The oak lined lanes of this hamlet offer a wide range of eating establishments, as well as galleries and antique stores. It is only 145km from Cape Town, making it a perfect weekend getaway.
Getting there: drive East on the N2. Just before Caledon, turn North (left) onto the R406 which will take you North past Genadendal and then on to Greyton.
Greyton itself is small enough to cover on foot, and it’s well worth taking a walk or cycle around the streets of the village. There are plenty of picturesque houses with beautiful gardens, many of them full of rose bushes. Greyton has a “leiwater” system — literally “led water” — which supplies each property with fresh water via a system of sluices. There is even a bailiff in charge of opening and closing the sluices to ensure everyone gets their share.
Hiking
The two-day Boesmanskloof Trail (Greyton / McGregor Trail) is a must-do, as well as various short trails, mainly in the Greyton Nature Reserve.
Accommodation
I always stay at Zebra Moon when I am in Greyton. It’s a backpacker-style hostel at the top of the town which offers cheap, convenient, basic accommodation and self-catering facilities.
I visited some friends staying at The Treehouse which is a divine love nest nestled high up amongst oak trees.
Restaurants
Greyton has plenty of good quality eating establishments. My favorite spot is The Post House Country Hotel on the Main Road. Apart from a great restaurant, it has the added attraction of a cozy little bar next door which was made famous in the Bells advert.
Please be aware that on busy weekends (for example the Greyton Classic weekend) the local restaurants get booked up, so unless you are planning on self-catering, make reservations at the same time that book your accommodation!
Things to do
- The Saturday Morning Market
- Stroll around the village and enjoy pretty the gardens