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The Old Mill Lodge - Accommodation in McGregor, Western Cape, South Africa

Once the farmers brought their wheat to be ground between the millstones of the historic watermill. Today, people come to the beautifully restored The Old Mill Lodge - Accommodation in McGregor, Western Cape to calm the mind and relax the body in this haven of peace and beauty behind the mountains. The Old Mill Lodge is the ideal getaway. A leisurely two hours from Cape Town along the world`s longest wine route. Nestled in the hills of McGregor, with its whitewashed cottages, vineyards and mountain backdrops. Good food, great wine and country hospitality at its best await.

Price: 4

Bed and breakfast

5 doubles 3 twins

Set in beautiful indigenous fynbos gardens, each of the four cottages has 2 seperate en-suite bedrooms. High vaulted ceilings keep them cool in Summer. Coffee and Tea facilities are provided. The bathrooms are done up with hand made ceramic handbasins and crafted brass showers. 6 of the 8 rooms have baths and showers, the other 2 have Victorian baths. The shared verandahs all boast majestic views over the valley and out to the Langeberg mountains. Short walks take you through the gardens to the olive groves, secluded swimming pool and fishing dam, as well as to the adjoining nature reserve.

The family run lodge hosts peaceful getaways, romantic weekends, tailor-made weddings and private conferencing. They pride themselves in unique arrangements for all occasions. Spend lazy days wine tasting, bird watching, horse riding and hiking. Explore 4x4 trails, fishing holes and river trips. Take a massage in there therapy room or revel in nothing but birdsong and mountain air. At the Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve you can encounter the birdlife of the region. And here, permits are available for the stunning Boesmanskloof Hiking Trail. The trail, 14 kms in length, starts south of McGregor and leads through the Riviersonderend Mountains up to Greyton, coming across waterfalls, crystal-clear rivers, wildflower carpets and fynbos landscape. Calculate 6 hours for the hike and perhaps stay overnight in Greyton.