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Description- the Western Cape s gateway to the Little Karoo. The main house and guest units were designed by the host s daughter, who has won an award for some of her other designs. Still, Aasvo‰lkrans is steeped in a tranquil platteland atmosphere with the magnificent red sandstone rock-formations of the Little Karoo as backdrop.Guests can choose from three guest units with large bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms. All of the rooms are decorated to reflect the rustic ambience of the area. Situated in the Little Karoo, the town of Montagu is about 180 kilometres from Cape Town, and 200 kilometres from Oudtshoorn, the Little Karoo s ostrich capital. Outdoor activities in the area include visiting the hot springs, doing some rock-climbing or taking the popular tractor ride to the top of the Langeberg Mountains. The rates for children are R50 per person. Out of season you can enjoy a 20% discount on all tariffs. The rates for single persons depend on the occupancy at the time of booking. Aasvo‰lkrans is a stud farm, so it offers facilities of the outdoors kind. In summer, cool off in the private swimming pool, or go hiking in the mountains. There is plenty sunshine in the large garden, and, when the sun goes down, the romanticism of bright starry nights. The guest units each have a large bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. All the bathrooms have showers as well. The units have single and double beds to choose from, as well as heated floors for the wintertime. All linen is 100% hand embroidered linen. The facilities can sleep six adults and four to five children. One of the rooms has a television. The luxurious en-suite bathrooms all have showers and are decorated with paintings and kelims. The main house has a spacious and comfortable lounge that guests can use. The bedrooms in the guest units have private, shady little stoeps where you can relax and enjoy drinks and conversation. The fresh farm air at Aasvo‰lkrans will definitely give you an appetite. Guests can enjoy large, beautifully laden breakfasts in the dining room. If you have any specific preference, your hosts will happily cater for it. The town has many restaurants, such as the Wild Apricot Restaurant and Preston s Restaurant and Thomas Bain Pub (open seven days a week, 9am till late). Aasvo‰lkrans offers a country atmosphere where you can relax among paddocks with Arab stud horses, and enjoy fresh mountain air. It is a perfect weekend getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life. Being down on the farm, you can go horse riding on the farm itself. One of the town s main tourist attractions is the Montagu Hot Mineral Water Springs. The springs are situated at Badskloof and the water is a lovely 43ø Celsius. Hike along the Aasvo‰lkrans Hiking route, which starts at the B+B. There are various trails in the area to choose from, such as the Cogmans Kloof trail and the Bloupunt trail. Even if you are not a wine lover, it is well worth visiting the wineries around Montagu, such as Uitvlucht, Rietrivier, Drie Berge and the Montagu Co-op Wine Cellar. Go and see the Thomas Bain Memorial Plaque and the old English Fort near the tunnel in Cogmans Kloof. Otherwise,take a stroll in town and visit the Town Museum and other historic houses. Your host is Jeanne Alston, a long-time resident of Montagu. She loves entertaining people and sharing their country home with local andoverseas guests. Put on your cozzie and head for the Montagu Hot Mineral Water Springs, one of the town s main tourist attractions. The springs are situated at Badskloof and the water is a steamy 43ø Celsius. The mountainous area offers greast hiking routes, such as the Aasvo‰lkrans Hiking route, which starts at the B+B. Other trails in the area include the Cogmans Kloof trail and the Bloupunt trail. Montagu is also wine country. Visit wineries such as Uitvlucht,Rietrivier, Drie Berge and the Montagu Co-op Wine Cellar. The town has a rich historic heritage. There is a memorial for Thomas Bain, as well as an old English Fort dating from the Anglo-Boer War near the tunnel in Cogmans Kloof. In the town itself, visit the Town Museum and other historic houses. AttractionsThe three en-suite garden cottages ensure privacy with their separate entrances and patios from which to watch starry summer nights or enjoy the bright sunshine. The interiors of all the rooms (as well as Jeanne’s own magnificent home) are decorated with unconstrained care, and tasteful works of art - all with a subtle African flavour – adorn the walls. The detail extends outside too, with giant cacti and intriguing sculptures accentuating various walls and open spaces around the buildings, while on the lawn stooping metal birds and tortoises cause you to stop, look and look again. The guest units each have a large bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. All the bathrooms have showers and are decorated with paintings and kelims. The units have single and double beds to choose from, as well as heated floors for the wintertime. All linen is 100% hand-embroidered linen. The facilities can sleep six adults and four to five children. The bedrooms in the guest units have private, shady little stoeps where you can relax and enjoy drinks and conversation. A good night’s sleep is guaranteed by the combination of the complimentary Montagu Muscadel sweet wine and the crisp 100% Percale cotton sheets, which are designed by Julie Lombard, from Turning Leaves. After awakening to the sounds of various indigenous birds, you may make your way to the breakfast area, where, depending on the weather, Jeanne will serve you breakfast on the patio or in the sunlight breakfast room. Each cottage has under-floor heating to ensure comfort during the cold winter nights.
FacilitiesBreakfast is served between 08h30 and 09h30. It consists of the freshest fruit Montagu has to offer, a variety of yoghurts, muesli and cereals, our famous dried fruit, freshly baked bread, strawberry scones, bran muffins, cinnamon and apple crumpets. All baked goods are produced based upon your hostess’ mood. Of course the standard country tradition of bacon and organic eggs produced by our very own free range chickens is part of the package. Jeanne makes this her own by adding her special mix of mushrooms and rosemary. Bottomless coffee and tea to your liking is also on the menu. Every morning the tables are a surprise with a different setting but with the same flair as the rest of the surroundings, with fresh flowers, herbs and locally made crockery, linen, table-clothes and serviettes. Weather permitting we also do an outside sitting in the garden next to the pool between the local wildlife and tamer fowl and horses.
The mountainous area offers great hiking routes, such as the Aasvoëlkrans Hiking Route which starts at the Bed & Breakfast. Other trails in the area include the Cogmans Kloof trail and the Bloupunt trail Montagu has also been described as a rock climbers paradise, some would go as far as calling Montagu the Rock Climbing Capital of South Africa, and the infamous face ‘Legoland’ is situated 5 minutes driving from the B&B. The recently completed Castle in the sky rock climbing route is situated on the Aasvoëlkrans Hiking Route, ten minutes hike from the B&B. The best climbing conditions are found between May and September.
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