Monthly Archives: Jul 2013

Reflecting on Grand Dedale

Grand Dedale was a place to be experienced. From lounging around in the massive reading room with delicious port and sherry and arm-stretch away to lazy walks along the river through orange orchards and vineyards, it truly wonderful. The next … Continue reading

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Grand Dedale – Cape Dutch architecture with an Art Deco twist

Grand Dedale’s manor house dates back to the initial settlement of the Cape in the early 1700s. Architecture is traditional Cape Dutch, with high ceilings, massive windows, thick walls and large rooms. This has been given a twist with and … Continue reading

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Luxurious luxury

If there was ever a thing such as luxurious luxury, it’d be known better as Grand Dedale. We were greeted by Angelo on our arrival, and very soon after decided to stay an  extra night as it was so wonderful. … Continue reading

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Grand Dedale – A Country Manor House

After our untamed days in Tankwa we decided to treat ourselves to a spot of luxury. While looking for a a place for my sister and brother-in-law a while before, we spotted Grand Dedale and recommended it. Sadly, it was … Continue reading

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Cow on green

This is one of the neighbourhood cows at Grand Dedale. Wasn’t very friendly though, but still quite photogenic. For a cow…

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The morning after…

The storm that has appeared a few days earlier in Tankwa seemed to linger about in Wellington, and the morning after left a clear and fresh day. Grand Dedale is home to a number of horses and cows and these … Continue reading

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A treat sweeter than sweet

After roughing it for a few days, we moved on to Wellington to a spot of luxury at Grand Dedale guesthouse. This is set below Bain’s Kloof Pass just outside Wellington, and it’s simply magnificent. Angelo and his two cats … Continue reading

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Offroad into the sky

We were told that the offroad trails in Tankwa were pretty easy. We took this as a subjective statement, and prepared for the worst. Our offroad skills aren’t the greatest, but our car was more than up to the task. … Continue reading

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The low-down on mudcracks

Tankwa may be hilly, but there are many flat parts too. This was one such, where an earlier winter rain had caused a summer’s dust to form a muddy layer in a flat depression. As this water evaporated, the mud … Continue reading

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Thunder and lighting

Tankwa has the most amazing skies, with no human interference, settlement or anything, one can see for miles and miles. The oncoming storm we saw heralded it’s arrival with a lighting show on a small escarpment in the distance. Capturing … Continue reading

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