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Bed and Breakfasts in Elgin Western Cape South Africa (1 Results)
Wildekrans Country House- Elgin Western Cape South Africa Bed and BreakfastOn a fruit farm surrounded by mountains in the tranquil Houw Hoek Valley, an hour's drive from Cape Town. B&B or self-catering in the homestead (1811) and Cape cottages. Large English country garden with pool, mountain hikes and bike trails. Visit beaches and Walker Bay wine route.
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The valley of Elgin probably took its name from the farm Glen Elgin, which the owner named after his home town of Elgin in Scotland. The land for the railway station was granted by this farmer with the provision that the station be named Elgin. The Elgin apple industry was started after World War I by Sir Antonie Viljoen, after whom Viljoen's Pass was named. From the railway station here, apples, pears and plums were sent to Table Bay for export. They are now transported in refridgerated trucks. During apple-picking season (January to May) the air is sweet with the smell of millions of apples and the packing houses are the scene of great activity. Tours to the packing houses, flower farms and wine tastings can be arranged - call Norma Bridgman (021) 848-9060. On the banks of the Palmiet River, in buildings over 100 years old, are the Elgin Apple Museum Complex and a restaurant. There are several farm stalls with a variety of fruit, vegetables, home-made products and crafts for sale. Harris Bros is a quaint old shop established in 1905. (See also: Grabouw.)
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