| Location: South Africa » Western Cape » West Coast Bonnievale was founded by Christopher Forrest Rigg early in the 1900’s. Situated halfway between Robertson and Swellendam, Bonnievale is also known as the ‘beautiful valley’. With the Langeberg Mountain Range as backdrop, the district is best known for it’s superb muscadel wines, sherries, brandy, yellow clingstone, peaches, apricot orchards and excellent cheeses. GENERAL INFORMATION How to get there Situated on the R60 between Robertson and Swellendam, Cape Town 190 km. Altitude: 117 m above sea level. Average Temperatures: Summer 15°c – 28°c, Winter 6°c – 20°c. Rainfall: Winter. Banks: Absa (ATM). HISTORICAL VIEW Myrtle Rigg Memorial Church Built in the Gothic style, the church was restored in 1977 and now serves as a museum. NATURE Kobus Steyn Nature Reserve Namaqualand comes to Bonnievale in spring. ATTRACTIONS Artists Alma van Zyl Textile painting and printing / silk Painting Anna-marie Jonker – Paintings Dalene Nel – Handmade greeting cards Diana Gagiono - Paintings Irene Coetzee – Paintings Evaline Rossouw – Paintings Glenys Eden Art Studio Hannie du Plessis – Pottery Piet van Wyk – Handmade whips Stiaan van Zyl – Candles Bonnita The largest cheese factory in South Africa. Hosts a cheese and Wine Festival annually during November. Parmalet / KFM fun Ducle Ride First Saturday of November Other Grapes – January – March. Navels and Cementines June – July Valencias – September Rose show ACTIVITIES 4 x 4 trails Kobus Oosthuizen. Leopard Trail Guest House Angling Trout fishing in dams – Van Zylrust Country House Breede River Motorbike Club Canoeing / boat trips Breede Escape Overnight guest only The Breede River Goose Offers idyllic Breede River trips for fishing, swimming or bird watching. Bookings essential. Sport Bonnievale Golf Club Sporting Events Breede River Canoe Marathon. Parmalat Half Marathon. Bowls Tournament – October. Golf Parmalat Golf Day. Breede River Skins – November. Tours Morwestein Tours of farm activities by appointment Parmalat Factory Tours Weekdays only Q-Koi Fish Farm On appointment only Accommodation in and around West Coast Van Eeden Accommodation accommodation in West Coast
AccommodationVAN EEDEN ACCOMMODATION is well known for its clean, comfortable, well maintained units at affordable tariffs. We are situated approx 400m from the beach and tidalpool. Safe off-street parking. We are a non smoking establishment. W... More
 Karukareb Wilderness Reserve accommodation in West Coast
Karukareb Wildernis Reservaat (Wilderness Reserve) is located in a secluded kloof, surrounded by the Krakadouw mountains at the foot of the Cederberg Wilderness Area. Here you will find the untouched beauty of the Cederberg, with its dramatically bea... More
 Harrison's House accommodation in West Coast
Just one hour north of Cape Town you will find Harrison's House, a 5 star guesthouse which affords magnificent panoramic views of sunrise and sunset, from where you can experience all the attractions the West Coast has to offer. Situated on a hil... More
 Beefwood Corner accommodation in West Coast
Beefwood Corner is a comfortable, fully equipped and centrally... More
 Draaihoek Lodge & Restaurant accommodation in West Coast
Draaihoek Lodge is a luxurious 4 star resort situated on the West Coast close to Elands Bay - a unique ecological setting. Extending a warm welcome to visitors seeking West Coast spring flowers, endless beachwalks in the c... More
 Klein Boschkloof accommodation in West Coast
Klein Boschkloof, a picturesque smallholding in the shadow of the Krakadouw Peaks, surrounded by the Cederberg Mountains, is situated in the unspoilt Boskloof Valley only 9 km from the town of Clanwilliam. Architect, Gilbert Colyn, transformed the ba... More
 Gravity Sea Kayaking and Joe's Beach Camp accommodation in West Coast
Gravity has been awarded the sole rights to operate commercial sea kayaking trips in the beautiful West Coast National Park. We have also established a very special wilderness beach camp to accommodate overnight trips as well as those who are not kee... More
 The Bergzicht B&B accommodation in West Coast
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 Bushmanskloof Wilderness Reserve accommodation in West Coast
Under watchful African skies, rugged and yet graceful, a land once the very cradle of humankind has been rediscovered and brought to life . . . Bushmans Kloof, the heartbeat of an African wilderness . . . the rebirth of a long forgotten land. Immense... More
 Saint Du Barrys Country Lodge accommodation in West Coast
Saint du Barrys is situated at the foot of the Cedarberg in the historic town of Clanwilliam, 220 km from Cape Town, on the N7, the main road to Namibia. The coastal town of Lambert's Bay is sixty kilometers to the west of Clanwilliam, and the... More
 Sandra s Guest House accommodation in West Coast
Just off the beach – Situated in the idyllic West Coast holiday town of Langebaan, Sandra’s Guest House is the perfect retreat for your getaway. Come to stay, relax, kick your shoes off and just enjoy the tranquility of Langeba... More
 Drop Anchor Beach Lodge accommodation in West Coast
Situated right on the beach of Saldanha Bay, offering Bed & Breakfast or Self Catering accommodation all en suite with Satelite TV, Pub and Entertainment area, fully licenced Sports Bar and private heated Swimming Pool.Secure on site parking. Our... More
 Harbour View Guest House accommodation in West Coast
Yzerfontein is a lovely picturesque village with kilometres of clean beaches washed by lazy waves. Yzerfontein forms part of the Whale Route and in late spring the Southern Right Whales can be viewed from close up playing in the sea. The village is u... More
 Higgo`s Akkommodasie accommodation in West Coast
Discreet, personalised service combined with impeccable standards will be your assurance of a truly unforgettable experience at House Higgo. Our facilities are equipped to meet all your specific needs.The Penzance Dining room is decorated with true u... More
 Puza Moya Guest House accommodation in West Coast
Langebaan was once home to the largest whaling station in the Southern Hemisphere, which fortunately is now no longer in operation! Situated on South Africa s beautiful West Coast, Langebaan offers the unique waters of the Lagoon and Saldahna Bay as ... More
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