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Anysbos

carynkaleido — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:33:50 +0000

Our olive oil is grown and produced on the farm. Our grapes are also grown on the farm and the wine is produced here too. We love what we do. Swart River Road, Botrivier, info@anysbos.co.za

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Avani Lodge Private Nature Reserve

carynkaleido — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 12:40:53 +0000

Avani Lodge Private Nature Reserve is renowned for the tranquillity of the environment. Fynbos species are abundant within the reserve. Guests will feel the natural inclination to enjoy the freedom to relax and enjoy our facilities and the great outdoors. Our predominantly Eco-friendly, thatched, straw bale and cob rondavels, each with its own private wood-burning Hot Tub, offer a rustic and quirky space where guests can expect nothing less than soul-feeding tranquillity and peace. Bot Rivier

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Barton Vineyards and Villas

carynkaleido — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 14:58:26 +0000

Barton Vineyards and Villas is a working farm encompassing vineyards and a Fynbos Reserve conserving the region’s biodiversity. The Neill family purchased Barton in 2001 with its six hectares of 20-year-old Chenin Blanc vines. Starting in 2003 the planting of a further 30 hectares of vines include a Sauvignon Blanc, Semillion, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, Malbec, Pinot Noir and Mourvedre. Along with the vineyards are fruits, oils, horses & 5 Four Star Self-Catering Villas Lat: -34.259083 Lng: 19.168341 Bot Rivier

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Beaumont Wine Estate

carynkaleido — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 13:52:20 +0000

Beaumont Wine Estate is family-owned and managed. It is situated in the heart of the town of Bot Rivier. The farm, home to the region’s oldest wine cellar, was originally established in the 1700s by the Dutch East India Company as a supply farm producing fruit, vegetables, dairy, wine, and flour. Jayne and Raoul Beaumont bought the farm, Compagnes Drift, in 1974 and set about replanting the vineyards. The farm was transformed through hard work and an adventurous spirit. Raoul was a maverick of the vineyards and motorcycles and Jayne was an artist, teacher, and mother. Jayne pioneered the first wine, making small amounts of Pinotage bearing her hand-drawn label in the late 1970s. Every visitor at Beaumont Wine Estate is welcomed with heart-warming hospitality into our Tasting Room and the Zest Deli & Kitchen. We only use the freshest produce and offer a seasonal menu that celebrates our local suppliers as well as what is being harvested off the farm. Accommodation at the farm is sumptuous and well-appointed. The watermill at Beaumont Wines is over 200 years old and the wooden water wheel has been restored to full working order. Limited quantities of stone ground flour are being produced on the farm Enjoy the gardens, MTB trails, walks, bird life and fishing opportunities.

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Bot River and Bot River Estuary

carynkaleido — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 11:33:55 +0000

The Bot river arises at Theewaterskloof and the Swart River joins it close to the Wildekrans wine estate. It empties into the sea at Fisherhaven at the Bot River Estuary. This is a relatively shallow estuarine lake/lagoon, roughly 7 km long and about 2 km at its widest, and is part of the Bot-Kleinmond Estuarine System. It became a Ramsar site wetland in 2017. The Rooisand Nature Reserve occupies around 60% of the western frontage of the lagoon. The lagoon is a prime bird-watching spot in the Overberg. It is incorporated into the Rooisands Nature Reserve, part of the Kogelberg Biosphere, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There is a bird hide and walkways create accessibility for all. The habitat is a mix of open water, lagoon edge, marsh, and coastal thicket. The Western Cape coast supports many species of seabirds. For full identification and seasonal details, see this comprehensive Western Cape bird guide. Bot River and Bot River Estuary The Bot River wine ward covers the area from the Bot River Lagoon up into the foothills of the Groenlandberg and Babylonstoren mountains. It forms part of the agricultural transition zone of the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve.

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Botrivier Country Market

carynkaleido — Tue, 16 May 2023 11:24:32 +0000

Botrivier Country Market is based at the Shuntin Shed Diner with a lovely atmosphere and interesting history. The Shuntin Shed diner is beside the tracks at the old Botrivier railway train station. Lovely homemade eats and treats. Art. Various breads, rusks, biscuits, jaffels pancakes preserved goods. Pre-loved goods, dried fruits and nuts, and pies. Plants and craft goods. Lots of parking available. Bot Rivier

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Copia eco cabins

carynkaleido — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 17:39:41 +0000

Copia eco cabins These cabins are shipping containers that have been converted into luxury accommodation on a farm outside Botriver. Totally off the grid & eco-friendly. The ideal romantic getaway. Keisseskraal, Van Der Stel Pass Bot Rivier info@copiaecocabins.co.za

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Diepklowe private Nature Reserve and Porcupine Hills

carynkaleido — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:09:12 +0000

Diepklowe Private Nature Reserve and Porcupine Hills Guest and Olive Farm are in the Overberg along the beautiful Van der Stel Pass. As a partner of the Groenlandberg Conservancy, the farm stands out from its agricultural neighbours. Guests can explore a diverse flora and fauna during their stay. Conservation is a priority at Porcupine Hills and Diepklowe Private Nature Reserve. The area is home to the endangered indigenous vegetation, Renosterveld. The farm is affiliated with various conservation efforts, such as Cape Nature and the Groenlandberg Conservancy among others., There are several walking trails, hikes and easier nature walks to explore within the reserve. 113/7 Van der Stel Pass Road Bot Rivier info@porcupinehills.co.za

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Goedvertrouw Wine

carynkaleido — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 15:55:00 +0000

Goedvertrouw Wine Estate is no ordinary home. It is a place of handcrafted wines, homemade meals, an enchanted country garden and abundant birdlife. Full of life, yet peaceful and soulful, it takes on the character of its owner. A real working farm, Elrieda Pillmann continues to live out the dream she her and late husband, Arthur shared. Van der Stell pass, Botrivier

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Groenlandberg conservancy

carynkaleido — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 10:11:59 +0000

The Groenlandberg conservancy (Green Mountain country) Conservancy is within a mountain range beyond the Hottentots Holland range. The area is commonly known as “The Elgin Valley. For hundreds of years, Khoi people grazed their cattle here. This is the fertile Cape fruit country where deciduous fruit, including grapes, are grown. In the early days of the Cape colony, the area took several days to reach by ox wagon. The conservancy ranges from Viljoenspas in the north to Houwhoek and Botrivier in the south. It is contained by the Palmiet, Bot, and Jakkals rivers. Conservation efforts by local farmers and residents have been initiated to take stock of the environment and cultural resources. A voluntary forum was established in 1994 and there has been a noticeable increase in sustainability, social upliftment and environmental conservation on private land. There has also been a focus on the removal of alien plants which are the biggest threat to plant and animal biodiversity. There is an annual cost of R600 million needed to clear the over 10 million hectares of land in South Africa. Facebook

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