Wind-Rose Surrounds
Named after Lord Charles Somerset in 1819, Somerset West is a bustling commercial and residential town at the foot of the magnificent Hottentots Holland Mountains, which retains its village atmosphere.
Major Attractions
Country Craft Market 150 stalls of high quality, hand-crafted goods have become the friendly gathering place of discerning treasure seekers. Sept-May. Tel 852 6608.
Country Craft Market 150 stalls of high quality, hand-crafted goods have become the friendly gathering place of discerning treasure seekers. Sept-May. Tel 852 6608.
National Monuments
The old bridge over the Lourens River built in 1845; the old Nederduitse Gereformeerde Church built in 1820 where 'Onze Jan' Hofmeyr and other prominent South Africans are buried; the police station, magistrate's offices, coachman's cottage and the Ou Pastorie. Vergelegen Estate Wine tasting, cellar tours and sales are on offer at the magnificent homestead and farm built by Willem Adriaan van der Stel in 1700 with 300-year-old camphor trees. The remaining trees have been declared national monuments. Lunch in the Lady Phillips Tea Garden before strolling the famous rose and herb gardens.
Tel: 021 847 1334
The old bridge over the Lourens River built in 1845; the old Nederduitse Gereformeerde Church built in 1820 where 'Onze Jan' Hofmeyr and other prominent South Africans are buried; the police station, magistrate's offices, coachman's cottage and the Ou Pastorie. Vergelegen Estate Wine tasting, cellar tours and sales are on offer at the magnificent homestead and farm built by Willem Adriaan van der Stel in 1700 with 300-year-old camphor trees. The remaining trees have been declared national monuments. Lunch in the Lady Phillips Tea Garden before strolling the famous rose and herb gardens.
Tel: 021 847 1334
The Great Outdoors
Dick Dent Bird Sanctuary
Lower Victoria Street. Popular with birdlovers because of its wide variety of water birds.
Dick Dent Bird Sanctuary
Lower Victoria Street. Popular with birdlovers because of its wide variety of water birds.
Firlands Farm World
On the N2 below Sir Lowry's Pass.
Tel: 021 856 3130
On the N2 below Sir Lowry's Pass.
Tel: 021 856 3130
Helderberg Nature Reserve
The beautiful reserve on the edge of town is a nature lovers' and hikers' paradise famous for its protea species and rich birdlife. Picnic under 100-year-old oak trees or lunch at the Duck Inn.
Tel: 021 851 6982 or 021 851 4022
The beautiful reserve on the edge of town is a nature lovers' and hikers' paradise famous for its protea species and rich birdlife. Picnic under 100-year-old oak trees or lunch at the Duck Inn.
Tel: 021 851 6982 or 021 851 4022
Sport
Three golf courses, bowls, croquet, horseriding, tennis, and other activities.
Three golf courses, bowls, croquet, horseriding, tennis, and other activities.
Contact Details:
Telephone:
+27 21 856 0112
Cell:
+27 84 224 4118
Fax:
086 678 9214
E-Mail:
bookings@wind-rose.co.za
+27 21 856 0112
Cell:
+27 84 224 4118
Fax:
086 678 9214
E-Mail:
bookings@wind-rose.co.za
Guest Reviews:
"Thank you for your wonderful hospitality, We enjoyed our stay very much."
Jennifer and Rochelle De Beer
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