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“Slowing up” in Hopefield

Posted by popcorncandi on November 30, 2015 2 Comments

It’s amazing how a spontaneous weekend getaway can rejuvenate the soul, especially when you end up in a paradise you did not expect. And then another one, and then another one. The expanse of beauty and uniqueness found on the West Coast of South Africa is enough to impress anyone – well travelled or not.

This past weekend was a West Coast road trip experience. We based ourselves for this adventure in Hopefield, an unassuming small town inland on the West Coast. It’s conveniently located about 30 minutes from Langebaan, Paternoster, Jacobsbaai etc. and is windlessly welcoming. Driving through the town, you think there is nothing going on there, but stay a while and see what magic pops out…

Merry Widow

This is The Merry Widow Country Retreat , our B&B in Hopefield. As I write “B&B” I feel like I’m lying to you. Yes, we had a (fantastic) bed and we had (fantastic) breakfast, but we were taken in as more than guests. We left feeling like we were leaving friends and family behind. Ulrich and the Hopefield community are really something special and it was an honour to have been a part of it. It’s not a stuffy old town with grumpy old men, it’s an up and coming destination for those looking to “Slow Up” – slow down the pace and up-size the living.

Sitting on the deck at sunset, or around the braai at night, or around the coffee bar in the morning – it all just feels right.

Merry Widow Bar

Merry Widow Bar 2

On Saturday mornings, The Merry Widow is host to the community market “The Mill Country Fair“, which serves breakfasts and coffees and sells produce/goods from the locals only. It’s fantastic.

“Just because we live in a small town, doesn’t mean we don’t like good food and nice things.”

Mill Country Fair

Mill Country Fair Artisinal Bread

Mill Country Fair Produce

Mill Country Fair Outside

Just next door to The Merry Widow is Simply Bee, the pretty little home of natural beeswax products. Their stuff is divine and if you can’t carry it all out with you, you can order online for R55 delivery charge to your door. Love.

Sinply Bee Shop

Hopefield, you have my attention. Thank you for providing us with such a wonderful home for the weekend and we’re watching you!

More posts to come of the rest of our West Coast Weekend Adventure…

Posted in: Travel and Getaways | Tagged: Cape Town, Hopeville, Langebaan, Paternoster, road trip, Slowing Up, South Africa, The Merry Widow, travel, West Coast, West Coats National Park, Western Cape, Western Cape Adventure

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