Breede River Valley accommodation has never been this easy to find thanks to Sleeping-OUT, a definitive resource for finding holiday and business accommodation in and around the Western Cape of South Africa.
The Breede River region offers spectacular mountain scenery, vast nature reserves and a wide variety of tourist-friendly hotspots. Always popular with both local and international visitors, the Breede River Valley offers something for everyone.
Browse through our ever-expanding range of Breede River Valley guest houses, bed and breakfasts, and other accommodation establishments to find your ideal venue.
Breede River Valley guest house accommodation has never been this easy to find thanks to Sleeping-OUT, a definitive resource for finding holiday and business accommodation in and around the Western Cape of South Africa.
Always popular with both local and international visitors, the Breede River Valley offers something for everyone, be it spectacular mountain scenery, vast nature reserves and a wide variety of tourist-friendly destinations.
The guesthouse accommodation on offer vary in luxury and price, offering a diverse range of choice for both the local and international visitor. Your stay in the beautiful surrounds will be made unforgettable in one of our Breede River guest house establishments.
Breede River Valley b & b accommodation has never been this easy to find thanks to Sleeping-OUT, a definitive resource for finding holiday and business accommodation in and around the Western Cape of South Africa.
The Breede River Valley caters to all tastes, and is a popular holiday spot for local and international travelers. Thus, a number of highly rates bed and breakfast establishments can be found throughout the region, from Montagu to Worcester.
The bed and breakfast accommodation on offer vary in luxury and price, offering a diverse range of choice for both the local and international visitor. Your stay in the beautiful surrounds will be made unforgettable in one of our Breede River bed and breakfast establishments.
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Breede River flood took its toll
Owners of several hundred holiday homes on the beautiful Breede River are still reeling from damage wreaked by the worst flood in more than a century.
The picturesque 40km of winding river is home to at least 420 smallholdings and plots which hold some of the Cape's most expensive and sought-after holiday houses.
And few were spared the floodwaters which rose dramatically to unimaginable levels on Thursday night a fortnight ago and raged south towards the river mouth at Witsands over the three days which followed.
"At my house the water rose by 14,5m above its usual level," one resident reported on Wednesday night.
She asked that she not be named as the property market is her livelihood and the devastation was equally bad news for most home-owners.
"We saw more or less 100 to 150 jetties, a complete white wooden house, a green wooden house with its stove pipe, and at least 50 boats float past our house."
Most of the dozens of boats - including expensive speedboats - which washed down the river were eventually snagged by branches in homeowners' trees downstream, but at least three were washed out to sea at Witsands, dozens of kilometres downstream, and were dashed on the coastline's rocks.
Rare stories have emerged, however, of boats in boathouses which did nothing more than rise with the floodwaters and then drop down into position again days later miraculously undamaged - one with a bowl of dry pet food unspilled.
But the bulk of the home owners arrived at their holiday houses to find jetties, trees and lapas missing and their ground floors flooded.
When the waters receded they left rooms filled with bogs of mucus-thick mud.
Boating on the river is near impossible as the shoreline is metres deep in thick sludge and debris too - dashing prospects for owners' upcoming summer holidays.
Entire massive sandbanks have also moved downstream, making navigation of the river perilous. At the 88-unit Riverine housing development, the first of three rows of white-painted thatched houses were all but underwater.
And the famous Malgas pont - believed to be one of the last few man-hauled ponts still in operation - was left dumped and damaged 60m from the river on a road in Malgas.
"We'll be very lucky if it is back in operation by December or even January," one concerned resident said.
At Witsands, residents told of the tons of debris which washed up on to the beaches - including many jetties still intact. Witnesses reported that police had their hands full trying to stop people from making off with valuable timber decking, but that they ultimately fought a losing battle, such was the volume of debris spread over a wide area.
"I wouldn't call it theft, I'd call it opportunism," one resident said. "When does a jetty stop being a jetty and become a pile of wood?"
Many boats could still be seen along the course of the river yesterday and efforts are continuing to retrieve them, residents reported yesterday.
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Breede River Accommodation - Mudlark
The picturesque 40km of winding river is home to at least 420 smallholdings and plots which hold some of the Cape's most expensive and sought-after holiday houses.
And few were spared the floodwaters which rose dramatically to unimaginable levels on Thursday night a fortnight ago and raged south towards the river mouth at Witsands over the three days which followed.
"At my house the water rose by 14,5m above its usual level," one resident reported on Wednesday night.
She asked that she not be named as the property market is her livelihood and the devastation was equally bad news for most home-owners.
