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@Paternoster Accommodation, Paternoster @Paternoster is your one-stop shop for a wide variety of self-catering accommodation in the village. On offer is a grand total of 21 privately-owned cottages and homes, with something to suit... (Read more)


13 Pondokkie, Cape Agulhas & Struisbaai 13 Pondokkie is a rustic seaside holiday house in Suiderstrand, which falls within the Agulhas National Park. The house is circled by fynbos and the lilting sounds of birdlife, with great views stretching... (Read more)


Annie's Country Cottages, Bredasdorp If you are planning to base yourself in Bredasdorp itself, this could well be your best self-catering option. Annie's Country Cottages comprises a pair of traditional cottages located in... (Read more)


Arendsnes 1 & 2, Bonnievale Once upon a time a Plettenberger caravan fell in love with another of its type and this somewhat odd union lived happily together under a massive blue-gum tree alongside the Breede River…... (Read more)


Arum Lily & Aloe Cottage, Stanford Lying 9km from Stanford, on a small working farm of vineyards, springbuck, a bonsai nursery and dams stocked with trout, black bass and tilapia, Arum Lily and Aloe Cottage are a pair of rustic cottages... (Read more)


Asher Riverside Cottages, Bonnievale A newish kid on the Bonnievale block, Asher (meaning ‘blessed’) is fast achieving gem status among its growing following. And the reason is clear to see. It occupies one of the best spots... (Read more)


Assegaai Bosch Farm, Gansbaai Assegaai Bosch Farm is a 24-hectare farm in a peaceful valley on the road between Pearly Beach and Elim. The farm offers two self-catering options. The Pink House is a modern... (Read more)


Bayview Mountain Sea Cottages, Cape Peninsula Perched at the foot of the Skoorsteenkop in a tranquil setting high above Hout Bay, Bayview Mountain Cottages enjoys sweeping panoramic views across the bay, beach and harbour, and offers quality... (Read more)


Beaumont Wines, Caledon Beaumont Wines is a family-run farm situated in the tiny hamlet of Bot River at the foot of the Houw Hoek Pass, a mere hour's drive from Cape Town and en route to Hermanus. The farm has two lovingly... (Read more)


Bellamanga Country House & Chalets, Plettenberg Bay Sitting about 23km from Plett, at the doorstep of the wonderful Prince Alfred Pass, Bellamanga isn't your typical Plett experience. In fact, it floats in a calm ether all of its own, far removed... (Read more)


Berg en Dal Farm Cottages, Ceres & Tankwa Karoo Good news if you want to experience wild landscape but have recently purchased a new car: Berg en Dal is virtually tar all the way! This craggy weekend hideaway rests in a dramatic cradle of the... (Read more)


Bergen Dam Cottage, Bredasdorp Bergen Dam is a very nicely renovated worker's cottage sitting stoksiel alone on the foothills of the Soetmuisberg mountains. The uninterrupted views spilling out from all sides of the cottage include... (Read more)


Berghoff Mountain Top Chalets, Porterville Berghoff, a sprawling mountain protea farm perched above the world alongside the Groot Winterhoek Wilderness Area, has three cottages, views to heaven and back and a remote atmosphere. Erica... (Read more)


Berry Cottage, Franschhoek Berry Cottage offers a clean and practical base to Franschhoek's varied attractions. It's situated on a small (1.2ha) berry farm, just 5km from the town and within walking distance of four wineries... (Read more)


Bird Cottage, Franschhoek This is a quaint Victorian cottage on a small grape enterprise named Montagne Farm, perched on the steep slopes of Franschhoek Peak. The cottage sits pretty and private in its own tended garden,... (Read more)


Blommekloof Cottage, Oudtshoorn Blommekloof is a picturesque and lush 16ha farm situated along the less-travelled Robinson Pass, with a renovated and spacious labourer's cottage. Featuring three comfortable bedrooms (two of them... (Read more)


Blue Gum Cottage, Bonnievale As the name suggests, this private and rustic cottage lies in the shade of an old blue gum tree, a few steps from the Breede River. With two bedrooms and extra space in the living room,... (Read more)


Blue Hammock, Cape Peninsula The Blue Hammock lies diagonally across the road from the well known Red Herring pub and restaurant, and within earshot (600m) of the incoming tide at Noordhoek's infinitely long, uhhh, Long Beach.... (Read more)


