Assegai Rest

Robertson, Western Cape

160km from Cape Town

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Relaxed four-bedroom farmhouse on a small farm in the picturesque Klaasvoogds valley - 15km from Robertson

32 Reviews - Read them Best rating of 5 based on 32 reviews.

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Assegai House
Assegai House
Double room
Kitchen
Double Room
Bathroom
Lounge
Bathroom
Viewing deck
Swimming pool in the field
Single Room
Back verandah - Assegai House
Massage Therapies
Protea Path Hike
Field Archery
Garden fun
Garden
Furry friends
Views of the farm
Garden Assegai

Rate Guide

From R3200, depending on unit, guests and time of year

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Quick Facts

Where

15km from Robertson

GPS

S 33°46'25''
E 19°58'58''

Sleeps

Equipped

Yes

Linen

Yes

Towels

Yes

Fireplace

Yes

Braai

Yes

Meals

No, there are restaurants in Robertson

Pet-Friendly

By request

Activities

birdwatching, farm animals, hiking, mountain biking, restaurants, stargazing, walking, wine routes

Budget Getaways Review

Fifteen kays from Robertson and tucked at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains on a 12ha tract of fertile farming land, Assegai Rest is a down-to-earth escape from your usual humdrum of city traffic and yapping neighbourhood pooches.

Circled by pretty surrounds (crammed with hiking potential), is a private farmhouse plus the separate Olea Cottage (click here) and a TiPi camp which you can read more about. (click here)

If R&R is what you're primarily here for, you can kick off your weekend with a therapeutic massage by hostess Jackie, while the kids baljaar with farm animals and dad tries his hand at archery. Robertson and its feel-good restaurants and wine farms are also all a mere hop up the road.

You're welcome to bring the family hound to Assegai - the garden is fenced, which allows you to explore without fear of Fido going on the rampage.

Let's take a look at the accommodation. Assegai House is typical of old farmhouses built in the last half-century or so: loads of space, basic amenities and laid-back atmosphere. It's the kind of pad where you won’t be overly anxious about the kids stomping through the kitchen with cowpat clinging to their gumboots.

Housing anything from a couple to a group of eight guests, it comes with two double rooms and a pair of twins, two bathrooms (one with shower, one with bath), plus outside shower built into a fig tree. Mooi.

The living room boasts a fireplace and the kitchen is fully equipped for a decent cook-up. Hubby can perform his Flip-the-Wors trick at the outside braai area (a crate of wood is provided free, with more available for purchase), while you down a well-earned chardonnay on the new viewing deck.

The outdoor delights don't end here. Apart from outdoor shower, there's a hammock and a hanging chair under the fig tree.

To top it all off, you've got use of a sparkling swimming pool situated mid-way between Lancewood Tipi Lodge and Assegai House - a welcome wallowing hole during the scorching summer.

This is an uber chill spot for families and groups.

Additional Info

Owls Rest Lavender & Olive Farm offers distillation tours
A must visit to Klaasvoogds. Tastings @ Marbrin Olive Growers
Horse Riding at Farmer Redbeard in Ashton
Sheilam Cactus Farm in Klaasvoogds
Kranskop Wine Estate has good wines and wine tasting
The Lab/Rosendal - Perfect for sundowners.

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Guest Reviews

"We had a 4 day stay at Assegai House. It is a lovely farm house in a beautiful setting nestled in the mountains, with various short hiking opportunities. There is a shared swimming pool with guests in the teepee tents, but apart from that you are private with your own garden and braai area. All in all Assegai House is highly recommended for anybody who wants to get away from it all, but does not wish to travel to the ends of the Earth to achieve that. The tourist attractions of the Robertson area are all within easy reach."

(visited Dec 2018)

"It is always such a pleasure to stay at Assegaai Rest - all the extra touches make one feel especially at home - from tea and coffee and sugar, to milk in the fridge, and matches and Blitz in case you forgot yours, to fresh fruit! The boys thoroughly enjoyed swimming in the pool, and asking Andre loads of questions about the cows and whatever else they could think of. Came home feeling wonderfully relaxed! Well worth a visit, and the dog always finds plenty to sniff too."

(visited Dec 2018)

"Stunning pet friendly getaway! Will definitely revisit!"

(visited Apr 2018)

"A huge thank you to our wonderful hosts, Jackie and Andr� for providing the perfect location for our girls' get-away this past week-end. Apart from the warm hospitality upon arrival, we were welcomed by a setting that can only be described as idyllic and picturesque, from its beautiful mountainous backdrop and green valleys to the sweet sounds of the neighbouring cows and birds. The facilities catered for all our needs and levels of comfort, including the lovely platters we enjoyed on our first evening, and the girls were spoiled with delight by the holistic massage treatments provided by our superb host. It was by far the most enjoyable, relaxing and peaceful get-away had by all where not only friendships were built around a warm crackling fire but great memories were made. Will we be back? Without a doubt!"

(visited Mar 2018)

"Gorgeous location and a perfect getaway."

