Evergreen Manor: A GREAT Reason to visit Stellenbosch

You'll never believe this, but this is the fourth year that Stellenbosch has had 4 out of the top 10 restaurants in South Africa!

This definitely makes Stellenbosch the Gourmet Capital of South Africa!

And there's even greater news....all these restaurants are within an easy 15 minute walk from Evergreen Manor!

Book with us today, and ensure that you are able to experience all that Stellenbosch has to offer this festive season.

Stellenbosch has a lovely little community, beautiful surrounding lands, and of course top-notch luxury accommodation.

With loads to offer - Stellenbosch is where you want to be...

Evergreen Manor: 40 Reasons to visit Stellenbosch

Uwe Koetter: A chance to win!

Don't forget to enter the Uwe Koetter Jewellers and Cosmopolitan SA Magazine competition.

You can stand a chance to win a beautiful black-diamond ring and matching earrings, worth R42 000.

Enter here: http://www.cosmopolitan.co.za/Win/Details/win-uwe-koetter-black-diamond-ring-and-earrings

The Rockwell gets a great review

“Great home for a month” - Reviewed November 21, 2012 

They call it a home away from home. I call it correct, but incomplete. After spending a full month at the Rockwell, I have managed to discover that the slogan “a home away from home” is just one of the main ingredients of the cake. The hotel is just a fusion of ingredients, accommodating and stimulating every taste bud.
The unusual but challenging layout of the rooms/apartments offers a good sense of taste and diversity. As every human being is unique and different, so are the rooms at the Rockwell. Spacious enough to accommodate any type of traveler, having a fully equipped kitchen for the longstayers and even offering the opportunity to do your own wash, puts you straight into a homey environment. As if all these weren’t enough to please you straight away, the fact that every room as a large balcony with a view where you can enjoy your morning coffee while absorbing the stunning view of the Table Mountain, is an enormous plus.
The lobby, bar and restaurant are very welcoming and the friendly staff is right there to attend your requirements. The bar is staffed with knowledgeable bartenders who can advise you on a nice cocktail or a scotch with no ice but a drop of water. A nice touch is the white piano that doesn’t serve only as decoration, but on weekends is also played by some skillful hands.
Rockwell’s location is discrete, but not isolated. Being off the main road, it offers tranquility and privacy, but it takes less than two minutes to hit all the action. The selection of pubs, bars, restaurants and shopping malls in the vicinity is a huge bonus.
The man behind Rockwell’s scenes, just wanted to offer a “home away from home”, but he failed considerably. What he created instead is an environment where style, coziness and comfort shake hands. Small gestures do come from big hearts…. 

Taken from TripAdvisor

Eendracht Hotel: Magic of Bubbles’ Cap Classique and Champagne Festival

Get into the full swing of the festive season with this year’s social calendar highlight – the Franschhoek ‘Magic of Bubbles’ Cap Classique and Champagne Festival, presented by MasterCard - from 30 November to 2 December 2012.

The festival is set in the picture perfect Franschhoek, Western Cape, wine valley that is rich with South African natural beauty and French heritage. Local Cap Classique producers, and their French counterparts from the Champagne region in France, will present their best bubblies over three fun-filled, festive days in a grand marquee situated on the manicured lawns surrounding Franschhoek’s famous Huguenot Monument. Tickets can be purchased through Webtickets.

Franschhoek is a half hour drive away from us and the festival makes an exciting outing for guests staying with us over the weekend.

 

We will happily assist you with planning an itinerary. Kindly contact us on 021 883 8843 or email info@eendracht-hotel.com.

De Zeekoe: Book now!

As the year is coming to a close, many of us are rushing to finish in time so that we can go on a well deserved holiday!

For those that aren't able to holiday this season, we urge you to book now for the Winter month's as we are already pretty full for this festive season, and any holiday spent with us is a holiday well remembered!

So, for those who missed the early-bird-catches-the-worm, book NOW to ensure a snug winter holiday with us...

We look forward to giving you the break you are longing for!

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Villa Belmonte: Elle's Behind-the-Scene's night shoot!

Recently, Elle Magazine did a night-shoot here with us at Villa Belmonte!

Here's the behind-the-scene's video from the night. The model, Maritze, showcased some of Gavin Rajah's collection, as well as other well-known local couturiers' best outfits to perfection.

Take a look!

  

Evergreen Manor: Celebrate SENSATIONAL SUMMER in STELLENBOSCH

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The best part of summer? Longer days, more time to spend in the Winelands and the sensational Summer in Stellenbosch Valley 2012 which takes place from 8 to 17 December. This not-to-be-missed holiday highlight takes care of your festive season entertainment when participating wineries in the Stellenbosch Valley – a sub route of the Stellenbosch Wine Routes – treat holidaymakers and locals alike to a jam-packed programme of fun, feasts and festivities for young and old.

 

A foremost Winelands destination, Stellenbosch Valley is home to a myriad of renowned wine estates, hotels and restaurants and was crowned South Africa’s finest winegrowing area at the Novare SA Terroir Wine Awards 2012. The diversity of the wine producers in the valley offers a unique wine experience, as they range from small boutique wineries to iconic wine brands and boast scores of local and international accolades for their wines.

Besides award-winning wines, the 2012 Summer in Stellenbosch Valley line-up features an exciting ‘bucket list’ of attractions including authentic pairings, markets, braais and entertainment for all tastes and ages.

