Montagu Snapshot
Some say Montagu (175km from Cape Town) should be part of the Little Karoo, others argue that it lies at the entrance. Either way, the landscape is certainly suggestive of the Karoo. Montagu itself is a neat place with graceful architecture, tucked into a fertile valley of vineyards and orchards and hemmed in by painfully contorted mountains. The town boasts over 1000 guest beds – a lot of accommodation, considering the small permanent population. Although the general list reads long, there are not many Budget options in Montagu itself. So, beyond the town you must go: over the hills and into the fetching dales where there are bargains to be found.
Things To Do
- Montagu has more than enough to keep you busy for several weekends. The Info office on Bath Street is organised and worth visiting for an orientation. The office also has a number of handy brochures categorised by activity.
- The town is a museum of well-preserved historic buildings. All can be visited and appreciated on foot between bouts of caffeine-loading. Long Street contains some 14 of the town’s 22 national monuments. These include Joubert House, the town’s oldest dwelling, and the Montagu Museum, formerly a church.
- The rugged mountainside around Montagu boasts fynbos, hiking trails, rock climbing, 4x4 routes and mountain biking. Again, we suggest you contact the info office for more detail on the various options.
- Buy your plonk at one of Montagu’s four cellars. A few are open on Saturday afternoon. April is Muscadel Festival month – the month of hangovers from hell.
- Take a deep breath and brave the masses at Avalon Hot Springs. The resort crawls with humanity over weekends, but you will feel great afterwards.
- The tractor ride at Protea Farm (featured on this site) is a hit with locals and foreigners. You, too, can join the human cargo for a dramatic ride up the Langeberg Mountain, rounding off with a potjiekos at the top.
- When it comes to eating and drinking, Montagu has plenty of choice, from family favourite, Kloof Farmstall & Route 62 Restaurant, to options catering to the more ambitious diner.
Simonskloof Mountain Retreat
Montagu, Western Cape
Described in the brochure as “your-down-to-earth-mountain-retreat”, Simonskloof is special – thanks to a remote setting and lovingly-restored accommodation. Access to Simonskloof is ...
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R630 per person per night for Faraway & Orange Cottage. R650 pppn for Eric's Place. R130 pppn for camping. 50% discount for children 4 -12 years old. Pets charged at R60 per pet.
Mountain View Eco Lodge
Montagu, Western Cape
Whether it's a blast down the R62 with the boys and the bikes, or an easy-going stayover with a group of friends, Mountain View Lodge just outside of Montagu ticks a convenient cluster of boxes: simpl...
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From R855 to R910, depending on unit, guests and time of year
Anchorage Inn
Montagu, Western Cape
Tucked away off a quiet street in Montagu village, this character-packed, thatched getaway is the idyllic bolthole to head back to after a long day out exploring the gorgeous surrounds. Apart from it...
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From R595 per person nightly for a cottage.
Klein Nektar Cottage
Montagu, Western Cape
There’s not much more you could ask for from a getaway; in fact, Klein Nektar's appeal will leave you a little tongue-tired after reporting back on your successful Budget Getaways weekend missio...
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From R1071 to R2142, depending on unit, guests and time of year
Drie Kuilen Nature Reserve
Montagu, Western Cape
It started off with an idea for a romantic weekend for just the two of you. But then the troops and your buddies got wind of it, who in turn informed gran and gramps… And now your sister’...
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From R500 to R4080, depending on unit, guests and time of year
Tibani Nature Reserve
Montagu, Western Cape
If you love remote and rugged getaways, places where you’re off-grid and left to your own devices, where fancy frills take a distant second to gobsmacking settings, then Tibani Nature Reserve co...
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From R895 to R1295 nightly for Die Botterboomhuisie, depending on number of guests; from R485 - R685 nightly for Mongoose Campsite, depending on the number of guests.
Running Stream
Montagu, Western Cape
There’s no doubt that you’ll be “wowed” by the setting of this little farm cottage. The Langeberg Mountains cut the horizon, the vineyards and fynbos add to the rural appeal an...
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From R1980, depending on unit, guests and time of year
Dew Cottages
Montagu, Western Cape
Dew Cottage is a relaxed and private escape on a little organic fruit farm called Vredenshoogte - meaning 'Peaceful Heights', or, like someone aptly put it, 'The Height of Peace'. The farm itself is f...
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From R1100 to R2550, depending on unit, guests and time of year
Long Acres Cottages
Montagu, Western Cape
Nestling between the mountains of Montagu, Long Acres Cottages has five fully equipped self catering cottages. This 1865 Cape Georgian establishment is situated in the historic Long Street and is in w...
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From R900 to R1000 per unit, depending on unit and time of year
360on62 Mountain View Farm Cottages
Montagu, Western Cape
360 on 62 offers self-catering farm cottage accommodation with 360-degree mountain views on a working farm just 7 kilometers outside the charming village of Montagu, in the Little Karoo on the R62. A ...
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From R1450 to R1850 per unit, depending on unit and time of year
Ontevreden Farm
Montagu, Western Cape
Ontevreden Farm offers a family friendly guest cottage located on the host’s property, situated on a private farm overlooking the surrounding vineyards of Montagu, in the Western Cape. Ideal for...
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From R1700 to R3050, depending on unit, guests and time of year
Glen Eden Farm
Montagu, Western Cape
Glen Eden Farm is 50 hectares of countryside, just 14km outside of Montagu. There are 5 cottages and 2 glamping sites (glamourous camping). All cottages have private gardens with dining furnitur...
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From R1400 to R3500, depending on unit, guests and time of year
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