Cape Dutch Quarters

The CAPE DUTCH QUARTER is a portfolio of heritage properties offering a range of B&B & self-catering accommodation options in the heart of old Tulbagh village. Tulbagh Country Manor offers guests 200-year-old grandeur, with '4 Star' luxury en suite, king -sized rooms on a B&B basis.

'The little Courtyards' and 'The Wagon Shed:' offer guests upmarket self-catering options. Tulbagh Travellers Lodge/Backpackers' in the 'Old Bank:' offers travellers on a budget a comfortable, value for money option.

In room facilities includes Satellite television & M-Net, CD player with i-docking facilities, Free Wireless Internet, Bar fridge, glasses, corkscrews & bottle openers, Heaters and fans or air-conditioning, Hairdryer, Wall safe, Tea and coffee making facilities, White linen and towel sets, Soap and shampoo, Seasonal fresh-cut flowers, Fax and phone calls can be arranged. (Feb-16).

Driving from Cape Town (130km):
Take the N1 towards Paarl for half an hour. Exit left at Exit for Klapmuts/Wellington R44 (before Paarl). Turn left at the T junction and continue 15 minutes to Wellington. On entering Wellington, turn left at the traffic lights (with the R44). The sign reads 'Distillery Road-Hermon/Ceres'. Continue for 30 minutes and through the Nuwekloof pass. Continue 5 minutes through the pass and then follow the Tulbagh signs left into town. At the T junction turn left into Tulbagh Main Road/Van Der Stel Road. The Cape Dutch Quarters reception is at #33 Van der Stel Road (300m on the left). Parking on street.

AREA INFO:
The Cape Dutch Quarters is situated in the middle of old Tulbagh village, and nestled between two museums. The old Cape Dutch road of Church Street runs along the front of the Quarter, and the more modern Victorian High Street with the town centre runs along the back. Most places of interest and restaurants are located within a few minutes walk from the Quarter, and the top five Tulbagh wine farms are only a 5-minute drive away.

Tulbagh is 120 km north west of Cape Town, hidden within the beautiful Breede River valley, below the peak of the Groot Winterhoek Mountain, the start of the mighty Cedarburg range. Tulbagh is in the Cape Winelands and has its very own wine route - The Tulbagh Wine Route. The town is also the start of the famous Route 62, which stretches 160 km through the valley to Montague, and then on through the Karoo to Oudtshoorn.

ATTRACTIONS:
Culture: The Oude Kerk Volks Museum Complex. Open 7 days a week.

Wine Tasting: De Oude Drostdy Museum, built in 1804, has historical Cape furniture, household articles and artwork, with wine tasting in the candle-lit old jail.

Food and Drink: Foodies and wine lovers are in for a treat as there's lots on offer in the Tulbagh Valley. Visit our Wine and Dining pages for more detailed information about restaurants and wine estates.

Hiking: Permits, further information and maps available from Tulbagh tourism. Waterfall Forestry Reserve. Murludi Hiking Trail offers two popular hikes in the Winterhoek Mountains (4 or 10 km) with fynbos, birdlife and small game. Silverfontein Hiking Trail offers a spectacular one or two day organised hiking trails in the mountains above Voelvlei Dam.

Voelvlei Nature Conservancy has bird and wildlife, as well as lovely fynbos and fantastic spring flowers. Jurie Herbst, nature conservationist is a field guide offering guided hiking trails

Mountain biking: Mountain bikes can be hired in the Quarter, and trails start at the end of the road. Cycle freely through the village, surrounding hills and countryside.

4x4 trails: Panorama scenic viewpoint offers a dirt track that goes high into the mountain, as well as a 4x4 trail. R50 per car or R80 per 4x4.

Fishing: Fishing is offered in the valley. Black bass and carp can be caught in farm dames and some natural pools in the mountains.

Horse riding: Montpellier Horse Riding offers groups or individuals by appointment

Vroelikheid Riding School offers out rides by appointment

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