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Beaumont
Wines - The historic farm Compagnes drift
was once an outpost for the Dutch East
India Company in the 1700's and is now
a family run farm producing a small range
of quality wines. Farm accommodation is
available in two beautifully restored
dwellings.
Caledon
Hotel, Casino & Spa is situated a
mere 16 km from Bot River. It offers an
original Victorian bathhouse with therapeutic
massages and invigorating pools, state-of-the-art
conference facilities and a contemporary
casino complex with various entertainment
areas - all set amidst extensive gardens
and woodlands.
Hermanus
(36km) is renowned as one of the best
land-based whale watching destinations
in the world. The Southern Right whales
start arriving in Walker Bay from June
and stay until beginning December. The
peak whale season, when sightings are
virtually guaranteed on a daily basis,
is during September and October. Calving
season is August and September.
Houwhoek
Inn, situated about 6 km from Bot River
in the fertile Houw Hoek Valley, is the
oldest licensed hotel in South Africa.
It nestles under ancient oak trees and
mountain peaks. Enjoy their Sunday lunches,
pub, dinner & dance and mountain walks.
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