Dutch manor house and estate enthuses beauty and elegance. Its statuesque magnificence will enthral all those who experience its charms.
Encapsulated in solitude amidst lush majestic oak trees in natural free flowing indigenous gardens, Kleinkaap offers picture perfect luxury…
Kleinkaap is the ideal venue for [...]
Posted in Cape Town, Western Cape on Jul 22nd, 2009
Mount Nelson Hotel
Welcome to the Mount Nelson Hotel
The Mount Nelson Hotel is the most iconic luxury hotel in Cape Town situated within a sprawling lush garden estate in the heart of the city’s vibrant cultural centre and close to the bustling V&A Waterfront and some of Cape Town’s best beaches.
The hotel is an urban sanctuary [...]