MAIN HUNTING LODGE

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Accommodation consists of single, double and family rooms and is provided in an enlarged farm house the main part of which dates back to 1889. Eighteen of the twenty-three rooms are en suite.

The farms own produce, especially Karoo lamb and venison, is the foundation of its renowned cuisine.

There is a comfortable lounge and an attractive ladies bar, “The Deer and Pheasant”.

A large games room compliments lawns and gardens which surround the tennis court, bowling green and trampoline. There is also a rustic swimming pool and challenging “mache” golf course. For the more actively inclined, there are walks and mountain bike rides in the quiet crystal air of the sunny Karoo.

With Melton Wold as a base, the famous Namaqualand flowers and interest points of the diamond route can be visited.

Photographers and nature lovers can never exhaust the resources of the veld, with 210 different bird species to see. While geologists and paleontologists will see everything from a diamond mine, kimberlite and fossil remains, including a Bradysaurus fossil dating back to approximately two hundred and fifty million years ago.

Tranquil evenings can be spent at our outdoor boma. Well situated, a little away from the guest house, the magnificent sunsets and galaxy of stars can really be appreciated, while your hosts Willem, Ronel and their staff provide a sumptuous feast around a huge log fire.

Meltonwold also has its own post office. The building on the right/above are not in use any more but are kept in good conditiuon to remind us of the days gone by and how it use to be.

Our wine in South Africa

The establishment of a victual station at the Cape midway through the 17th century led to the planting of the first vineyard in 1655 and the making of wine from grapes grown at the Cape on 2 February 1659. As in Europe, certain areas and farms became known for wines with their own distinct character. The wines of Constantia, for instance, became famous – and even today are considered among the finest ever produced. 

The Cape wine growing areas, produce some of the world's most outstanding wines. All wine grape varieties cultivated in South Africa belong to the species vitis vinifera, which were originally imported from Europe. 
Jan van Riebeeck, the first governor of the Cape, planted a vineyard in 1655, and on February 2, 1659, the first wine was made from Cape grapes.

By showcasing material held by the National Library of South Africa on the subject of wine, FRUITS OF THE VINE celebrates a proud tradition of library service.