Local things to do at Toad Hall
W E L L H E L L O
T H E R E D A R L I N G
Darling, a charming farming village tucked away on South Africa’s Cape West Coast. Darling had its start in the early 18th century when 29 farmers were living in an area called Groenkloof.
Groenkloof was zoned and used by the Dutch East Indian Company at the time for farming, cattle grazing and producing fresh produce for passing ships, they also harvested salt. One of these farms was called Langfontein and is where the village of Darling was established.
Why Darling? Well, it was named after Sir Charles Henry Darling, a Lieutenant Governor who came to the Cape in 1851. Luckily, Darling is only one hour’s drive away from Cape Town which makes it the perfect weekend destination, filled with history, vineyards, coffee shops, breweries and a lot of family fun. It’s also famous for its wildflowers and forms part of the South African Wildflower Route.
Every year in September they host the Darling wildflower show.
G R E A T I D E A
Have a look at our Curated Weekends page.
We will plan and organize an amazing weekend away for you, from wine farms to nature reserves and everything in between!
Let us do the work so you can sit back and relax.
Local things to do
SIGHT-SEEING & ATTRACTIONS
With so many local things to do in Darling a weekend will not be long enough so feel free to book your next stay with us now!
Heart of Darling
Situated in the Main Road (next to the Marmalade Cat), Heart of Darling has a wide selection of gifts, jewellery & fashion accessories for your shopping pleasure. Toad Hall guests qualify for a 10% discount on presentation of the voucher found in your room. It is also home to DML Classics offering an extensive collection of pre-owned, opera & musicals CD’s.
9a Main Road Darling
082 588 9962
heartofdarlinggifts@gmail.com
West Coast
Horse Trails
This is a once in a lifetime bucket list moment, riding a horse on the beach! Explore the near endless 16 Mile beach of Yzerfontein on horseback. The starting point is the gorgeous Blombosch guest and game farm, situated on the R315 just before Yzerfontein. You have two options either the beach/safari ride or the horseback safari. A horse ride & picnic can also be arranged. We highly recommend this experience and booking is essential. Let us know if you would like to try this and we will try our best to facilitate this experience for you while you are staying with us.
Blombosch Farm R315, Yzerfontein
+27 (0)65 532 2830
info@horseridingcapetown.com
westcoasthorsetrails.co.za
Evita se Perron
Evita se Perron, founded by Peiter-Dirk Uys in 1996 as a theatre complex in Darling’s original train station building. Evita se Perron is open 7 days a week & has a licensed restaurant, serving South African cuisine. Shows usually take place on a Saturday or Sunday from 12. Evita se Perron is also home to Swartland Kitchen traditional Rusks.
Arcadia Street, Darling
022 492 2101/083 235 4002
www.evitaseperron.com
hentie@evitaseperron.com
Duckitt Nurseries
Duckitt Nurseries is one of the largest orchid nurseries in the Southern Hemisphere, situated on the farm Oudepost, just outside of Darling (opposite the Malmesbury turnoff) Doors are open to the public on the first Saturday of each month, from May to November, from 09h00-12h00.
Oudepost Farm, Darling
022 492 2606
www.duckkitnurseries.com
www.darlingorchids.com
info@dukkittnuseries.com
B U T W A I T ,
T H E R E ‘ S M O R E
Darling Museum
A visit to Darling is not complete without a trip to the Darling Museum situated in the Town Hall (1899) in Pastorie Street. The museum recreates life in a bygone era with fascinating displays of Victorian clothing, China, and household furniture. One section contains a unique selection of artefacts depicting the beginnings of the butter making industry in Darling which was famous for its creamery.
Pastorie Street, Darling
022 492 3171
http://darlingmuseum.co.za/
info@darlingtourism.co.za
Darling Olives
Darling Olives is located just 3 km out of darling towards Yzerfontein, nestled amidst vineyards, grazing cattle & olive groves. It’s the perfect location for an olive & wine tasting.
Darling Olives on the Darling Yzerfontein Road
022 492 3171
www.darlingolives.co.za
taste@darlingolives.co.za
Darling Sweet
Darling Sweet produce the most delectable old fashioned quality handcrafted toffee & toffee spreads at their beautiful premises that originally housed Darling’s General Dealer Store- which was known as Retief se Winkel & built around the turn of the 20th Century.
7a Long Street, darling
022 492 2101/083 235 4002
www.darlingsweet.co.za
frits@darlingsweet.co.za
Storar’s Treasures
Pre- loved clothes & Bric-a-Brac
Church Street, Darling
083 755 4678
Darling Wine Shop
Boutique Wine Shop
5 Main Road, Darling
022 492 3971
and don’t forget the
W I N E F A R M S
Contreberg Darling
Contreberg was established in the early 1800’s by the Dutch East India Company to support passing trade with fresh meat. The farm has been in the Pretorius Versfeld for most of the last century and currently stretches 352 ha. Contreberg & Toad Hall are currently in a collaboration.
What does this mean for you as our guest?
Well upon arrival we would love to welcome you with a complimentary glass of wine & you will find a coupon that will entitle you as our guest a free wine tasting on the farm as well as a 10% discount on any purchase you may make with them.
Private Reserve, R307, darling
072 717 1607
eleanor@contreberg.co.za
Darling Cellars
Winery & Cellar
Mamre Weg Station, R315, Darling
022 492 2276
www.darlingcellars.co.za
info@darlingcellars.co.za
Groote Post
Groote post Vineyard & Cellars include a restaurant (see food & drink)
Darling Hills Road, Darling
022 492 2825
www.grootepost.com
wine@grootepost.co.za
Ormonde
Ormonde Vineyards is conveniently situated on the edge of the village on Langfontein farm at the top of Mount Pleasant Street. Wine tasting and light lunch. They are well known for their Charcuterie board.
+27 (0)22 492 3540
www.ormonde.co.za
Cloof Wine Estate
Cloof Wine Estate pty ltd
Tasting room open Tuesday-Saturday 10 am – 4 pm
R315 between Darling & Malmesbury, Mamreweg road
022 492 2839
info@cloof.co.za
* Please note that:
The guest entrance is at the back of the property on Van Riebeeck Street.