Welcome to Manley Wine Lodge.
We are situated on the award winning boutique wine farm, Manley Private Cellar, which is located on the outskirts of the picturesque and historic Cape Winelands town of Tulbagh.
Manley Wine Lodge is a stunning venue created in the French Provincial style with views of lakes and the spectacular Winterhoek mountains as a backdrop.
Relax in style with specially selected wines from around the world, the best views in the world and nestled in the softest cotton money can buy.
Tulbagh is located in the Winelands just over a hours scenic drive from Cape Town. The emphasis is on wine appreciation in the most beautiful of locations with wholesome food that compliments this fusion of flavours.
Our first vines were planted in 1999. Our mission was to create the best, hand nurtured red wines possible.
Have we succeeded? The experts certainly think so as Manley has won a number of prestigious awards including the Grand Prix prize as the top wine at 2004 International Michelangelo awards and the South African ABSA Bank top 10 award for 2004 Pinotage.
As the Cape Argus newspaper said Manley Private Cellar, the new kid on the block has cleaned-up. High praise indeed
We suggest you spend 2-3 nights here with us and use Manley Wine Lodge as your base to explore some wonderful beaches, spring flowers, bird watching, golf courses, fine wines along with elegant cuisine and game reserves all within an hour or so drive from Tulbagh.
Manley Wine Lodge is built around our non denominational Chapel which is regularly used for both church services and weddings.
At a maximum we can accommodate 80 people in the Chapel or we can arrange an unlimited number of guests for outdoor ceremonies, if desired.
Our wedding center can accommodate up to 140 people inside in case of rain or outside on the shaded patio we can seat up to 140 people comfortably.
Manley Wine Lodge is a new and exciting venue for your corporate conference or team building function.
Our new conference center is able to accommodate up to 60 delegates in U Shape seating & over 120 in traditional school room seating.
Rooms are large and have both a bath & shower, tea/coffee facilities, bar fridges, TV & DSTV in the luxury rooms, CD players (in the luxury rooms) as well the finest quality percale cotton bed linen available.
Many of our rooms have there own fireplaces and are warm and cuddly in winter as well as cool and airy in summer.
Our super luxury suite has every luxury you would want to enhance your relaxation and comfort. DVD/CD player, spar bath, DSTV, reading area, air-conditioning and space, with the best views in the world.
Whether visiting us on holiday, for a business conference or for your special wedding we are sure that you will enjoy our new and unique Manley Wine Lodge. Let us exceed you expectations.
Manley Wine Lodge accommodation:
Luxury Self Catering Cottage - We have two of these units available which can each sleep 4 people.
Luxury Rooms - We have seven of these rooms and all can sleep two people either in a king size bed, or a twin.
WINERY
Tasting hours
Saturday from 10:00-14:00
Sunday Sales only
We have a wonderful variety of excursions and a wealth of information about surrounding wine farms, towns and other interesting tourist attractions.
Childrens Activities
Pony Rides at Tulbagh Horse Trails or Vrolikheid
Hiking Trail
Silwerfontein Hiking Trail
Murludi Hiking Trail
Offers a two route hike, (5 and 10km) with fynbos and birdlife. (permits available at tourism office)
Waterfall Hiking Trails
Guided hiking trail in Het Land van Waveren
Vrolikheid Fruit Farm
Offers horse trails passing orchards, vineyards and dams.
Waterval Forestry Reserve
Walks + waterfall (permits available at tourism office)
Museums:
- Oude Kerk Volksmuseum and Earthquake exhibition
Tulbagh Dried Fruit
Open Monday - Friday (closed on weekends)
FROM CAPE TOWN:
Travel out on the N1.
Take Exit 47, sign reads Franschhoek/Wellington.
Turn LEFT onto R44 for 20 km. Go through the 4-way stop. 2km later (approaching Wellington) the R44 turns left at the sign Hermon/Ceres.
Go LEFT here.
Continue on R44. Pass Hermon/Malmesbury turnoff. Pass Gouda turnoff.
Go through Nuwekloof Pass.
Take Tulbagh turnoff to LEFT. 3kms to Main/van der Stel Street.
Go LEFT. Drive through the town then another 1.5km to Hunters Retreat and Manley.
Go LEFT. Call at Reception.
FROM THE N7:
Take the N1 to the Malmesbury/Goodwood exit.
Go LEFT onto N7 to Malmesbury. Drive through the set of traffic lights then RIGHT at top of hill.
Once you leave the town and pass Swartland Winery (about 5kms) go LEFT at Riebeeck Kasteel/Hermon turnoff.
Over pass. Pass Riebeeck Kasteel. About 10kms (bypassing Hermon) you will come to the R44. Go LEFT and follow directions as above.
