A new property, Kloovenburg Pastorie (parsonage), has opened in the Riebeek Valley in the Western Cape.

The property, one of the most well known in Riebeek Kasteel, was purchased by theDuToit family in 1977 from the Dutch Reformed Church. Now, 33 years later the property has been transformed in luxury overnight accommodation. There are three air-conditioned en-suite bedrooms, lounge, dining room and a new wine and olive tasting area.

Kloovenburg Pastorie is ideally located within easy walking distance of the Riebeek Kasteel Town Square with its many restaurants and shops. For the more adventurous there are three walking trails between vineyards and areas with indigenous plant life. One of the trails goes to the top of Kasteel Mountain and ends with breathtaking views of Cape Town and the Riebeek Valley.

In the winter months, guests can relax in front of the fire in the lounge and dining room and enjoy a glass of shiraz. In summer the front veranda, which overlooks Riebeek Kasteel, is the perfect place to see the Swartland sunsets and enjoy a glass of chilled Kloovenburg ‘White from Red’ Brut.

Every Sunday the property opens its doors to the public when it becomes the wine and olive producers’ tasting room from 10h30 onwards. Visitors are able to taste and purchase Kloovenburg’s award-winning wines and olives.

The entire property is also available as a villa-style rental for those looking for complete privacy or to host a private party or function.