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Make Wellington the base from where you explore the rest of the Cape Winelands and the Western Cape
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Wellington Mountain Bike Trails at Welvanpas
WELLINGTON MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL AT WELVANPAS
Come and experience the beauty you never knew existed in the Western Cape. The trail is challenging, but rewarding. Stop at the top of the climbs to absorb it all. The reward for your effort is fast, technical single track with breathtaking views!
ROUTE OVERVIEW
The route starts and ends at Welvanpas farm which is nestled between the beautiful Hawekwa and Groenberg mountain ranges. It is mainly single track and winds through orchard, vineyard, waterfalls and pristine fynbos.
There are three routes to choose from with different technical levels.
The blue route is 10km and ideal for a nice warm up! The white route is known for its challenging single track and probably the most sheltered from the three routes. This route is 18km.
Our newest edition is the yellow route, that takes you high up through the pine forest of the Hawekwa mountain range with a steep downfall. This route is 17 km.
The swimming pool, filled with river water is there for your enjoyment afterwards as well as a good cup of coffee in the coffee shop ?Die ou Meul?
A gallery of photo?s are available here:
Venue: Welvanpas farm, Bovlei Wellington
Permits and information: Welvanpas ?Die ou Meul? coffee shop
Adventure Cycles, Wellington
Tel 021 873 7434
Contact Pieter van Wyk
pvanwyk@ibits.co.za
After hours permits are available at TOTAL garage Wellington
Contact Person: Retha Retief 083 231 2149
Tel: Tel 021 864 1239
Fax: Tel 021 864 1239
E-mail: welvanpas@gmail.com
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Scenes from Wellington
Cape Winelands
South Africa
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DIEMERSFONTEIN
 Diemersfontein is known for its beauty, informal elegance, and grace - an idyllic country destination only 45 minutes' drive from Cape Town and is situated near the Cape's famous Wine Routes. We warmly invite you to share with us the tranquil spirit of Diemersfontein - whether you are conferencing here, marrying here, staying for a few days of leisure (or even permanently) - or taking some of it home in a bottle!
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Diemersfontein - Seasons Restaurant. Seasons at Diemersfontein Wine and Country Estate, with adjoining wine court, boasts spectacular views over the farm dam and horse paddocks.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner our menu changes in tandem with the seasons. We cater for visitors wishing to pop in for lunch or dinner, as well as in-house guests, wedding receptions and conferences. A collaboration between our winemakers and chefs to develop taste sensations that complement our wines has seen Seasons? food and wine pairing experience grow in popularity, especially with wine clubs and culinary associations.
A ?side attraction? menu is available throughout the day ? bruschettas, hamburgers, knickerbokker glories and the Diemersfontein Snack Platter for two at R90 is a favourite in the summer. |
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5 Mountains Guest Lodge. 5 Mountains Lodge is an exclusive, 4 star luxurious retreat set amongst beautiful gardens and vineyards and framed by majestic mountain scenery. Located near the peaceful town of Wellington, our accommodation is in either our luxurious Suite (which also doubles up as our Honeymoon Suite), or one of our stand-alone garden cottages, which are ideal for families.
Our guests can combine sumptuous country living with sightseeing, wine tours, mountain biking, horse riding and walking, or simply relaxing by the pool and enjoying the hospitality from our warm and welcoming staff.
Light Lunches and evening meals are available at the Lodge, as well as an extensive wine list, which includes 5 Mountains first ever vintage from our Chenin Blanc vineyard.
With our idyllic and picturesque setting, 5 Mountains Lodge is also the perfect venue for weddings and functions and provides a peaceful environment for conferences and business meetings.
Situated in the heart of the wine region and only 45 minutes from Cape Town, 15 minutes from Paarl and 25 minutes from Franschoek, 5 Mountains Lodge provides the ideal base to discover the Cape. |
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Val du Charron Wine & Olive Estate Guesthouse. Val du Charron Wine and Olive Estate Guesthouse is a AA Quality assured – Highly Recommended Graded establishment comprising of seven luxurious bedrooms and two family suite’s that sleeps four people. Our rates include a hearty farmers breakfast or health breakfast. and all activities offered on the farm, such as mountain bike rides, fishing, vineyard walks and wine tastings. We are located at the foot of the Bainskloof Mountain in Wellington, with great views of the Hawekwa Mountains, less than an hour from Cape Town. It is an ideal base to explore the Winelands, Route 62 or simply to enjoy the local offerings. This is the perfect venue for intimate gatherings, family get together’s and romantic getaways. and a shuttle service available.
The farm is home to the owners and several farm labourers' families. The original farm was proclaimed in 1699 and as only the fifth family to hold title, the owners are conscious to maintain its historic integrity and re-establish the tradition of wine making on the farm itself. This can be evidenced in the rehabilitation of the historic buildings and the character of the architecture of the guesthouse and its surroundings.
Our Rooms
The Guesthouse comprises nine luxurious suites each with stunning views from their private balconies or gardens over the vineyards of the Hawekwa mountains. Seven of the suites are doubles and the eighth and ninth can serve as spacious family rooms accommodating four people. Each room has an en suite bathroom with shower. Guests can enjoy a health breakfast or full farmer?s breakfast served in the dining area; which integrates with the wine tasting facility and allows guests to access the working cellar during the day.
Activities and functions
For a holistic view of the wine making process or simply to enjoy the tranquillity of the farm, a number of walks have been set up around the farm that highlight aspects such as the various cultivars of wine grown, the bee hives necessary to pollinate the vines and the dams that catch and supply the farm with all its water. Guests may also fish the dams for bass on a catch and release basis. For the business traveller or intimate function a 20 seater conference room is available for your meeting or party. During the winter months a large fire place with couches provides ambiance for card games or reading while sipping on a glass of Val du Charron?s premium wine.
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