Accommodation

The Merlot Manor Guesthouse is your ideal base in Robertson

Situated in the heart of Robertson, Merlot Manor Guesthouse is a beautifully-restored Georgian double-storey house that is close to local restaurants, shops, all amenities and is a stone throw away from the main road between Cape Town and the Klein Karoo.

Upon arrival, I was welcomed by the owner, Sibel Consul, who made me feel like I had just returned home from a long trip. After settling in my room, Sibel took me on a brief tour of this 4-Star establishment, which includes a bar area, swimming pool and breakfast area among its offerings. She also assisted me with their free Wi-Fi.

The guesthouse has eight luxury bedrooms, each decorated to suit a unique theme. All rooms come with an en-suite bathroom with shower and basin, large beds, DSTV package, air-conditioning, ceiling fans and a complimentary coffee bar.

Merlot Manor Guesthouse

**Beautifully-restored Georgian double-storey house that is close to local restaurants**

A cleaning service is also available to make your stay more comfortable. I found they have ample off-street parking and facilities for bikes as well. From the veranda, you can enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding Langeberg Mountains.

While their in-house restaurant is open to guests for breakfast and dinner only, should you want something for lunch, they are more than willing to assist upon request.

Famous for their wine, there are still plenty of other activities to enjoy in the surrounding areas – from skydiving, or take a guided tour of Route 62 on a Harley Davidson or take a scenic trip down the Breede River.

Merlot Manor also hosts their own Weekend Wine Tours, where you can enjoy a scenic excursion to some of the famed wine estates in the Robertson region where you can sample some of their best wines.

Sibel is a great source of information should you need to plan a tour in the area.

It’s no surprise that many of the corporate wine farms use the Merlot Manor Guesthouse as their preferred host for their guests from outside the area.

For this, Merlot Manor’s latest achievement is being awarded an Afristay award for Best Value Establishment for 2018. Thus, anyone, who stays at Merlot Manor is guaranteed to get the best service locally.

Should you find yourself in Robertson, make sure to stop over at Merlot Manor! To book your stay, call 023 626 5151 or email merlotmanor@telkomsa.net or visit www.merlotmanorguesthouse.com.

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