Somerset West Travel Guide

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      Sunset over False Bay
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    by Alice-Kees
  • The Cape Dutch manor of Vergelegen
      The Cape Dutch manor of Vergelegen
    by Alice-Kees
  • Historic Residence
      Historic Residence
    by claus9000
 

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Vergelegen: a treasure of a wine estate
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Alice-Kees 153 reviews
The Cape Dutch manor of Vergelegen

We picked this wine estate to visit as it was recommended to us by various people. The main features are the amazingly beautiful location and gardens and the fabulous buildings and architecture.

We came here to visit the estate and to sample the range of wines they produce on the estate. Then came the big disappointment: we were not allowed touring the wine cellars with our baby son Youri who was neatly cuddled up in the specially designed backpack. There would be no way he could get out of it and run and scream around. The guards could not give us a plausible reason for not accepting us with a child in the backpack.

Having had this experience, we feel Vergelegen is a very inhospitable place to go and therefore I would not recommend anyone with children taking all the trouble to get here and to pay the entrance fees only to discover that you are not allowed to join their wine tours.

Updated Jul 13, 2003

Address: Lourensford Road

Phone: 021-8471334

Website: http://www.vergelegen.co.za

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Vergelegen Wine Estate
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claus9000 27 reviews
Historic Residence

Visit a beautiful landscaped garden, taste excellent wines and savour excellent country food. A wonderful place for a relxing day.

Updated Apr 6, 2003

Address: Somerset West, Helderberg

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Hotels  

Willowbrook Lodge

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Huis Waveren

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Restaurants  

Lady Philips Restaurant: Excellent South African Country food
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Lady Philips Restaurant Terrace

On a sunny day, make sure you get a table on the outside covered terrace overlooking the gardens. The food served is light and tasty, one of the specialities is local game.

Written Apr 6, 2003

Address: Vergelegen Wine Estate

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