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Restaurants
Que Sera
The Que Sera Restaurant at Rijks Country House in Tulbagh, Western Cape, can accommodate about 40 guests offering an a la carte menu. During the winter, cozy log-fires warm the restaurant up while air-conditioning keeps guests cool during the summer time.
Mon Ami
Mon Ami is a private and exclusive dining venue at the Rijks Country House which can seat 20 guests at a long, bar-style table for a modern, fun event for small groups.
The Iceberg Terrace
The Iceberg Terrace at the Rijks Country House can accommodate up to 120 guests. This open air dining venue is ideal for functions.
The Polo Bar
Rijk's Polo Bar offers a wooden table, private terrace, additional bar seating and a large open fireplace. This quaint bar overlooks the surrounding vineyards.
Alternative dining
Guests staying at the Rijks Country House may choose to dine by the dam, at the pool lapa or on the rooms private terraces.
Activities, Sports & Leisure
On-site activities
- private wine cellar
- bird watching
- scenic vineyard walks
- hikes
- swimming
- boules
Nearby attractions
- Church Street
- Museums
- Art galleries
- Gift shops
- Saronsburg Theatre
- Local restaurants
- Kimilili - an award-winning cheese factory
- Moniki - a Belgian chocolate factory
- Waverly Hills Organic Wine and Restaurant
- Saronsburg Cellars
- Twee Jonge Gezellen
- Manley Private Cellars
- De Oude Drostdy Manor
- Schalkenbosch Wine Estate
- Tulbagh Winery
- Bucks Ridge Wine and Olives
- De Heuvel
- Blue Crane Vineyards
- Theuniskraal Wine Estate
- Horse riding
- Hiking
- Mountain biking trails
- Kayaking
- Fishing
- Zip-line adventures
- Big Five safari tours
- Galgeheuwl Reserve and community gardens
Conferences & Events
Conferencing
The conference venue at the Rijks Country House in Tulbagh, South Africa, is located next to the main building while a variety of indoor or outdoor locations around the Rijks Country House are ideal for smaller meetings, breakaway rooms and coffee breaks. Conference packages at the Rijks Country House can be tailor made for different group requirements. Rijks Country House is also ideal for team building events during which activities such as treasure hunts, races, picnics and sports can be arranged.
Seating capacities:
- Cinema style 60 guests
- Schoolroom style 32 guests
- Boardroom style 20 guests
- U Shaped style 34 guests
- Herringbone style 60 guests
Conference facilities:
- Complimentary WiFi
- Full service business desk
- Bottled water and juice
- Pens, paper and mints
Facilities
Baby Facility
Babysitting services are available on request for guests staying at the Rijks Country House in Tulbagh.
Services
Check in and Check Out Times
- Check in: 14:00
- Check out: 10:00
Business Services
- Wireless Internet access in public areas
General Services
- Babysitting
- Housekeeping service
- Laundry services
- Room service
- Secure parking
- Tours & Transfers on Request
Available Rooms
Private Cellar
Reserve
888 Gold
Vineyard Cottage
Airport Transfer Quotes & Bookings
Rijks Wine Estate and Hotel offers an airport transfer service. To receive a quote or make an airport transfer booking, please click the button below.
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GPS Co-Ordinates
Latitude: -33.288505
Longitude: 19.140245
Directions
Approximate distances by car:
From Cape Town International Airport 90 minutes
From Cape Town 80 minutes
From Paarl and Worcester wine routes 40 minutes
From Stellenbosch and Franschhoek wine routes 60 minutes
Directions Route 1 via Wellington:
Take the N1, northbound
from Cape Town towards Paarl
Turn left at the (R44) Wellington Agter Paarl/Klapmuts off ramp, heading towards Wellington. Cross over the four way stop and after about 5kms
Turn left at a set of traffic lights into Distillery Road - this is a continuation of the R44. This road leads towards Hermon, Ceres and Porterville
Drive through the scenic Nuwe Kloof Pass
After approximately 5km you will see a turn off to Tulbagh - take a left here.
Continue straight with the road until you reach a 4-way stop- turn left into the main road - Van der Stel Street
Head straight through the town and continue for another 2kms
Hotel is on the left - look out for the large white gateposts
Please note that the roads are all tarred from Cape Town to the entrance.
Directions Route 2 via Malmesbury:
Take the N7, northbound, from Cape Town in the direction of Malmesbury
Take the Malmesbury off ramp to your left and at the stop turn left again, heading into the town. Pass the large silos on your right until you get to a traffic light - continue straight over the traffic light
At the next stop, turn right
This leads out of Malmesbury and you will pass the Swartland Cellars on your right. Turn left at the R46 directing you Hermon/Riebeeck Kasteel
Continue straight with this road; past Riebeeck-Kasteel until you get to another stop which joins with the R44 at Hermon
Turn left and head on through the Nuwekloof Pass until you see the left turn to Tulbagh
Continue straight with the road until you reach a T-junction - turn left into the main road - Van der Stel Street
Drive though the town and straight on towards the Winterhoek Mountains for approximately 2kms
Look out for the large white gateposts on the left.
Car Rental
A car rental service is available. To receive a quote or arrange car rental booking, please click the button below.
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On site parking facilities are provided for guests.