Bo Kouga Mountain Retreat, Uniondale Bo Kouga Mountain Retreat offers a sane alternative to the Knysna and Plett December mayhem. Tucked safely inland, among the rolling Kouga Mountains, this 300ha farm lies just 30km from sleeply Uniondale... (Read more)


Boesmansdrift Farmhouse, Bonnievale From Boesmansdrift's guestbook... "Thank you for a wonderful weekend. It was such a treat to relax in this beautiful place. Your little touches made us feel welcome – we wanted to... (Read more)


Bonfrutti Self-Catering Farm Accommodation, Bonnievale Situated at the foot of the dramatic Langeberg mountains, off the R60 between Bonnievale and Swellendam, Bonfrutti offers a wholesome taste of farm life and four comfortable 3-Star graded... (Read more)


Boschkloof Farm Cottages, Citrusdal Fringed by a rush of orange groves and oak and poplar trees, Boschkloof offers two upmarket farm cottages squeezed between folded mountains. With the Cedarberg Wilderness Area as its immediate... (Read more)


Brambleberry Farm, Riebeek West & Riebeek-Kasteel Brambleberry Farm is a new addition on the Budget Getaway map - a relaxed farm getaway just 10km outside Riebeek-Kasteel and it's sleepy sibling, Riebeek West. On offer is a single newly-built cottage,... (Read more)


Breede Escape, Bonnievale A Zulu camp on the Breede River is one way to describe this excellent group getaway, comprising two separate River Camps with mini reed-and-thatch rondawels and a lapa. The River Camps... (Read more)


Britannia Beach Self-catering Accommodation, St Helena Bay You’ll find this sparkling two-bedroomed apartment along a palm-lined avenue called Golden Mile Boulevard, in Britannia Bay. Although technically on the beach, the whale’s share... (Read more)


Bronze Grove Farm, Barrydale A mere 2km from Barrydale and tucked into a corner of the Langeberg foothills that incorporates a chunk of the baie mooi Tradouws Pass, Grove Farm will appeal to couples in dire need of a romantic... (Read more)


B's Cottage, Stanford Set directly across the way from Stanford’s tiny stone church, in an English garden of lavender, daisies and roses, B’s Cottage has achieved minor gem status in her short existence. Only... (Read more)


Buffalo Valley Bush Lodges, Knysna As the brochure so correctly states, this is "Knysna's ultimate coastal bush retreat" – the nearest thing to a game lodge experience, but available at a fraction of the usual cost... (Read more)


Buitensorg Cottage, Bonnievale Buitensorg is a wine farm about 16km from Bonnievale in the Boesmansrivier Valley. On offer is a homely cottage combining touches of the old with the new. The cottage is situated in the main... (Read more)


Buren Cottage, Cape Peninsula Buren Cottage is situated in the horsey heart of Noordhoek, on a pastoral smallholding circled by magnificent mountain views and within earshot of the crashing waves on Noordhoek beach. Horse... (Read more)


Cango Mountain Resort, Oudtshoorn Well, what do you know! A Western Cape municipal resort the Budget Brak would actually recommend. Bisected by a gurgling stream, towering oak and poplar trees, this understated Grading Council-rated... (Read more)


Cape Point Cottage, Cape Peninsula Cape Point Cottage comes pretty close to fitting the fantasy weekend cottage. What's more, you don't need to drive forever and a day to live the dream. Situated just five minutes (by car) from the... (Read more)


Caroline's Cottage, Stanford Appointed down a quiet cul-de-sac in Stanford, with lovely mountain views, Caroline's is a well maintained country house/cottage, suited to both families and couples. The house features... (Read more)


Cedar Peak, Porterville Cedar Peak is a mountaintop nature farm perched at the top of Dasklip Pass, about 10km from the entrance to Groot Winterhoek Wilderness Nature Reserve and its Jupiter landscape of weird and wonderful... (Read more)


Champagne by the River Camp Site, Greyton A fruit farm on the Zonderend River, Champagne offers a small campsite set right on the water. The campsite is sheltered and private (great for group bookings!), and the adjoining... (Read more)


