Well, that was an interesting last six month was it not? Thank goodness our tourism leisure travel business sector is starting to open up again both around the country but more specifically around the fabulous venues of Stanford Village and surrounds.<\/p>\n
Hands up who is excited to finally be able to travel and book accommodation for leisure again as per latest level 3 intra-provincial travel permissions?<\/p>\n
Winter is the ideal time to plan a getaway to Stanford and surrounds as a jewel nestled within the Cape Whale Coast. A mere 1.5h drive from the bustling city centre of Cape Town. Think crisp days spent hiking, strolling, or cycling fynbos flowering mountain ranges, whale watching our ocean swells at local whale watching spots or booking a river activity such as paddling or riverside picnicking. Our local restaurants<\/a>\u00a0will fill your tummies and are stocked up on non-alcoholic drinks since on-consumption sale of alcohol is still not permitted. Of course there is always the option of just curling up in some cosy local accommodation nook with a good book and an evening beside a warm fire. Only thing missing might be a glass or two from one of our local estates along the Stanford Wine Route.<\/p>\n If your cellar is in need of stocking up after several months of lockdown however, then the we\u2019re happy to inform you that our wine route is open for orders and tasting. Wine Route details here<\/a>. Snap up the chance to take advantage of some current local special offers and exclusive releases available for order right now.<\/p>\n Boschrivier Wines<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 R326: Contact\u00a0drnjtdevilliers@mweb.co.za<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0visit www.boschrivierwines.co.za\/<\/a> There is so much to enjoy, both indoors and outdoors, at this time of year, that it may be worth putting aside the entire weekend \u2026 or perhaps even an additional day either side to make the most of the visit and fit in as much as possible.<\/p>\nThe Stanford Wine Route Includes<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nMisty Mountain Wine Estate<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 R43: Contact\u00a0info@mistymountains.co.za<\/a>\u00a0or visit\u00a0https:\/\/www.mistymountains.co.za\/<\/a>
\nRaka Wine Estate<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 R326: Contact\u00a0info@rakawine.co.z<\/a>\u00a0or visit\u00a0www.rakashop.co.za<\/a>
\nSir Robert Stanford Estate<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 R43\/Old Akkedisberg Road: Contact\u00a0info@robertstanford.co.za<\/a>\u00a0or visit\u00a0www.robertstanfordestate.co.za\/<\/a>
\nSpringfontein Wine Estate<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Wortelgat Road: Contact\u00a0info@springfontein.co.za<\/a>\u00a0or visit\u00a0https:\/\/www.springfontein.co.za<\/a>
\nStanford Hills<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Old Akkedisberg Road: Contact cellar@stanfordhills.co.za or\u00a0072 603 3521 or\u00a0www.stanfordhills.co.za\/<\/a>
\nVaalvlei Wines<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Papiesvlei Road: Contact\u00a0info@vaalvlei.co.za<\/a>\u00a0or visit\u00a0www.vaalvlei.co.za\/<\/a>
\nWalker Bay Estate and Birkenhead Brewery<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 R326: Contact admin@birkenhead.co.za or 028 341 0183 or visit\u00a0www.walkerbayestate.com<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0www.walkerbayestate.com\/birkenheadbrewery<\/a>
\nWelgesind Wine Estate<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Old Akkedisberg Road: Contact Chris 082 572 5856 or Amanda @ 082 536 0062<\/p>\n