MTO trails launches new accommodation offering under the watchful eye of the rugged Jonkershoek Mountain, in the Cape Winelands.
MTO Trails has made a name for itself in the mountain biking, trail running and hiking community. This reputation for excellence is well-deserved with pristine trails traversing the MTO Forestry plantations across the country, and a people-centric philosophy centred on conserving nature. Expanding their offering, MTO Trails (a division of the MTO Group), has recently renovated an old worker’s cottage at its Jonkershoek plantation, in the Western Cape, converting it into stylish and comfortable overnight accommodation eminently suitable for soothing the senses.
Wide open skies, the soaring mountains of the Hottentot-Hollands, and the smell of roasting coffee greet Jonkershoek Valley Cottage overnight guests. The Cottage has been completely transformed from its humble origins as a worker’s shelter. Sleeping six, Jonkershoek Valley Cottage offers an open-plan kitchen/lounge, bathroom facilities, log burner for those romantic getaways and to spread warmth and cheer on the not so warm starry nights.
It also has a gas-fired outdoor barbecue to whip up nourishing meals after a day in the fresh air. And, for mountain bikers looking to get an early start to their adventure or to put their feet up at the end of a long day of trekking, Jonkershoek’s accommodation has its very own lockable bike shed, and wash bay.
Itumeleng Langeni, MTO Group Chief Stakeholder Relations Officer, is enthusiastic about the new accommodation offering and the expansion of the Group’s ecotourism division:
“MTO trails has created some of the best adventure trails for bikers, runners and hikers across the country. We have been asked, repeatedly, to provide space within our various plantations to accommodate visitors looking to extend their outdoor adventures in the area.
“The new Jonksershoek Valley Cottage at our MTO Forestry plantation in Jonkershoek realises these requests and is the first of many to come at this site and we are sure that visitors will feel immediately at home given the high standard at which it has been finished.”
The cottage is conveniently located at the entrance to the Jonkershoek trails, and right next door to the Balance Coffee Roastery and coffee shop. The unmistakable warm aroma of freshly roasted java made from premium beans is there to greet guests as they awaken from a sound and peaceful night’s sleep under the great oak tree overseen by the majestic mountain that keeps guard over all below.
Jonkershoek Valley Cottage complements other MTO trails accommodation offerings at White River and Tsitsikamma. It can be booked through the MTO trails website and costs R2400 per night. There is a minimum requirement of a 2-night booking. A children’s rate is available on request.
In addition to the trails on offer and comfortable lodging, the area is home to an abundant birdlife and wildlife that include Cape Leopards, Caracals, Klipspringer, Honey Badgers, Mongooses and Baboons.
Let the adventure begin – Go MTO.
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