  

Whether you need to impress the in-laws, spoil those overseas guests, keep the little ones busy during the school holiday or simply just want to escape the maddening festive rush, Summer in Stellenbosch Valley is your holiday survival guide and a ticket to the good life.

 

Besides award-winning wines, the 2012 Summer in Stellenbosch Valley line-up features an exciting ‘bucket list’ of attractions including authentic pairings, markets, braais and entertainment for all tastes and ages. Whether you need to impress the in-laws, spoil those overseas guests, keep the little ones busy during the school holiday or simply just want to escape the maddening festive rush, Summer in Stellenbosch Valley is your holiday survival guide and a ticket to the good life.

  

Connect the dots and WIN BIG! You also stand the chance of winning a car boot full of Stellenbosch Valley wines if you collect 10 orange dots during the festival – the dots you will earn when you participate in events, buy wine, or have lunch at participating restaurants en route. For more information, click HERE.

EVERGREEN MANOR & SPA: (021) 886-6832

Eendracht Hotel: Christmas Night Market in Stellenbosch

Slowmarket Stellenbosch & Willowbridge

The Christmas Night Market, on Friday 30 November 2012 from 5 - 10pm at the Slowmarket Stellenbosch & Willowbridge, is the market highlight of the year.
The popular slow market will be taking place at Oude Libertas Amphitheatre, and will

boast all the festive trimmings and finest suppliers of traditional Christmas goods. Relaxed vintage Christmas music and live music theatre productions will put you in the festive mood while you wade your way through an assortment of deliciously fragrant Christmas treats, from gingerbread houses and mince pies, to gammon rolls and German bratwurst. Bring a picnic blanket and relax under the stars while the kids run about in the warm summer air.

Are you planning a stay with us and are looking for things to do and places to see while you're here? We will happily assist you with planning an itinerary. Kindly contact us on 021 883 8843 or email info@eendracht-hotel.com.

Montagu Country Hotel: New car park

Our new parking area is finished! Some of the very first cars to grace the revamped parking area were a selection of classics, driven by members of the "Suid Kaap Ou Motor Klub". Our hotel has become a popular spot and we have plenty of car

clubs that come to visit. Some say it’s because of the beautiful roads and secure parking, but we’re sure it’s mainly because of our beautiful accommodation, tranquil spa, and delicious food!

Agulhas Country Lodge watches a a baby Rock Kestrel

This is a baby rock kestrel.  The parents have been nesting in the eaves of the balcony roof for 12 years. They mate for life and apparently can reach the age of 26. They have, in our experience, produced 1 healthy chick every year. Once I thought there were 2 but I am not sure. Like all babies, it screams and performs and demands food all day long. He is so sweet to look at!

Augusta de Mist - Guest Review

“Great romantic weekend”

Reviewed November 18, 2012 NEW

My wife and I shared a lovely romantic weekend with Michel and Henk. The hospitality was extraordinary and turned what promised to be a pleasant weekend into a special one. The decor was beautiful, edgy, and knowing--combining traditional and modern elements effortlessly and tastefully, delightfully. It's clear that there is intelligence, taste, and respect for aesthetic standards in their thinking about the place. The gardens were lovely. But the food was more than exquisite. Personally crafted with Henk at the helm of the kitchen, the cuisine was diverse with both old standards and fusionesque innovations. Don't miss their preserves, and don't forget to ask about their wine selections--culled, of course, from the best of South Africa's wine region--including a few surprises. How many B&B's in rural South Africa, for example, offer Kentucky bourbon? I thought it fit right in. (Henk is terrific, by the way, in accommodating special diets; they know the restaurateurs of the area and can make spot on recommendations.) Make sure to ask Michel about his Lithuanian, American, and Canadian backgrounds.

De Zeekoe: 8 healthy babies born!

We are proud to announce the arrival of 8 little Meerkats!

Van Loveren: Happy Customers!

Below is a letter we received from a happy customer - Winston A Beukes

Lectori Salutem!(Bonita)

Gedurende die “ Wine on the River” fees het ek en Hennie (aan my voorgestel as een van die “Four Cousins”) gesels.

Met hierdie epos wil ek julle graag meedeel dat daardie gebaar van Hennie (om sommer so lekker te kom gesels) dit vir vele die moeite werd maak (en vir die toekoms sal maak) om na enige wynfees te gaan as dit die gebruiklike prosedure van wyn-uitstallers/wynmakers is.
My kennis rakende wyn is beperk tot die kleur van die wyn, wit, rooi, pienk ens. Dus is ek ʼn absolute leek as dit kom by wyn, wat ek wel weet is dat ek nou ʼn aangename ervaring aan julle “Tangled Tree Wines” kan koppel wat die drink daarvan soveel meer genotvol maak (Moenie bekommerd wees nie ek kan darem onderskei tussen ʼn goeie en ʼn slegte wyn en drink dus nie net die wyn oor die ervaring nie).

My vriende en ek het Hennie se gesels geniet en ook sy bereidwilligheid om te staan vir die “kikkies” waardeer ( as alumni van die Universiteit Stellenbosch is dit nie vir ons vreemd dat ʼn matie sommer so tussen hordes mense sy mede-maties uitken nie, lol).

Dra tog ons vriendelik groete aan hom oor.

Hopelik sal ons eendag daar by julle (van Loveren Keller) ʼn draai kom maak om na die twee bome te kyk.

You are most welcome, Winston!