Sherry Tainton invites you to experience tranquil Victorian living at
the beautifully restored John Montagu, only 2 hours drive from either Cape Town or Oudtshoorn - an ideal retreat
away from the hustle and bustle of city life and in the fruit and wine bowl of the Cape.
Centrally situated in a quiet street in the picturesque town of Montagu,
John Montagu Guest House offers five beautifully furnished en-suite bedrooms each uniquely decorated in a Victorian
style. There are two double bedrooms (2 & 4), two twin rooms (1 & 3) and a single room (5). Each bedroom
has a unique character in terms of linens and colour co-ordination (one with a spa bath). No effort has been spared
to make each guest feel at home. Smoking outside only.
Breakfast is served in the sunny dining room overlooking the pool. Enjoy
a breakfast of fresh fruits, home made breads, scones and muffins. A full English breakfast is always available
for those with the necessary appetite. Guests can relax in the comfortable lounge browsing through the many books
on display, but on sunny days and warm evenings there is nothing better than taking a refreshing dip in the beautiful
beach pool in the rear garden or sipping a cooling drink in the poolside bar.
Montagu is surrounded by the magnificent panorama of the Langeberg and
is world famous for its healing hot mineral springs, historic buildings, exquisite mountain scenery, tractor rides
to the summit of the Langeberg mountains (1550 met above sea level), hiking trails and muscadel wines. Within easy
walking distance to restaurants and our historic village.
Originally called "Agter Cogmans Kloof", Montagu was named
after the British Colonial Secretary of the Cape Colony, John Montagu, in 1851. Montagu has become renowned for
its wonderful year round climate and Hot Mineral Springs. Surrounded by the Langeberg range of mountains the area
produces fruits such as apricots, peaches, apples, pears and is developing its citrus orchards. Vineyards abound
and red and white muscadel is considered to be the area's specialty. However new cultivars are now producing grapes
for Merlot and Chardonnay blended wines.
The town boasts over thirty National Monument houses, two of which are
utilised by the Museum society. Many of the gardens in the centre of town still have small apricot orchards, which
give a wonderful display in spring. Gardens also abound with rose bushes which would flower all year round if left
to do so.
The following are available in and around the town: golf, squash, bowls, tennis, horse riding, hiking trails, shooting
range, bird watching, rock climbing, mountain tractor ride (1550m), hot spring pools, cold pools, mountain bike
and 4X4 trails and fishing to name but a few. The Nature Garden is a must for lovers of indigenous plants especially
in spring, you may use the hide to observe the bird life. Informative guide maps for the trails, historic houses
and Kanonkop Hill are available from the Tourist Bureau.
Enjoy visiting our two museums, one specializes in herbs, the other in the history of the town. Or walk round the
town and see the many National Monuments. Stroll in Joubert Park, which is the entrance to the Nature Reserve and
starting point for most of the walks and trails, including Lovers Walk which is a ramble to the Hot Spring facility.
Many artists and craft workers have chosen to settle in Montagu. Their work is on view at the museum, the three
art galleries and the monthly Craft Markets held in the town. Some can be visited in their homes. A guide is available
from the Tourist Bureau office.
Rates - rooms 1 - 4 (doubles/twins):
- R330 per person a night sharing for bed and breakfast
- R430 per person a night for single occupancy
Rates - room 5 (single):
- R330 per person a night for bed and breakfast
Rates can be subject to change, so please re-confirm at the time of booking.
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