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Experience Montagu’s famed hospitality at Protea Farm

Situated in the famous Koo Valley, 29km from Montagu, in the heart of the scenic Route 62, is the Protea Farm.

The cold climate and winter snow allow for the perfect conditions for growing apples and pears, allowing for fresh and fragrant air and stunning orchard views.

The Proteas are also in bloom during this season.

You will always have something to enjoy on Protea Farm no matter the season, from the beautiful colours of the orchards during autumn, to icy winter nights snuggling in front of a fireplace, right through to the beautiful blossoms of spring and vibrant summer days of fun such as swimming in the lake, beautiful hiking trails as well as idyllic terrain for mountain biking.

The Protea Farm offers five different cottages – each with their own spectacular views.

We stayed over on the farm in the Ou Opstal accommodation, situated at a height of 1000m above sea level.

This cottage provides breath taking views over the Koo and Keisie valley, and is ideal for two adults or a small family with one or two children.

The cottage has a fully equipped open plan kitchen, a living area with a large stoep with a built in braai. The main bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with a shower and the loft rooms
are equipped with two single beds.

PROTEA FARM

Once we settled in for the afternoon, we were invited to try the Protea Farm’s well-known Montagu Tractor Trip. The tractor, pulling its load of sightseers, meanders its way up the Langeberg Mountain, reaching an altitude of
1 500m above sea level.

On the way up, you will have a bird’s eye view of the Koo Valley and, once at the top, you can look down into the Robertson Valley.

After an enjoyable afternoon of sightseeing, we were surprised with a buffet style three-course Potjiekos meal at the foot of the mountain.

To my delight there were other traditional South African dishes on the menu, such as Vetkoek with home-made jams, Waterblometjie potjie, sweet potatoes, and chocolate pudding with ice cream.

For the perfect rustic and relaxing getaway, make a booking at Protea Farm by calling 023 614 3012 or emailing info@proteafarm.co.za or visiting proteafarm.co.za.

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