| 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 The Bergzicht B&B accommodation in West Coast
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 Pomona Farm Cottage accommodation in West Coast
• 3 bedrooms, which sleep 6 (2 single beds made up as a king size bed, and 2 Queen size beds.) • 3 bathrooms (1 en-suit.) total of 3 toilets, 1 bath and two showers. • Linen and towels provided. • Equipped kitchen including washin... More
 Scotia Inn Hotel and Restaurant accommodation in West Coast
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Hotel Eland accommodation in West Coast
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 Du Vlei Farm Accommodation accommodation in West Coast
Farm accommodation, situated on the banks of the Berg River. Enjoy peace and quiet of the farm with beautiful scenes of the surrounding mountains and vineyards. Have a long walk through the vineyards or in the wheat fields and experience our unique B... More
 The Orchard Country House accommodation in West Coast
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 Croeso Welcome Guest House accommodation in West Coast
Situated in the Country Club, within a 2-3 km radius of beach,shops,restaurants,West Coast National Park and golf c ourse.We have 5 rooms available,some with bed and breakfast or self catering options, at very reasonable rates.... 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
Samoa Hotel accommodation in West Coast
We are situated in the Swartland, which is part of the West Coast tourist region, ranging from Cape Town to Namaqualand. The region has grown increasingly popular with both local and international tourists as a weekend breakaway. Set in an undulating... More
 Nuwedam accommodation in West Coast
The two cottages form part of an extensive farm where citrus fruit, grapes, decidious fruit, Rooibos tea and vegetables are produced and livestock is kept. The cottages are ideally situated for outdoor opportunities like mountain biking, hiking, farm... More
 Rockwood Cottage accommodation in West Coast
Rockwood Cottage accommodation has been tastefully decorated with an artist`s eye. Quality furniture - including indigenous Yellowwood - and appliances, original paintings and crisp neatness set Rockwood Cottage apart. Everything from the fully equip... More
Hazel Farm House B&B accommodation in West Coast
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Skoolstraat 24 accommodation in West Coast
Bed and Breakfast or Self-catering. Two fully equipped units - one for 2 people with air-conditioning + one sleeping 6 people + Double room (single beds), bathroom + coffea/tea facilities. Colour TV, braai facilities, swimming pool in quiet, safe are... More
Sonquasfontein Cottages accommodation in West Coast
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