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Recent testimonials from our visitors
Email from France
Hi! SA friends!
I am just a French historian preparing a paper to be read, next July, at PMB campus. Congratulation! You have a very nice and interesting website. It really makes one feel like catching the first aircraft and fly over!
I was last at Saldanha in 2002, when I read a paper at the Military/Navy Academy. I spent there a wonderfull day. I sincerely hope that your country (which, in my heart is also mine) goes better and better again.
Very kind regards.
- Michel R.
Président / Chairman CEEHGFAA
Historien - Onomasticien - Conférencier
February 2009
Letter from London
"I can't express in words how wonderful our stay at Papkuilsfontein was. The only problem was the brevity of our stay, oh how i wished we had booked a whole week..!"
- James and Ash. (UK)
February 2009
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"I had a great time. Did far more than I planned which was no bad thing after such a long journey - it would've been a shame just to sit by the pool for a week! There was possibly too much planned and I'd like to have had more time to do the same amount of stuff, but that was my schedule not yours. The whale trip was the best..."
- Nicky B. (UK)
October 2008
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Merwenstein Fruit and Wine Farm, Bonnievale, Boland
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OVERBERG KONTREI
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Experiences:
Wine Tasting; Trails & hiking; Fauna; Working farm
(Click here for more about Merwenstein experiences...)
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Merwenstein Guest Farm (60 ha) is a family owned working wine and fruit farm in the panoramic Breede River Valley, outside Bonnievale, Merwenstein is situated between the historic Swellendam and Bonnievale 7 km outside Bonnievale and 200 km from Cape Town. Merwenstein is an ideal base for exploring the surroundings and to have learning and relaxing experience.
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There are three spacious en-suite double-bedded rooms, each has two ¾ beds, a roof fan, a heater, coffee/tea-making facilities, en suite shower/WC with bathroom heater and hairdryer, private entrances to the garden and covered patios. The rooms are connected to a guest lounge. The house and one room is designed to be wheelchair friendly. The room is equipped with an air conditioner and drive-in shower facilities. Relax in the 4x8m saltwater swimming pool. There is also a ground level trampoline.
Breakfast will be served in the entertainment room from 08:00 - 12:00, about the time when lunch is served. Enjoy panoramic views over the orchards and vineyards. On cold mornings a fire from the alpine fireplace will warm you up.
Dinner is served in the kitchen and your hosts will sit down with you and at the most 6 other guests. Heidi adventures with her cooking to blend European styles with African and Malay style cooking. Fresh vegetables and salads are always on the set menu so that even vegetarian can have a wholesome dinner. Wine served from the table is from the Merwespont Wine Cellar, which is within walking distance to the house.
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Rates
Dinner, Bed And Breakfast Option:
R 450.00 per person/night. Inclusive of farmtour, dinner, drinks at the table and breakfast.
* Reservations are only confirmed after receipt of a 50% deposit (or payment of the full amount)
Rates for children:
Under the age of 6 years, sharing parents bedroom/family room: R 50.00 per child/night, inclusive of breakfast.
6-16 years, sharing parents bedroom/family room: R 100.00 per child/night, inclusive of breakfast.
6-16 years, in their own room: R 175.00 per child/night, inclusive of breakfast.
Self-Catering Option:
House with: 3 double rooms, all en-suite plus one family room with two double beds and sharing one en suite shower/wc.
R 1000.00 per night, min. stay two nights
R 1500.00 per night, if group stays only one night.
Self-catering reservation only confirmed after receipt full payment.
Cancellation Terms:
In the event of any cancellation the following will be charged:
0-14 days 100 % of the full amount will be forfeited
15-29 days 50 % of the deposit will be forfeited
30 + days 10% of the deposit will be forfeited
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Your hosts and owners of the farm, Hugo and Heidi van der Merwe, will do their utmost to make you part of their family. They invite you to share their exquisite accommodation on a working fruit and wine farm and will personally take you on tours on and around the farm, sharing their love for the land and their passion for the environment.
Heidi is closely involved with the strengthening of the cultural life of the local Coloured and Xhosa community and where she is accepted. Visitors have the opportunity of meeting the people she works with or to attend a church meeting in their environment.
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Merwenstein Guest Farm is a family owned working fruit and wine farm. Here guests have the opportunity to experience farm life and walk on the farm guided by the farmer. The fruit harvest is from end November - May with fruit like peaches, plums and newly planted Persimmons. The orchards blossom from August - October. The Wine Cellar is within walking distance of the guesthouse. During harvest time the process of wine making can be followed from the picking of the grapes through to the filtration of the juice.
Hugo was born and grew up on the neighboring wine and fruit farm. After school he studied B.Sc. Agriculture at Stellenbosch University and then worked for 6 months on an apple farm in America.
Heidi was born and grew up in Namibia, and while looking up some relatives in Germany, she worked for a year on a wine farm in Windesheinm an der Nahe.
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South Africa is now BIG 7 Country!
5 Big Land Mammals PLUS 2 Marine creatures, Whales and White Sharks
Already a BIG 5 traveller? Complete your BIG 7 experience at Gansbaai with a same day whales and white sharks interaction. Book your experience directly with the sustainable owner/operator for Whales and Great Whites!
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Support Cape Leopard Trust Sponsors!
Book at any of these Kontrei Traveller Portfolio members in the Cederberg who are active supporters of the Cape Leopard Trust:
Bakkrans
Keurbosfontein
Mount Ceder
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