Charlotte House, Stilbaai While Stilbaai itself is no stranger to facebrick-and-cement fountain kitsch, Charlotte House is the welcome exception. On offer are two stylish self-catering apartments set in a grand and elegant... (Read more)


Chez Nous, Tulbagh Chez Nous offers a practical base in the heart of Tulbagh. There are four cottages, all fairly recently built, simply furnished and arranged in a quadrangle around a central courtyard and garden... (Read more)


Coen's House & Heidedal Homestead, Porterville What we have here are two adjoining farms of 130ha each, both sitting high up in the Groot Winterhoek Mountain Conservancy, and each with an old farmhouse tailored to the ideal group getaway. First... (Read more)


Columbine Nature Reserve, Paternoster Every now and then one stumbles across an exception to the general rule of ‘progress’. Columbine Reserve, or Tieties Bay, as it is commonly known, is one such exception. Nature as God... (Read more)


De Vlei Private Nature & Game Reserve, Ceres & Tankwa Karoo Now here's a getaway that will appeal to the more hardy Budget Getaway traveller. The De Vlei Private Nature and Game Reserve spans 6000ha of typical rugged Tankwa Karoo landscape and fynbos (aka... (Read more)


Dew Cottage, Montagu Dew Cottage is a relaxed and private escape on a little organic fruit farm called Vredenshoogte - meaning 'Peaceful Heights', or, like someone aptly put it, 'The Height of Peace'. The farm itself... (Read more)


Die Houthuis, Bonnievale As far as rustic weekend getaways go, Die Houthuis is the last of a dying breed – a place where not even Triple-X Gel can keep the hair up. It’s the oldest getaway in Bonnievale, dating... (Read more)


Die Stal, Bonnievale About 5km out of Bonnievale, Die Stal is a tiny two-roomed cute and rustic cottage overlooking an enticing stretch of the Breede River. Other than a soft patch of green grass that's understandably... (Read more)


Draaihoek Guesthouse, Bredasdorp You will find Draaihoek Guesthouse on a newish winery called Zoetendal, just  outside Elim - the latter a picturesque village established in 1824 by German Moravian missionaries. With this proximity... (Read more)


Driftwood Cottage, Napier For starters let's dip into Driftwood's guest book. "I loved the single space cottage - decor fitted my personality. If I had a home like this I'd be the happiest person alive (Adrienne from... (Read more)


Elands Bay Guesthouse, Elands Bay Finding decent accommodation Elands Bay is like finding the proverbial needle in a haystack. For the moment don’t even bother looking at the paltry alternatives – head straight to Elands... (Read more)


Elephant Leisure Resort, Citrusdal Appointed 7km from Citrusdal, Elephant Leisure Resort offers a a unique setting and wonderful views across the Cederberg mountains and Sneeuberg conservancy (often covered in snow in winter). Although... (Read more)


Eselfontein Getaway, Ceres & Tankwa Karoo Eselfontein is the oldest farm in the Ceres district and the source of the Breede River. With all the ingredients for great dog-eat-dog viewing it should also be a candidate for an upcoming series... (Read more)


Fairfield Mountain Cottages, Ceres & Tankwa Karoo Fairfield takes the form of three tastefully renovated cottages at the foot of a serrated wall of rock that's draped in a sheet of cascading water in winter. A relatively new getaway, Fairfield has... (Read more)


Fisantekuil Guest Farm, Wellington Fisantekuil is one in a line of quaint farms along the Blouvlei ‘horseshoe road’. Buried under oak trees and history, the original farmhouse and shed were built in the early 19th century... (Read more)


Forest Edge Nature Lovers Retreat, Knysna Off the beaten track and buried under indigenous forest, Forest Edge is as close as you will come to living in an original woodcutter's cottage. And, if the guest comments are anything to go... (Read more)


Freed Om Sound, Porterville Freed Om Sound is a rustic mountain getaway tucked into the Groot Winterhoek mountains, 25km from Porterville. The farm offers two cottages with simple furnishings and decor and an extremely... (Read more)


Fruit Tree Cottage, Stanford Located in Stanford itself, this lovingly restored genteel Victorian-era house has FUN splashed all over it. Why's that you may rightly ask? Well, for starters, with five bedrooms in total (two of... (Read more)


Geelbos Cottage, Greyton Geelbos Cottage is a secluded renovated labourer's cottage on a typical Overberg farm at the foot of the Kleinswartberg mountain. This white tin-roofed cottage lies about 1km from... (Read more)


