Vergelegen Garden
4.0/5 (1 ratings)-
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Gardenvisit Editorial
Vergelegen is in a beautiful setting, with views over the surrounding mountains. Willem Adriaan van der Stel, then Governor of the Cape, started the garden in 1700 and developed vineyards on the Vergelegen estate. He laid out the Octagonal Garden with alabaster urns, giant trees and herbaceous borders. The White Garden has ponds, bulbs, herbs and a lavender walk. The garden also includes a Wetland Garden, Rose Garden and Yellowood Walk. Willem Adriaan was the author of the 'The African Gardeners' and Agriculturists' Calendar'. Vergelegen means "situated far away".
Address - Lourensford Road, Somerset West 7129, Western Cape, South Africa
Opening times - All year. Daily except Christmas, Good Friday and Workers Day. Open 9:30am to 4pm.
Admission - Adult R10
Website - Visit the Vergelegen Garden website
Opening times - All year. Daily except Christmas, Good Friday and Workers Day. Open 9:30am to 4pm.
Admission - Adult R10
Website - Visit the Vergelegen Garden website
Local Hotels
Hotels within 30km as the crow flies from this garden.-
Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa (1km away)
From 870.00 ZAR to 1670.00 ZAR -
Cape Khamai Guesthouse (2km away)
From 375.00 ZAR to 700.00 ZAR -
Hottentots View Guesthouse (2km away)
From 550.00 ZAR to 1450.00 ZAR -
Lourens River Guesthouse B&B (3km away)
From 350.00 ZAR to 700.00 ZAR -
KaapsePracht Bed & Breakfast (3km away)
From 500.00 ZAR to 800.00 ZAR -
Willowbrook Lodge (3km away)
From 700.00 ZAR to 2600.00 ZAR -
40 Winks Accommodation (3km away)
From 175.00 ZAR to 700.00 ZAR -
Villa Bellevue Guesthouse (3km away)
From 850.00 ZAR to 1200.00 ZAR
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Recent Reviews
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over 3 years ago
Robin said
Rather tricky to find - there is a distinct lack of signage! I recommend studying the google map above carefully (practical considerations aside it is interesting seeing an aerial view of the estate). But your persistence will be rewarded - nice place.
(4.0/5)
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