Rate Guide
R1400 nightly for the cottage.
Quick Facts
E 19°05'45''
Budget Getaways Review
If seclusion, off-the-grid living (no Eskom), and total escape from humanity are high on your wishlist, then River Farm Cottage has your name written all over it!
This wonderful cottage sits in the shadow of towering Cederberg cliffs, with the Threeriver stream trickling directly past. Beyond that, lovely views up and down the surrounding kloofs and valleys.
While the main farmhouse (unoccupied most of the year) sits alongside the cottage, your privacy is secured via a thick tract of vegetation. The only likely disrupter to your peace and quiet will be the clickety-clack of cow and donkey hooves on their way to higher grazing.
In keeping with the remote setting, the 1.5km dirt track to the cottage is best handled by a high clearance vehicle or 4X4.
Taking a poke around the cottage, you’ve got two large bedrooms, the main ensuite (shower only) and with Queen bed, the second with a pair of three-quarters. There is a second shared bathroom, which comes with outdoor shower.
The living area is open-plan to an equipped kitchen, with gas oven and gas fridge. The cottage opens up via double glass doors from the living area onto a covered deck with comfy outdoor furniture. Just the spot to while away the day with a trashy novel.
Plenty outdoor action is on tap. Rock climbing, swimming - there's a clear water swimming hole in the Threeriver stream - rock climbing, farm walks, etc. Bring your bike if you like rough and rocky farm roads.
There won't be much call to make the 25 kay trek into Citrusdal, but if you need to scratch the itch, there are a few restaurants, coffee shops, and the soothing Citrusdal Baths.
Lovely one!
Additional Info
- Please note that due to the recent storms affecting the Citrusdal area, it is imperative that guests have a proper 4x4 vehicle with high ground clearance to access the accommodation.
"Lovely spot to relax away from the rat race. Very well appointed and tastefully decorated house with many braai spots, swimming, easy hiking and grade 2 4x4 trail thru the un-spoilt valley. We did not see anyone the entire time. Friendly owners. You need decent ground clearance to get there, and 4x4 in winter after rains I'd imagine. Poor cell reception which is always a bonus when looking to disconnect."
(visited Jan 2024)
"Cosy cottage that is homey on a rainy day with the indoor fireplace, but on a hot day one can enjoy the outside deck and laze around. Come sunset, a fire in the outside firepit is perfect for marshmallow smoors and great conversations, while fireflies and bright stars add to the ambiance. The sounds of the river and birds chirping enhances that tranquil feel... we would definitely be back to escape city life."
(visited March 2023)
"Very tranquil getaway, private and peaceful. Beautiful accommodation, beautiful surrounds, clean and spacious. Things to note: There is no electricity (can be tricky for long stays), getting through the river beds is not for the average car. Love that you can bring dogs along. Thoroughly enjoyed it! Thanks for a peaceful escape."
(visited Feb 2023)
"Stunning getaway, we'll definitely be back."
(visited January 2023)
"We had a wonderful time here. The house was clean and neat and we loved sitting on the porch at night under the stars. We went in over new years, and it was HOT, but the house is in shade and there are lots of spots to relax with a good book. The river is not very high this time of year, but we could still sit in the river pools to cool off. We loved being able to completely disconnect and live off the grid for a few days."
(visited January 2023)
"Awesome experience"
(visited December 2022)
"Absolutely perfect in every way! A beautiful setting, nestled between the mountains and with a river running past. It could not get better. Nice walks and places to sit and enjoy the scenery. House was perfect and well equipped, more than enough space for our family of 3 and of course our dog. Will definitely be returning. Thank you."
(visited Sep 2022)
"We had a lovely stay at River Cottage in January despite temperatures souring to 42 degrees. There is ample shade, beautiful cool swimming spots and plenty of areas to relax during the day"
(visited Jan 2022)
"Absolutely love this place and cannot wait to visit again, the outdoor shower is magical. The entire weekend was so peaceful with no signal and no electricity making us appreciate life outside of our busy schedules."
(visited Sep 2021)
"Splendid! A lovely house nestled away between the mountains along a river. Everything was in working order and the days rolled along seamlessly. From the house, the views of the mountains are spectacular. The river is a little way off, 30 m, which you do not see from the house. But it's so close and just down a little path from where you can swim in shallow pools. The place is pet friendly :) The smallest drawback for us is that we're avid hikers and from the house there is only a jeep track to walk along and no dedicated trails up into the hills and mountains. Nonetheless, we still had a wonderful time and will definitely visit again."