Glen Oakes Farm, Caledon Conveniently appointed in an untrampled valley between Caledon and Hermanus (30km), Glen Oakes is a picturesque farm with a private campsite and two secluded cottages: a spacious Stone House perched... (Read more)


Goedereede Guest Farm, Robertson Goedereede is a friendly family-oriented getaway with two 3-Star graded cottages (SA Tourism Grading Council) on a cute farm dam, two other options next to the main house, the general comings... (Read more)


Good Hope Farm Guest Cottages, Robertson From Robertson, a dirt road leads down a fairly unknown funnel of dry country called Agterkliphoogte. Then, over a small crest and Good Hope appears as a pristine pastoral scene backdropped by dramatic... (Read more)


Hermitage Huisie, Swellendam A picturesque smallholding just outside Swellendam, Hermitage has a certain quality that many guests find irresistible. There are two cottages, the original Rose Cottage, and its younger sibling,... (Read more)


Hessequas Guest Farm, Bonnievale Looking for a spot where you can let it all hang out? Hessequas is it! The concept is novel - a ring of tiny huts moulded from mud and straw, and a new 'family hut' called Cuckoo's Nest... (Read more)


Holidayscape (letting agent), Rooiels to Kleinmond Most houses along this coast pass through an agent’s hands – other than the odd advert in Getaway and similar magazines, you will seldom deal with the owner direct. The shop owner... (Read more)


House of Eels, Vermaaklikheid Yet another magical cottage built by organic architect, Jack Andrew, House of Eels is an architecturally-inspired affair, and although we haven't stayed there yet, what... (Read more)


Isle of Sky Mountain Cottages, Tulbagh Taking the scenic ‘Winterhoek road’ eventually ends in a cul de sac and the aptly named Isle of Sky - a gorgeous farm on the foothills of the towering Winterhoek mountains.... (Read more)


Journeys Rest Farm, Napier Journey's Rest is a mellow spot floating in an ocean of open Overberg fields. There are two cottages, Die Hoender Hok (sleeps 3) and Dorothea se Plek (sleeps 4); true to their names, they are humble... (Read more)


KamBati River Resort, Swellendam Kam’Bati, a 3km drive off the N2 and 20km from Swellendam, is aimed at nature lovers and families out for a relaxed weekend of caravaning and camping alongside the Riviersonderend... (Read more)


Keisie Cottages, Montagu A rustic mountain retreat on a beautiful fruit and wine farm in the Keisie Valley - 24km outside Montagu - Keisie offers a row of three converted cottages (Lavender, Vine, and Fig Tree) and a separate... (Read more)


Keurkloof Karoo Cottage, Matjiesfontein Lying just off the N1 and only 10km from the pleasures of Matjiesfontein, Keurkloof is a massive Karoo farm offering a self-catering weekend at its soul-soothing best. A charming cottage, refurbished... (Read more)


Klein Dassenberg Farm, Franschhoek Klein Dassenberg is a serene spot that offers a palatable taste of farm life close to home. Conveniently appointed near the outskirts of Franschhoek, it’s an appealing picture of oak trees... (Read more)


Klein Paradijs, Gansbaai Q: What’s the quickest way of getting the Swiss flying squad to your house? A: Forget to take a library book back on time. Corny jokes aside, if the owners are Swiss you can bet the... (Read more)


Klipheuwel Farm Cottage, Worcester For once, the reality matches the illusion of ‘quaint-cottage-on-wine-farm’ advertising. A stylish whitewashed cottage that's impeccably finished and fronted by a manicured garden,... (Read more)


Klipkraal Karoo Cottage, Calitzdorp Cradled by rugged aloe-cladded hills on three sides, Klipkraal is a 14ha hobby farm in the verdant Groenfontein valley. On offer is a romantic rustic-luxury cottage with oodles of character.... (Read more)


Klondyke Cherry Farm, Ceres & Tankwa Karoo Yep, a real cherry farm in our backyard, in unspoilt mountain country 30km from Ceres. The landscape is alluring and the cottages have good potential, but there is a health warning attached: Klondyke... (Read more)


