Aasvoëlkrans
B&B
1 Van Riebeeck Street
Montagu
Breede River Valley
Western Cape
South Africa
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Aasvoëlkrans
is a B & B on the outskirts of historic and picturesque Montagu - the
Western Cape's gateway to the Little Karoo. The main house and guest units
were designed by the host's award-winning designer and daughter.
Aasvoëlkrans
is steeped in a tranquil Platteland atmosphere with the magnificent red
sandstone rock formations of the Little Karoo as backdrop.
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can choose from three guest units with large bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms.
All of the rooms are decorated to reflect the rustic ambience of the area.
Situated
in the Little Karoo, the town of Montagu is about 180 kilometers from Cape
Town, and 200 kilometers from Oudtshoorn, the Little Karoo's ostrich capital.
Outdoor activities in the area include visiting the hot springs, rock climbing
or taking the popular tractor ride to the top of the Langeberg Mountains.
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The
rates for children are R50 per person. Out of season you can enjoy a 20%
discount on all tariffs. The rates for a single person depend on the occupancy
at the time of booking.
Aasvoëlkrans
is a stud farm, so it offers facilities of the outdoor kind. In summer,
cool off in the private swimming pool, or go hiking in the mountains. There
is plenty of sunshine in the large garden, and when the sun goes down,
experience the romanticism of bright starry nights.
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guest units each have a large bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. All the
bathrooms have showers as well. The units have single and double beds to
choose from, as well as heated floors for the wintertime. All linen is
100% hand embroidered linen. The facilities can sleep six adults and four
to five children. One of the rooms has a television. The luxurious en-suite
bathrooms all have showers and are decorated with paintings and kelims.
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The
main house has a spacious and comfortable lounge that guests can use. The
bedrooms in the guest units have private, shady little stoeps where you
can relax and enjoy drinks and conversation.
The
fresh farm air at Aasvoëlkrans will definitely give you an appetite.
Guests can enjoy large, beautifully laden breakfasts in the dining room.
If you have any specific preference, your hosts will happily cater for
it.
The
town has many restaurants, such as the Wild Apricot Restaurant and Preston's
Restaurant and Thomas Bain Pub (open seven days a week, 9am till late).
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offers a country atmosphere where you can relax among paddocks with Arab
stud horses, and enjoy fresh mountain air. It is a perfect weekend getaway
from the hustle and bustle of city life. You can horse ride on the farm
itself.
One
of the town's main tourist attractions is the Montagu Hot Mineral Water
Springs. The springs are situated at Badskloof and the water is a lovely
43° Celsius.
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Hike
along the Aasvoëlkrans Hiking route, which starts at the B+B. There
are various trails in the area to choose from, such as the Cogmans Kloof
Trail and the Bloupunt Trail.
Even
if you are not a wine lover, it is well worth visiting the wineries around
Montagu, such as Uitvlucht, Rietrivier, Drie Berge and the Montagu Co-op
Wine Cellar.
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and see the Thomas Bain Memorial Plaque and the old English Fort near the
tunnel in Cogmans Kloof. Otherwise, take a stroll in town and visit the
Town Museum and other historic houses.
Your
host is Jeanne Alston, a long-time resident of Montagu. She loves entertaining
people and sharing their country home with local and overseas guests. Put
on your ‘cozzie’ and head for the Montagu Hot Mineral Water Springs, one
of the towns’ main tourist attractions.
The
springs are situated at Badskloof and the water is a steamy 43° Celsius.
The mountainous area offers greast hiking routes, such as the Aasvoëlkrans
Hiking route, which starts at the B&B.
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Other
trails in the area include the Cogmans Kloof Trail and the Bloupunt Trail.
Montagu is also wine country. Visit wineries such as Uitvlucht, Rietrivier,
Drie Berge and the Montagu Co-op Wine Cellar. The town has a rich historic
heritage. There is a memorial for Thomas Bain, as well as an old English
Fort dating from the Anglo-Boer War near the tunnel in Cogmans Kloof. In
the town itself, visit the Town Museum and other historic houses.
Check-In
02:00 PM Check-Out 10:00 AM
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Facilities
and Services
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Fax
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Photocopy
Machine
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Internet
Access
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Parking
Available
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Laundry
Service
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Pets Permitted
by Arrangement
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Garden
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Braai
/ Barbecue
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Swimming
Pool
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Tennis
Court
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Off Street
Parking
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Fireplace
on the Premises
Facilities
in Rooms/Units
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Television
in Rooms
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No Smoking
in Rooms
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Fan in
Rooms
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Tea and
Coffee in Rooms
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Radios
in Rooms
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Heater
in Rooms
Dining
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Environment
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Mountain
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Countryside
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Nature
Reserve
Languages
Spoken
Activities
Nearby
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Bird Watching
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Golf
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Horse
Riding
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Walking
Memberships
and Legal
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SABS Tourism
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Proudly
South African
Grading
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Portfolio
Collection
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AA Recommended
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4 Stars
- Tourism Grading Council of South Africa
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Rates:
From
R350 pp sharing - rate subject to change
Latest
rate available on enquiry:
Contact:
Aasvoëlkrans
B&B
1
Van Riebeeck Street
Montagu
Breede
River Valley
Western
Cape
South
Africa
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Houses in Montagu - Breede
River Valley Accommodation
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