Ditch the Crowds: Why the "Quiet Magic" of Tulbagh is Best Experienced from Bergsicht

The secret is out! A recent feature in the Cape Argus just highlighted what we’ve always known: while the famous Winelands are iconic, the Tulbagh Wine Route offers a refreshing, authentic, and "quiet magic" that you simply won't find in the crowded tasting rooms of Franschhoek or Stellenbosch.

At Bergsicht Country Cottages, we are lucky enough to be right in the heart of this mountain basin, offering our guests the perfect front-row seat to the valley’s best estates.

The Ultimate Wine Route Weekend
The article recommends three "must-visit" stops, all of which are just a short, scenic drive from your cottage door at Bergsicht:

• Saronsberg Wine Estate: Known as the "showstopper", where high-end art meets world-class Shiraz.
• Twee Jonge Gezellen (Krone): The home of vintage Cap Classique. There is nothing like a morning MCC tasting on their terrace before heading back to Bergsicht for a dip in your hot tub.
• Rijk’s Wine Estate: For those who want to taste the soul of the valley through their legendary Pinotage and Chenin Blanc.

Why Stay at Bergsicht While You Explore?
The Cape Argus describes Tulbagh as a "hidden cinematic masterpiece". We believe the best way to watch that masterpiece is from your own patio.

After a day of tasting award-winning wines, why head back to the city?

• Avoid the drive: stay local and soak in the "cold trap" mountain air that makes our wines so unique.
• Unwind in Style: Every one of our Outpost pods and farm cottages features a private wood-fired hot tub—the perfect place to open that bottle of Shiraz you just bought at Saronsberg.
• Authentic Farm Living: As the article mentions, Tulbagh is rustic and unpolished. Staying on our working fruit farm lets you live that authenticity for a few days.

Book Your "Quiet Magic" Getaway
Ready to trade parking spot battles for panoramic mountain views? Skip the crowds and discover the valley that everyone is talking about.

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See why we were also voted a Top 10 stay in the valley here