We offer two open-plan self-catering cottages, Sugarbird House and Sam's House - comfortable, cosy and quiet. Each has its own entrance and stoep. Each sleeps two adults. Our cottages are popular with people coming for the joys of rock-climbing, mountain-biking and just chilling out. We are biker-friendly!

No children or pets. The cottages are unfortunately not wheelchair-friendly.

Both cottages have the following amenities:

• One double bed
• Lounge
• Kitchen facilities:
• Microwave
• Fridge
• Oven with 2-plate stove
• Toaster
• Kettle
• Crockery, cutlery & pots
• Sink & cleaning stuff
• Air conditioning & heating
• Full solar system so that there is always power
• Bathroom (toilet, shower, basin)
• Covered stoep with table & chairs
• Off-street, secure parking
• Free wi-fi, uncapped fibre
• Lots of birds in a lovely garden

Sam's House has a TV with DSTV and Netflix. Please indicate whether you'd like the cottage with or without TV when booking.

RATES

Weekend: R850 per cottage per night
Weekday: Single night: R850 per cottage per night
                  Multiple nights: R750 per cottage per night

Village Life

The charming village of Montagu is walking distance from New Song – 600 m takes you into the village and its fine dining restaurants, coffee shops and quaint pizza joints. Both museums, including our famous indigenous herb museum, are within easy walking distance.

• Montagu is the home of the dried fruit industry. Some outlets are in the village while others are on the outskirts.
• You can also do a gentle, self-guide historical walk through the village, which is the secondmost well preserved historical village in the Western Cape. Flying Feet guided town tours will be happy to assist you with a guide should you prefer that.
• Many artists reside in Montagu, and you can visit art galleries and exhibitions should you want to pursue more cultural activities.

For the active

• The nearest hiking challenge starts 180 m from our property, and most hiking trails are easily accessible from New Song.
• Montagu is also the hiking and rock-climbing gem of the Langeberg. Hiking trails vary from gentle scenic walks to the challenging Bloupunt Trail with an elevation rise of more than 1000 m. For more information about guided climbing contact Montagu Outdoor Adventures. Montagu rates as one of the ten sports climbing hotspots in the world. It offers over 400 sports climbing routes and many trad-lines on its doorstep. These routes range from easy to tough.
• Mountain biking trails cater for novices, the moderately fit rider as well the more hard-core riders.

For the laidback

• There are scenic drives in all directions. Enjoy vistas from a height of 1500 m above sea level by booking the world-renowned tractor ride on Protea Farm in the Koo valley. Then treat yourself to the most unique potjiekos restaurant in the world situated under age-old pine trees 1000 m above sea level.
• Should you wish to spread your wings a little bit outside of town, you can visit one of the many wine cellars for wine-tasting, wine-pairing or simply a meal at the cellar, or a barge trip on the Breede River on a wine estate.
• Our Mediterranean climate lends itself perfectly to olive farming and there are various olive estates where you can experience olive tasting and purchase olive products ranging from the obvious oil, olives and tapenades to lotions and potions!
• You can also explore the Robertson Wine Valley on a Wine Valley Safari with many tour options – from wine-tasting to craft beer-tasting, guided cellar tours and learning to blend your own wine.
• Avi tourism is yet another activity to pursue as the Cape Floral Kingdom and Succulent Karoo habitats boasts many endemic species. Most of the birding destinations are easily accessible. Many birders will be amazed to find various of these species as common garden residents, and New Song is delighted to have the Cape Sugarbird count among these endemics.

From Swellendam, Robertson, Ashton – keep on the R62 through Cogmanskloof – take the FIRST ROAD RIGHT before entering the town: MONTAGU SOUTH, VAN RIEBEECK STREET, TO 16A (on the right). Signboard says Sugarbird House.

From Barrydale – Long Street takes you into town. Continue to Church Street and turn left. At the first stop turn right – 4th house on the left is New Song. Signboard says Sugarbird House.

GPS S 33˚47’ 37.714” E 20˚ 7’ 10.478”