Golf Lodges Accommodation Near Vergelegen Estate
*All distances listed are as the crow flies, and not actual travel distances.
Vergelegen Estate Reviews
More info about Vergelegen Estate
Once the property of a Cape Governor who acquired a huge section of fertile land in a picturesque valley below the Hottentots-Holland Mountains, Vergelegen has one of the grandest manor houses and the most beautiful historic outbuildings in the Cape.
Governor Willem Adriaan van der Stel first acquired the property in 1700 and set about planting vines and fruit trees, and stockpiling livestock. Countless slaves were used to clear off the land and build his home before his eventual downfall in 1707 and the subdivision of his land, leaving only a quarter of the original farm, albeit still a huge tract of land. In 1971 the manor house and outbuildings were fully restored and are now part of a museum complex.
Of interest on the estate are the camphor trees that van der Stel had planted and were granted national monument status in 1942, the library containing a priceless collection of books, the slave quarters... Show more
About Golf Lodges
For those who love golf, nature and all round service, Golf Lodges are perfect for you. Run like a hotel with all kinds of facilities and services orientated around golf, choosing a Golf Lodge is usually the cornerstone of your holiday. They often come inclusive with a restaurant and room service. Though not only limited to the dads and golfers alike, there are a range of services and activities to keep everyone occupied. These can range from spa facilities, pools and day trips to nearby locations.