Montagu Country Hotel: New Logo

We wish to thank each and every Montagu Country Hotel friend and fan for your feedback posted on our Facebook page a while ago in terms of our new logo. We value your input and we are always interested in hearing from you.

As Montagu Country Hotel is the only original Art Deco hotel in South Africa, we have decided on a logo that best reflect this old-world charm.

The name, Montagu Country Hotel will remain unchanged - we believe the word “country” beautifully describes the charm and countryside experience that is awaiting our guests when visiting Montagu or Route 62.

Old logo

New Logo

Robertson Wine Valley: Wine On the River

Our next festival is almost upon us! Wine on the River is being hosted from the 19-21 October 2012.

Come and celebrate the beginning of Spring with us and more than 40 wineries showcasing over 300 wines at a spectacular venue on the Breed River.

Visit this website for more information.

 

Agulhas Country Lodge: Self Drive the Whale Route

As summer is approaching, and the temperatures are rising, why not hit the road to see the wonders of our home?

Each year, Southern Right and Humpback whales migrate into the Southern Cape coastal waters to calve and nurse their young. These gentle giants know how to put on a show - breaching, lob tailing, flipper slapping - like the most practised of drama queens!

This Self-Drive Route  is known as the Whale Route. This route not only gives you great whale watching but takes you through quirky coastal villages, wonderful fynbos, and introduces you to sharks, penguins and seals, not to mention the birdlife.

Drive past lagoons and estuaries and when the day is gone, sip your sundowner on the edge of the ocean.

Southern Right Whale - Breaching

This route is best done in the whale season between July and Novermber, with the peak being right now, in October!

The length of this trip is approximately 560kms. It has so much to tempt the travela, and with most of it being off the beaten track, it's ultimately upt to you how long you want to take, where you want to dawdle, and where you'd prefer to overnight. Take your time - 3 to 4 days would be perfect!

Starting in Cape Town - Strand to Hermanus - Stanford, Dekelders and Gansbaai - Elim, Struisbaai and L'Agulhas - Arniston (Waenhuiskrans) - Bredasdorp - De Hoop Nature Reserve - Witsand - back onto the N2, and head home!

Take your hat, sunglasses, flip-flops, suncream and your camera!

If you dare to do this exciting trip - we want to see the pictures (and we welcome you with smiles, to stay at our Country Lodge at your stop-over in L'Agulhas).

Post your favourite snapshot from this trip onto our Facebook page, and share the magic that you were able to witness.

Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve: Help Out a Local Charity

SAVE A LIFE

Over the next two months, Plett Animal Welfare Service (PAWS), is hosting a number of events to help save some furry friends.

Why not make October or November the month to save a life?

PAWS started in the 1990's with the aim of providing animal welfare to the Bitou areas surrounding Plettenberg Bay.

This non-profit organisation, chaired by Mrs Di Butlin, currently operates a mobile Inspector who services 11 different townships in the Bitou area, namely Harkeville, Kwanokathula, Wittedrift, New Horizons, Green Valley, Bossiesgif, Plettenberg Bay, Kurland Village, Natures Valley and Covie.

Many of the residents in these townships live below the breadline and cannot afford even the most basic vetinary care for their animals.

PAWS relied on the genrosity of the Plett Community and regularly organises Fun-raising activities to sustain a basic service to these communities.

Every Wednesday, find your way down to Old Nicks where you'll be able to adopt a new friend! 

Events to look forward to over the next two months - An Open Garden Day, a Car Boot Sale, and the PAWS Street Collection.

Make a difference this month, to someone who can't help themselves.

Keep an eye out on twitter @PlettGameRes and on Facebook for updates on any upcoming events for PAWS... We hope to see you there!

Robertson Wine Route: Wine on the River

 

ROBERTSON WINE ON THE RIVER – IT’S BACK!

Head for the Banks of the Breede for a Festive Family Fiesta!  

For the seventh consecutive year, over the weekend of 19 - 21 October, the inimitable and ever-popular Robertson Wine on the River is returning to the banks of the Breede River. Once again the festival is taking place in a spacious marquee at the charming riverside farm, Goudmyn, situated on the R317 between Robertson and Bonnievale.  

Enjoy laid-back country hospitality at its best as you taste more than 300 wines from over 40 wineries, while soaking up the rhythm of live jazz, ballads and blues. While wine-tasting is the order of the day, there will be delicious gastronomic delights from which to choose, whilst: browsing amongst the country food stalls, shopping your way through the Robertson Farmers’ Market, and much more. Tutored chardonnay tastings will be on offer in the Chardonnay Tent, and other popular attractions will include river cruises as well as arts and crafts from the Valley.

Offering a wide variety of children’s activities, Robertson Wine on the River promises to be a fabulously festive family affair. And, children under 18 enter free of charge, making it more convenient and cost-effective for the whole family to enjoy all that the Valley has to offer! After free admission, children’s activities will be charged for on a ‘pay-as-you-go’ system.

