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Winter at Dunstone

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We know why an overnight getaway at Dunstone Country Estate is good for your general health and well-being. But do you? Read our top reasons for visiting Dunstone this winter.

Wave goodbye to the noise of everyday life and work pressures. Within an hour of Cape Town, the short drive to Dunstone in the Bovlei Valley is just enough to settle your mind and sweep out any work or family related stresses.

Wind down with a good book after check-in; pick your spot on a pool lounger in our private lavender-scented garden, or on a sunny verandah, with only birdsong for company and an uninterrupted view of the Hawequa mountains.

Wine the afternoon away with a self-guided tasting session in the garden at our farm restaurant, The Stone Kitchen. Or if it turns cold, get comfy on a couch indoors and enjoy our award-winning red wines in front of the fire. Need we remind you that a glass of red wine is said to be good for your health?

Whet your appetite for hearty farm style cuisine at 6pm with complimentary sundowners and nibbles while watching the sun go down. Just a short stroll through the guava orchard will take you back to The Stone Kitchen for dinner. Choose from one of our regular menu favourites, or go with a freshly created dish from the Chef’s weekly specials.

Warm up in bed with our fine cotton linen, down duvets and pillow. If you’re staying in our honeymoon cottage, Vine, you may decide to jump in the jacuzzi first!

Wake up with the winter sun and enjoy a leisurely buffet breakfast at The Stone Kitchen that caters for every taste, with hot and cold options, as well as bottomless tea and coffee.

Wander the 10 hectares of the estate, taking in the smells and sounds of our beautiful landscaped gardens, vineyards and guava orchards.

Worry Less! We guarantee that after an overnight stay at Dunstone this winter, you’ll feel more relaxed and re-energised to face the world!

This winter, we’ve saved our guests R200 per person per night with the Dunstone Winter Special. We’re gifting each guest a R200 meal voucher to spend on lunch or dinner at The Stone Kitchen during your stay. Valid for stays until 31st August 2019, so there is no time to waste!

To check availability and book online, visit our website: www.dunstone.co.za or email for a quote.

 

Father’s Day Feast at The Stone Kitchen

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This Father’s Day, we’re serving a feast fit for a King at The Stone Kitchen bistro on Dunstone. Join us for lunch on Sunday 16th June and spend quality family moments together in great company, enjoying flavoursome farm cuisine. In addition to our standard a la carte menu and sharing platters, Chef has prepared a succulent specials menu, which is bound to include a few of your dad’s favourites!

STARTERS

Chicken and mushroom puff pastry bouchée with parsnip puree crispy pancetta and micro herb leaf salad R75

Biltong soup with ‘vetkoek’ basket, blue cheese spread and shavings of ‘Kalahari truffle ‘R85

Slow braised beef short rib served on ‘Mielie pap’ with a sweet pepper and tomato ‘smoor’. R95

MAINS

Roasted prime rib with medley of vegetables roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and natural jus R145

Lamb shank confit with scallion mash, roast root vegetables and a Merlot reduction R160

Chicken and prawn korma served in a poppadum basket with lavender rice and sambals R145

DESSERT

Malva pudding with citrus creme anglaise R55

Guava crumble with vanilla ice cream R50

Chocolate mousse clusters, berry ice cream and duo of sauces R65

Book a table for Father’s Day by calling The Stone Kitchen on 021 864 1504 or email or book online via the Dineplan widget on the website.

Winter Wine & Dine

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3 wineries – 3 courses – 1 ticket

 

Celebrate Wellington’s finest food and wine with a winter wine pairing experience hosted by three wineries in the heart of the tranquil Bovlei Valley. Enjoy a three-course meal and three wine tasting experiences, spread out over three different wine estates, Linton Park Wines, Dunstone Country Estate and Doolhof Wine Estate.

First Course

GET STARTED AT LINTON PARK WITH A HEARTY SOUP AND WINE PAIRING:

– Butternut soup
– Mushroom soup
– Spicy vegetable soup

Second Course

MOVE ONTO MAINS AT DUNSTONE COUNTRY ESTATE:

  – Slow braised oxtail with maize meal dumplings and root vegetables + Shiraz

Third Course

DELIGHT IN YOUR DESSERT AT DOOLHOF:

– A variety of cheeses and chocolate brownie tasting with three of Doolhof’s finest wines

 

WHEN IS THIS EXPERIENCE AVAILABLE?

Starts Saturday 1st June 2019
Wednesday – Sunday
Linton Park: 12:00 noon
Dunstone: 13:30
Doolhof: 15:00

HOW TO BOOK:

Tickets can be booked by calling 021 873 1625 / 

COST: R315 per ticket

Pre-bookings required – please phone ahead to book your ticket.

T&Cs: 

  1. Tickets cannot be exchanged
  2. Meals and wine choices cannot be swapped for alternatives
  3. Tickets cannot be refunded should customer decide not to complete the tour
  4. Ticket is valid for food and wine tasting only. ticket holder is responsible for travel in between wineries and the host wineries cannot be held responsible for any incidents that may occur outside of their property.
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