(visited September 2021)
"Great spot, very secluded with beautiful mountains."
(visited August 2021)
"Lovely cottage, well equipped, fabulous location and a great place to escape and relax for a few days."
(visited December 2020)
"All in all we had a great escape from the city. The cottage provided everything necessary and the attention to detail was perfect."
(visited October 2020)
"A cosy comfortable cottage in a beautifully secluded spot - we didn't see or hear another soul while we were there but we did spot a good variety of the endemic bird life. Very efficient fireplace for chilly nights. Lovely outdoor shower (there's an indoor one too) and a cute pond for dipping in. The kitchen is very well equipped and the bedding is comfy and warm. We had an excellent time. I would definitely heed the advice about having a high clearance vehicle (not necessarily a 4x4) as there is a spot where you really do need one if you want to drive right up to the cottage."
(visited May 2019)
"What an absolute gem! We had a great time there, so peaceful and quiet... The facilities was well kept and had everything that we needed. Thanks owners!"
(visited May 2019)
"Peacefull and isolated. Be aware if you are out in nature there are creepy crawlies, snakes etc so had to keep windows closed at night."
(visited Nov 2018)
"This lovely place really exceeded our wildest expectations in every respect. The house is comfortable, clean, neat and equipped with everything you can imagine ... and more. We did not miss electricity or cellphones for one minute. One can truly switch off and unwind here and enjoy nature - the most stressful activity was to decide when to light the fire for the braai. You have to experience it yourself!"
(visited Sep 2018)
Rockhaven Farm
Porterville, Western Cape
Like a number of surrounding getaways, Rockhaven has the unfair advantage of being nestled among the spectacular Groot Winterhoek mountains. In this case, two comfortable...
Rate Guide
From R1170 to R6400, depending on unit, guests and time of year
Petersfield Mountain Cottages
Citrusdal, Western Cape
Both Dassieklip Luxury Farm Cottage and De Kom Mountain Cottage have become something of legends on the self-catering map – thanks in no small part to a mix of grea...
Rate Guide
R275pp - R500pp (4-6 guests) and R500pp - R700pp (2 guests) depending on unit, days of the week and holiday season.
Suikerbossie Guest Farm
Ceres, Western Cape
Suikerbossie has evolved in massive leaps and bounds since the Captain Getaway and his trusty hound, the Budget Brak, first visited a few years ago. What started out as a...
Rate Guide
R165pp - R400pp nightly (group rates apply)
Cederkloof Botanical Retreat
Citrusdal, Western Cape
Part of a 270ha farm near Citrusdal, Cederkloof Botanical Retreat lies in a gorgeous valley that drops down to the banks of the Olifants River. With rugged mountain pea...
Rate Guide
From R1900 to R3300, depending on unit, guests and time of year
Where You'll Also Find Us
Arniston (Waenhuiskrans) • Barrydale • Beaufort West • Betty's Bay • Bonnievale • Bot River • Bredasdorp • Caledon • Calitzdorp • Cape Agulhas and Struisbaai • Cape Town area • Ceres • Citrusdal • Clanwilliam & Cederberg • Darling • De Rust • Franschhoek • Gansbaai • George • Grabouw & Elgin Valley • Greyton • Heidelberg • Hermanus • Knysna • Ladismith • Laingsburg • Lamberts Bay • Langebaan • Malgas • Matjiesfontein • McGregor • Montagu • Mossel Bay • Napier • Oudtshoorn • Paarl • Paternoster • Plettenberg Bay • Porterville • Prince Albert • Pringle Bay • Pringle Bay, Betty's Bay and Kleinmond • Riebeek West and Riebeek-Kasteel • Riversdale • Riviersonderend • Robertson • St Helena Bay • Stanford • Stilbaai • Strand, Gordon's Bay and Somerset West • Swellendam • Tulbagh • Uniondale • Velddrif • Vermaaklikheid • Wellington • Wilderness • Witsand • Worcester & Hex Valley • Yzerfontein • Baviaanskloof • Cape St Francis • Cape St Francis & St Francis Bay • East London • Graaff-Reinet • Hogsback • Jeffreys Bay • Makhanda (Grahamstown) • Middelburg • Nieu-Bethesda • Rhodes • Sutherland