Join us for one of our Winter Weekends 

We have had a wonderful warm and sunny summer. Indeed in the Cederberg, you are happy when it’s not too hot. But one of the things I love about living here is the distinct change of the seasons. Our long hot summer starts to come to an end at the end of March. We then enjoy a brief autumnal season during April to mid-May, when the days are warm enough for a swim in our solar-heated ''sunset'' pool.

Then winter begins.

But what a wonderful winter it is. Cold crisp mornings generally give way to pleasant sunny days. Days that allow you to be active throughout the day without worrying about the sun’s rays. But as night falls, the temperatures drop and you’ll be glad of the wood-burning fireplace in your suite, the underfloor heating, and that delicious glass of red wine in your hand.

Check out our Blog on Why Visit us in Winter if you need more convincing!

So to celebrate winter and all its joys, we're hosting five themed weekends: two yoga and/or wellness weekends, and two gourmet weekends celebrating food and wine and one weekend for the mountain-bikers.

Spa & Wellness Retreat

Can be booked at any time!
Yoga & wellness weekend at Cederberg Ridge
Come and enjoy the tranquil ambiance of the lodge with a Spa & Wellness stay. This can be booked at any time. Fresh air, vast open spaces and awe-inspiring landscapes make for the perfect setting for spa relaxation. Great for a Girls' weekend, Mothers & Daughters. Or Fathers and Sons...

Stay on a Full Board basis for a minimum of 2 nights and have a R1,100 Spa voucher for the weekend, (replacing our activities).  

Gourmet Food & Wine Weekend


Back by popular demand, we bring you our Gourmet Winter Weekends. If you have a passion for gastronomy and an appreciation of first-class wine, then this is for you! The Cederberg & West Coast have a unique climate and terroir which is now producing some stunning wines. Enjoy two wine-pairing dinners, guided tour with wine-tasting and palate analysis. 

Our first Gourmet Food and Wine Weekend is hosted by David Nieuwoudt of the renowned Cederberg Wines. Details of the second will follow shortly.

Itinerary

  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday
  • Arrive any time from early afternoon.
  • Guided walk on the farm at 4.30pm
  • Delicious 4 course wine-pairing dinner hosted by award-winning Cederberg Cellars wine maker David Nieuwoudt.
  • Breakfast
  • Guided walk in the Cederberg Wilderness Reserve
  • Beer-pairing lunch with Cederberg Brewery
  • Early evening Palate Analysis wine-tasting 
  • Delicious 4-course dinner with wine-pairing
  • Guided star-gazing (subject to weather) 
  • Breakfast or Brunch if you'd like a lie-in.
  • Optional Spitzkop walk (1.5 hours)
  • Option to stay longer: Why not add on a 3rd or 4th night either before or after the weekend?
  • R1,800 per person sharing, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast in a Classic room
  • R2,000 per person sharing, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast in any Suite
  • (Single supplement is 33%)

Mountain Biking Weekend


Cederberg Ridge mountain biking
Come and enjoy some of our great mountain-biking in the picturesque setting of the Cederberg mountains. We'll be doing a serious 40km mountain traverse, not normally available to guests. However lighter, easier options also available for the more casual cyclist.

Itinerary

  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday
  • Arrive any time from early afternoon
  • Relaxed guided sunset ride with sundowners at 4.30pm
  • Delicious 3 course dinner
  • Guided star-gazing (subject to weather)
  • Breakfast
  • Full morning bike ride (40+km) on a unique private mountain trail with back-up vehicle for emergencies/people needing a break.
  • Late Lunch & afternoon at leisure
  • Pre-dinner Gin-tasting 
  • Delicious 3-course wine-pairing dinner
  • For the less confident cyclist - Selection of easier self-guided mountain bike trails.  (And a R600 Spa voucher, if someone is not joining in the Big Ride.)  
  • Breakfast
  • Selection of self-guided mountain bike or walking trails
  • Optional: Guided Sevilla rock art walk
  • Option to stay longer: Why not add on a 3rd or 4th night either before or after the weekend?
  • R1,800 per person sharing, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast in a Classic room
  • R2,000 per person sharing, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast in any Suite
  • (Single supplement is 33%)

So RECAP on why you should come to the Cederberg this winter:

  • Enjoy one of these fantastic weekends away
  • We are the warmest place in the Western Cape (during the daytime ☺)
  • We are the most dry place in the Western Cape, with one-third of the rainfall of Cape Town.
  • We have wood-burning fires in every suite, underfloor heating in the bathrooms, and three fires in the main lodge.
  • You CANNOT be cold inside even if it's cold outside!
  • There is not a SINGLE traffic light between Cape Town and the lodge. (Sorry Somerset West!)