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On the Farm

Wander about the vineyards, walk or climb the mountain, or drive up in a high-clearance vehicle. (By prior arrangement, Johan or Diana could take you up in their own vehicle.)
In summer, swim beneath Dragonridge or find a peaceful spot in the garden to read.
If you wish to stay indoors, visit the library or watch satellite television or DVDs.
Visit the garagiste winery to learn how wine is made, and sample a glass directly from the barrel. In season, you are welcome to take part in the wine-making process.
Arrange a wine-tasting party to sample the wines of the Swartland area. This could be accompanied by a meal. .
Hose riding available by prior arrangement. Only experienced riders
Bird and Botanical Walking Tours for groups available by prior arrangement.
Browse in the farm shop where we sell, various fresh foodstuffs and preserved produce.
Farm House is wireless internet enabled.
 For children there is a small petting farmyard, swimming pool, large safe garden, table tennis, dartboard, boules, kite flying, and a host of table games and children's books.

 

Trips into the area surrounding Fynbos:

The Riebeek Valley
A short drive along scenic roads leads to the picturesque Riebeek Valley with its two small villages, Riebeek Kasteel and Riebeek West. This area has become popular with artists, and restaurants and interesting shops draw people from surrounding areas and from Cape Town. Wine and olive lovers can also visit the nearby Kloovenburg Wine and Olive Estate and other wine cellars.

Darling
Another popular village for day trippers is Darling – about 45 minutes from the farm. This is the home of Pieter-Dirk Uys and his theatre, Eva se Perron, is open most of the year. For wine lovers, the Darling Cellars are en route, as are the Cloof and Alexanderfontein Cellars. Groote Post, with wine cellar and restaurant, is a worthwhile detour.

The Swartland Wine Route
This route includes a number of cellars in the area and offers some excellent wines at reasonable prices. By prior arrangement, you could be guided through this route by Johan, a qualified wine guide.

The Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschoek Wine Routes
The farm is no more than a 90-minute drive from all of these wine routes. The historic and picturesque Franschoek village is a delight for tourists, and offers many restaurants, shops and other facilities. Equally beautiful and interesting are the much larger centres of Stellenbosch and Paarl.

The West Coast Fossil Park
Near Hopefield, about 45 minutes from the farm, is the only fossil park in South Africa where one can see fossils in situ.

Yzerfontein Beach
For those who want to combine a visit to the sea with their mountain holiday, Yzerfontein Beach is about 90 minutes away.

Spring Flowers
Enjoy spring flowers on Fynbos Estate and use Fynbos as a springboard to the whole of the West Coast Flowers

Malmesbury
Malmesbury is a well-equipped town with a shopping centre, supermarkets and banks, although, sadly, many of the historic buildings have been torn down.

Tours
H
orus tours in conjunction with Fynbos Estate offer a range of half day and day tours into the surrounding areas with a focus on Flowers, Birds, Wine and Olive tastings

 
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