Staycation in Stellenbosch with Journey Shop cycle excursions and at the historic Eendraght Lodge

One particular trend that was on the increase pre-Covid and is now far more well known than ever owing to noticeable motives, such as vacation limitations, safety and funds, is the strategy of the staycation and playing vacationer in your have metropolis.
More and more, near-to-dwelling places are becoming visited spur-of-the-moment. Just one these kinds of vacation spot ideal for a final moment escape in the Western Cape is the compact pupil town of Stellenbosch just an hour or so out of Cape City. Offering tons of outside pursuits and al fresco eating beneath leafy oak-lined streets good outdated Stellies features a refreshing however nonetheless somewhat safe and sound respite from remain-at-property confinement.  

Even having into account the liquor ban and the fact that the myriad of award-successful wine farms simply cannot sell or provide wine presently, there are however lots of causes to check out this picturesque town.

Expertise a guided cycle tour with Journey Store

A person of them staying the Journey Store Stellenbosch excursions. I lately headed to Stellenbosch, courtesy of Cape Region Routes, to experience the guided cycle tour. The tour utilises e-bikes and the route is predominantly flat so it is this sort of a breeze as the electrical-assisted bicycles do most of the do the job for you and only will need a handful of pedal pushes now and all over again to continue to keep the momentum heading. Having said that, the degree of how a great deal electrical ability you utilise can be altered, so if you extravagant a slightly additional hard cycle you can go correct ahead.  

The cycle tour starts at 9am and lasts around 3 to 4 several hours and usually takes you on a leisurely meander through the historic element of Stellenbosch where by you will study about the origin and background of the town. The tour then moves to the banking companies of the Eerste Rivier and then by means of the scenic Jonkershoek Valley with stops at two wine farms, Stark-Condé Wines and Lanzerac, just before heading again into Stellenbosch Town by way of the Stellenbosch University.

Ordinarily, the tour contains wine tasting and pairings at the wine farms, having said that, due to the recent booze ban, non-alcoholic refreshments can be savored alternatively.

Highlights incorporate learning so a lot from our very well-informed and friendly tutorial and zooming by the lush Jonkershoek Valley. 

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Journey Shop also features an e-bike tour through scenic Winelands from Stellenbosch to Franschhoek, a Boschendal breakfast journey, multi-working day cycle tours and guided hikes.

Experience Store is currently featuring some excellent specials for South Africans on their guided cycle tours and hikes, for additional data click on right here www.adventureshop.co.za/specials

Sleep in a national monument at Eendraght Lodge

If keeping a night or extra in Stellenbosch you are spoilt for selection with accommodation choices for every single spending plan, from super high-class wine farm lodging to homely stays in historic properties in the centre of city.  

We stayed in the award-successful Eendraght Lodge and countrywide monument. The first creating, a modest two-roomed cottage, was crafted in 1710. Now, reconstructed to stay true to the original architectural, it offers 13 en-suite bedrooms, a cafe and conference facilities.

It is positioned tremendous centrally on the well-known and picturesque Dorp Street, which FYI is the second oldest avenue in the nation (thanks e-bike tour record lesson!), and is flanked by several historical properties, boutiques, museums, galleries, delis, espresso shops and dining places. 

Boasting aged college attraction a remain at this finances-welcoming historical 3-star resort includes Wi-Fi, a cute splash pool, a traditional breakfast, welcoming and welcoming staff and a fantastic base to explore the city. 

Eendracht Hotel was awarded the 2019 Lilizela Tourism Award for Very best Compact Resort in South Africa and is a serial receiver of the Vacation Advisor’s Ideal-of-the-Very best Travellers’ Alternative Award.

The Eendraght Apartments’ newly refurbished self-catering models present self-catering lodging a five-minute stroll from the hotel.

Now, the resort is providing a 50% discounted on all bookings designed in advance of the 31 January 2021. For more data go to www.eendracht-resort.com

*Ruth Cooper was a guest of Journey Shop and Eendraght Hotel.