Ashton, Breede River Valley
Lying in the Robertson Wine Valley, sandwiched between the Breede River and the foothills of the Langeberg Mountains, the little village of Ashton is famous for its fruit, wine and rose nurseries, and is home to two large fruit canneries and five wineries.
Ashton originally served as a residential area for the employees of one of the largest factory co-operatives in the southern hemisphere, which produced canned fruit, jams and vegetables. Today, Ashton is one of the towns on Route 62 - the shorter more scenic alternative to the N2 highway that is fast earning a reputation as the world’s longest wine route - and is one of the main wine-producing towns on the Robertson Wine Route. (See Cape Wine Routes).
The valley has minimal rainfall and fairly harsh weather conditions that include hot, dry days and cold nights - perfect for the lime-rich soil of the region to yield some world-class and unique tasting wines. If you’re in a rush and can’t visit the Ashton Cellars, then head for the Wine Boutique on Main Street in Ashton for some wine-tasting.
To enjoy the views of this beautiful part of the world, follow road markers to the panoramic vista viewpoint just outside of town or attempt one of the day walks in the surrounding foothills of Ashton, through some fine examples of local fynbos. For the more adventurous, Cogmans Kloof, just 2 km out of Ashton, offers fairly daunting rock climbing opportunities.
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Hotels & other accommodation options
Aloe Self Catering Unit
Aloe Self Catering Unit can be found on the Wilde Paarde Kloof Farm. The Aloe unit sleeps eight guests in three rooms. The main bedroom has a dou...
Jan Harmsgat Country House
This historic Cape Dutch farmstead near Swellendam offers a unique experience on the R62, a mere 2-hour drive from Cape Town towards the Garden R...
Vinkel Self Catering Unit
Vinkel Self Catering is a lovely unit which sits alongside another self catering unit on the Wilde Paarde Kloof Farm. The unit sleeps two guests ...
Excelsior Manor Guesthouse
Grandeur, spaciousness, comfort and serenity - the attributes of a palace. If you ever feel the need to experience a palace in the Breede River V...
Stay At Running Stream
Stay @ Running Stream offers accommodation in Ashton that is a perfect getaway for nature lovers who want a quiet and off-the-grid stay. The gard...
Die Ou Huis
Die Ou Huis (The Old House) is a historical farmhouse from the 18th century, which has been lovingly renovated on the fruit farm Wilde Paarde Klo...
Mardouw Country House
Mardouw Country House is a serviced country house on the private Mardouw Olive Estate. Situated against the Langeberg Mountain between the towns ...
Koljander Cottage
Koljander Self Catering Unit is a fabulous self catering unit situated in close proximity to one other self catering unit on the Wilde Paarde Klo...
Things to do in the area
Wine Valley Safari
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Arabella Wine Estate
The Arabella Wine Estate is a family business and a passionate one at that. Striving to create the best wine possible is the objective and the nu...
Ashton Kelder Wine Estate
Nestled in the Valley Of Wine and Roses in Robertson, Ashton Kelder retains its commitment to love, romance and all things idyllic. Flanked by th...
Bushmanspad Wine Estate
There are few ways better to enjoy the Bushmanspad wines than in the cellar that dates back two centuries, lending the entire experience a memora...
Rietvallei Wine Estate
The picturesque Rietvallei Wine Estate is one of the oldest wine farms in the Western Cape region of Robertson and is home to a range of wines, m...
Zandvliet Wine Estate
Say Zandvliet and it’ll echo ‘Shiraz’. Being one of the very first wineries in the country to bottle this noble cultivar, this wine estate on the...
Blue Cove Wines
Blue Cove Wines, set in the perfectly adapted region of South Africa’s Robertson wine valley, is a wine producer that simplifies. Here they belie...
Platform 62
Platform 62 is a little emporium that includes a farm stall, restaurant and display area. It is situated along Route 62, about three hours’ drive...
Noteworthy attractions
Marloth Nature Reserve
Lying just three kilometres from the pretty little town of Swellendam, the Marloth Nature Reserve conserves the central Langeberg Mountains that ...
Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve
Set in a part of the country known as the arid Robertson Karoo, the Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve lies in the Breede River Valley, roughly 15 kilome...
Robertson Wine Route
Only 1.5 hours’ drive from Cape Town and in the heart of Route 62 - the longest wine route in the country - Robertson Wine Valley lies surrounded...
Tulbagh Wine Route
Only 80 minutes’ drive from Cape Town, the Tulbagh Valley lies surrounded on three sides by mountains – in the west, the Obiqua Mountains, to the...
Worcester Wine Route
The Worcester winelands incorporate over 250 years of winemaking knowledge to produce, amongst other cultivars, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc ...
Kleinplasie Worcester Open Air Museum
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Worcester Golf Club
The Worcester Golf Club is situated at the start of the Western Cape’s Klein Karoo, approximately 50 minutes from Cape Town en route to Oudtshoor...
De Oude Drostdy
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Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden
In Roux Road on the outskirts of Worcester, some 120 kilometres from Cape Town, lies a unique gem of a garden - the only truly succulent garden i...
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