Autumn is creeping closer and in Wellington this time of the year is special indeed.
Our glorious vivid scenery, warm pleasant weather and crisp, cool mornings and evenings make it the perfect time for outdoor activities and breakaway stays filled with rest and relaxation at our lovely accommodation establishments.
EGG-CITING TRAIL RUN AT VAL DU CHARRON!
The 1st Egg-Citing Trail Run at Val Du Charron Wine and Leisure Estate happens on the 5th of April.
Bring family and friends and join them on a 3km, 5km, 10km or 20km (loop the 10km) hunt for the “Easter Eggs” on the trails and in the garden. There is lots of prizes if you find the “eggs”!
Entries on https://entries.onsite-events.co.za/events/76587-egg-citing-trail-run
3km – R50 – Start 9:00
5km Run – R100 – Start: 9:00
10km Run – R120 – Start: 8:30
20km Run – R150 – Start: 7:45
WONDERING WHERE TO EAT IN WELLINGTON?
THE STONE KITCHEN
The Stone Kitchen at Dunstone Estate is open daily and public holidays from 8:30am – 5pm.
On Wednesdays and Fridays they are open until 9pm. Both their play areas are open. They host kiddie’s parties, kitchen teas and weddings. Follow their FB page for weekly specials.
Contact: +27 (0) 21 864 1504 l +27 (0) 78 860 9721
A HAPPY EASTER AT DOOLHOF WINE ESTATE
Do you love chocolate and wine individually?
Why not enjoy them together. Have some fun with family and friends, while pairing your favourite Doolhof Wine with your abundance of easter eggs. There is no better time than this Easter when they are offering 25% off all their wines!
Place your wine order online at https://doolhof.com/buy-wine/ or visit the Tasting Room at Doolhof.
This offer is valid till 11 April 2021. Book your Easter Weekend Picnics by Thursday, 1 April, at 12pm.
The Tasting Room at Doolhof will be open on Easter Weekend, but will be closed on Good Friday.
Saturday: 10am – 4pm l Sunday: 10am – 3pm Public Holiday: 10am – 5pm
WONDERING WHERE TO STAY IN WELLINGTON?
GRAND DEDALE COUNTRY HOUSE
Grand Dédale is an exclusive and luxurious 5-star venue located on the award winning Doolhof Wine Estate, amongst beautiful mountain scenery. The historic and elegantly restored Manor House consists of six individually designed en-suite rooms and suites, a separate honeymoon cottage, spacious reception rooms and a large pool in landscaped gardens.
Grand Dédale offers an outstanding personalized service, imaginative cuisine and numerous outdoor activities such as hiking and mountain biking, making it a stellar destination in the Cape Winelands.
EASTER SPECIAL:
FROM only R1700.00 per person sharing per night including breakfast, afternoon tea snacks, self-service beverages and 5-course gourmet dinner.
Minimum stay 2 nights, valid from 29th March to 9th April. Terms & Conditions apply.
www.granddedale.com
Online bookings: https://book.nightsbridge.com/12761
BOPLAAS COUNTRY COTTAGES
BoPlaas family farm is situated in the beautiful Agtergroenberg region, beneath the Hawequa Mountains in Wellington.
It is a tranquil escape and weekend getaway about an hour’s drive from Cape Town. You can expect an authentic farm stay. Their contemporary self-catering country cottages boast picturesque mountain views, outdoor dining areas, a shared boma and swimming pool.
With exclusive access to the farm, you’ll be able to explore their food garden and dam. Single cottage R1250 p/n (sleeping 2 adults). Family Cottage R1800 p/n (sleeping 4 adults)
boplaas.wellington@gmail.com
CUMMINGS GUESTHOUSE
Come and enjoy the “Platteland” hospitality and explore our beautiful, peaceful surroundings.
From R550.
stay@wellington-accommodation.com l +27 (0) 83 626 3315 l +27 (0) 21 873 3474
VAL DU CHARRON WINE AND LEISURE ESTATE
50% off promotion in the 4 star Guesthouse and 5 star Coachhouse until the end of August.
To book call +27 (0) 21 873 1256 l stay@vdcwines.com
KLEIN EIKEBOOM COTTAGE
15% Off staying during Autumn. For more information please visit www.kleineikeboom.co.za or contact +27 63 251 9525 l +27 (0) 23 004 0075
DUNSTONE COUNTRY ESTATE
Easter weekend is coming and Dunstone Country Estate still has some availability for the 3rd and 4th of April. If you need to escape and enjoy the autumn sunshine come stay! Rooms from R900 p/p p/n.
For more information please contact stay@dunstone.co.za
| AFRICAMPS AT DOOLHOF Situated on the award-winning Doolhof Wine Estate, AfriCamps at Doolhof offers its guests a unique outdoor experience in Wellington. Their 3-night special (limited offer) consists of: Book 3 nights for only R4290 for 2 adults sharing (R715 per person per night). Each tent sleeps up to 5 guests. Additional adults are R275 per night, kids aged 3-16 are R175 per night, and kids under 2 stay free. |
Book via www.africamps.com
WAMAKERSVALLEI TRAINING CENTRE
Wamakersvallei Training Centre offers three comprehensive courses in Frail Care and Child Care. They also offer a 10-Day Cooking Course that includes practical preparation and a recipe book.
Contact Elsabe at +27 (0) 83 630 8201 l +27 (0) 21 8735942 during office hours.
Grand Dedale is riding 2000km for Streetsmart South Africa!
StreetSmart South Africa raises funds for street children’s education, skills training and family reunification programmes, in partnership with restaurants, beneficiary organisations and sponsors.
Eating and donating in a StreetSmart restaurant is a smart and responsible way to help a street child. Angelo Casu of Grand Dedale Country House has committed to ride some races this year and raise much needed funds for this organisation.
He has raised R41 250 thus far! To donate and make a difference with your contribution is very simple; click on the StreetSmart South Africa direct link here and in the appreciation comments write “every km counts” so that he can quantify the value of his efforts.
