Rijks Country House

Destination

Tulbagh

Rijks Country House offers travellers and day visitors an exceptional experience in both service and facilities with remarkable attention to detail and a graceful elegance. African Pride Rijk's Country House is situated on the eminent Rijk’s Wine farm, home to Rijk’s Private Cellar, five minutes from the centre of Tulbagh. High trees and an abundance of Iceberg roses welcome you onto the Estate from where you can see hills of vineyards set against the Obiqua and Winterhoek Mountains. Restored Cape Dutch style buildings are the frame-work within which you will experience classic furnishings and a warm and relaxed ambience. Should you wish to sample or purchase wines from the Estate, enjoy the Polo wine bar and tasting room where visitors can sit around a large restored wooden table, or outside on the terrace with it’s incredible views of the valley. Otherwise, relax in the charming lounge where you will find a library of reading materials and a cosy fireplace. International and traditional cuisine coupled with impeccable service can be enjoyed in the hotel’s intimate restaurant, Que Sera, or at a high table in the private dining area, Mon Ami. Alternatively, the outside Iceberg terrace is the perfect place to relax whilst having a decadently large cup of coffee, a glass of wine or dining al-fresco overlooking the dam or under the stars. Superior rooms and family villas - evident of innovative design and stylish fittings – have their own private terrace overlooking a river - along which you will find a swimming pool, braai and lapa area, the French game of boules and hundreds of beautiful roses. In the evenings you can sit on your terrace and watch the sun set behind the surrounding mountains, leaving the vineyards and trees silhouetted by a brilliant pink and orange sky. Picnic on the banks of the river or enjoy a romantic walk through the vineyards and rose gardens. Explore the town with its quaint shops and restaurants, travel the surrounding wine routes, or – for the more adventurous – go hiking or horse-riding through the vineyards and up the mountains.

Rijks Country House Amenities

African Pride Rijk's Country House comprises of 15 magnificent and spacious rooms, tastefully decorated in the unique country style. This country house offers 12 Luxury Rooms & 3 2-Bedroomed Family Suites. Each room is luxuriously spacious with its own unique colour scheme and original artworks. High ceilings and the finest in furniture and fittings create the perfect amalgamation of classic modern and old charm.

Directions To Rijks Country House

Approximate distances by car: From Cape Town International Airport – 90 minutes From Cape Town – 80 minutes From Paarl and Worcester wine routes – 40 minutes From Stellenbosch and Franschhoek wine routes – 60 minutes Directions: Route 1- via Wellington - Take the N1, northbound, from Cape Town towards Paarl. Turn left at the (R44) Wellington "Agter Paarl/Klapmuts" off ramp, heading towards Wellington. Cross over the four way stop and after about 5km's turn left at a set of traffic lights into Distillery Road - this is a continuation of the R44. This road leads towards Hermon, Ceres and Porterville. You'll drive through the scenic Nuwe Kloof Pass and after approximately 5km you'll see a turn off to Tulbagh - take a left here. Continue straight with the road until you reach a 4-way stop- turn left into the main road - Van der Stel Street. Head straight through the town and continue for another 2km's. We are on the left - look out for the large white gateposts. Please note that the roads are all tarred from Cape Town to our entrance. Route 2 - via Malmesbury – Take the N7, northbound, from Cape Town in the direction of Malmesbury. Take the Malmesbury off ramp to your left and at the stop turn left again, heading into the town. Pass the large silos on your right until you get to a traffic light - continue straight over the traffic light. At the next stop, turn right. This leads out of Malmesbury and you will pass the Swartland Cellars on your right. Turn left at the R46 directing you Hermon/Riebeeck Kasteel. Continue straight with this road; past Riebeeck-Kasteel until you get to another stop which joins with the R44 at Hermon. Turn left and head on through the Nuwekloof Pass until you see the left turn to Tulbagh. Continue straight with the road until you reach a T-junction - turn left into the main road - Van der Stel Street. Drive though the town and straight on towards the Winterhoek Mountains for approximately 2km's. Look out for our large white gateposts on the left.

Area Attractions

Wine tasting at Rijk’s Private Cellar Hiking and walking trails Fishing Bird watching Tour and tasting of Krone Borealis at Twee Jonge Gezellen Wine tasting and art gallery at Saronsberg Arts, crafts and curio shops Specialty delis Superb restaurants with a range of offerings - Readers, Pielows, Gossip etc Boulders Bush Pub Art galleries