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Wildekrans Country House

off N2, Houw Hoek
Barry Gould & Alison Green
Rambling country garden of historic 1811 homestead in dramatic mountain setting. The plunging vistas of the garden descend to the river and rise abruptly, providing a dramatic setting for Wilma Cruise's ceramic sculpures (new this year).Free entry. Wine tasting of Barry Gould Family Wines, olive oil and olives. Teas, lunches, wine in the barn & garden. Charity: Bot River Education Trust. Off the N2 at Houw Hoek Village, as for the Inn.
Ph: 028 284 9827 www.wildekrans.co.za

Beaumont Wines

Bot River
Beaumont Family
Overlooking a willow-clad dam, this free-flowing country garden surrounds an historic house with the oldest cellar and watermill in the Overberg. Free entry. Brunches, lunches & high tea by Zest Catering. Wine, art and deli products for sale. Charity: Bot River Senior Citizens. From the N2 take exit 92 to Bot River; entrance is opposite garage.
Ph. 028 284 9194 info@beaumont.co.za.

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Goedvertrouw

Van der Stel Pass, Bot River
Elreda Pillmann
Charming cottage garden with a large variety of plants. Winetasting of Goedvertrouw wines. Entry R10. Children free. Charity: Kirstenbosch Environmental Education. Wine sales, teas & meals, B&B. 8½ km from Bot River on the Van der Stel Pass towards Vyeboom/Villiersdorp (gravel).
Ph: 028 284 9769.

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Porcupine Hills

Van der Stel Pass, Bot River
Murray Weiner
Natural, free-flowing gardens with dramatic mountain scenery. Free entry. Walks in the renosterbos and bird watching in the reserve. Restaurant and bar. 16 km from Bot River, 11 km from Vyeboom on the Van der Stel Pass.
Ph: 028 284 9066. www.porcupinehills.co.za