The Oaks Estate \ Accommodation in Greyton

The Oaks Estate is a historic, recently restored Cape Dutch farmyard and working farm, with a mountain reserve and various activities, just outside Greyton in the Western Cape. The farm offers a wedding & function venue, luxury accommodation and authentic farm experience. The beautiful country setting of the Estate on the banks of the Riviersonderend River at the foot of the majestic Zonderend Mountains, is 90 minutes drive from Cape Town.

The farm is owned and managed by the Ehlers family who farms the land with beef cattle, fruit and grapevines for boutique wine production. The homestead and ‘werf’ has a rich history dating back to 1727. The six newly restored buildings that form the farmyard is ‘one of the best examples of a complete Cape Dutch Style farmyard in the Western Cape’.

The nearby tranquil but sophisticated Greyton village is one of the best country destinations in South Africa. The village has a selection of fantastic restaurants, coffee shops, delis and galleries. The charming village together with the working farm and mountain reserve offers the perfect getaway.

ACCOMMODATION

The Manor House has accommodation for 10 guests in two luxury suites and three loft rooms. The two suites are luxuriously decorated with antique furniture and rich fabric in the grand splendour of the early 1800’s when The Estate was known for breeding the best racehorses in the Cape Colony. Both the rooms have incredible views of the countryside visible from the freestanding baths in the rooms.

The three loft rooms are individually and tastefully decorated with a more modern country feel. They are all en-suite with DStv and air conditioning. The loft has its own lounge, dining room and 'warm-up kitchen' for the use of the guests. The rooms are on a B&B basis with special arrangements optional for lunch and dinner.

Apart from the Manor House (Guest House) and Old Wine cellar (Function Venue), the farm yard also consists of the Pioniershuis (Owners Residence), Old Stables (Offices & Stables) and the Old Mill (Small Function Room). The yard is enclosed by a wall built in the 1800s in order to keep the race horses enclosed. The yard is surrounded by cattle grazing fields, horse paddocks, grape vines, vegetable gardens and the Manor House rose garden.

WEDDINGS & EVENTS

This recently renovated, grand old Cape Dutch farmyard on The Oaks Estate sets a magnificent setting for weddings, conferences and other functions. The old Wine cellar (Function Venue) can accommodate up to 100 guest in a dinner style set up. The building has a fully serviced kitchen with large cooler room and a cellar below floor level visible through a glass floor section.

For larger weddings (more than 100 guests), a special area in the yard has been prepared to set up a tent which is easily accessible from the kitchen, ablution, electricity points and other facilities. The use of the farm and mountain reserve is also available to the wedding party for photos, drinks, etc.

The Manor House provides accommodation for 10 guests, which we normally recommend for the use of the bride and groom and/or close family. Greyton has some fantastic B&B’s and self catering cottages, although the farm is located close enough for guest to drive out from Cape Town and the surrounding area. The farm and village offers the perfect setting for an exclusive weekend country wedding.

Attractions and ACTIVITIES

• Tour of historic farm
• Tour of working farm
• Mountain drive and hike to waterfall
• Mountain biking
• Horse trails
• Hiking, swimming, birding, fishing
• Greyton Village (restaurants, deli’s and shops)
• Genadenal Missionary & Museum
• Tour of surrounding area (self drive day trips: Cape Town, Franschoek, Stellenbosch, Elgin, False Bay Coastal Road, Swellendam, Napier, Agulhas, Robertson, Motagu, Bonnievale, etc)

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