Stellenbosch Lodge Country Hotel

A SHORT DRIVE IN THE COUNTRY.

by PEE-WEE

The town of Paarl, just 38 km from Stellenbosch, lies cradled in the Berg River Valley. It is renowned for its illustrious past, its unrivalled natural beauty, flourishing wine and fruit industry and gracious architecture. The 11 km long Main Street is dotted with historic buildings, shops, restaurants and charming places of accommodation, and is where the head office of the wine industry, the KWV, is situated. Drive on to the village of Wellington (11 km) and over the Bainskloof Pass, that in the days of old, was the only gateway northwards to Tulbagh (57 km) and Ceres (63 km). Tulbagh is a beautiful town that was restored to its original splendour, following the great earthquake of 1969. Ceres is essentially a fruit-growing area.

Stellenbosch wine region - Nr. Capetown

by chizz

"Stellenbosch wine region - Nr. Capetown"

We visited Stellenbosch wine region on a day trip out of Capetown and visted a few of the wineries such as Camberley (named after Richard's hometown in the UK) and Spier, where you can pay to interact with cheetah cubs, walk trails, horse ride, dine or stay the night at the hotel. Looked lovely!