Merlot Cottage - on a wine farm, magnificent views

Magnificent mountain views surround this self-catering country cottage, situated on a working wine and fruit farm, named Seven Oaks. The cottage is situated in the middle of vineyards. Enjoy a wood-fired Turkish Bath under the stars. No TV's or radios, just the peaceful sound of the singing birds or the wind in the vines, a tranquil country retreat. A winner of TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence in 2015, 2016 and 2017. This 2 bedroom cottage, sleeps 4 people in a queen size and 2 single beds (which can convert to a king size bed). Each cottage is fully equipped with a stove, microwave, fridge, crockery, cutlery, bed linen and towels. It has its own unique farm character, is cool in summer and has cosy fireplaces which can be used in winter when the surrounding mountains are snow-capped. This cottage has its own private BBQ area with a covered veranda and majestic sunset mountain views. Enjoy your own wood-fired Turkish Bath under the stars next to your covered verandah. Parking right outside the cottage. Guests can walk or cycle amongst the vineyards and orchards on our farm as well as the neighbouring farms. Guests can arrange for a Seven Oaks wine tasting, preferably 48 hours before arrival. There is a folder in the cottage that covers attractions and activities in the area and so does our website. We are also available anytime to assist you. “The Best Kept Secret” in self-catering farm cottages. Skip the rest and come to the best! No TV’s or radio’s, just the peaceful sounds of the birds or the breeze in the vines. Wireless internet access is available for those who are unable to travel without their laptops. The perfect natural escape for all. Walk or cycle amongst the vineyards on the farm See the snow capped mountain peaks in Winter Enjoy majestic sunset mountain views Visit nearby farm stalls and purchase fresh farm produce and home made delights Take scenic drives through the Slanghoek Valley, through Bains Kloof to Wellington or or through Michells Pass to Ceres Taste wine at some of the local wine cellars. Enjoy country restaurants nearby. Enjoy hiking, mountain biking trails or 4x4 routes. Visit the Waverley Hills Fynbos Nursery and Medicinal Garden. Horseabout riding trails. Zipline the Ceres zipslide tour, the longest zipslide in Africa. Experience glider flying at the Cape Gliding Club ! Take an introductory flight in a two seat glider with one of the qualified pilots Visit the Fairy Glen Private Nature Reserve – Big 5 Private Game Reserve and African Safari. Visit the historic blockhouses dating from the Anglo Boer War (1901) close to Wolseley. Cherry picking at Klondyke Cherry Farm. Play golf in Worcester or Ceres. Visit the Karoo Desert National Bontanical Garden– the only truly succulent garden in the southern hemisphere. An outside company can provide a shuttle service. Enquire for their contact details. - We provide bundles of wood at the cottage, one is free of charge, we ask guests to place something in the honesty tin for other bundles used. - With the current water situation, we are watching our water usage. As we have boreholes we are able to fill up the Turkish Bath for stays of 2 nights or longer, but not for 1 night stays. After the guests have departed we then use the water on the garden. - We have wifi available at the cottages for those unable to travel without their laptops.