DARLING

Come see for yourself why it is called Darling!
The Swartland town of Darling is accessible along the Route 27 on the West Coast. The little village lies tucked away between hills of vineyards and golden wheatfields.
Lovingly restored Victorian homes and ancient trees make an idyllic setting for a getaway that promises serenity, nature, culture and much more!
Although traditionally known for its spectacular wild flowers and annual show, Darling has so much more to offer visitors.
Darling has become a new discovery area of modern Cape wines and lovers of good wines are invited to visit award-winning Cloof, Groote Post, Ormonde and Darling Cellars on the Darling Wine Experience.
The tranquility of the village with its rural atmosphere inspires the many creative souls who live here. The inimitable Tannie Evita Bezuidenhout entertains 'volk en vaderland' at Evita se Perron, the theatre complex on the old Darling Station.
For the more active or outdoor enthuisiasts Darling offers wild flower walks, game drives, birdwatching, a 4X4 trail, golf, tennis and bowls.
Come and experience the hospitality of the West Coast and see for yourself why the town has been so aptly named.

Information

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Tourism Bureau
Pastorie Street
Private Bag X1
Darling
7345
 Tel: 022 492 3361
Fax: 022 492 2935
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E-mail: info@darlingtourism.co.za
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Website: www.darlingtourism.co.za

Attractions

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Museum 022 492 3361
• Evita se Perron (evita@iafrica.com) 022 492 2831
• Duckitt's Nurseries Pty Ltd (orchidsa@mweb.co.za)
(open 1st Sat of month May - Nov)		 022 492 2606
•Darling Wine and Art Experience022 492 3361
• Wild Flower Reserves 022 492 3361
•Hildebrand Monument (Anglo-Boer War)022 492 3361

Activities

Wine tasting, wildflower walks, game drives, birdwatching, golf, tennis, bowls, arts & crafts, comedy, drama & cabaret at Evita se Perron, Easter Passion Play, Darling 1/2 Marathon, Soapbox Derby, Gymkhana (Oct), Voorkamerfest, Darling Wildflower Show and Duckitt Nurseries Orchid Show (September).

Accommodation

HOTEL

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Darling Hotel 022 492 2263

GUEST HOUSES

• Darling Lodge (info@darlinglodge.co.za) 022 492 3062
• De Gans Gastehuis (degans@ourhome.co.za)022 492 2576
083 3073811
• The Granary (darling@thegranary.co.za) 022 492 3155
• Trinity Lodge (McLaughlin@worldonline.co.za)022 492 3430
083 325 4148
• Waylands Guest House (jduckitt@mweb.co.za) 022 492 2873
072 211 0567

BED AND BREAKFAST

• Corazon 022 492 3554
• Strathnaver (patmckay@xsinet.co.za) 022 492 3810
•Jacaranda Moon (jacarand.m@iafrica.com)022 492 3633

SELF-CATERING FARM ACCOMMODATION

• Buffelsfontein Guest House + Chalets (buffontein@xsinet.co.za) 022 451 2824
• Droërug Guest House (cstoch@isales.co.za) 022 486 5822
082 897 6225
•Sonquasfontein Cottages (aebarlow@iafrica.com)082 378 1180
082 298 4559
• Waylands Guest Suites (jduckitt@mweb.co.za) 022 492 2873
072 211 0567
• Ye Olde School (jducky@mweb.co.za) 022 492 2816
083 658 5200

SELF-CATERING IN VILLAGE

• Aloe Cottage (paul@aloedarling.co.za) 083 400 1666
• Beds @ Bistro 7 022 492 3626
• Kalimera Holiday Home (www.kalimera.co.za) 076 705 0085
• Maison Amnesia (harmj@intekom.co.za) 022 492 3875
083 287 6305
• Tuinhuis Cottage (www.tuinhuissouthafrica.com)
(henkz@telkomsa.net)		 022 492 2268
083 261 9198

OVERNIGHT STAY

• Beds @ Bistro 7 022 492 3626

 

Restaurants

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Bistro 7 (Good Country Food) 022 492 3626
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Brig's Barn (Breakfast, light meals, teas) 022 492 2451
• Buffelsfontein (Continental: bookings only) 072 356 4797
022 451 2824
• Café Mosaic (Light meals) 022 492 2307
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Cloof (Light lunches Mon - Sat - bookings)022 492 2839
•Evita se Perron (traditional foods, coffees)022 492 2831/51
• Groote Post 022 492 2825
• Indraf Teetuin 022 492 2636
076 977 3102
• Kraalbosdam Restaurant & Venue 022 492 3803
083 626 5110
• The Linen Room (A la Carte) 022 451 2851
• The Marmalade Cat 082 448 9298
• Trinity Restaurant (modern country cuisine Top 100 restaurant - bookings) 022 492 3430
• West Coast Padstal (A la carte) 022 451 2851

Tourist Routes

CULTURAL HISTORICAL

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Darling Museum 022 492 3361
• Hildebrand Monument (Anglo Boer War) 022 492 3361
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!Khwa ttu San Culture & Education Centre 022 492 2998

ARTS & CRAFTS

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Chelsea on 34 Art Gallery 022 492 3745
• Evita se Perron 022 492 2831/51
• Jenni Jewels Studio 022 492 3584
• Nostalgia (Antiques & Collectables) 022 492 3584
• Ouma's Treasures 022 492 3361

THE DARLING WINE & ART EXPERIENCE

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Darling Cellars (www.darlingcellars.co.za) (info@darlingcellars.co.za) 022 492 2276
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Cloof (www.cloof.co.za) (info@cloof.co.za) 022 492 2839
• Groote Post (www.grootepost.com) (wine@grootepost.co.za) 022 492 2825
• Ormonde Vineyards (www.ormondevineyards.co.za)
(ormondevineyards@iafrica.com)		 022 492 3540
• Tukulu (www.tukulu.co.za)
(info@tukulu.co.za)		 021 809 7000

INDUSTRIES

• Darling Focus 022 492 2537
• Perron Outreach @ Evita se Perron 022 492 2851

RECREATION

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Buffelsfontein (4X4) 022 451 2824
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Darling Club (golf, tennis, bowls) 022 492 3013

ESTATE AGENTS

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Pam Golding Properties (www.pamgolding.co.za)
(paul.osborne@pamgolding.co.za)		022 492 3155

Fauna & Flora

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Buffelsfontein Game Nature Reserve
(www.buffelsfontein.co.za)		022 451 2824
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Wild Flower Reserves:

- Darling Renosterveld Reserve
(www.darlingflowers.co.za)
- Darling Groenekloof Reserve
- Contreberg (R315)
- Groote Post Nature Trail
- Waylands (R307)
- Oudepost (R307)
- Tienie Versfeld (R315)

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022 492 2825
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Rondeberg Reserve (R27)booking essential
(duckswc@wcaccess.co.za) (www.rondeberg.co.za)		022 492 3435

Facilities

CONFERENCE

• Darling Lodge 022 492 3062
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Evita se Perron (90) 022 492 2831
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Groote Post 022 492 2825
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Kraalbosdam Venue & Restaurant 022 492 3803
083 626 5110
• Trinity Lodge 022 492 3430
• Darling Club 022 492 3013

TRANSPORT

Coaches

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Golden Arrow 080 1212 111

Taxi's

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De Lilly 022 492 2350
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McKay Services 022 492 2795
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Saayman Services 022 492 2476
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Wagar Taxi's 022 492 3507
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Papier Taxi's 022 492 2359

Airport

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Darling - Summerfield 022 706 2911

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