Merwespont  Verified Listing

The setting, Merwespont River Life Guesthouses, is beautiful and situated just outside of Bonnievale amongst the vineyards, persimmon and pomegranate orchards overlooking the picturesque Langeberg Mountains. Quiet and tranquil away from the town, but close enough to all the great wine estates.

Die Houthuis
Sleeps: 15 dormitory style and camping by request.
This place is like paradise every need is catered for. Right on the banks of the Breede River, this rustic barn like timber hall is totally laid-back. Die Houthuis is the last of a dying breed, the grand opening took place in 1970 celebrated with potjiekos and a langarm Boogie deep into the night. Die Houthuis hasn’t stopped rocking since.

It is great for families, groups of friends/cyclists/bikers, perfect for bachelor's parties, weddings and whatever you want to celebrate. Corporate accommodation options.
Entertainment: Slip and slide, tractor tubes, canoes, river swing, braai facilities and also pet friendly. It is the perfect area for biking, hiking, cycling, fishing and wine tasting.

Die Wyntenke
Sleeps 20+ guests
Die Wyntenke is the perfect rustic getaway for people looking to relax away from the city. It is said to have been the first wine cellar in the area, built somewhere before 1918.
This cellar turned guest house, is set amongst the persimmon trees and vineyards. It offers brilliant outdoor and indoor braai spaces, en suite rooms and dormitory style loft rooms, rolling lawn and a nice walk down to the river.

Perfect for: Families, big groups, bachelors, weddings, parties. Corporate accommodation options.
Entertainment: Slip and slide, tractor tubes, canoes, river swing, braai facilities and also pet friendly. It is the perfect area for biking, hiking, cycling, fishing and wine tasting.

A Snoozers Cottage
A Snoozer’s Cottage is a good break from the hustle and bustle of town. Cosy, rustic and perfect for couples as well as families. Beautiful views overlooking the vineyards and fruit trees made for the perfect place to snooze away all the big city tensions.
Sleeps:
6 guests in 3 rooms
(2 budget rooms for 8 extra guests)
Cosy for two, perfect for small families, small parties. Corporate accommodation options.
Entertainment: Slip and slide, tractor tubes, canoes, river swing, braai facilities and also pet friendly. It is the perfect area for biking, hiking, cycling, fishing and wine tasting

* TV
* DStv
* Desk
* Fireplace
* Fully equipped kitchen with microwave, refrigerator, gas stove etc.
* Non smoking
* Patio
* Sitting area

Bonnievale is a beautiful community that is perfectly suited for relaxation and comfort. The small farming town is tucked between two mountain ranges, the Riviersonderend and the Langeberg mountains, and the lush green fields are fed by the Breede River and a series of canals. The land is fertile and soft, producing beautiful fruit, wines, and dairy. This peaceful area calls back to a simpler time and is a perfect getaway destination for anyone who needs a break from busy city life. Just 180 kilometers from Cape Town you can take a quick, relaxing weekend break to prepare you and restore you for the week ahead.

The well-known Robertson Wine Route includes Bonnievale so you can stop in if you’re following that route. We hope that you might choose to stay a little longer to fully take in all that Bonnievale has to offer as you stay in some charming, special Bonnievale accomodations. It’s also located right off of Route 62 if you’re headed in from another direction. This charming oasis is a little less known than other tourist hot-spots so you’ll get a more down-home, quaint feel and get more personal attention with the locals. You can’t beat the superior customer service and charm that Bonnievale has, especially compared to some other overcrowded sites and stays.

Entertainment: Slip and slide, tractor tubes, canoes, river swing, braai facilities and also pet friendly. It is the perfect area for biking, hiking, cycling, fishing and wine tasting.

Activities:
Golf: Chud Rouch (082 554 2448)
Bowls: Contact Neil Stemmet (082 576 6114)
River Goose boat trip (depart from our farm)

8. Places to visit
Maybe you are interested to do a couple of these. One-day-or-more OR plan a circle route:

1. Bonnievale Cellar for award winning wines with affordable prices.
Phone: 023 616 2795

2. Visit on your way to my guesthouses.
2.1 Saggy Stone
Beer tasting + meals are superb OR
2.2 Relish Coffee Shop in Bonnievale. Tasty meals. Affordable prices.

3. Weltevrede Estate near Bonnievale
Tours: Excellent!

4. Viljoensdrift for boat trip with or without a picnic. (To be booked in advance)
Breakfast OR lunch.

5. Breakfast/lunch at Van Loveren also an option with wine tasting.

6. Springfield Winery for wine tasting.

7. Kleinhoekkloof Farm (Boutique Cellar also Olive and Olive Oil tastings). Excellent view.

8. Ashton Cellar for wine tasting and Muscadel!

9. Lords restuarant and cellar for pizzas and winetasting. Great experience.

10. Barrydale via Tradouws Pass: Diesel en Cream and a lot of other place of interest.

* Facilities and shops available in Bonnievale:
Spar, Meatworths Butchery, Bonnievale Butchery, restaurants, museums, golf, tennis, squash and Bonnievale Cellar.

* Van Loveren Family Wines
* Viljoensdrift
* Montagu Museum
* Platform 62 - Wine Experience
* Rietvallei Wine Estate