Tanagra: Hill Cottage

Tanagra sits on a 78 000-hectare wine farm at the foot of the Riviersonderend Mountains. Surrounded by vineyards, indigenous fynbos and mountains, it adjoins the Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve and is just a few kilometres from the country town of McGregor. The farm produces handcrafted wines and stylish grappa and eau de vie, and offers comfortable accommodation in six self-catering units. Most are located around the old historical Tanagra homestead (built in 1862 and shaded by a wild fig tree) and the boutique wine cellar, but Hill Cottage and Faraway are set in seclusion on isolated spots on the farm.

THE LODGINGS

Hill Cottage is a dinky little hideaway set alone on a hill, surrounded by fynbos and overlooking vineyards, valleys and mountains. Decorated in earthy tones, it has a rustic-chic appeal and everything you need for a romantic country escape – including privacy, tranquillity, connection to nature and modern comforts.

Indoor living

• Open-plan cottage with queen-size bed
• Ensuite bathroom (bath and walk-in shower with a view)
• Fully equipped kitchen with fridge-freezer and gas stove
• Living area with fireplace (one complimentary bag of wood and firelighters provided)
• Board games, radio and CD player
• Honesty bar with estate wines

Outdoor living

• Covered veranda with outdoor furniture
• Built-in braai
• Hot tub
• Firepit

THINGS TO DO

On the property

• Bird watching
• Hiking, mountain-biking and trail running
• Wine and grappa tasting

In the area

• Cafés, shops and restaurants in McGregor – try Tebaldi’s, Fat Lady’s Arms, The Courtyard and Saggy Stone
• McGregor heritage and art routes, and Temenos Zen garden
• The donkey sanctuary, just across the road from the entrance to the farm
• Hiking and mountain-biking in Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve
• Olive tour and tasting at Rhebokskraal
• Saturday morning market in McGregor