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A True Tulbagh Escape at Vindoux Guest Farm.

October 10, 2016 By Lauren M 2 Comments

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Being a travel blogger means that travel equates to work and not holidays. In fact I cant remember the last time I went on a real holiday without taking photographs, updating social media and taking notes for articles. So it’s a strange and surreal feeling to go away for 3 nights for work and have it end up feeling like a break away. Vindoux Guest Farm in Tulbagh had that effect on us and I suspect I know why:

Tulbagh- Vindoux Guest Farm.

Glorious views on the way to Vindoux.

Tulbagh and Vindoux Guest Farm.

Another road trip to be enjoyed with our little guy.

1. Farm Life.

There is something so deeply relaxing about staying on a farm. You never have to move too fast along the dirt roads, you can walk slowly and allow your hands and eyes to skim over the vineyards as you breathe in the fresh air. Vindoux is the type of place you don’t really have to leave if you don’t want to. We played on the grass with Caleb, took him on walks in the carrier past the tree houses and through the small patches of vineyards.

We sat on the wooden lookout deck which peaked out over the area where the zebra, wildebeest and springbok munched grass. Caught somewhere between a game reserve and wine farm, we could slowly exhale and forget that we ever lived in a city. Just next door we could admire the brown cows grazing in the mild sun.

  • Tulbagh and Vindoux Guest Farm.

    Look out deck in the shade of the trees overlooking the zebra, springbok and wildebeest.

  • Tulbagh and Vindoux Guest Farm.

    Zebra enjoying the Vindoux sunshine.

Tulbagh and Vindoux Guest Farm.

Treehouses for couples tucked away along the garden path.

Tulbagh and Vindoux Guest Farm.

The coffee shop and drinks cafe on the farm.

Tulbagh and Vindoux Guest Farm.

Resident cat following us through the forest.

Tulbagh and Vindoux Guest Farm.

Friends we found on the neighbouring farm.

2. Breakfast on the Stoep.

There’s nothing better than waking up to the view of the Wintershoek mountains, sitting down for a breakfast of bacon, eggs, muffins and coffee on your stoep in the morning sunshine. The farm dog came to sit at our feet, Caleb attempted to eat every leaf in sight and day began ever so slowly from our self-catering cottage.

Tulbagh and Vindoux Guest Farm.

Breakfast at Vindoux.

Tulbagh and Vindoux Guest Farm.

Blissful self-catering cottages.

Tulbagh and Vindoux Guest Farm.

Some of the wonderful staff at Vindoux Guest Farm: Jowene, Lynette, Geraldine and Traai.

Tulbagh- Vindoux Guest Farm.

Their self-catering cottages are perfect for small families.

Tulbagh, Vindoux

Open plan lounge and kitchen area of our self-catering cottage set with a fireplace and corner bath in the main bedroom.

3. Spring.

Going in August was one of the best times to visit. Tulbagh can get scorching during the summer months between November and March, so visiting as the fruit blossoms began to make their appearance was perfect. When Caleb was napping, I took the time to go for a solo walk on the property all the way past the treehouses, game enclosure and all the way to the orchards. Little fruits began to show alongside a few flowers. Just across the road from Vindoux, the palest of pink nectarine blossoms sprouting from every branch painting the sweetest of pictures in this Tulbagh basin.

Tulbagh and Vindoux Guest Farm.

Caleb loving the spring blooms.

Tulbagh and Vindoux Guest Farm.

Tulbagh- Vindoux Guest Farm.

Walking through the fields with our little guy.

Tulbagh- Vindoux Guest Farm.

So much fun to be had as the weather gets warmer.

4. Starry Nights.

The nights were still pretty chilly here but nothing that couldn’t be solved with a delicious soak in a corner bath and lazing in front of a toasty fireplace. Vaughan braaied beneath the starry skies and captured some of the brilliance that one can only behold outside of the city.

Tulbagh and Vindoux Guest Farm.

The Stars: yet another reason to visit.

Tulbagh and Vindoux Guest Farm.

A ‘secret’ stash of stars only visible away from the big city lights.

5. Vineyard Biking.

One of the best things to do in the vineyards of Tulbagh is to jump on a bike and cycle your way around. Come late afternoon, we rented bikes from Vindoux, Caleb had his own seat, and cycled down the road into Saronsberg. There’s no traffic and the late light is best when making your way past farm gates, little dams and the stoney statues on the estate.

Tulbagh and Vindoux Guest Farm.

Family biking in the vineyards.

6. Spa on the farm.

Time disappeared as we cycled on neighbouring wine estates so much so that I nearly forgot about my spa treatment- a massage. I very rarely choose anything else as massages are my ultimate indulgence and form of relaxation. I recall the start of the massage, the conversational chatter with the masseuse but then nothing until she gently nudged me awake at the end. Always a sign of a great massage when you completely pass out on the table.

7. Tulbagh Farmlands.

Take a bike or drive to some of the wine farms in the area. Without even driving into the vineyards, streams, dams and chapels on hills await.

Tulbagh and Vindoux Guest Farm.

Tulbagh and Vindoux Guest Farm.

The joy of jumping a farm gate and standing lakeside.

Tulbagh and Vindoux Guest Farm.

Streams, mountains and farmlands.

Tulbagh and Vindoux Guest Farm.

Moody clouds settling in over the chapel on Montpellier.

8. Town Strolling.

We loved strolling through the streets of Tulbagh; having lunch at the treasure trove of ‘Things I Love’ Restaurant, visiting the gardens and coffee shops along Church Street and admiring the National Monument buildings that are still around today.

Tulbagh and Vindoux Guest Farm.

Tulbagh and Vindoux Guest Farm.

Antique collectibles and sweet country cuisine awaits at the ‘Things I Love’ Restaurant.

Tulbagh- Vindoux Guest Farm.

The local chocolatier.

Tulbagh- Vindoux Guest Farm.

Cape Dutch Style coffee shops, guest houses and restaurants line Church Street.

Tulbagh and Vindoux Guest Farm.

Thank you to Ford South Africa for getting us to our destination safely and in true style.

Tulbagh, Vindoux

Arriving at farm paradise.

Thank you to Vindoux for making our stay possible. To visit and stay at Vindoux click here: Vindoux Guest Farm.

Filed Under: south africa, Travel Tagged With: cape town, game, getaway, guest house, reserve, south africa, tulbagh, vindoux, wine, wine farm

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