"We saw more or less 100 to 150 jetties, a complete white wooden house, a green wooden house with its stove pipe, and at least 50 boats float past our house."
Most of the dozens of boats - including expensive speedboats - which washed down the river were eventually snagged by branches in homeowners' trees downstream, but at least three were washed out to sea at Witsands, dozens of kilometres downstream, and were dashed on the coastline's rocks.
Rare stories have emerged, however, of boats in boathouses which did nothing more than rise with the floodwaters and then drop down into position again days later miraculously undamaged - one with a bowl of dry pet food unspilled.
But the bulk of the home owners arrived at their holiday houses to find jetties, trees and lapas missing and their ground floors flooded.
When the waters receded they left rooms filled with bogs of mucus-thick mud.
Boating on the river is near impossible as the shoreline is metres deep in thick sludge and debris too - dashing prospects for owners' upcoming summer holidays.
Entire massive sandbanks have also moved downstream, making navigation of the river perilous. At the 88-unit Riverine housing development, the first of three rows of white-painted thatched houses were all but underwater.
And the famous Malgas pont - believed to be one of the last few man-hauled ponts still in operation - was left dumped and damaged 60m from the river on a road in Malgas.
"We'll be very lucky if it is back in operation by December or even January," one concerned resident said.
At Witsands, residents told of the tons of debris which washed up on to the beaches - including many jetties still intact. Witnesses reported that police had their hands full trying to stop people from making off with valuable timber decking, but that they ultimately fought a losing battle, such was the volume of debris spread over a wide area.
"I wouldn't call it theft, I'd call it opportunism," one resident said. "When does a jetty stop being a jetty and become a pile of wood?"
Many boats could still be seen along the course of the river yesterday and efforts are continuing to retrieve them, residents reported yesterday.
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Breede River Accommodation - Mudlark
Friday, September 18, 2009
Breede River Valley
The Breede River Valley region of the Western Cape is a picturesque valley surrounded by magnificent high mountains North and South and is one of South Africa�s finest fruit and wine producing areas. The Breede River rises in the mountains of the Boland and flows into the Indian Ocean at St Sebastion Bay. Its tributaries include some of the finest trout fishing streams in the Western Cape, including the Witels, Dwars and Hex rivers, the latter being famous for its rainbow trout. The valley has a host of fine restaurants and plenty of accommodation.
The town of Ceres in the Breede River Valley was founded in 1849 after the opening of Mitchell�s Pass and is named after the Roman goddess of plenty. Ceres is probably the most important fruit producing region in South Africa. It is situated some 150 kilometres from Cape Town and can only be reached by mountain pass. Visitors once had to pay a road toll to pass through Mitchell�s Pass, but the Toll House has now been converted into a tea room.
The beautiful little town of Tulbagh in the Breede River Valley sits beneath the mountains of the Groot Winterhoek Wilderness Area and is unique in that every single building on its Church Street has been declared a National Monument, including De Oude Drostdy. All 32 houses have been restored to their original condition after damage suffered from an earthquake in 1969. Tulbagh dates back to the days of Jan van Riebeeck. Activities in the area include trout fishing, horse-riding and 4x4 trails.
The town of Worcester is the main town of the Breede River Valley region of the Western Cape, and it lies on the main road from Cape Town to Johannesburg. The town has developed into the main commercial centre of the region and one of the largest and most important grape producing areas of the Western Cape. Worcester is well known for its schools for the blind and the deaf. The Karoo National Botanic Gardens offer the only true succulent garden in the Southern hemisphere.
Just a few kilometers down the valley from Worcester is the important wine producing town of Robertson, often referred to as the brandy capital of South Africa. As well as producing some of the Breede River Valley�s best wines, Robertson houses some of the country�s finest racing studs. The area boasts several fine hiking trails (see Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve) and a resort on the banks of the Breede River is a magnet to tourists and canoe trails are most popular with all equipment being provided. This is a very beautiful part of South Africa to visit and all manner of outdoor pastimes are catered for.
The Breede River Valley village of McGregor, originally known as Lady Grey, offers the best examples of 19th century Cape architecture with its end-gables, stable doors and thatched roofs. The Boesmanskloof Hiking Trail links McGregor with the nearby village of Greyton. The trail abounds with numerous species of flora and fauna including some rare examples of protea and heather. Hikers considering taking this trail should be warned that it can be extremely strenuous and even dangerous during winter months. A valid permit has to be carried at all times. The Limietberg Nature Reserve along the Du Toitskloof Pass is also a popular hiking route.
