by OENA | Jul 27, 2021 | Stay
If there’s one thing I’m terrible at, it’s saying no to a wine tasting. As a Joburg import living in Cape Town, I’ve taken to the Mother City’s wine culture like a fish to water. In fact, I’m pretty certain I crawled out of the womb with a wine glass in...
by OENA | Jul 2, 2021 | Stay
Situated on a historic farm just outside Robertson, Jan Harmsgat Country House is an oasis of tranquillity. Hectares of low hanging pecan nut trees surround elegantly renovated farmhouses and cottages. The accommodation offers the perfect equilibrium of old-world...
by OENA | Jun 24, 2021 | Stay
After my last visit to Swellendam in 2019, my heart has yearned to return to the country opulence of Jan Harmsgat Country House. If you haven’t visited this stunning side of the Cape, you should pick up your bucket list and pencil it in right at the top. It’s no...
by OENA | Apr 12, 2021 | Stay
I first discovered Swellendam when looking for accommodation for the wacky wine festival a few years back this picturesque town is not too far out of Robertson which meant just a 40 hour minute drive into each of the wineries for the festival. Sadly, during our wacky...
by OENA | Mar 29, 2021 | Stay
On our recent weekend to Mardouw Country House near Swellendam we also found ourselves spending quite a bit of time at the neighbouring property, Jan Harmsgat. A beautiful estate with a rich history, Jan Harmsgat Country House is located on the R60 highway, just off...
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