John Montagu Guest House

Originally called "Agter Cogmans Kloof", Montagu was named after the British Colonial Secretary of the Cape Colony, John Montagu, in 1851.

Montagu has become renowned for its wonderful year round climate and Hot Mineral Springs. Surrounded by the Langeberg range of mountains the area produces fruits such as apricots, peaches, apples, pears and is developing its citrus orchards. Vineyards abound and red and white muscadel is considered to be the area's specialty. However new cultivars are now producing grapes for Merlot and Chardonnay blended wines.

The town boasts over thirty National Monument houses, two of which are utilised by the Museum society. Many of the gardens in the centre of town still have small apricot orchards, which give a wonderful display in spring. Gardens also abound with rose bushes which would flower all year round if left to do so.

The following are available in and around the town: golf, squash, bowls, tennis, horse riding, hiking trails, shooting range, bird watching, rock climbing, mountain tractor ride (1550m), hot spring pools, cold pools, mountain bike and 4X4 trails and fishing to name but a few.

The Nature Garden is a must for lovers of indigenous plants especially in spring, you may use the hide to observe the bird life. Informative guide maps for the trails, historic houses and Kanonkop Hill are available from the Tourist Bureau.

Enjoy visiting our two museums, one specializes in herbs, the other in the history of the town.