Just to the North of Swellendam lies the Breede River Valley�s 11300 hectare Marloth Nature Reserve, which features impressive mountain scenery and a trail that passes through evergreen forests and cool valleys. The reserve is set in the Langeberg range of mountains features some breathtaking examples of wild gardenias and almonds as well as many examples of stinkwood and yellowwood. Wildlife includes leopard, baboon and several species of antelope. There is a large picnic site with overnight huts for hikers but no other facilities.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Accommodation
Mudlark Riverfront lodge exudes a welcoming and friendly atmosphere and consists of a central timber lodge containing the entertainment and dining areas.
The bedrooms are situated on both sides of the lodge and the communal dining area overlooks the river so it is breakfast with a view.
There is a large comfortable lounge with a fireplace for those chilly winter evenings and DSTV is provided.
There is also a relaxing lounge with river views and its friendly fisherman's bar where one can spend the evening in the company of new found friends leads out on to a large covered timber leisure deck with exceptional views where one can laze the day away bird spotting or watching the happenings on the river or enjoy sundowners as one watches the firey sun dip behind the Potberg mountain.
With accomodation for a maximum of ten guests this is really getting away from the crowds
All our double rooms are also off timber construction have beautiful panoramic views of the estuary and the surrounding fynbos our five en suite bedrooms are thoughtfully decorated ; some with private balconies. All have en suite bathrooms heaters and fans and separate entrances
All rooms are very comfortable.
We have two twin bedded, two double and one family room
Breede River Accommodation - Mudlark
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Breede River Carp Fishing
DIE BOOMHUIS “THE TREE HOUSE”
One Of the Trophy Tours gems has to be the “ Boomhuis ”. This little known fishing haven is built on the banks of the Breede River set in the town of Montague. It was discovered by a close friend many years ago and has remained a secret location since. The accommodation sleeps four and is built between three forks of a giant Blue Gum tree. There are barbecue platforms built to overhang the river bank. This provides a very rustic, but fantastic setting during the day or night.
The Breede River itself is know for excellent freshwater fishing with Eels, Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Tench and Carp making up for most of the catches. The Breede River Mouth is a South African legendary location for producing massive estuarine Cob.
For the freshwater fisherman Carp are the main quarry and this is the location where many anglers have exceeded their personal best catch by a mile! This section on the Breede River is slow moving, deep water and offers the very best in Trophy Carp. The Breede River floods annually following the Cape Winter rains and as a result you will see some of the broadest tails ever on these Carp.
Enjoy an early evening barbecue overlooking the flood lit river bank. At night on this section of the Breede River the big Carp own the river. As the sun sets prepare for the very best in Carp fishing, expect the unexpected! With Carp averaging around the 20 pound mark there will be plenty of action. Forty pound Carp make frequent visits to the landing net. The reel runs go on throughout the night, then just after sunrise, they almost magically disappear. Till the next sunset and the action starts again!
The Boomhuis is just over an hours drive from Cape Town and is situated within a major Wine producing region. There region offers Wine tours as well as Historical sight seeing.
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One Of the Trophy Tours gems has to be the “ Boomhuis ”. This little known fishing haven is built on the banks of the Breede River set in the town of Montague. It was discovered by a close friend many years ago and has remained a secret location since. The accommodation sleeps four and is built between three forks of a giant Blue Gum tree. There are barbecue platforms built to overhang the river bank. This provides a very rustic, but fantastic setting during the day or night.
The Breede River itself is know for excellent freshwater fishing with Eels, Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Tench and Carp making up for most of the catches. The Breede River Mouth is a South African legendary location for producing massive estuarine Cob.
For the freshwater fisherman Carp are the main quarry and this is the location where many anglers have exceeded their personal best catch by a mile! This section on the Breede River is slow moving, deep water and offers the very best in Trophy Carp. The Breede River floods annually following the Cape Winter rains and as a result you will see some of the broadest tails ever on these Carp.
Enjoy an early evening barbecue overlooking the flood lit river bank. At night on this section of the Breede River the big Carp own the river. As the sun sets prepare for the very best in Carp fishing, expect the unexpected! With Carp averaging around the 20 pound mark there will be plenty of action. Forty pound Carp make frequent visits to the landing net. The reel runs go on throughout the night, then just after sunrise, they almost magically disappear. Till the next sunset and the action starts again!
The Boomhuis is just over an hours drive from Cape Town and is situated within a major Wine producing region. There region offers Wine tours as well as Historical sight seeing.
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