Eagles' Call Self-Catering Cottage & Tree House

    

Wilderness
Small farm with a self-catering cottage and a tree house

Budget Getaways Review

Eagles' Call can be found midway between Wilderness and Sedgefield on a small farm tucked between the ethereal Langvlei and Rondevlei lakes - both an integral part of the Wilderness National Park.

Your bed in this pretty neck of the woods (which, by the way, is a birder's nirvana where the morning alarm is set by the call of fish eagles and bedtime by the hooting of owls) comes in the form of a neat cottage shaded by whispering trees and circled by a lovely indigenous garden fed by crystal-clear water.

The aptly named Eagles' Call features three bedrooms, one with Queen and ensuite, the other two with a pair of singles and a shared bathroom - the cottage sleeps six total. Timber floors run the length of the house and the decor is cottage-style, with plenty in the way of cane and pine.

The kitchen is nicely equipped, linen and towels are provided (bring own swimming towels), as is DSTV. There's no fireplace, but there is a braai.

You'll also find a covered patio with a lovely outlook towards the forest, and a pool at the main house (40m away) for that midday dunk.

Adding to the general appeal, the Rondevlei and Malachite bird hides are within walking distance. Like we said, this is twitcher's paradise - heck, there's even the opportunity to emulate the real thing, courtesy of the Tree House, a cosy nest perched above the ground, with a brilliant outlook towards Rondevlei.

The Tree House is let separately (at R95pp) and comes equipped with all the essentials:  toilet and basin, mattresses with sleeping bags, a gas hotplate, kettle and outside Weber. Now who said life's for the birds?

Getaway Facts: Eagles' Call Self-Catering Cottage & Tree House
Where17km from Wilderness (and 17km from Sedgefield)
GPS co-ordsS 33°59'38''  E 22°42'06''
SleepsEagle's Call: 6 (1 Queen, 4 singles), Tree House: 2 adults
Equippedyes
Lineneagle's Call: full linen; Tree House: sleeping bags
Towelseagle's Call: bath and swimming towels; Tree House: bath towels only
Fireplaceno
Braaiyes
Meals availableno
Pet-friendlyno
Rate guideR165pp-R210pp; R95pp for the Tree House (More detail...)
Activitiesbirdwatching, canoeing, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, museums & galleries, restaurants, stargazing, swimming, walking

Guest Comments

"I was pleasantly surprised to find an establishment a mere 5 km off the N2, so easily reached yet at the same time totally secluded. The cottage was in a pine forest setting near the lakes and Gail added all the little extra touches that made us feel welcome. It was wonderful waking up to a symphony of bird calls, so much richer than what we get in the city and fortunately Koos locked away the rooster at night so we weren't disturbed. We also got to try out the treehouse for a night. It was quite of a climb and the accomodation was a bit rustic, but my daughter absolutely loved it and the views and early morning sunrise overlooking Rondevlei was too die for! To me an undiscovered gem and at a better price than the places we usually frequent on the N2. Will be back for more!" (Andrew Young, visited December 2011)
"We are very fortunate to be able to say that we were the first official guests to stay over in the tree house! The Tree House is a fantastic getaway offering a very unique and quirky stay, plus the views from up there is absolutely incredible. We enjoyed the simplicity of everything up there and the way in which nature comes first. We wish we could have stayed longer, but we will definitely be back again!" (Tania Steyn, visited February 2011)
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