The
Breede
River is a river in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
It is approximately 337 km long with a catchment area of 12,384 km².
The word "Breede" is Dutch for "wide". The major towns in the catchment
include Swellendam in the middle to lower catchment, Montagu and Robertson
in the middle catchment and Worcester in the upper catchment. There are
two dams on the river, the Tweewaterskloof Dam and the Brandvlei Dam.
Malgas
- a small, historic and scenic town on the Breede River just 35 km inland
from Witsand and close to Swellendam. Famous for the only remaining
hand-drawn pontoon in South Africa, which takes you across the Breede River.
Tides
River Lodge, Self-Catering Lodge, near MALGAS Tides
River Lodge is a privately owned Lodge on the banks of the Breede River
near Malgas - a scenic two and a half hours drive from Cape Town and half
an hour from Swellendam. We are centrally situated for exploring
the unique Overberg Region - De Hoop Nature Reserve, Cape Infanta, Witsand
(San Sebastian Bay). A fishermen and birdwatchers haven as well as
an ideal base for watersport enthusiasts. We have four beautifully designed
thatched units on the waters edge, rolling green lawns down to the river,
private jetty and slipway and orchard. Tides offers a selection of accommodation
from cosy two sleepers to luxury lodges that sleep eight. Right on
the banks of the river are Zebra Lodge, Cob Cottage, Heron House and The
Boathouse. All have river views, verandahs, braai areas and DSTV....
Robertson is located
in The Heart of Route 62, the longest wine route in the world which stretches
all the way from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth.
Ballinderry,
The Robertson Guest House, ROBERTSON Ballinderry, The Robertson
Guest House is a luxury guest house in the heart of Robertson, on Route
62. The four star graded guest house, in a double storey thatched villa,
is owned and managed by the Belgian owners Luc and Hilde Uyttenhove. They
aim for the highest standards in quality, service and personal attention.
Ballinderry offers five comfortable double en-suite rooms and a deluxe
honeymoon suite. Each room has its own character and design, but they all
combine luxury with charm. The suite, with views on pool, garden and mountains,
consists of a big living room, bedroom and bathroom and has air-conditioning
as well as a private fireplace for chilly winter days.
GuBas-DeHoek
meet, eat, sleep, Guest House/Restaurant, ROBERTSON Robertson - SMALL TOWN –
BIG HEART! ”The heart of the valley lies in the warmth of its people”.
(RWV). Wine & dine, golf and splendid nature, that is the “The
Heart of Route 62”. We offer light, fresh, Mediterranean cuisine,
pasta, wok dishes, South African and Swabian specialities and of course
a braai in the garden. Start with a cocktail or an Erdinger Weissbier
and complete your menu with the excellent wines from the Robertson Wine
Valley. All five rooms are en suite with a wall safe, radio, CD,
coffee / tea, books, fans, electric heaters and stylishly furnished in
different themes with lot of attention to detail. Off street parking,
a big shady garden with a splash pool and a braai, fully licensed restaurant,
German TV and internet W-LAN.
Randrivier
B&B, ROBERTSON Randrivier B&B is a
3 star S.A.Tourism graded institution on a Wine & Fruit farm with a
lovely garden. 1km outside Robertson in the heart of Route 62 with all
the famous wine farms and numerous tourist attractions in the Robertson
Valley. We offer 4 ensuite double rooms with high quality standards
and service + 1 selfcatering cottage that sleeps 2 +2 on couch fully equipped.
We are near several Restaurants, the Golf course, Holiday resorts and 5
nearby villages each with its own splendour.
Robertson is located
in The Heart of Route 62, the longest wine route in the world which stretches
all the way from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth.
Agterkliphoogte
Guest Farm, Self-Catering Cottages, ROBERTSON Agterkliphoogte
Guest Farm offers more than just accommodation in the Breede River Valley.
Spend a few days enjoying the famous Route 62 hospitality on a 150ha farm
with the majestic Riviersonderende and Langeberg mountains unfolding as
far as you can see. At night the sky is filled with millions of stars,
without any air or light pollution. Two Victorian style guest cottages
- in years gone by were originally farm workers houses which have now been
revamped and updated with French doors leading off each bedroom onto a
large verandah.
Tulbagh lies about
180 kilometres north-east of Cape Town in the Breede River valley, surrounded
by the picturesque Witsenberg mountain range. The town was founded in 1743
by the first settler families, the Trekboers. The "Oude Kerk", established
by the Trekboers, is the oldest church in South Africa.
Hunters
Retreat Guest Farm, TULBAGH Situated in a tranquil country
setting in Tulbagh, South Africa, Hunters Retreat Guest Farm is a little
piece of heaven. Surrounded by majestic mountains, sweeping vineyards
and orchards, this is the perfect place to catch your breath and stay for
a while.
Rijk's
Ridge Country House, Guesthouse, TULBAGH Secluded on the outskirts
of the picturesque Tulbagh village, Rijk's Ridge offers you intimate comfort
and tranquillity on a new wine estate. The gracious and welcoming country
house, set on a ridge overlooking a lake, has 12 luxury suites and three
self contained deluxe cottages. Each individually decorated suite has a
private terrace leading to the poolside garden.
The
Witzenberg Country Inn, Bed and Breakfast, TULBAGH The Witzenberg Country Inn
is owned and managed by a committed husband and wife team who are dedicated
to providing warm hospitality and comfortable accommodation in the magnificent
Cape Winelands. The Witzenberg Country Inn offers outstanding bed and breakfast
accommodation in double en-suite rooms that all have TV, fans and heaters
and tea & coffee making facilities.
Tulbagh lies about
180 kilometres north-east of Cape Town in the Breede River valley, surrounded
by the picturesque Witsenberg mountain range. The town was founded in 1743
by the first settler families, the Trekboers. The "Oude Kerk", established
by the Trekboers, is the oldest church in South Africa.
Bartholomeus
Klip Farmhouse, Hotel, TULBAGH Bartholomeus Klip is unique.
There are only five bedrooms in this small hotel, the original homestead
on a large private estate which is both a working wheat and sheep farm
and a nature reserve with a spectacular mountain backdrop.
The
Old Tulbagh Hotel, TULBAGH The hotel has been newly
refurbished to the highest standard and is situated in the very heart of
the historic and picturesque village of Tulbagh. Individually furnished
and styled for ultimate comfort, the 5 en suite bedrooms all have king
size beds, crisp cotton bed linen and each room is fitted with overhead
fans and air conditioning units.
