If you are looking for something special, this is the place!

•   Romantic getaway (honeymoons & anniversaries)
•   Have the whole 620ha farm to yourself - only 1 accomm. unit available
•   Upmarket, fully equipped SC, B&B and DB&B facility
•   All meals brought to your apartment – dine in privacy
•   Seasonal use of produce, many sourced from the organic vegetable and fruit trees on      the farm
•   Great hiking, walking, mountain biking
•   Swim in private mountain damns
•   Stunning scenery
•   Great for children of all ages
•   Off the tourist track
•   Personal contact with owners (viticulturist and wine maker)
•   Private cellar tours and wine tastings with wine maker himself (by appointment, any day      of the week)
•   We speak English, Afrikaans, German and French

Set in breathtaking surroundings on a large wine and fruit farm at the base of the Waaihoek mountain range between Worcester and Ceres (off the R43) is the Rico Suter Estate wine farm and - Country House.

We are a family run operation where Rico Suter, together with his sons Carlo (oenologist) and Bruno (viticulturist), makes very special handmade wines from grapes grown on the farm.  Bruno’s wife, Erika, runs the upmarket guest accommodation.

Accommodation

This consists of the entire top floor of Bruno and Erika Suter’s residence, with its own entrance.  The rooms have high open-truss ceilings and a contemporary design mixed with antiques and upmarket furnishings and fittings.  There is one en-suite bedroom with an extra length King- or two extra length single beds.  Bedding is 100% Cotton percale in white or pale cream.  The bathroom has a romantic free standing tub large enough for two, as well as a separate shower.  There is also a fully equipped open-plan kitchenette with a dining table, and a large living area with a cosy fireplace, leather couch and – ottomans.  Stunning Nguni skins are scattered throughout.  The entire length of the floor opens onto a private balcony which overlooks Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards and faces the rugged foothills and cliffs of the Waaihoek mountain range.  You can enjoy this spectacular view from every room, even your bathroom.  Sleeping arrangements for up to four extra individuals can be organised in the spacious living area.  Tea, coffee, milk, sugar and homemade rusks are provided.  Smoking is only permitted outside.  There is a TV with DVD player in the bedroom.  No DSTV.  

Facilities

Being the only accommodation facility available on the farm, this is the ultimate getaway.  Have the run of this large and beautiful farm to yourself, far from other tourists.  Walk among the many vineyards, fruit orchards, and grasslands or climb the foothills and slopes among the fynbos; mountain bike or swim in some of the six mountain stream dams with nothing but 360° mountain views; take a private tour of the cellar and taste award-winning wines with Rico Suter himself (by appointment), or get involved with one of the seasonal farm activities.

This place is the perfect spot for honeymooners and those celebrating anniversaries.  It is, however, also a treat for children.  The beautiful garden is fenced in, and boasts a large climbing frame, sandpit and swing as well as a ground level trampoline in the shade of ancient oaks.  Braai facilities are also available in the garden. Daypacks and utensils for picnicking are provided in your apartment.  

Services

Special services including candlelight dinners served in your apartment or on your balcony are available on request, as well as picnic- and braai baskets to take outdoors.  Laundry facilities are also available.  The farm is within easy access to various wine cellars and restaurants in the area, as well as the surrounding towns of Tulbagh, Ceres, Worcester and the historic Bainskloof Pass.  There are 18 hole golf courses both in Worcester and Ceres, only 30km away.  Big 5 as well as gliding are also offered in Worcester.

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