Convenient designated parking areas will be clearly sign-posted en route. For visitors utilising parking areas further a-field, a shuttle-service will provide transport to and from the festivities.    

With wines being sold on site at cellar door prices, Robertson Wine on the River provides the perfect opportunity to stock up on your favourite Robertson wines, renowned for their great value, from easy-drinking to top-of-the-range.

This idyllic, open-air spring festival is not to be missed. So bring your friends and family along for an extravaganza of fine wine, delectable treats, great music and complete relaxation amidst a rural ambiance of spectacular scenery and warm sunshine. 

BOOKINGS             

Web-tickets and the Robertson Wine Valley office

ENQUIRIES

Robertson Wine Valley office

Tel 023 626 3167

E-mail  manager@robertsonwinevalley.com

Website www.wineonriver.com

The Supertubes Collection: Our accommodation

 

The Standard B&B:

Our 4 star Standard Supertubes B&B consists of 8 well appointed en suite rooms each of them with a deck. This is the original B&B established more than 12 years ago, named after the famous surf spot Super Tubes.

 

The Supertubes Guesthouse:

This is our luxury 4 star Guesthouse. It boasts 6 luxury en suite rooms, most with private balconies & sea view. The house also has a spacious kitchen, lounge, dining area and patio with braai facilities overlooking the ocean which is available to all our guests.  

 

The Supertubes Selfcatering House & Flatlet:

Three ensuite rooms sleeping 8 people in total, with fully equipped kitchen, lounge with DSTV and dining area opening up to a protected garden where braai facilities and an outside dining area will make your stay even more enjoyable!

Augusta de Mist: Wakefield Grannies visit

And just when you think we have had all sorts of cool and fabulous guests, Augusta de Mist was proud to be visited by the Wakefield Grannies, a group of women from Wakefield in Quebec, offering support to AIDS Orphans and their Grandmothers in Alexandra Township, South Africa. They are also affectionately known as the Alexandria Gogos. The activities of the Wakefield Grannies help AIDS Orphans and their Grannies in Johannesburg's Alexandra Township and the events they produce benefit the community through practical support groups for mothers and children, orphan bereavement groups, school requirements, food parcels, vegetable gardens and love.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Augusta-de-Mist/206319936070762?fref=ts

The Rockwell: No better place to stay

Capetonians all know that their city has the best of all the worlds. We have the big, blue ocean on one side, and the mountains on the other. 

We have beautiful Autumn's with all the colours of change, wet wet wet Winter's that refill our all our dam's, bright Spring's with new life growing green, and scorching Summer's that drive us to the beaches along our coast's.

These are all the reason's why Cape Town is high on many travellers have-to-see destination lists.

Staying at The Rockwell All Suite Hotel & Apartments puts you right in the centre of it all, and within walking distance of  EVERYTHING!

Situated just 20 minutes away from Cape Town International Airport, and moments away from the Hustle 'n Bustle of Cape Town CBD, the V&A Waterfront, as well as some of the 'hottest' shopping and dining venues.

What more could you ask for in a holiday accommodation, or, even better, in a home?

The Rockwell: Feel rejuvinated

Feeling perky? Or are the holidays taking their toll on your waistline? No need to fear, the gym, pool and treatment room are near!

Full-Access Gym

Have that extra mouthful of dessert after dinner, and know that if you wish to, the full-access gym and heated swimming pool are situated on the 1st floor for your use.

Heated Swimming Pool

Also on the 1st floor, right next to the gym and pool, is an in-house treatment room.

So, if you feel as if all the sight-seeing, or a long day at the office, has stiffened your muscles, there are options to consider... Swedish? Deep Tissue? Full Body?

Your choice from a list of treatments can be arranged.

In-House Treatment Room

Look forward to the full experience, here at The Rockwell All Suite Hotel & Apartments.

Supertubes Collection: Nearby Attractions

What is there to do on a day out in Jeffrey's Bay, while staying at the Supertubes Guesthouse B&B?

For those that are brave enough, the Supertubes Beach is right on their doorstep; Jeffrey's Bay is famous for its surf spots, and is home to plenty of super tubes on Supertube Beach.

Jeffrey's Bay has 3 safe swimming beaches - Dolphin Beach, Magna Beach and Kabeljous Beach.

Activities in the area include Sandboarding Surf lessons, Kite surfing and Windsurfing.

The town boasts wonderful restaurants, shopping and and exciting nightlife.

For the romantic at heart, beach horse-riding excursions are only 5km from Supertubes, where one can plan an exciting proposal, first date, or even a wedding anniversary.

With lots to do and see, don't hesitate to book your stay at Supertubes Guesthouse B&B.

They await your call!