Ongegund Lodge - Somerset West
- Somerset West
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Location
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Myrtle Grove Vine Estate, Sir Lowry's Pass, 7133
- Longitude: 18.90654
- Latitude: -34.113028
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Accommodation Offered
- Self Catering
- Lodge
Ongegund Lodge
We offer the both bed and breakfast and self catering accommodation in Somerset West.
Named after Lord Charles Somerset in 1819, Somerset West has thrived and is now the commercial and residential capital of the Helderberg Basin whilst maintaining its village atmosphere.
Lying on the slopes of the Helderberg, the town is 6km inland from the False Bay coast and the resort towns of Strand and Gordons Bay, is 20km from Stellenbosch and its wine route, a mere 35 minutes' drive to Paarl, Wellington and Franschoek and forms an integral part of the Winelands Region.
The entire region is renowned for its scenic beauty, flora and fauna, wine and fruit, gastronomic experiences, friendly hospitality and historical heritage.
Somerset West caters for all sport lovers with 3 golf courses (including the renowned Erinvale), a country club, soccer, croquet, bowls, squash, tennis, cricket, hockey, a pistol shooting range and golf driving range.
The wine route is part of the greater Stellenbosch wine route and incorporates wine estates from 10km out of town, the oldest wine co-operative in the country, a brewery and wine estates bordering on the town.
Only 30 minutes to and from Cape Town International Airport and only half an hour from the bustle of Cape Town. Our guest house is the perfect base for touring. Wine farms, golf courses, restaurants and shopping malls are well catered for locally. Come on holiday from your busy lifestyle and unwind between the mountains.
We can also offer you:
- Airport transfer
- Arrangement for restaurant and day tours
- Assistance in planning your day
- Laundry service
Map and Directions to Ongegund Lodge
From Cape Town:
Follow the N2 through Somerset West towards Grabouw. After 3 sets of robots take the left slipway towards Somerset West. Follow the road to the town of Somerset West over a railway bridge, at the next robot with Vergelegen Medi Clinic on your top right corner, turn right. Follow this road for 5.6 km and turn left onto the farm, the gate being before the Ongegund Sign.
From Stellenbosch:
Follow the R44 to Somerset West. At the Somerset West Main Road Robot, with The Lord Charles on your right, turn left. Drive through the town until you reach Vergelegen Medi Clinic on your left hand side. Turn left at the slipway and follow this road for 6 km and turn left onto the farm, the gate being before the Ongegund Sign.
From Grabouw:
Follow the N2 over Sir Lowry's Pass. As you reach the end of the pass you will find the only right turn towards Sir Lowry's Pass Village. Travel through the village and cross a railway line before turning left at the T-junction. Ongegund will be 100m on your right hand side, the gate being before the red brick wall.