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Vergelegen Country Guest House & Restaurant

Vergelegen Country Guest House & Restaurant

Description

 

Vergelegen Guesthouse & Restaurant sits nestled in the Orange River Valley in a splendid farm setting on the outskirts of Kakamas. The Guesthouse is en-route to the Kalahari and Namibia, Namakwaland, and Richtersveld, as well as being located in the perfect place to visit a variety of attractions and activities.

Vergelegen Guesthouse adds a personal and exclusive touch to each of its eighteen elegantly decorated and en suite rooms. All rooms come provided with linens, towels complementary amenity kit, and are air conditioned. There are also coffee and tea making facilities, and a healthy breakfast is served. Outside guests can enjoy a braai in a quaint courtyard as well as the crystalline pool.

The chef at Vergelegen Guesthouse can prepare meals for your enjoyment outside on the patio or by the fireplace or guests may enjoy intimate dining at the A Le Carte restaurant on the premises, or choose to relax at the cocktail lounge and bar.

Facilities are available for conferences of up to thirty people and catering is available for all occasions are available as well. A high level of personal attention is assured for the duration of your stay.

Also on the premises is our coffee shop and deli where guests can procure a feast of dried and fresh fruit as well as local produce. Or guests can enjoy light lunches and home made treats in the tea garden.

The Vergelegen Guest house is a perfect base for travellers to Riemvasmaak hot spring, Augrabies National Park, and surrounding activities and attractions. It's also en-route to the Kalahari Gemsbok Park Richtersveld, Namibia, and Namaqualand.

Close to the Vergelegen Guest house visitors can choose rafting trips in the Orange River Gorge, game viewing and night drives at Augrabies Falls National Park, horseback riding, historical sight seeing, vineyard and wine tours, and mountain biking to name a few. 

 

 

Luxury en Suite roomFamily en Suite RoomDouble/Twin en suite room

Contact Details

Name of hostsVergelegen Country Guest House & Restaur
Tel:(054)4310976
fax(054)4310759
4 Star
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Attractions

HISTORICAL SIGHTS IN AREA:

• Augrabies Falls National Park - 35 km
• Riemvasmaak Hot Springs and historical sights - 65 km
• German graves dated during the Boer War - 1.2 km
• Irrigation tunnels build by Cornish miners - 1.5 km
• Museum in Egyptian style transformer building and hydraulic power station, the first ever in South Africa - 5 km
• Operating Waterwheels which are still in use - 6 km
• Wine Cellars and wine tasting tours - 5 km
• Rockery Route with scenic and spectacular views - 25 km

ACTIVITIES IN AREA: (By prior arrangement)

• Augrabies Falls National Park - Klipspringer and Gorge Walking Trail
• Orange river gorge canoe trails (between 3 and 7 days)
• Half-day rafting (between 3 and 5 hours)
• Game viewing and night drives in Augrabies Falls National Park and surrounded areas (Self drive or guided)
• 4x4 trails - Riemvasmaak trails and Private Game farms. (Self drive or guided)
• Horse riding
• Mountain biking
• Gariep 3 in 1 - rafting in gorge under Augrabies falls, hiking and mountain biking
• Photographic tours
• Bird Watching
• 4x4 Tours (Self drive or guided)
• Historical tours
• Vineyard and grape packhouse tours (In season)
• Scenic flights - highly recommended (value for money)

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Accolades

4 Star:Tourism Council of SA Star Grading
AA Quality assured:AA Guides quality assured
Rated by Tripadvisor.com:Rated by tripadvisor.com

TGCSA Star Grading

4 Star

Facilities

THE RESTAURANT, COFFEE SHOPPE and COCKTAIL LOUNGE (Awarded Best Country Restaurant in SA)

On the premises you can dine in our intimate a le carte restaurant which had numerous write-ups. Dine at the fireplace or outside on the patio. Do enjoy sundowners and a hearty meal. A feast of well prepared cuisine to excite everybody's taste buds. We also cater for vegetarians. Cocktail lounge and Coffee Shoppe available on the premises. Fully licensed.

Facilities for conferences up to 30 people. Catering available on request. Ideal for private meetings and promotions. Catering for all occasions, venues and functions.

Directions

From Cape Town take the Malmesbury road (N7 route) to Vanrhynsdorp. At Vanrhynsdorp you can either stay on the N7 via Springbok ( Namaqwaland Route ) to Kakamas or you can take the R27 via Calvinia, Keimoes to Kakamas ( Hantam Route ). From Johannesburg stay on the N14 to Upington. ( be aware not to miss the turnoff from Kathu to Olifantshoek/Upington ) From Upinton stay on the N14 towards Keimoes. At Keimoes turn right at the traffic light towards Kakamas/Augrabies and about 3 km before Kakamas on the right side of the N14 road is Vergelegen. There are road signs and 6 international flags at the entrance. From Cape Town through the Hantam From Vanrhynsdorp take the R27 via Calvinia towards Brandvlei/Kenhardt. At Keimoes turn left at the traffic light towards Kakamas/Augrabies and about 3 km before Kakamas on the right side of the road is Vergelegen. From Cape Town through Namaqwaland From Vanrhynsdorp take the N7 to Springbok. From Springbok take the N14 via Pofadder to Kakamas on the N14 towards Keimoes/Upington, over the Orange river. Vergelegen is 3km after Kakamas on the left side of the road.

Swimming pool areaTable setting for Private FunctionsCoffee Shoppe during the day and Cocktail lounge by night