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A true South African culinary adventure.

Join us at African Relish for a culinary adventure of the senses. Nestled at the bottom of the Swartberg Pass, Prince Albert is home to the seasonal produce we highlight in the cooking courses.  We take you foraging in the veld and towns organic vegetable gardens or in our Tuk Tuk on a foodie tour.  Guests get to meet artisans and farmers and harvest ingredients for the cooking lessons.

The cooking school with its cottages was established 12 years ago.  We highlight the tastes of the area through its seasonal produce, local artisans and farmers.  Join us to meet these producers and use their ingredients in your class.

Our accommodation provides self-catering, air-con and private gardens plus use of the African Relish pool.  Activities include botanical and town based walks, cycling and olive and cheese tastings.

Wedding & Events
African Relish offers an exclusive wedding service to match the budget for small weddings.  Prince Albert has both church and courthouse and the wedding party is able to bring their own minister or officiant.

A reception of up to 70 seated guests can be held at African Relish.  We have the capacity for 100 seated guests in a party tent.  We are not limited to catering and venue hire, we offer flexible packages including decor, flowers, staffing and bar facilities.

Activities:

-  Breakfast
-  Lunch and dinner served in our Chef’s Cafe
-  Half day cooking courses
-  Full day cooking courses
-  Weekend Masterclasses
-  Visit our Deli for foodie items, ready-made meals and gifts
-  Ghost walk and village ramble
-  Botanical walk, 2 hours

Clothing and Accessories:

For cooking courses and excursions please bring comfortable shoes.  Sun hat and sunscreen recommended during summer for outdoor excursions

Health and Climate:

November to February - very hot
July to August - very cold

Rooms and Units Available:

Akkedis
One Cottage Unit with 2 air conditioned en suite bedrooms, one queen size and other twin/king size. Lounge, dining room with black wood burning stove, fully equipped kitchen, outside verandah with braai and large garden.
Sleeps 4 Adults

Deurdrift 1
Victorian cottage with 2 bedrooms, main bedroom air conditioned with king size or twin beds en suite, 2nd bedroom with fan for child sharing bathroom. Lounge, fully equipped kitchen, verandah large private garden and off street parking.
Sleeps 2 Adults and 1 child

Deurdrift 2
Victorian cottage with air conditioned king size or twin bedroom en suite. Spacious open plan lounge/ fully equipped kitchen, verandah and large private garden and off street parking.
Sleeps 2 Adults

Doringbos
A one bedroomed cottage with air conditioned king size or twin beds en suite with lounge / kitchen. Wood combustion stove and verandah with braai. Large succulent garden with off street parking. Book a cooking class or eat at our weekend restaurant.
Sleeps 2 Adults

Facilities & Services available:

Babies
Children under 12
Elderly
Honeymoon Couples
Pets only by Arrangement
Babysitting Service
Laundry Service
Ironing Service
Special Meals on Request
Conference facilities
Wedding facilities
Wine Tasting
Team Building
Self-Braai / Barbecue
Restaurant
Cots available
Fax & Photocopy Machine
Fireplace on the Premises
Garden
Internet Access
Parking (off-street - open)
Wi-Fi
Afrikaans
English
Swimming Pool
German

Cancellation Policy:

A 50% deposit is required upon booking to confirm the reservation. Balance of payment is required 30 days prior to arrival. Please note that if the deposit is not received by the required date, your reservation will be regarded as cancelled.

-  25% of fee if cancelled 30 to 15 days prior to arrival.
-  50% of fee if cancelled 14 to 08 days prior to arrival
-  100% of fee if cancelled 7 to 0 days prior to arrival.
-  20% single supplement applies.

Directions:

From Cape Town:
- Drive north along the N1 towards Hugenote Tunnel towards Worcester. Proceed to De Doorns, Touws Tiver and on to Laingsburg. 89 km north of Laingsburg you will reach Prince Albert Road.

- Turn right onto the R407 towards the mountains and Prince Albert. After 45 km you will enter the village. Pass the BP Garage, drive approx 2 km along the main road until you reach African Relish on your left.

From Oudtshoorn via Meiringspoort:
- Take the N12 to De Rust and then drive through Meiringspoort. Pass the village of Klaarstroom on your left and approximately 5 km further turn left onto the R410 to Prince Albert.

- The 45 km drive takes you through the Prince Albert valley towards the village. When you enter the village you will pass Albert’s Mill on your right, approx 2km from this point you will reach African Relish on your right.


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