Vrede en Lust, Simondium, Western Cape
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Telephone: +27 (0)21 874-1611, Facsimile: +27 (0)21 874-1859, Mobile:
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CATEGORIES: Accommodation in South Africa » Self Catering Chalets & Cottages » South Africa Bed & Breakfast » South Africa Conferences » South Africa Guest Houses » South Africa Self Catering » South Africa Wedding Venues » DESCRIPTION: Vrede en Lust offers cellar tours, fine wines, function facilities, exclusive Cape Winelands accommodation and light meals, a lively atmosphere and magnificent setting. Whatever the purpose of your visit to Vrede en Lust, you are bound to leave inspired. Nestled beneath the Simonsberg mountain range and guarding the entrance to the Franschhoek valley, you will find Vrede en Lust. Derived from the Dutch 'Peace and Eagerness', the farm was established by French Huguenot Jacques de Savoye in 1688. The historic farm buildings have been restored with respect to their Cape Dutch origins and all new buildings have been carefully designed to harmonise with the existing environment. Vrede en Lust offers cellar tours, fine wines, function facilities, exclusive accommodation and light meals, a lively atmosphere and magnificent setting. Whatever the purpose of your visit to Vrede en Lust, you are bound to leave inspired. AccommodationVrede en Lust offers exclusive accommodation to discerning guests, searching for a unique and private Cape wine estate experience. Choose between the freedom of our self-catering lodges or the luxury of the Manor House. Leaving will not be easy! VineyardsOld vines and fruit trees have been replaced with noble cultivars appropriate for the Simonsberg-Paarl terroir. Forty two hectares are currently under environmentally friendly, premium grape production. The vineyards are planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz, with smaller blocks of Malbec and Petit Verdot. A single vineyard, limited release Chardonnay is produced from the tiny block of Chardonnay vines next to the winery. The vineyards cover a wide range of different soils and aspects which enhances the complexity of the wines. WinesThe Vrede en Lust philosophy is that a single varietal wine rarely matches the complexity and harmony of the appropriate blend. Our dry Rosé, made in the Bordeaux style, is very popular and part of the red blend range that includes traditional Bordeaux style blends as well as blends including Shiraz. A 'Cape' blend containing Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz was made for the first time in 2003. The 2004 vintage introduces a Chenin-Blanc and a botrytis derived desert wine. Open daily from 10am - 4pm. Restaurant & DeliCotage Fromage, the landmark thatched cottage at the entrance to Vrede en Lust, provides a casual and welcoming atmosphere where guests may dine. Local and specialty cheeses, freshly baked bread and deli products are but a few of the delicacies that one can enjoy by fireside in winter or under the oaks in summer. Local wines have been specially selected to accompany the meals. Open daily from 9am - 6pm. Cape Winelands Weddings & FunctionsWhether you are looking for a venue for the wedding of a life-time, that special birthday party, a corporate function or offsite conference, Vrede en Lust may offer exactly what you are looking for. With panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and vineyards, set amongst the charm and unique atmosphere of the historic Cape-Dutch buildings and beautiful new winery. Wedding venues for 10 to 160 guests and conference facilities for up to 48 delegates. |
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DIRECTIONS: From Cape Town - Take the N1 to Paarl - See Directions from the N1 below From Cape Town International Airport - From the airport you need to take the on-ramp onto the N2 East (Somerset West) - Take the next major off-ramp off the N2 - the R 300. - You will turn left and head for Belville - Stay on this road all the way to the N1 on-ramps - Veer Right towards Paarl From the N1 - Pass the 1st Stellenbosch (Klipheuwel) turnoff - Take the R44 / Klapmuts turnoff from the N1 - Turn Right and drive towards Klapmuts (pass under the bridge) - Cross over the first intersection (the R101) (less than 1 km from offramp) - Turn Left into the road to Franschhoek and the R45 (less than 1km from the R 101 intersection) - Follow the signs to Backsberg - Pass Backsberg and drive towards Franschhoek for another ±4kms. - You will see Fredericksberg (RdeR) on the right hand side of the road - At that point, start slowing down and prepare for a Right turn. - Before the railway line crossing, you will see the gates that mark the entrance to Vrede-en-Lust. From Paarl - In Paarl, head south on Main Road towards the N1 / R101 - Pass under the N1 and continue west with the R101 and do not turn onto the N1 - Turn Left onto the R45 - Stay on this road into Simondium and slow down near the old station - Turn Right to Klapmuts - Cross the railway line and immediately turn Left into Vrede en Lust From Stellenbosch - In Stellenbosch, head for the R44 North - Follow the R44 North out of town and headed towards Paarl / Wellington - Slow down as you get close to Klapmuts - Turn Right into the road to Franschhoek and the R45 - Follow the signs to Backsberg - Pass Backsberg and drive towards Franschhoek for another ±4kms. - You will see Fredericksberg (RdeR) on the right hand side of the road - At that point, start slowing down and prepare for a Right turn. - Before the railway line crossing, you will see the gates that mark the entrance to Vrede-en-Lust. From Franschhoek - In Franschhoek, head North on Main Rd as it becomes the R45 towards Paarl - Stay on the R45, crossing the Berg River and through Groot Drakenstein - Stay on this road into Simondium and slow down past the old church - Turn Left to Klapmuts - Cross the railway line and immediately turn Left into Vrede en Lust. |
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