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Just 90 minutes from Cape Town, the silence, peace and tranquillity of a visit to this Cape Wine lands farm stay will...
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Lemberg Wine Estate offers a self-catering cottage located on a privately owned wine estate, situated in Tulbagh. Thi...
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The name Oude Compagnies post stems from the historical Verenigde Oost Indiese Compagnie ( Dutch East India Company) ...
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Fisaasbos – its name derived from ‘Fisante Bos’ meaning Pheasant’s Bush (trivia) – is located on Remhoogte, a working...
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Kloofzicht Estate Accommodation is situated outside of Tulbagh, in the picturesque winelands area of the Western Cape...
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The Guinevere Guest Farm luxury self-catering farm house in Tulbagh, is located in the historic Land van Waveren Vall...
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Nuwerus Overnight Accommodation is situated in the historically significant town of Tulbagh and offers clean and comf...
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Situated in the tranquil Tulbagh Valley is the beautiful Groote Vallei Farm. It is surrounded by majestic mountain sc...
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Located a mere 4.5 km outside Tulbagh, in the quaint hamlet of Drostdy, The Jackson's offers a house and a cottage wi...
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Wild Olive Farm is situated on an olive Estate offering fully equipped self-catering cottages and situated in the bea...
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EpiStay offers gallery styled accommodation in Tulbagh’s famous Church Street, where restaurants and museums are righ...
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Bain's Barn, dating from 1801, offers centrally located, self-catering accommodation in historic Church Street, Tulba...
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A beautiful heritage town that blossomed out of an earthquake disaster, Tulbagh is situated in a valley labelled ‘Het land van Waveren’ (the country of Waveren) by a Dutch governor who travelled here in 1699. Waveren was a prominent family from Amsterdam at the time. The governor granted land to Dutch families and a village developed over time.
Tulbagh is named after a later governor of the Cape, Ryk Tulbagh, an intellectual and popular leader with the people. The town is deep in a valley ringed by 5 separate mountains ranges, the perfect environment for the growing of wheat, deciduous fruit and grapevines.
In 1969 Tulbagh experienced a massive earthquake of roughly 4.5 in magnitude (6.3 on the Richter scale), and much of the town was destroyed. It took a few forward-thinkers to realise that a restoration project rather than a rebuild should follow and an entire road of beautiful Cape Dutch-style homes were returned to their original splendour. This road, called Church Street, is today the town’s main attraction and worthwhile visiting.
Top 6 reasons to visit Tulbagh
1. Visit the museum in Church Street to get an insight into the 1969 earthquake disaster and appreciate the restoration work that ensued. An entrance ticket gets you into the magnificent church across the square and a few other homes.
2. Eat lunch under the trees in the courtyard of old slave quarters now occupied by the Paddagang (frog passage) Restaurant. Several giant eagle owls have made their home in the trees and a resident peacock strolls the grounds.
3. Travel a short distance out of town to De Oude Drostdy, the old magistracy that has been restored, still with its original yellowwood beams and period furniture on view. Wine tastings are served under candlelight in a dungeon below the house.
4. Relax and unwind with a fynbos therapy body wrap and massage at Vindoux Treehouse Guest Farm & Spa. The essential oils used are naturally produced from surrounding fynbos (fine bush).
5. Tulbagh has an established wine route to enjoy the premier wines produced in the region. A popular stop is Waverley Hills Organic Wine & Olive Estate where both wine tastings and olive products are offered. Most cellar tours along the route are by prior appointment.
6. Music acts range from classical to contemporary at the Saronsberg Theatre Tulbagh. The venue packs in the crowds on Friday and Saturday evenings. Steakhouse and pub on the premises.
Transport
The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 118km away. Car rental agencies are located in Cape Town and Paarl and at the airport or order a rental online and collect at a convenient location. Shuttle service companies, tour operators and metered taxis offer drives through to Tulbagh but a rental is the most practical and cheaper option.
Did you know?
The Tulbagh Dutch Reformed Church has been preserved in its original cross shape and is the oldest in the country. It is one of the few buildings that escaped serious damage during the 1969 earthquake.
With fine, clement weather, Tulbagh lends itself to outdoor pursuits. Ask your host to book an activity such as game viewing, mountain bike riding, horse outrides offered through the vineyards and hiking through fynbos and indigenous forests.
Self Catering places can be found from rural to urban areas and can vary in what they offer. They allow plenty freedom and is a great inexpensive way to spend your holiday. They have been widely classified as a “Home away from home”. This is a good option for guests who don’t mind cooking their own food, and are looking for a more independent and flexible form of accommodation. For budget and large families, we would recommend self-catering for a more personalised experience.
