Malhebe Guesthouse

Malhebe Guesthouse
Guesthouse in Montagu
17 Long street
Route 62 - South Africa
Malherbe guesthouse is a National Monument and was built in 1859. The house has been lovingly restored and offers 5 en-suite r..
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Detailed description

Malherbe guesthouse is a National Monument and was built in 1859. The house has been lovingly restored and offers 5 en-suite rooms, 4 with private entrance and patio or verandah as accommodation. Rooms have a bar-fridge, electronic safe, fan, a heater for the winter, hospitality tray and hairdryer, WI-FI HOT SPOT, garden rooms have TV with MNet. The guesthouse also has a spacious guest lounge where you can enjoy a complementary glass Montagu Muscadel.

The guest lounge overlooks the lovely secluded garden with beautiful views of the Langeberg mountains. Take a refreshing dip in the swimming pool or laze in the shade in a comfortable lounge chair.

In the morning a scrumptious breakfast (with homemade bread and fresh orange juice) is served on the terrace under the vines overlooking the garden or indoors.

Secure off-street parking
Restaurants are within easy walking distance.

Malherbe guesthouse is perfectly located in Montagu, a historical village ideally situated on the legendary Route 62, winding through the Breede River Valley, halfway between Cape Town and Oudtshoorn, and above the Garden Route.

Features


Things to do and see

Musems
Joubert House: Long Street. The town's oldest local dwelling, it epitomises the lifestyle of the late 19th century and includes an indigenous medicinal herb garden.

Old Mission church: The old neo-gothic Mission Church dates back to 1907 and displays a collection of valuable furniture, paintings and objects d'art from Montagu. Herbal remedies and herbal products are also on sale here.

Hot Mineral Springs: Montagu's springs' healing powers have enjoyed renown for over 200 years. The water is pumped continuously from the eye of the spring. An open-ended flow system through the complex ensures that all the system's water is constantly replenished. Open for day-visitors every day.

Famous Tractor ride:
Starting at Niel Burger's Protea Farm (30 kilometres from Montagu on the road to Touws Rivier), a tractor ride goes to the Langeberg mountain tops. Spectacular views! The trip takes 3 hours and at the end, one can indulge in a traditional "Potjiekos" meal. The tractor rides are very popular and advanced booking is absolutely necessary, through Montagu Toursim Office Tel +27 (0)23-6142471.

Sports
• Montagu Golf Club: open every day – for visitors a reasonable fee is charged
• Horse back riding
• Poortjieskloofdam (free entrance)
• Rock Climbing
• Fishing
• Walking trails
• 4 x 4 routes
• Mountain bike routes

Wineries
• Uitvlucht Winery
• Montagu Co-op Winery
• Rietrivier Winery
• Robertson Wine Valley; more than 40 wineries. Yearly events: Wacky Wine Weekend (June) - Robertson Slow (August) - Wine on the River (October) - Hands-On Harvest (end February- begin March).

Date RangePrice RangeSeasonType
2009-10-20 - 2010-09-30R325 - R420deluxe garden room

Facilities

Establishment facilities...

  • Number of Rooms: 5
  • Children Policy: Children under the age of 12 are not permitted. Children of age 12 and over are charged as adults.
  • Best time to visit: All year round

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In a nut shell: Owners Joop and Micky warmly welcome guests to their Cape Dutch style guesthouse in Montagu
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