Nestled on the foothills of the majestic Langeberg Mountain range in the heart of Montagu on the popular Route 62 is Mimosa Lodge. Only a 2 hour drive from Cape Town, Montagu is the perfect stop between Cape Town and the Western Cape's popular Garden Route.

Better known for the fine hospitality and superb cuisine provided by the friendly couple Fida & Bernhard Hess, an award-winning Swiss chef, Mimosa's restaurant is a culinary experience par excellence.

Beautifully appointed en-suite rooms open up onto a rambling garden littered with myriad facilities including a sparkling swimming pool and deck, Bernard's herb and vegetable garden, croquet lawn and boules pitch.

With more than 200 plant species, the garden makes the ideal spot for a tasting of Bernard's handcrafted Mimosa wine label or perhaps, fine dining al fresco.

The more adventurous are welcome to explore the Robertson Valley for a more intimate wine route experience or visit neighbouring towns and villages such as Robertson, Bonnievale, McGregor, Ashton, Barrydale and Swellendam. Alternatively, enjoy local sites such as relaxing at the hot springs, lumbering along the numerous nature trails and rock climbing.

With sweeping views of the majestic mountains, blue skies, excellent conference facilities, idyllic Wedding venue and innumerable culinary delights, Mimosa Lodge is an ideal spot to refresh, revive and rejuvenate.

Mimosa Lodge boasts 23 sumptuous double rooms for both overnight guests and those who would like to enjoy the tranquillity of a longer stay. Rooms include the following facilities: ceiling fans, heaters and hair dryers, complimentary Muscadel (a speciality of the area), mineral water and fresh fruit and flowers.

Feel free to choose from the following room types:

Mimosa at 20: Mimosa at 20 on Church, ideal for groups of 6 or 8 offers you the choice of 4 lavish en-suite bedrooms, 1 Double, 1 Queen or two King sized rooms, one of which opens up into a private garden where you can enjoy the luxuries of an outside bath or shower. This historical establishment offers the following facilities: ceiling fan, heaters & hair dryers in all bedrooms and a honesty bar, tea & coffee making facilities and a cosy lounge area to share where you can enjoy the luxuries of reading a great book, watching the evening news or enjoy playing a game of cards over a glass of Mimosa's finest wine.

Classic Rooms: Located within the main house, a charming 1859 national monument, these 11 rooms are elegantly decorated in attractive hues that encourage relaxation. They include a shower or bath with hand shower and Double, Queen or Twin beds.

Garden suites: Luxuriously appointed suites surrounded by rambling gardens. All 11 suites include shower and bath, patio, CD-player and, King, Queen or Twin beds. All rooms are wheelchair accessible and one room is wheelchair friendly.

Orchard suite: This suitably secluded suite with its own private garden and champagne pool is perfect for a quiet romantic weekend away. The suite boasts a double shower and corner bath, tea & coffee making facilities, mini bar, private champagne pool with balcony & extra-length King sized bed.

Mimosa Lodge's award-winning restaurant has put Montagu on the culinary map. Its award-winning Swiss Chef takes pride in using only the freshest ingredients, to create gourmet masterpieces, incorporating local specialities such as Lamb, Springbok and Ostrich.

Dishes are paired appropriately with the suitable wine from the Robertson Wine Valley fit for aficionados and gourmands alike and can be enjoyed in the Mimosa Cellar where a chefs table can be set for a party of eight.

The restaurant is highly acclaimed in culinary circles and has received the following accolades:

• 2007 and 2008 AA Travellers Fabulous Food Award
• 2009 American Express Fine Dining Restaurant Platinum Award
• 2008 American Express Fine Dining Restaurant Platinum Award
• 2008 Eat Out People's Choice Fab 15 Award
• Blaison from Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs.

The Mimosa Wine Bar offers guests the perfect setting to wind down after a busy day and enjoy the rest of the warm Karoo afternoon with a glass of delicious wine.

Montagu, a scenic 2 hour drive from Cape Town is a quaint and well-kept town reminiscent of a bygone era at the heart of the Route 62. Nestled in a fertile valley, this pretty little town is steeped in history and is famous for its awe inspiring rock formations, orchards, vineyards, local herbs and healing hot mineral springs.

Visitors to the Montagu area can enjoy a trip to the neighbouring Robertson Wine Valley for an intimate wine route experience, discovering Montagu's Wildflower Nature garden, Bird sanctuaries, Nature Reserve, museums, art galleries, Historic Homes Route, lovely hiking trails, 4X4 and Mountain Bike trails and ideal rock climbing opportunities.

Some other activities include:

• Arts and crafts
• Tractor trips
• Cheese shops
• Fishing
• Farm tours
• Picnicing
• Horse riding
• Game drives
• Golfing
• Hot mineral springs
• Olive tasting
• Rver cruises and rafting.

Mimosa is the perfect venue for corporate conferencing, a platform from where team building exercises can be arranged in close proximity and private events such as birthday celebrations and weddings - accommodating numbers up to 100.

Companies looking for an intimate conferencing and off-site meeting venue will feel right at home around the boardroom table - accommodating up to 35 delegates.

Mimosa offers clients two rates per room type to accommodate its high and low seasons. All prices unless otherwise indicated are per person per night for bed and breakfast.

High Season: September to April. Low Season: May to August.

Rates are per person per night, inclusive VAT.
1% Tourism Levy included in STO rates.
Dinner: R 295,00 per person.