• A Cosy, Tranquil Stay in Montagu: Karoo Prinia, The Barn on 62

    Having grown up in Montagu, I was excited to show off this charming small town to my own little family and to take us on our first big Route 62 road trip. We were headed to one of the town’s most highly rated accommodation stays, The Barn on 62. This elegant, cosy accommodation stay offers several cottages and a delightful on-site café and restaurant and is perfectly situated along Montagu’s historic main street, Long Street. This meant we had the ideal base from which to explore town, especially with our baby in tow. We were originally going to also travel…

  • Accommodation Review: Tranquil Escape to Knorhoek Wine Farm’s Accommodation

    It’s been a while since I enjoyed an accommodation stay. Happily, in March 2022, I visited the beautiful Knorhoek Wine Farm for a relaxing getaway with my little cat. This family-friendly estate is one of the most beautiful wine farms in the Cape Winelands and lies situated in the heart of the Stellenbosch Wine Route. (Right next door to the fancy Quoin Rock Wine Estate, which shares the same Ukrainian owners as Knorhoek.) Knorhoek Wine Farm offers everything from tranquil accommodation to lovely wedding venues. If you are looking for a peaceful getaway into the heart of Stellenbosch farmlands and…