Bonnievale

Bonnievale, also known as The Valley of Cheese and Wine, is situated on the banks of the Breede River. Surrounded by the Langeberg Mountain Range in the north-east, and the Riviersonderend mountains in the south-west, it is one of the most beautifully situated towns in the Western Cape. The town is approximately 180km from Cape Town and 100km from the southernmost tip of Africa at Cape Agulhas.

The Robertson Wine Route, which includes all the wine cellars in the Bonnievale area, has in recent years won great acclaim in South Africa and around the world, for the production of outstanding white and red wines.

There are two cheese factories in Bonnievale: Parmalat and Mooivallei Suiwel. Parmalat processes cheese, butter, milk, and whey powder. Parmalat's Bon Blanc (white cheddar) was crowned Dairy Product of the Year at the National Dairy Awards. All milk received from Parmalat's milk producers is tested and analysed every single day before it is pasteurised or processed. The Bactoscan (the only one in Africa) tests total bacteria counts, while other sophisticated equipment tests for antibiotics, any additives including water content, as well as protein and butterfat. Proof of Parmalat's awareness of hygiene and quality is the fact that the Bonnievale factory was the first factory outside South East Asia to receive the 20 Keys Bronze Award for extremely effective and efficient systems.

Here in Bonnievale is accommodation for everyone's needs in this beautiful valley - from luxury accommodation to camping. With the river and mountains - what more do you need for a glorious, relaxing break, away from the stresses and strains of modern living?

There is great variety of activities for visitors in the area: wine tasting at the several cellars for the wine enthusiast, hiking, 4x4 trails, golfing, fishing, canoeing, a trip on The Breede River Goose, bird watching and most of all - just relaxing, breathing fresh air and enjoying the hospitality of Bonnievale and its people!

Bonnievale accommodation:

A Place in Thyme B&B
Aimina
Amanzi Self-Catering Cottage and B&B
Angora Stud Cottages
Asher River Cottages
Beausoleil
Boesmansdrift
Bonfrutti
Bonnies Bed and Breakfast
Bonnievale River Lodge
Bordeaux River Cottages
Breede Escape
De Rust Lodge
Eagle's Flight Guesthouse
Hessequas Guest Farm
Highlands Cottage
Jan Hoppie
Kingfisher Cottage
Kwassadie
Leopard Trail Guest Farm
Night Sky
Olifantskrans River Cabins
Otter's Bend
Peet se Plek
Toy Cottages
Van Loveren Farm Cottage
Van Zylsrust Country House

Bonnievale attractions:

Amanzi Farm Visits
DJ le Roux Museum and Museum Cafe
Myrtle Rigg Memorial Church
Parmalat Cheese Factory
Platinum Koi

Bonnievale activities :

Amanzi Farm Visits
Bonnievale Golf Course
Breede River Goose Boat Trips
DJ le Roux Museum
Leopard Trail 4x4 and wine tasting

Eating out in Bonnievale:

Under the Vines Bistro