The Windmill Wine Shop & Cottages is the ideal getaway base from which to explore our area or to merely relax and unwind. The location is extraordinary: overlooking the Sabie River Valley, and beyond to God’s Window and the Drakensberg, with the Kruger National Park (only 20 minutes away) and the panoramic Blyde River Canyon just around the corner. The Bed & Breakfast is set on 22 hectares of malaria free indigenous bush where small game such as Vervet Monkeys, Banded Mongoose, the very rare Red Duiker, Bushbuck, Caracal and an abundance of bird life can be seen.
We are 4 star TGCSA Bed & Breakfast
Three ‘Star-lit’
Three ‘Star-lit’ Cottages are well space to give optimal privacy & peace and have private wooden decks with awesome views overlooking the rolling vines and the valley below. The Cottages offer the option of king or twin beds in crisp white linen and all have a shower room en-suite. The Cottages are equipped with air-conditioning, a tea & coffee tray with homemade rusks (South African biscuit), hairdryer, bar fridge, mini kitchenette (including cutlery, crockery, glasses, kettle, toaster, fridge & sink) and a braai (BBQ) outside. An English and Continental breakfast, incorporating our wonderful local fruits, is served at the wine shop from 08hoo to 09hoo or a Continental packed breakfast can be place in your Cottage fridge to be enjoyed on your private deck at your leisure or for the early birds who wish to depart early. Recently awarded 2006 Dine Award – Top 100 Restaurants in South Africa and Tourism Grading Council of South Africa 4 Stars Bed & Breakfast.
A Really Different Sort of Wine Shop
A Really Different Sort of Wine Shop offering an unusual wine-tasting-cum-eating experience. Tastings are presented daily on Cape Wines, until our maiden vintage, locally brewed beer and South African craft cheeses. To accompany our famous ‘Tapas Platters of cold cuts, local smoked trout, chicken liver pâté, Calamata olives, marinated mushrooms, cheeses & freshly bake breads is a completely different take on the conventional wine-by-the-glass order favoured by so many, with a selection of at least 10 South African wines to choose from; plus Cape Ports, Estate Brandies & Grappas to accompany the coffee grown and roasted on the farm next door. For the sweet tooth a selection of handmade ice-creams, ‘Gooey’ Chocolate Brownies and traditional Malva Pudding.
Way out on the Wine Route
Way out on the Wine Route we have planted South Africa’s most northerly Wine Vineyard, here in Big Five Country. So the Windmill Wine Shop will eventually include home-grown-and-made Hazyview Wines.
Things to Do & See
In the direction of Hazyview is Big Five Country with the world-renowned Kruger National Park. With three gates to choose from on our door step makes easy access to the magic found within the park. We can advise you; whether it’s a self drive exploration or an organized open vehicle safari, night drive or walking safari. In the direction of Sabie is the Panorama Route including Blyde River Canyon (the largest Green canyon in the world), God’s Window, Burke’s Luck Potholes, picturesque waterfalls and the historical Gold mining town of Pilgrims Rest. Organized tours can be arranged. Our ‘Sabie River Valley’ is the adventure capital of South Africa. There are things to do from Mild to Wild: hot air ballooning, horse riding, quad bike trails, river rafting and more……..can be arranged.
Additional information
Check in – 14hoo
Check out – 10hoo
German spoken
Malaria free
Children 14 years+ welcome
Facilities
• Wine Cottages
• Wine Shop
• Activities
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