Greyton country village

Welcome to Greyton!

The Official Website of the Greyton Tourism Bureau where you will find the definitive list of information, accommodation and booking facilities.

Please note: A permit is needed for the Greyton/McGregor Trail - contact info

What's on in Greyton

Greyton Saturday morning market every Saturday at 10:00
Live music at The Greyton Lodge every Friday at 17:00
Live music at Abbey Rose Tuesday evenings (2-for-1 hamburgers)

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About Greyton

The beautiful village of Greyton nestles between the majestic Riviersonderend mountain range and gently curving hills. This tranquil oasis of green lies between two rivers, with lush colourful country gardens that complement the thatched cottages and oak tree lined lanes. The villagers are friendly and the ambiance is uniquely "Greyton".

Restaurants

Five of Greyton's restaurants are listed in the top 1001 restaurants in South Africa in the latest "Eat Out" magazine. Sadly one of them - The Old Mill - has since closed down. The others listed are Abbey Rose, The Oak and Vigne Cafe, The Post House and Peccadillos. We have fantastic chefs in our restaurants - men and women who are passionate about providing great food and excellent service.

A visit to Greyton is unique because this is one spot where you find rural sophistication, an oxymoron just about anywhere else in the country. You'll be spoilt for choice as you decide on your dining destination from, among others, Abbey Rose, Barnards, Via's, the 254 Restaurant, or Greyton Lodge. You can also enjoy deliciously healthy light meals, coffee and croissants and at The Oak & Vigne. Just remember to leave space for a taste of heavenly chocolate from the Von Geusau Chocolate Shop inside or a great ice-cream from Greyton Traditional Ice-Cream.

Wellness in Greyton

Nalanda Ayurvedic Centre offers Wellness Retreats, Home Pancha Karma Detox Retreats, vegetarian ayurvedic cooking courses and individual Ayurvedic Massages. Lisa Kevitt at Nature's Touch will give you wonderful Aromatherapy, massage & reflexology. High Hopes B&B and Healing Energy Centre offers applied Kinesiology, massage, acupressure, Reiki, Attunement and Bach Flower consultations. You can have an ozone bath at The Post House or pamper yourself with a facial, manicure, pedicure, chilli wrap or waxing. And to top it all, you can go for long walks or cycle rides in our beautiful mountainous countryside, where you can fill your lungs with the freshest air. Ahrian Yanate offers massage and spiritual dance, while yoga with Jonathan Blumberg at Under the Mountain Yoga Centre is not only about exercising the body, but also harnessing the breath and stilling the mind.

Hiking, Horse-riding and Mountain biking

There are beautiful hikes in and around Greyton, or take a mountain bike to meander through the village and onto the mountain paths that lead you into cool mountain crevasses with fern-lush ponds. High Hopes keep a selection of good mountain and general-purpose bicycles for hire, including children’s bikes. Go horse-riding at Greyton Riding Club or hire a mountain bike from Greyton Bicycles.

Shopping in Greyton

The village has wonderful art galleries and quaint shops to browse around in. Visit Scarlett, Books and Things, A Little Bizarre and Scrap Angels. Don't miss all the new art galleries that have opened in Greyton. A wonderful addition to Greyton's shopping experience - Via's Deli where organic vegetables are on offer. And no visit to Greyton is complete without sampling the delights of Von Geusau Chocolates at the Oak & Vigne.....!

The famous Greyton Saturday morning market is on from 10 - 12. Fresh local produce such as preservative-free cheeses, pestos, yoghurt, natural honey, freshly baked breads, cakes and pies, fresh lemon juice and ice-cream (or yummy lemon-curd pancakes!), potted herbs and preserves are available, as well as delightful village-made crafts such as jewellery designs by Gift of Love which specializes in rare gemstones mostly from Southern Africa.

BESTbier for Cheese - Eddie and Deborah Bestbier have brought their extensive cheese-making skills to Greyton from the United Kingdom. Using local milk, Eddie handcrafts a full range of delicious cheeses ranging from creamy Petit Fromage to BESTbier Crumble, the winner of the Tesco's Cheese Challenge Award in 2008. BESTbier for Cheese offers cheese tasting and tours.
Deborah 076 0431 961 click here for email

Overberg Wines

Historically, in Europe wine was produced locally and consumed locally. In Greyton we too can consume wines from the Overberg made by wine farms in the region, such as Andy Mitchell Wines, Lismore Estate Vineyards and Oewerzicht Cellar. Greyton is ideally situated for those wishing to explore the wines of the region.

At Elgin are Paul Cluver Wines, Oak Valley Estate and Ross Gower Wines, to name a few. All can be tasted at Elgin Vintners, situated just 300m off the N2 on the Viljoenshoop Road. Bot River too boasts many wine farms, such as Gabrielskloof, Wildekrans Wine Estate, Barton Wines, Luddite and Beaumont Wines. Hermanus, a gentle drive away through the wonderful Hemel en Aarde Valley, is home to a host of wine farms, including Hermanuspietersfontein, Bouchard Finlayson, Sumaridge Wines, Le Vierge Wine Estate, Newton Johnson, Ataraxia Wines, Pearly Gates Wines, Spookfontein Wines and Mount Babylon. Stanford offers include Standard Hills Estate and Raka Wine Cellar, while in Elim you can find Strandveld Wines, Quoin Rock Wines and Black Oystercatcher. Napier's wines include Jean Daneel Wines and Zandfontein.

Historic Places

Explore the wonderful history of Greyton (information available at the Information Bureau) or visit Genadendal, the oldest missionary station in the country and, it is rumoured, in Africa. (Aslo see History link on left)The official website of the Greyton Tourism Bureau where you will find the definitive list of information, accommodation and booking facilities.