PLATFORM 62 is situated on the main road in Ashton, Western Cape. We are approximately 180-200 km from Cape Town. The ideal pit-stop! Situated in the beautiful Klein Karoo with the Langeberg Mountain range in the back ground. Ashton is the perfect start to your travels along the famous Route 62! We offer a delightful Arts & Crafts section, Wine Boutique, Farm Stall and our delectable Shed Restaurant. PLATFORM 62 offers great entertainment for the entire family. | Platform 62 Wine Boutique & Restaurant
Platform 62 is found in the heart of Ashton. You will uncover more than 650 wines, enjoy a brandy tasting and delightful gin collection. Find South African hand-made gifts, fine art photos and pre-loved books. Relax and enjoy a home-made meal and stock up on the selection of local jams, olives, oils and dried fruit.
Experience our Underground Wine tastings – these underground cellars were built in 1930 with mysterious pathway leading to a tasting area. This is truly a unique candlelit wine tasting experience. By appointment only. Or join us for a free tasting of our award-winning wines and experience unpretentious country-side hospitality at its best. Why not stay over in one of our romantic cottages.
Together with their exceptional team, Franzelle and Pat offer visitors the opportunity to purchase the Robertson Valley’s outstanding wines under one roof at cellar prices. Believing that wine is something truly personal, the La Verne Team aims to personally become acquainted with each wine offered in their store, hoping to perfectly pair its character with the personality of each individual customer in their little piece of heaven. Buy wines online.
Enjoy River Cruises & Picnics at Viljoensdrift. We offer wine tastings and 1 hour boat cruises. Click here for Bookings for Boat Cruises. Create your own picnic from our delectable items on our Deli Menu. This may be enjoyed on the boat, on our riverside deck, alternatively indoors at the warm fireside. Please note that booking for boat cruises is essential.
The Travelling Therapists offer a full range of massage treatments. We travel to any destination within the 5 towns of the Robertson Valley. We are experienced and versatile massage therapists that both have over 18 years of experience, and have a good reputation for providing a high standard of services. Styles include: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Indian Head Massage, Reflexology, Sports massage and Cranio- Sacral therapies. Couples Massage on request.
Taste the Difference @ Esona Wines Includes two vintages of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Shiraz plus comparisons between Joker glass and grape specific glasses (RIEDEL) and paired with Fruit Preserves and chocolates with background music paired with each cultivar (to be booked at least 4 hours prior to tasting times – 11h00, 13h00 and 15h00. Saturday’s and public holidays 11h00, 13h00)
Visit the beautiful Fraai Uitzicht 1798 Tuesday to Friday, 11h00 to 14h00 (Oct – Feb) for Gourmet Wine Tastings charged per pairing. It is a food & wine pairing, which is a perfect cooked dish from the menu, just smaller in size like canapés / tapas size and we pair it with a Fraai Uitzicht 1798 wine. Kindly book ahead. / Gourmet Wine Tastings @ Fraai Uitzicht 1798.
Leopard Trail has several 4x4 routes.There are longer and shorter, easier and more difficult routes.The route into the Marloth Nature Reserve is a scenic route with a fantastic view over the Overberg and a lot of Fauna and Flora along the road. On the guided tour to the waterfall, you pull yourself up with ropes and experience natural pools and indigenous trees. We have a big variety of birds that awake you every morning!
Run @ Excelsior on Saturday mornings between the hours of 10:00 and 15:00 for a run through the vineyards and fresh air. Dogs are welcome (on leash). Blend and bottle your own wine at Exelsior Mon - Fri 10:00 - 16:00 & Sat 10:00 - 15:00.
R62 Adventure Tours offers guided and Chauffeur-driven wine-tasting tours. Pick-up and drop-off anywhere in the Robertson Wine Valley. Other Chauffeur-driven tours also available (Big5, Off-Road, etc) Whether it is airport shuttles, transfers, day or week tours, we are proud to offer the highest quality shuttle services. We can transport up to 12 people anywhere, anytime.
Put your feet up and receive a special treatment in our restful wellness centre at theLAB guesthouse. We boast two treatment rooms, a Jacuzzi, a steam-room and sauna for our guests to relax in. Relax on our breath-taking deck overlooking our dam and listen to the bird song whilst enjoying a scrumptious snack and freshly-squeezed orange juice, or enjoy a sundowner from our on TAP outdoor bar stocked with wine, beers or gin & tonic or our Rosendal wines. And for the energetic, our e-scooters are available for you to visit the beautiful surroundings close by, with olive and lavender farms to explore. Our team will go out of their way to give you a delightful experience.
The story of Zandvliet is all about Shiraz, being one of South Africa's first Estate Shiraz producer; with a history that extends back to first plantings during the 1870's. Time honoured tradition balanced with genuine investment ensures the highest quality of wines and pure luxury in a glass. Blend your own wine; Underground cellar tour; View exquisite art; Unique Zandvliet & Clemegold pairing.
Owl's Rest Olive & Lavender farm is nestled in the foothills of the Langeberg Mountains and part of the Klaasvoogds Meander and offers a unique tourist experience. Taste & experience this boutique farm’s products. Enjoy a tour and relax in the tranquil garden over a coffee or herbal cordial and lavender muffins.
All the hiking trails are on the 4x4 routes, so it is easy to hike on and to do mountainbiking on! We also have several of them and some are not that steep as others! At the bushcamp you can fill your waterbottles with fountain water during your hikes! We have 4 dams with Black Bass in- it is catch and release but here are lots of fish!
