It's only a 90 minute drive from Stellenbosch but Greyton could be not be more different. A very peaceful - slightly quaint - backwater high in the Overberg. It was grey and damp as we arrived but the rain - their first in 4 months - lasted less than 15 minutes.
We hadn't booked anywhere in advance but the lady at the Tourist office was very helpful and after a few false starts - does anyone really have a cottage without a shower now? - we managed to find Moonflower Cottage which proved an ideal base for a couple of days.
We had our first home cooked meal in three weeks which was welcome after all the restaurant and lodge meals along the way washed down with a very good Cabernet Sauvignon from Tokara - might have to go back and buy some more.
The ponies and occasionally cows appear to amble quite freely along the lanes and streets of the village - keeping the verges trim and feasting on the acorns which are currently dropping from the many oak trees.
There are a number of restaurants and cafes along with a variety of craft shops selling everything from candles to chocolates - and of course a well stocked bottle shop - what more could you want?
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