LOCAL TRAVEL
Sip, savour and stay warm:
WINTER IN THE CAPE WINELANDS WHILE PICNICKING, DINING ALFRESCO OR GOING FOR A SCENIC STROLL ON A WINE FARM IN THE GLORIOUS SUMMER SUNSHINE HOLDS OODLES OF CHARM, THE CAPE WINELANDS STILL HAVE MUCH TO OFFER VISITORS IN THE WINTER. BY SHARON WAUGH
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hen peak tourist season is over in the Cape, here are some of the many experiences you can enjoy in the colder months
Brunch at the Lievland Café
Lievland Vineyards is a historic estate with a storied past that includes a Latvian baroness and a pair of horses who adopted a springbok. If you’re looking for comfort food to warm you from the inside out, the Lievland Café, located here, offers an incredibly satisfying three-course Lievlove
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Brunch experience. This begins with a sharing platter for the table consisting of charcuterie, cheese and other tasty bites, followed by a choice of hot mains, such as the dreamy Brioche French Toast with mascarpone and apple-pear compote, among other options. A trio of dessert pastries completes the meal. This can all be enjoyed in an elegantly decorated space overlooking rolling hills, a lake and grazing ponies.
Lunch with a view, at Boschendal
Boschendal, located between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, is famous for its picnics on those