(visited Dec 2017)

"Perfect place for the family to relax and enjoy. Very well equipped farmhouse in beautiful settings. We'll come back again."

(visited Nov 2017)

"Loved it!"

(visited Oct 2017)

"Wonderful, naturalistic, the hiking trails are great, it's near a town if you need it, it has a pool for the hot days, it's off the grid in a luxury way and it is so peaceful and relaxing."

(visited Sep 2017)

"We were a party of seven who stayed at Assegai House for a weekend in June. It is definitely the ideal getaway for a group of friends, and the ideal place for children. Our kids spent hours in the hammocks, and never once asked for TV! And we could just sit and relax and admire the beautiful scenery. The house is really well equipped, warm, cosy and at the same time spacious enough. The real treat for us is that it is pet friendly, as our four-legged companions go everywhere we go. The garden is fenced, so no escape route! There are also some lovely walks on the farm, but nothing beats just sitting on the stoep. We will definitely go again."

(visited Jun 2017)

"A lovely quiet setting, perfect for a family with kids. The surroundings are beautiful. They have thought of everything such as including kids games, hammocks and everything you would need in the kitchen. And don't forget to have a massage. Brilliant!"

(visited May 2017)

"Assegai Rest is the best escape that I ever have in nature. The surroundings of the mountain next to you, the wakeup with sounds of birds in our ears is so relaxing and peaceful. Personally I will give Assegai Rest 10/10 thank you for Jacky and Andre what a wonderful stay,"

(visited May 2017)

"A lovely break from the city! The farm house is the real thing with creaking floor boards and all and is perfect for those who do not want to be completely isolated. It has lovely renovated bathrooms. The large fenced garden was thoroughly enjoyed by our 2 dogs, but this farm is not for dog lovers who want their pets to move about unrestricted."

(visited Apr 2017)

"What a find! We are used to hardcore camping, but decided to try this for a change and were definitely not disappointed! The adventure is not removed, but rather enhanced by this glamping experience! Firstly, it really is a real tipi! And it is huge! The hosts, Andre and Jackie are amazing and ensure that you know where everything is and how it works...except the 'creative box', which they leave you to discover for a surprise: such fun full of (clean) bones, feathers, animal skin etc for you to make hangings to display in the camp area. Magic Tipi has the most romantic table set in a wooded area to enjoy coffee in the mornings. The walks are numerous and stunning; beware of the puff adders though, which were a highlight once we had moved to safety! We were lucky enough to experience a thunder and lightning storm while we were there: we were snug as a bug in our beds watching the lightning through the sticks at the top of the tipi, and Andre even turned up (in the middle of the night) to ensure that we were okay and that we had managed to close the tipi flaps correctly. Value for money and fun like this are hard to find these days! Thanks Andre and Jackie! We hope to be back soon!"

(visited Apr 2017)

"Thank you Jackie and Andre for sharing your piece of paradise with us. We had the most awesome long weekend at Assegai Rest and can't wait to come back. The children had such a fabulous time building forts in the riverbed and swimming in the pool, while we relaxed in the hammock with a good book. We completed three hikes which were great with stunning views from the mountain top. We were also fortunate enough to have massages by Jackie which were so amazing - thank you. We look forward to returning sometime soon."

(visited March 2017)

"We go away often as a family - both camping and in cottages and houses. Of all the places we've stayed, Assegai House was the best equipped ever! It had everything we needed to create awesome meals both in the kitchen and at the braai fire. It also had so much lovely space inside the house and outside. We will definitely be back."

(visited Apr 2016)

"Fantastically appointed farmhouse, with everything you could possibly need, in a quiet, relaxing setting. Couldn't ask for more, wonderful place to unwind from the busy city life, and the dog was overjoyed at the large garden and the view of the cows."

(visited July 2015)

"Great place. Will definitely going back. The dogs loved it, great hikes and walks."

(visited June 2015)

"This was a wonderful few days of tranquility to recharge the batteries! The setting is beautiful and the hosts are very professional. I can't wait to visit again."

(visited March 2015)

"What a great place to relax."

(visited February 2015)

"It is amazing what Andre and Jackie have achieved in such a short space of time! Their Teepee Lodge has great appeal despite the fact that the trees and shrubs are not yet fully grown. The accommodation is very comfortable, they have thought of every detail and the ablutions are absolutely five star. For a weekend of total relaxation at a very reasonable rate, easy access to Robertson and the surrounding area, wonderful bird life and gentle strolls, you couldn't ask for more. Being able to take along your fur friends is a real bonus. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there and highly recommend it."

(visited January 2015)

"It's a fantastic setting for the whole family and best of all also the dog. The farmhouse is wonderful to stay in and the enclosed garden is lush and great to let the kids and dogs loose in. Beautiful surroundings and the perfect place if you want a relaxed family and pet-friendly getaway with tons to do in the surrounding area."

(visited January 2015)

"Most amazing natural experience. Jackie and Andre are such lovely hosts and have gone the extra mile to ensure no stone is left unturned when it comes to comfort, location, facilities, affordability and just plain kick ass accommodation. We did not want to leave and are returning a month later for some more natural living."

