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The Mimosa Wines comprises of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and a heady Shiraz.

Seduction for the tongue. Sunshine for the soul. This makes for a great combination of excellence and surprise.
Explore the Robertson Valley for a more intimate wine route experience or visit neighbouring towns and villages such as Robertson, Bonnievale, McGregor, Ashton, Barrydale and Swellendam.

Alternatively, enjoy local sites such as relaxing at the hot springs, lumbering along the numerous nature trails, or meet the locals at our Saturday Farmer's Market and for the more adventurous there is rock climbing, mountain biking, quad biking or 4x4 routes.

With sweeping views of the majestic mountains, blue skies, excellent conference facilities, idyllic Wedding venue and innumerable culinary delights, Mimosa Lodge is an ideal spot to refresh, revive and rejuvenate.

Mimosa Lodge Accommodation

Fine Hospitality....
Mimosa Lodge boasts 23 sumptuous double rooms for both overnight guests and those who would like to enjoy the tranquillity of a longer stay. Rooms include the following facilities: ceiling fans, heaters and hair dryers, complimentary Muscadel, a speciality of the area, mineral water and fresh fruit and flowers. Feel free to choose from the following room types:

Mimosa at 20
Mimosa at 20 on Church, ideal for groups of 6 or 8 guests offers you the choice of 4 lavish en-suite bedrooms, 1 Double, 1 Queen or two King sized rooms, one of which opens up onto a private garden where you can enjoy the luxuries of an outside bath or shower.

This historical establishment offers the following facilities: ceiling fan, heaters & hair dryers in all bedrooms and an honesty bar, tea & coffee making facilities and a cosy lounge area to share where you can enjoy the luxuries of reading a great book, watching the evening news or enjoy playing a game of cards over a glass of Mimosa’s finest wine.

Classic Rooms
Located within the main house, a charming 1859 national monument, these 11 rooms are elegantly decorated in attractive hues that encourage relaxation. They include a shower or bath with hand shower and Double, Queen or Twin beds.

Garden suites
Luxuriously appointed suites surrounded by rambling gardens. All 11 suites include shower and bath, patio, CD-player, Tea & Coffee making facilities and, King, Queen or Twin beds. Some rooms are wheelchair accessible and one room is wheelchair friendly.

Orchard suite
This suitably secluded suite with its own private garden and champagne pool is perfect for a quiet romantic weekend away. The suite boasts a double shower and corner bath, tea & coffee making facilities, mini bar, private champagne pool with balcony and extra-length King sized bed.

Superb Cuisine
Mimosa Lodge’s award-winning restaurant has put Montagu on the culinary map. Swiss Chef, Bernhard Hess takes pride in using only the freshest ingredients, to create gourmet masterpieces, incorporating local specialities such as Lamb, Springbok and Ostrich.

Dishes are paired appropriately with the suitable wine from the Robertson Wine Valley fit for aficionados and gourmands alike and can be enjoyed in the Mimosa Cellar where a chefs table can be set for a party of eight.

The restaurant is highly acclaimed in culinary circles and has received the following accolades:
• 2008 -2012 American Express Fine Dining Restaurant Platinum Award
• Blazon from Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs
• 2008 Eat Out People’s Choice Fab 15 Award
• 2007 and 2008 AA Travellers Fabulous Food Award

Wines
The flowers of the Mimosa tree are infinitely complex, made up of hundreds of individual strands that together form a single round flower. This contrast between complexity and straightforward elegance is carried through in the Mimosa wines, which bring together a wide range of intricate flavours to create a beautifully crafted wine.

Seduction for the tongue. Sunshine for the soul...

About Montagu
This perfect getaway near the Robertson Wine Valley and not far from the Breede River Valley, takes some time to explore. The beautiful town of Montagu, famous for more than its Hot Springs is the perfect retreat for eco, wellness and adventure sports, as well as golfing holidays, wine and food!

