Star trails circling above the illuminated vineyard pergola at Klawerjas

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Days (and nights) without an itinerary.

Stay on the farm, wander through Klaasvoogds or follow the road into the Robertson Wine Valley. There is plenty to discover — and no need to rush any of it.

At Klawerjas

You don't have to go anywhere.

A day at Klawerjas has its own rhythm. Arrange a visit to the animals, pick something from the garden when the season allows, cool off in the pool, play a game outside or take a bottle of Klawerjas wine into the vineyard as the afternoon fades.

Nigerian dwarf goats walking past a resting black alpaca in the Klawerjas paddock below the Klaasvoogds mountains

A little farm life

Klawerjas is shared with two donkeys, four alpacas, five Nigerian dwarf goats, seven runner ducks and a flock of free-ranging chickens. They are part of the everyday character of the farm rather than a scheduled attraction. Visits and feeding sessions are arranged with us, so the animals stay relaxed and everyone stays safe.

Depending on the season, guests can help themselves to fruit from the trees and vegetables from the Cottage garden, with fresh eggs from our free-ranging chickens when available.

Fae beside a bottle of wine and two glasses in the Klawerjas vineyard

Sundowners & slow afternoons

Every stay includes complimentary Klawerjas wine.

Guests can take it into the vineyard for sundowners beneath the vineyard Christmas pergola tree, settle beside the stream for a picnic, or end the day around the braai.

Swim, soak & unwind

Each stay has its own private setting for warm afternoons and slower evenings.

Cottage

Private to the Cottage

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Strings

Private to the Strings stay

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Play outside

In-ground trampoline for younger Cottage guests

Guests playing pickleball on the Klawerjas court at sunset

Klaasvoogds

Follow the road from the gate.

The first discoveries sit along the same quiet valley road as Klawerjas — a neighbour's garden, lunch beneath old trees, small-batch wine and an extraordinary collection of succulents.

Across the road

Owl's Rest

Begin with the neighbour: an olive and lavender farm with a garden, shop and a fragrant range made on the property. Ask them directly about current tours or tastings before setting out.

Visit Owl's Rest

Along Klaasvoogds Road

Lunch, two ways

The Lab brings a contemporary restaurant setting; Mo & Rose offers a garden-led country escape. Check current service and reserve directly.

Further along

Kranskop Wines

A small, personal cellar visit with mountain views, Tannat among the range and a close connection to Klawerjas: Kranskop makes our Old Vines Chenin Blanc.

Visit Kranskop

Worth a pause

Sheilam

A specialist cactus and succulent nursery with a remarkable living collection.

Visit Sheilam

At the valley edge

Klein Paradys

A farm-stall stop for local produce and provisions as the road opens towards the valley.

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These are driving suggestions. Rural roads do not always have pedestrian shoulders; ask your host before planning a walk beyond the gate.

Robertson Wine Valley

Choose a direction, not a checklist.

Start close, follow the R317 when the mood takes you, or make one very good meal the reason for the day. The pleasure is in leaving room between stops.

Start nearby

Two easy introductions.

A Klawerjas favourite

Rietvallei

The closest winery beyond Klaasvoogds makes an easy first tasting. We have a soft spot for its cheese platter — a personal recommendation, best confirmed when booking.

Visit Rietvallei

Wine & a relaxed table

Bon Courage & Café Maude

Taste at the estate, then settle beneath the old pepper tree at Café Maude for an uncomplicated breakfast or lunch before continuing along the R317.

Visit Bon Courage

Heritage steam train passing Klaas Voogdsriver station

New Cape Central Railway

Steam through the valley.

Heritage steam journeys depart from Robertson and run through vineyards and open veld in the Breede River and Langeberg Valley.

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For breadth

Van Loveren

Come when a group wants options: broad tastings and pairings, the historic garden, cellar experiences and Christina's Bistro for wood-fired pizza, burgers and seasonal dishes.

Visit Van Loveren

For the river

Viljoensdrift

Build the stop around the Breede River: choose picnic provisions at the estate and take the river cruise. Confirm the current cruise schedule directly.

Visit Viljoensdrift

For the wine

Springfield

A focused cellar stop for guests who want the wines to lead — including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling alongside the estate's reds.

Visit Springfield

Follow the bubbles

Three ways into Cap Classique.

Graham Beck

A polished, dedicated Cap Classique experience and a natural first stop for guests curious about the style.

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Silverthorn

A specialist producer for a more intimate, wine-led encounter with bottle-fermented sparkling wine.

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Weltevrede

Chardonnay and Cap Classique experiences in Bonnievale, with Kapokbos making a long lunch part of the journey.

Plan a visit

Eat well

Where we'd book a table.

A Klawerjas special-dinner favourite

Kapokbos

Make this the destination: an expressive seasonal table at Weltevrede, well suited to a considered lunch or dinner.

Visit Kapokbos

Fine dining

Ragazzi Nuovi at Beuld

A more formal choice when dinner is the occasion. Check the current menu and reservation availability directly.

Visit Beuld

Casual & pizzaFour Cousins Breakfast & locally roasted coffeeStrictly Coffee Bakery, breakfast & provisionsOu Meul Robertson

Walk & ride

Start gently. Go further prepared.

From the gate

Walk or run Klaasvoogds

Ask your host for the best current direction and road conditions. For mountain biking, plan a route rather than assuming every farm road is public.

Aasvoëlkrans · Montagu

3.2 km · about 1½ hours

A short, steep outing to a viewpoint above Cogmanskloof. Montagu Tourism currently lists no entry fee.

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Cogmanskloof · Montagu

12.1 km · 4–6 hours

A substantial mountain day with a steep opening section. A valid reserve permit is required.

Check permits

Fish Eagle · Van Loveren

7.5 km · roughly 3½ hours

A challenging wine-farm trail through fynbos and bird habitat. Buy the current permit online or at the tasting room.

Check the trail

Stay a little longer

Let Montagu become the day.

Drive through Cogmanskloof into a historic mountain town, then resist the urge to rush back. Walk the old streets, choose a trail, and leave room for lunch.

For an easy daytime pause, MontQ serves breakfast, light lunches and coffee in one of the town's old buildings. For a longer table, BluVines combines its own wine with lunch and dinner in a mountain-framed setting.

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Montagu rewards a whole day: town in the morning, mountains when it is cool, and a table booked for later.

Plan your days

Keep the plan loose.

One slow dayFarm morning · Klaasvoogds lunch · vineyard sundowners

One wine-road dayTwo estates · one long lunch · no race between tastings

One mountain dayEarly Montagu walk · historic town · BluVines later

Robertson Wine Valley Montagu visitor information

Opening days, menus, tastings and trail conditions change. Confirm directly with each venue before leaving Klawerjas; book tastings and destination meals when they matter to your day.

Return to Klawerjas

Come back before the light goes.

There will still be time for a swim, a bottle in the vineyard and an evening that asks nothing more of you.

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Guests relaxing in the Tickle Tub beside Flute Cottage on a firelit evening