Montagu, South Africa
Jonkmanshof
Jonkmanshof is a private country escape, nestled in the small, picturesque Klein Karoo town of Montagu. The Cape Dutch-style heritage house, with its captivating mountain views and manicured farm gardens, harmoniously shares its fully restored original interiors with 18th-century Cape furniture and contemporary South African art.
hotel Guide
Facilities
- Two suites, bathrooms with luxury bathrobes, and an eco-friendly bath range.
- Each suite is an unforgettable experience unto itself and is furnished with a mix of carefully selected antiques and contemporary furniture and art.
- Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi in all suites.
- The accommodation offers a sun terrace, you can swim in the outdoor swimming pool, go hiking or cycling, or relax in the citrus garden and use the barbecue facilities.
- Library complete with roaring open fire.
Wine & Dine
- Legendary breakfasts, from seasonal fresh fruit and locally roasted coffee to the full works. They endeavour to promote local artisans, so you will find a selection of their wonderful products such as fresh farm milk, cheese, and our preserves from their garden and eggs from their hens on your breakfast table each morning.
Budget
- Rates start at EUR 130 per night.
Local Guide
Local Restaurants
- The Barn On 62, the coffee shop & Restaurant offers freshly baked croissants, homemade pies, burger patties, and basil pesto, as well as local cakes and preserves.
- MonTQ, a fine dining restaurant, and coffee shop offering fresh, unique food crafted from local ingredients one of a kind eating experience in the Western Cape.
Our Favourite
- De Nagmaal is a farm-style shop that adjoins Jonkmanshof - 30 Bath. The shop sells a range of their ceramics, which includes individually hand painted citrus themed plates, scented candles that reflect the fragrances from their gardens, homemade lemonades from their citrus trees, printed tea towels on pure linen, a variety of preserves from their gardens, and various other handmade and prepared goods. The shop’s philosophy is to stock all their handmade produce from their gardens as well as goods from Montagu and the region.
Don't Miss
- The Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, along Route 62 – the world’s longest wine route. Sanbona is one of South Africa’s largest privately-owned nature reserves, stretching across 62,000 hectares of rich protected ecosystems within two biodiversity hotspots. This vast track of land in the Little Karoo outside Montagu, a mere 3.5 hours drive from Cape Town along Route 62 is owned by a non-profit company focused on steering conservation to the forefront of the safari experience. Sanbona offers an authentic and contrasting natural space, striving to create a balance where critically important ecosystems, endangered wildlife and flora can prosper for the benefit of future generations.
How to Get There
- Fly into Cape Town's airport, Montagu is 142 km (scenic 2h drive).