(visited January 2015)

"If you want to escape the humdrum of the city and escape to the peacefulness of nature, Assegaai Bos is the place to go. I'm almost reluctant to write a good review, and let out what must be one of Robertson's best kept secrets. The cottage sleeps up to 8 people comfortably, with two large bathrooms: one with a big shower; the other with a large bath. Don't forget the candles and bubble bath! Something my boyfriend and I would've definitely brought had me known. There's also the option of a secluded cold shower outside in the old gnarled fig tree. Or the newly built swimming pool in the field next to the house. The cottage is set at the end of a quiet dirt road . We probably heard a car drive past maybe three or four times in our three nights we were there. Cell phone signal was okay, not great, but with a setting such as this, you really want to cut yourself off from technology and enjoy the tranquility of the surrounding nature. The bathrooms are very new, the bedrooms not quite so, but all very neatly laid out. I was expecting something more rustic,and was pleasantly surprised at how modern the amenities were! The kitchen is fully equipped and spacious . We only used it for making pancakes and salads: the rest of the time we braai'ed on the outdoor fire in the garden watching the sunset, and then the moon rise from a canopy of stars above us. Bring a blanket for stargazing and sleeping outside!"

(visited November 2014)

"This was a great find! The pictures do not do this lovely house justice. It is a real farm house with wooden floors, fully equipped kitchen, a child/pet/everybody friendly garden with all kinds of surprises. We thoroughly enjoyed the few items of decoration made by Andre in his taxidermy studio and even managed to convince him to part with a stunning dream catcher at a very reasonable price. The setting was peaceful and the breath-taking mountain views can be enjoyed from the shade of the patio, under the trees in the garden or a strategically placed deck. Hosts Andre and Jackie friendly, welcoming and interesting. Thanks for a much needed break. We hope to be back soon."

(visited October 2014)

"Very pet- and child-friendly, beautiful garden"

(visited September 2014)

"This is one of the few 4-bedroomed houses which makes it fun for 2 families. It would be good if you have pets as it has a fully enclosed and large garden. However, it is quite chilly in winter (it's in a deep valley) and doesn't feel as "loved" as some of the other Budget Getaways places we've stayed at. For example, doors don't close properly, the single shower doesn't function well and the cupboards are not well chosen to hang and pack clothes away in. On our stay, one of the rooms smelled of cigarette smoke."

(visited June 2014)

Getaway Reply

"Dear Laura, We appreciate your honest feedback and comments, as with valued feedback we are better able to understand the specific needs of our guests. Since we purchased the farm 8 months ago, we have brought in many improvements both to the accommodation and property. This remains our ongoing priority and our next big project is a total re-design and make-over of the bathrooms. While on that point, thank you for highlighting that there was an issue in the shower and this was immediately attended to. We do apologise for the smell of smoke, as non-smokers we know how unpleasant this is. On the rare occasions we do air-out and re-freshen as best as we can. While we do not condone smoking indoors it may be time to employ the use of obvious signage. Kind regards, Jackie & Andre"

(Jackie Bond)

"We had a great relaxed stay at Klaasvoogds. What an amazing house and superb garden. The dogs loved it. We especially enjoyed the early mornings sitting on the stoep and listening to all the birds, and the late afternoon sitting with a glass of wine. The house is spacious and clean. Everything you need is there, kitchen utensils, braai equipment, hammock, games, braai wood. Definitely a place to came back and de-stress!"

(visited February 2014)

"We all had an absolutely amazing time. Very relaxing and peaceful. Thank you so much."

(visited September 2013)

"We thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend at Assegai Rest. The setting is absolutely beautiful! The fact that the dogs are welcome here is an absolute bonus - the whole family gets to have a holiday. The boys raved on their mountain biking expedition, and the walking trails are pretty spectacular too. We left feeling totally rejuvenated and ready to tackle the Monday to Friday routine again. We'll definitely be back."

(visited July 2013)

"Firstly, our hosts Andre and Jackie are fantastic. They came to see us after we arrived and welcomed us like family and made sure we were well settled. Mmmm... blueberries, my favourite! Secondly, the house is great. It was more than large enough for the 6 of us to rattle around in and not fall over each other. The deep, cool stoep became our living place for the week. Comfortable furnishings, a well stocked kitchen, games in a goody box, fire and braai wood in abundance - we wanted for nothing. Lastly, the setting and surroundings are pure food for the soul. Far from any maddening crowd, the peace and tranquillity seep into you as you watch sunset lighting the hills across the valley. Our dogs loved the space and freedom and the welcome they got! All in all: A wonderful, comfy, cost effective holiday house with wonderful hosts - we will definitely be returning!"

(visited January 2013)

"Our stay at Assegai was a wonderful experience. The house was clean and well equipped. Away from the crowd, a tranquil setting. The orchestra of birds was so good for the soul. If you want to have a peaceful getaway then this is the place to go!"

(visited November 2012)

"To everyone out there who is looking for a homely getaway, filled with nature and awesome settings. This place has everything and more. I wil go again and again."

(visited October 2012)

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