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John Montagu - Accommodation in Montagu, Western Cape, South Africa

John Montagu - Accommodation in Montagu, Western Cape. Sherry Tainton invites you to experience tranquil Victorian living at the beautifully restored John Montagu, only 2 hours drive from either Cape Town or Oudtshoorn - an ideal retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life and in the fruit and wine bowl of the Cape. Centrally situated in a quiet street in the picturesque town of Montagu, it comprises five luxury en suite bedrooms each uniquely decorated (one has just been fitted with a spa bath). Montagu is surrounded by the magnificent panorama of the Langeberg and is world famous for its healing hot mineral springs, historic buildings, exquisite mountain scenery, tractor rides to the summit of the Langeberg mountains (1550 met above sea level), hiking trails and muscadel wines. Within easy walking distance to restaurants and our historic village.

Price: 3

bed and breakfast

5 twin/doubles

John Montagu Guest House offers five beautifully furnished en-suite bedrooms each uniquely decorated in a Victorian style. There is a choice of double or twin beds. Each bedroom has a unique character in terms of linens and colour co-ordination. No effort has been spared to make each guest feel at home. Breakfast is served in the sunny dining room overlooking the pool. Enjoy a breakfast of fresh fruits, home made breads, scones and muffins. A full English breakfast is always available for those with the necessary appetite. Relax in the comfortable lounge browsing through the many books on display. Or on sunny days and warm evenings splash in the beautiful beach pool in the rear garden. Or sip a cooling drink in the poolside bar.

Montagu has become renowned for its wonderful year round climate and Hot Mineral Springs. Surrounded by the Langeberg range of mountains the area produces fruits such as apricots, peaches, apples, pears and is developing its citrus orchards. Vineyards abound and red and white muscadel is considered to be the area's specialty. However new cultivars are now producing grapes for Merlot and Chardonnay blended wines. The following are available in and around the town: golf, squash, bowls, tennis, horse riding, hiking trails, shooting range, bird watching, rock climbing, mountain tractor ride (1550m), hot spring pools, cold pools, mountain bike and 4X4 trails and fishing to name but a few.