Food-Fuelled Travel
Five scenic farm escapes for foodies to enjoy with their families
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WESTERN CAPE
SARONSBERG VINEYARD COTTAGES, TULBAGH
Hemmed in on three sides by the Obiqua, Winterhoek and Witzenberg mountain ranges, the Tulbagh basin enjoys a Mediterranean climate that is ideal for viticulture, with a range in terroir resulting in an impressive diversity of distinctive wines.
At Saronsberg Vineyard Cottages, guests can stay in the midst of the action on a working wine farm. With sixteen self-catering cottages – each sleeping two to four people – Saronsberg offers comfortable simplicity for those after peace, quiet and perhaps an early morning hike.
And because Saronsberg is pet-friendly, fur kids are welcome to join in the fun too.
Book via the Saronsberg website.
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DUNSTONE ESTATE, WELLINGTON
Nestled in the leafy Wellington wine region, Dunstone Country Estate has something for everyone.
This working wine farm boasts four separate accommodation options – including standalone suites, a honeymoon cottage, a self-catering family unit and the Manor House for larger groups.
The estate also has its own restaurant, where guests are welcome to sample its excellent wines and relaxed country-style fare, while kids are kept entertained with a newly-built play area.
Book via the Dunstone Estate website.
ENON HOUSE, ROBERTSON
The perfect place to commemorate a special occasion, Enon House is the about-to-be-launched accommodation offering on Zandvliet wine estate in the Robertson Valley.
Located close to Ashton and somewhat off the beaten track, the guest house’s hilltop setting affords an almost 360° view around sprawling vineyards and citrus groves.
Zandvliet’s own Kalkveld Lounge tasting room and stoep makes for a relaxing venue to sample the estate’s famed Shiraz wine and Clemengold gin over a cheese platter.
Enon House is not yet listed as accommodation, as it will be launched early in 2020, but keep an eye on the Zandvliet website for when bookings open next year.
KWAZULU-NATAL
BEVERLEY COUNTRY COTTAGES, DARGLE
Located in the lush KZN Midlands, Beverley Country Cottages offers an escape into total relaxation. The four self-catering cottages sleep between two and six people each, and the East Wing rooms in the old Manor House come standard with breakfast.
Very child-friendly, the farm also boasts a tennis court and interaction with rabbits, chickens, horses, dogs and cats, while avid fly-fishers will be kept busy with an abundance of brown and rainbow trout.
Book via the Beverley Country Cottages website.
LIMPOPO
FRIDA’S VIEW COTTAGE, MAGOEBASKLOOF
Tupelo Honey Farm also has its own Glass Art Studio on site and visitors can purchase the colourful creations made there as well as nuts, avos and herbs grown on the farm.
Book via the Frida’s View Cottage website.
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