Montagu is situated on Route 62 approximately 2 hours’ drive from Cape Town and leads into the Little Karoo. Look forward to a whole new world of magic and sensual pleasure as you pop through the hole in the wall at Kogmanskloof with its amazing geological folds, faults and a British fort from 1899.

What makes Montagu extra special is the fact that it appeals to all the senses...
• Whether it is the sounds of silence only a mountain can provide
• Birdsongs or friendly chatter at the market
• The taste of delectable peaches, apricots, apples, pears and good food
• The sweet aroma of Muskadel and fresh mountain air
• The warm rays of sunshine or smell of roses
• The visionary explosion of a Karoo night sky
• The colourful view of "sidewalk life"
• Or the touch of cold rock under your fingers, natural spring water on your skin or the feel of a good massage and many different alternative therapies.

Montagu is ideal for these types of holidays where you can again indulge and give your children the privilege to experience the things we enjoyed as children - walking through the countryside, smelling fresh unpolluted air, eating fruit straight from the trees, and generally indulging the senses.

So when you need to escape the rush and you're yearning for some basic sensory pleasures, head for Montagu, where you'll find a wholesome eco- and wellness destination that appeals to all the senses of the visitor - which will make you want to linger longer. And remember to expect the unexpected!

The History of Montagu
Montagu was cut off from the main trek routes due to the seemingly impenetrable nature of Cogmans Kloof, it wasn’t until Thomas Bain built the pass and the tunnel that trade began to develop the area.

In 1841 Montagu was laid out on the farm Uitvlucht and in 1852 John Montagu the Colonial Secretary of the Cape visited the infant town.

In 1855 the first school was opened and two years later a contract was signed for the building of a church designed by George Burkett.

In 1873 the Montagu Hot Springs began charging a “ticky” for using the baths. Their use obviously goes back to time immemorial with traces of early man having been found in the nearby caves. The importance of the Baths to the general public is reflected in the conditions written into the title deeds.

“That the outspan place and Thoroughfare as laid down on the Diagram shall remain free That the grant now made the Public shall not be excluded from the benefits derived from a Hot Spring situate within the Limits of this land-but on the contrary have the right of using the said Spring as a Hot Bath and that it shall be optional with them , should the proprietor hereafter construct suitable accommodation on the spot, to avail themselves thereof or not as they may think proper, That all Roads leading to the Bath shall remain free, that the said public frequenting said Bath shall be allowed to Outspan on this land, but that cattle shall not unless with the consent of the grantee or his successors remain longer than twenty-four hours on this land.”

Montagu banknotes were printed and issued from 1861 to the demise of the bank in 1868, The bank was in the building now occupied by estate agents on Bath Street. Samples of the notes are on display. In 1877 Thomas Bain built the Tunnel and the new road through Cogmans Kloof.

Between 1902 and 1985 the Brink Brother’s enterprises were of major significance to the town. Their activities included general dealers, bottling works, canning factory, dried fruit production and a department store.

In 1936 Montagu was declared a health resort. This resulted in an influx of wealthy people purchasing holiday houses. At one time Montagu boasted 5 millionaires.

In 1941 the Montagu Muscadel Co-Operative was formed with fifteen members present at the first meeting. The development can be gauged by the fact that in 1944 800 tons of grapes were processed; in 1991 the figure had grown to 11,000 ton.

In 1950 Montagu hosted the first South African Wine Festival. With much trepidation and debate the committee members assured the protesters that “Drinkers will not be able to make themselves drunk during the periods the wine will be served. We will not have dishonour brought to our product.” All went well.

In 1954 The Montagu Nature Garden was inaugurated by a group of ladies who regularly gathered to work in the gardens, as it still is to this day. During the period July to October, each Tuesday morning the ladies provide tea and snacks to all who care to join them.

In 1982 Joubert House was acquired by the Museum Trust.

In April 1995 President Mandela in his first informal engagement following his inauguration, opened the twenty-first Muscadel Wine Festival.

Montagu was voted Village of the year in 2003 by Engen and again voted the best place to visit in 2008.

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