Krakadouw Cottages, Clanwilliam & Cederberg Tucked beneath the famed Krakadouw Peak at the end of a 13km dirt cul-de-sac from Clanwilliam, Dwarsrivier Farm is a tract of unspoilt beauty bisected by two rivers and crystal pools. “Ons... (Read more)


Kruisrivier Gallery Apartment, Calitzdorp The setting? Gorgeous Klein Karoo, minus the harsh edges: early morning cows on their way to be milked, the sounds of phlegmatic tractors and the occasional farm bakkie; open vistas of tobacco fields... (Read more)


Kuierbos, Mossel Bay We wanna go here. For starters, try this on for size... A spectacular oceanfront setting; two renovated farmhouses that can house a small country in style; springbok, zebra, eland, buffalo, kudu... (Read more)


Kunje, Ceres & Tankwa Karoo Kunje Farm sits under a wall of mountain in a remote corner of the Koue Bokkeveld. A cool oasis in this harsh and beautiful wilderness, the accommodation takes the form of a bright, renovated farmhouse... (Read more)


La Baleine, Paternoster On location and interior decor you don’t get much better than La Baleine. This tight cluster of five designer houses, five luxury suites and a small conference facility for 12, can be found... (Read more)


La Chataigne Guest Cottages, Franschhoek La Chataigne is a beautiful, family-run wine estate with stunning mountain views, situated just 7 km from Franschhoek. The farm has three privately-appointed guest cottages, set among vineyards and... (Read more)


Langrug Lodge, Cape Agulhas & Struisbaai Five years on the block and we have finally discovered a perfect reason to spend an entire weekend on the southern tip of Africa: Langrug Lodge. The brochure calls it “a perfect peace (sic)... (Read more)


Lazy Leopard Forest Retreat, Knysna Situated just off the scenic Rheenendal country road, Lazy Leopard offers three very appealing options: two romantic 'bush huts' called Forest Moon and Starry Forest and the larger Blue Hills... (Read more)


Le Domaine Farm Cottages, Montagu A working fruit farm, Le Domaine is conveniently appointed a mere 1km from Montagu - as such offering the best of both worlds. There are five 3-star graded cottages, all originally humble worker... (Read more)


Leopard Trail Guestfarm, Bonnievale Perched high on the Langeberg slopes, Leopard Trail Guestfarm offers an action-packed nature weekend. Walks, hikes, kloofing, mountain biking and three 4x4 trails, six farm dams for swimming and... (Read more)


Light Cottage, Stanford Only 15km from Stanford, privately appointed on a hill and circled by magnificent Overberg views, Light Cottage is both a recuperative base and a useful springboard to the surrounding area. It is... (Read more)


Lismore Cottages, Swellendam Barring the odd bark or human voice floating on the breeze from the tiny mission village of Suurbraak, Lismore is cut off from civilisation as we usually know it, and the setting is as natural as... (Read more)


Little Willow Brooke, Franschhoek Little Willow Brooke is ideally appointed: within easy walking distance of Franschhoek’s hub, yet in atmosphere, miles from anywhere. Perched above a bubbly stream that meanders through a rush... (Read more)


Long Thin Farm, Stilbaai Long Thin Farm overlooks the Goukou River, 13km from Stilbaai. And judging by the pics, it looks like a Budget gem in the making... On offer are two self-catering cottages, both... (Read more)


Makuti Lodge, Cape Peninsula If you're planning a Cape Town family reunion and you're clueless where to host it, Makuti Lodge could well be the answer. Lying in the shadow of Hout Bay's Myburg Peak and circled by nature, Makuti... (Read more)


Mangochi Beach Cottage, St Helena Bay This sounds like the quintessential Budget traveller's beach shack. Set on the northern point of Britannia Bay (apparently among the best sites along this stretch of coastline) and less... (Read more)


Matjiesvlei Guest Farm, Calitzdorp Now, here's a farm spilling rich history and Karoo character. Matjiesvlei goes right back to 1821 and has been in the same bloodline ever since - today it's farmed by 5th generation Bennie Nel and... (Read more)


Matzikamma, Bonnievale A 30ha olive and apricot farm framed by the majestic Langeberg mountains – sprayed in frosty-white on our visit – Matzikamma is a well-rounded package: a pristine cottage, a serene setting... (Read more)


