Meetkat Adventures: Babies expected soon!

Our pregnant Meerkat is doing well and we are expecting the babies any day now!

 

Van Loveren: Mel Botes @Christina's

On Friday 30 November 2012, join us at Chrtistina's for a live performance from Mel Botes!

Be sure to get your bookings in soon!

Contact Esti: christinas@vanloveren.co.za 

Kagga Kamma: Interesting Guests

Recently, we have had some very special visitors, that were caught on our motion sensor camera's.

These little creatures have been caught shooting across the land, or slinking through the twilight, and hunting in the dark...

And here's the proof!

Jackal

African Wild Cat

Dassies (Rock Rabbits)

Rabbits

Porcupine

African Wild Cat

Montagu Country Hotel gets a new puppy

Meet Santana, our adorable Spaniel. Santana is the newest addition to the Montagu Country Hotel family.

 

Ceres Zip Slide: The longest in Africa

The rock formations and changing scenery is breath-taking. 8 slides totalling 1.4 km for the longest tour in Africa! 2 – 3 hours (depending on group size) of adventure and adrenaline rushes.
Enjoy refreshments along the tour. The surrounding Skurweberg mountains forms a picturesque backdrop to this awesome adventure.

• All Weather
• No Group Size Limit
• Tours Depart Every 30 Minutes
• All Ages From 3 Years And Older

LONG, FAST & SAFE.

Cost: R400 per person

Guides, Equipment and Drinks are included.

It’s Amazing
It’s Spectacular
It’s Awesome

YOUR ADVENTURE STARTS HERE!
THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME!

Evergreen Manor: Winemakers lunch at Beyerskloof

Book now at Evergreen Manor & Spa (021 886 -6832) and join the local wine folk of the Bottelary Hills will be hosting their last Winemakers Lunch for 2012 at Beyerskloof with a Red ‘n Rosy bill of fare tempting at the estate’s Red Leaf restaurant on Sunday, 25 November.

Sharing friendly chatter and bottles of quality wine during a languid Sunday lunch is the ideal way to end your weekend on a decadent high and in the warm company of Beyerskloof, Kaapzicht, Goede Hoop and Mooiplaas guests will do just that. The finest Pinotages, Rosé wines and Cape Blends stemming from these eminent cellars will be tasted and enjoyed with a four-course feast of gourmet creations by resident chef Frank Menezes. The Red Leaf’s famous Pinotage burgers will be swapped for a more elegant affair on the restaurant’s outside deck where long tables, framed with awe-inspiring Winelands views will set the scene for a jovial afternoon with family and friends.

    
The Bottelary Hills Winemakers Lunch at Beyerskloof starts at 12h00 and costs R250 per person for a wine tasting and a four-course al fresco lunch inclusive of a glass of wine per course. Pre bookings are essential as seating is limited. Only 50 seats available. To book your seats contact Tamzin Isaacs at Tel: (021) 886 8275 or send an email to marketing@wineroute.co.za.

Robertson WineValley announces Ashton – Swellendam route to be re-opened

It seems that the engineers are aiming to re-open the storm - damaged Ashton – Swellendam route (R60) by 14 December 2013. 

In the meantime, here are the 2 alternate routes:

VIA ROBERTSON (20 km longer)

VIA MONTAGU (12km longer)

Evergreen Manor: Platter Wine Guide 2013

Evergreen Manor in Stellenbosch let us know that the Platter Wine Guide 2013 was launched on Tuesday 30 October, and saw the announcement of the year’s five star wines. No less than 16 of our members were awarded – congratulations! They are:

• Dalla Cia Wine & Spirit Company Giorgio 2007 • Delaire Graff Laurence Graff Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 • Delheim Vera Cruz Shiraz 2009 • DeMorgenzon Reserve Chenin Blanc 2010 • Flagstone Treaty Tree Reserve 2010 • Fleur de Cap Lazlo 2008 • Fleur du Cap Noble Late Harvest 2011 • Jordan CWG Auction Reserve Chardonnay 2011 • Jordan Nine Yards Chardonnay 2011 • Kanonkop Pinotage 2010 • Ken Forrester The Gypsy 2009 • Simonsig Merindol Syrah 2010 • Tokara Walker Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2012 • Tokara Director’s Reserve 2011 • Villiera Monro Brut 2007 • Warwick Cabernet Franc 2009 The superquaffer of the year is the Melck's Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 by Muratie Estate. For the full results, click HERE.

Montagu Country Hotel: Explore from here!

Montagu is an ideal base from which to explore the many attractions of the Western Cape, including the southern most tip of Africa - Agulhas, Western Cape. This is where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet and the needle of the compass shows no deviation between true north and magnetic north. The lighthouse at Agulhas is the second oldest lighthouse in South Africa, built in 1849 to resemble the Egyptian Pharos-style lighthouse at Alexandria.

This scenic trip takes about 2 hours from our hotel and makes for a wonderful day trip. If you would like us to help you plan your itinerary while you stay with us, simply contact 023 614 3125.

 

CCR: Charm, Character & Romance

Cape Country Routes was started in 1997 by Gert Lubbe, when he had the idea to give guests their own itinerary with their map as a basis, and Route 62 is the spinal cord to which all routes are connected.

Route 62 is a North/South route which is often called the "Kleine Schwester" (Little Sister) to the famous route in the states - Route 66.

Route 62 goes as follows:

• West Coast route - Up the N7 as far as Langebaan and through Malmsbury in Worcester back to the R62.
• The Whale Route - Through Hermanus onto Bredasdorp & L'Agulhas. One can drive along the N2 as far as Mosselbay and rejoin the R62 over Robinson Pass at Oudtshoorn, or drive through Tradouws pass to Barrydale and then join the R62 to Oudtshoorn.
• From Oudtshoorn #1 - a circular drive over the Swartberg Pass to Prince Albert, then back to Oudtshoorn through Meirings Poort.
• From Oudtshoorn #2 - choice of driving over Monatgu Pass (gravel road, single lane) to George, or the Outeniqua Pass (tarred road).
• From George - choice of driving back onto R62 to Port Elizabeth via Langkloof, or take the Coastal road which goes through the Tsitsekamma Forest.

Along the way there are many locations where you can stop, and enjoy your surroundings...

All you have to do is choose for yourself, and then maybe change your mind. 

YOU have the map, and YOU are planning your holiday. 

Have fun with it - GO WILD!!