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Morgansvlei Country Estate is Tulbagh’s answer to country-style living

To reach Tulbagh, you need to drive for about 80 minutes from the Cape Town, but it is in fact a pleasurable escape into the peacefulness of its natural surrounds. As you turn by the blue Morgansvlei Country Estate sign, you are greeted with welcoming rows of sturdy Plane trees and adjacent vineyards.

Morgansvlei Country Estate offers that exclusivity, in that you can book the entire estate out for your special family gatherings and events like weddings. With accommodation that can cater for up to 30, its own personal and quaint chapel and their Clearwater reception hall that can seat 180, you really could not ask for a better venue to say ‘I do’.

Lida Hanekom, the manager at Morgansvlei, describes; “You will experience country hospitality at its best here. A photographer’s delight and a wedding couple’s little piece of heaven.”

Morgansvlei Country Estate is great for weddings & accommodation

While the venue is primarily geared to cater for weddings and conference functions, Lida welcomes overnight guests too – and if you love a hearty and delicious breakfast, then you have to book your stay whilst travelling through Tulbagh.

The setting couldn’t be more perfect. As you leave your country-style room, you can take a relaxed walk around the little lake, walk out on to the old wooden jetty, or simply sit quietly on the bench, taking in the wonder of the picture-perfect surroundings.

With the accommodation, you’re swept into simple, but modern country décor, spacious and airy, with a fireplace to warm the cockles of the heart. There is no TV for you here – it’s pure off-the-grid living.

But, you really won’t want for more – crisp white linen and towels, and a self-catering kitchen equipped with a bar fridge, microwave, crockery and cutlery.

The beauty of Morgansvlei

In summer, you can take a dive into the Morgansvlei Country Estate pristine swimming pool, light up a few steaks at the outdoor braai area and enjoy close friends and family, whilst taking in the incredible sunset.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Morgansvlei, and who wouldn’t, with such a warm reception from Lida, tranquil surroundings and fabulous food. Tulbagh, as a destination, has some hidden gems, catering to the foodie in you, the wanna-be artist or history fanatic – a little of something for everyone.

We will most definitely be returning and hopefully before the snow melts on the mountains.

For all enquiries and bookings, contact Lida on 084 584 1820 or email: morgansvlei@telkomsa.net. Visit them online at www.morgansvlei.com today.

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