Cederberg Ridge Brochure and Spec Sheet

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CEDERBERG RIDGE C L A N W I L L I A M, C E DE R BE RG

Deep in the Bush Cederberg Ridge Wilderness Lodge is located just 2.5 hours from Cape Town, on a route north that encourages you to meander through road-trip highlights like Riebeek Kasteel, Porterville and Citrusdal.

Don’t underestimate the trip, not for its length but rather its subtle yet potent effect on the spirit. The Cederberg’s wide open spaces and magnificent mountain range quickly seep under your skin, starting the process of unwinding while still on the road.

This sense of serenity is strengthened from the moment you step inside the lodge’s calm, sophisticated interiors to be greeted with cool air conditioning in summer and a cucumber sorbet, or something to warm you next to the crackling fire in winter.

Magnificent

Mountain The original stone farmhouse has been updated, while retaining its sense of place and scale. Large French doors open onto a generous wrap around verandah, with views over the lawn, pool, veld and escarpment beyond. It houses the reception, sitting room, library, bar and restaurant.

Dining happens al fresco, weather permitting. The wine and drinks list has been curated well, favouring local spirits and boutique wine farms from the area. A predinner sundowner is the perfect way to end the day, watching the mountains turn pink and the weaver birds dart about the acacia tree just off the deck. The menu too showcases the South African context, with game, seasonal fruit and veg, and flavours of fynbos, buchu and rooibos infusing classic continental cuisine.

Away from the light pollution of the city, the Cederberg is known for its night skies, and the lodge arranges after-dinner stargazing with a member of staff. This is one of the many activities and excursions on offer at Cederberg Ridge, that is if you choose to drag yourself away from the spa or picturesque pool.

Hiking is a popular pursuit in the Cederberg and you don’t have to go far here: the lodge is set on a 3 000 ha citrus and grape farm with self-guided or guided walks on offer. Find out from your guide about the endangered Clanwilliam Cedar, a tree endemic to the area that Cederberg is named for, and the efforts to preserve it. You can also arrange to take a bike to explore the property.

The surrounding mountain ridge catches the morning and afternoon light in the most spectacular fashion. That’s the view you wake up to from one of the nine spacious and private suites. All have fireplaces, bathtubs, and outdoor showers.

With its easy access from Cape Town, Cederberg Ridge is an unexpected city break… its mountain-top setting combined with a bushveld feel that’s rarely found in the Western Cape creates that longed-for sense of escape.

CEDERBERG RIDGE Speci f icat ions

9 rooms

This is ideal or either families or

Choose between DBB and Full Board & Activity

Luxury Suite:

friends travelling together as the en suite

rates

This luxurious, airy room (52sqm) has stunning views

bedrooms are identical. They share a central

Large swimming pool

over the Cederberg. In summer, air-conditioning

sitting room which has a sleeper couch. This suite

ensures a serene night’s sleep. In winter you can

can sleep up to 4 adults (unit price) with either 3

Set on large 3000ha farm with walking and

curl up with a glass of wine around a woodburning

extra children or 2 teenagers, at 50% of the adult

mountain bike trails, overlooks wilderness portion

fireplace.

rate. There is one sleeper couch (sleeping 2 kids or

of farm and the Cederberg Wilderness Reserve.

1 teenager) and adapted window seats.

Superior suites:

Details

The Superior suites (64sqm) have the same

Classic Rooms:

Restaurant

facilities as the Luxury Suites. Extra touches are a

The two classic rooms are perfect for those who

Sitting room

walk-through shower and built-in daybeds on the

like to be close to the action. These elegant rooms

Bar

deck.

are smaller (31 square metres) with full en suite

Library (with TV)

bathroom with bath, shower and double vanity.

WiFi

Superior Honeymoon suite:

The Classic Courtyard Room does not have a view

Spa treatment room or mobile in-room treatments

The largest room with

onto the mountains and looks into the entrance

Outside there is a large swimming pool, pool terrace,

a separate sitting room and an expansive terrace

courtyard.

garden, croquet lawn as well as a wide range of

with gorgeous mountain views. Perfect for privacy and space.

activities and excursions, both on the farm and in the All suites have outdoor showers and woodburning

region.

fireplaces Two Bedroom Suite:

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