Wellington is a small, charming town in the Western Cape, cast in the late-afternoon shade of the magnificent Groenberg Mountain as it enjoys its prime positioning within a verdant valley of jade and emerald vegetation. On the lazy banks of the Kromme River, Wellington is only about three-quarters of an hour’s drive from Cape Town, but far away enough to be completely free of the city buzz and the ever-present vibe. It is only 10 kilometres outside the historically Afrikaans town of Paarl, which is also acclaimed for its many wonderful wines. Wellington’s claims to fame include deciduous fruit, wine and brandy. In fact, some of the most … more