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Eseltjierus

Eseltjierus, McGregor

 mvtouring Says:  At the donkey sanctuary, you will also find the Eseltjie rus nursery and garden furniture shop. Do drop in as there are interesting things on sale. 

Donkey Sanctuary

Donkey Sanctuary, McGregor

 mvtouring Says:  The mission of Eseltjiesrus Donkey Sanctuary in the Western Cape, South Africa, is to provide care for abused, neglected and elderly donkeys and to create a culture of respect for all living creatures.The BeginningSix years ago, Dr Johan & Annemarie van Zijl of McGregor... 

Time stood still

Time stood still, McGregor

 mvtouring Says:  McGregor, a village lost in time, a place for reflection, a place of healing. You may never want to leave as you wander around the beautiful preserved white-washed cottages nestle in half-wild gardens. 

White washed cottages

White washed cottages, McGregor

 mvtouring Says:  McGregor, a village lost in time, a place for reflection, a place of healing. You may never want to leave as you wander around the beautiful preserved white-washed cottages nestle in half-wild gardens 

Church

Church, McGregor

 mvtouring Says:  As in most villages you will find a lovely Dutch Reformed church. 

Villagers

Villagers, McGregor

 mvtouring Says:  A lovely little shop/restaurant where you find interesting things. A wide variety of items are sold here, from household goodies to clothing. I loved to browse this little shop. 

2de Kans leefstyl

2de Kans leefstyl, McGregor

 mvtouring Says:  This secondhand little shop has a lot of books on offer, but not really much else. I expected some antique stuff in here. still a nice little shop to wander around. 

Hotels  

McGregor Country Cottages: Self catering cottages

McGregor Country Cottages: Self catering cottages, McGregor

 Alice-Kees Says:  About 7 or 8 former workers' dwellings set in an orchard with apricot trees and and a refreshing pool. Cottages are beautifully decorated and not too far away from everything. 

Restaurants  

Green Gables Country Inn: Time stood still here...

Green Gables Country Inn: Time stood still here..., McGregor

 Alice-Kees Says:  This is basically a B&B guesthouse, but the inn offers also a pub and a -locally well known- restaurant. As we came on a Sunday there was only a choice between fried calamaris and fish & chips, but even these simple dishes were made with care and tasted delicious! Be sure to... 

Eseltjierus: Eseltjierus

Eseltjierus: Eseltjierus, McGregor

 mvtouring Says:  Situated at the donkey sanctuary, this place provides the ideal opportunity to just sit back and relax and enjoy the tranquility that surrounds you. Espresso milkshake 

Deli Girls bistro: Deli Girls

Deli Girls bistro: Deli Girls, McGregor

 mvtouring Says:  Not quite sure what I expected to find here, maybe some stuff that was locally produced, but most of the stuff they sell in the deli is from Stellenbosch, Franschhoek or other places. I found that a bit of a letdown. Still they sell some very nice things here. The garden... 

Transportation  

Noddy bus

Noddy bus, McGregor

 mvtouring Says:  Thanks to Mr Awie Page, visitors to the village of McGregor now have a new way of getting around. With his recently built, all-wood Noddy Bus, he will be giving guided tours around McGregor at the very reasonable cost of R35-45 per person. The Noddy Bus can carry 8 visitors... 

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 About 7 or 8 former workers' dwellings set in an orchard with apricot trees and and a refreshing pool. Cottages are beautifully decorated and not too far away... 

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McGregor - a place where time stood still

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 We have talked about visiting this place for years, and at the end of every year we say ............. never got to McGregor this year, must do it next year. So it was that I decided enough is enough,... 

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 On our way back from the Karoo desert towards Capetown, we needed a place to spend the night in the area of Robertson. As this middle sized town did not have anything that made us jumping up and down... 

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