Melkhout Guestfarm, Bonnievale Stradding the banks of the Breede River and sitting sort of mid-point between Bonnievale (17km) and Swellendam (27km), this cheese-producing farm is tailor-built for a big group of buddies who like... (Read more)


Misty Mornings 4-Star Beach Retreat, Cape Peninsula We reckon this is seaside living at it's best: an open-plan architecturally designed house right on Kommetjie's beachfront, packed with a basket of modcons that will appeal to the yuppie in every... (Read more)


Mooi Bly, Paarl Like your friendly host says, "Mooi Bly is not a 5-Star hotel, but it's very nice and peaceful for those who like to be in the countryside between vineyards and a beautiful garden."... (Read more)


Mountain Mist, Aurora Perched way above Aurora, at the top of Kapteinskop, the alluringly named Mountain Mist has four equipped cottages. The first of these is appointed alongside the main house and is a permanent... (Read more)


Nature's Valley Rest Camp, Nature's Valley Draped along the picturesque banks of the Groot River, this appealing 'rest camp' is part and parcel of the Tsitsikamma National Park. A very pleasant 45-stand campsite and 10 Forest Huts tucked... (Read more)


Night Sky Caravan Farm, Bonnievale Situated on a wine farm 17km from Bonnievale (and 34km from Robertson) Night Sky offers the hardy weekender a nicely laid out campsite and six Wendyhouse-style timber chalets, both arranged... (Read more)


Old School House & The River View Cottages, Calitzdorp We love this spot! And so will you if you're seeking a rare balance of other-worldly Karoo setting, the comings and goings of gentle farm life, dramatic mountain views, and a choice of an old schoolhouse... (Read more)


Oppikoppie Self-catering Guesthouse, Bonnievale Oppikoppie sounds like a built-to-order group getaway. Appointed on a hill, on a fruit and wine farm, it comprises an airy house with a catacomb of bedrooms that at a push can... (Read more)


Orchards Guest Farm & Cooking School, Tulbagh If you are looking for a spacious farm getaway, Orchards may well be the answer. On offer is a private self-catering house tucked between apricot and nectarine orchards on a fruit, olive and wine... (Read more)


Oshoek River Farm, Vermaaklikheid Getaways like this are few and far between! Oshoek, the Borain family farm, lies in a beautiful valley, along the banks of the tidal Duiwenhoks River. Apart from 20ha of pristine fynbos and 600m... (Read more)


Otter's Bend, Bonnievale Another newish kid on Bonnievale’s thriving weekend block, Otter's Bend is a picturesque farm with a pair of attractive country cottages appointed a bread-crust throw from a charming little... (Read more)


Ouland Cottage, Plettenberg Bay In a corner of the universe typified by rampant development, the ubiquitous golf estate and sausage-machine B&Bs, the Reitz-owned Ouland Farm is a rare breed - for where else will you find a... (Read more)


Outdoor Arena, Bonnievale If it’s a sociable and active weekend you’re after, Outdoor Arena is for you! An enterprising farm on Bonnievale’s outskirts, it's carving an interesting niche in the weekend leisure... (Read more)


Paddabult, Paarl Overseas folk who have been to this wine farm with posh guesthouse and self-catering cottages have lots of good things to say. "What an amazing place Paddabult is - so relaxing, peaceful, tidy... (Read more)


Panini, Cape Peninsula Panini Apartment is a useful-to-know option if you find yourself in the Strand/Somerset West area. Apart from the possibility of making a full weekend of it, it also represents the wise man's... (Read more)


Papkuilsfontein Guest Farm, Clanwilliam & Cederberg To attempt some justice to this northern Cape gem outside Nieuwoudtville, perhaps a few warm-up words from our competition at The Greenwood Guide: "I am going to stick my neck... (Read more)


Paradise Cottages & Stables, Franschhoek Paradise, on the farm Robertsvallei, retains Captain Getaway's medal of honour for decent value in an otherwise Euro-drenched Franschhoek. Not only are the down-to-earth cottages cheap by Franschhoek... (Read more)


Pat Busch Private Nature Reserve, Robertson The setting of this farm-cum-reserve is stunning:  a folded green valley below the towering Langeberg, segmented into multiple mini-valleys, each concealing further nooks and crannies crammed... (Read more)


Peet se Plek, Bonnievale As correctly predicted in earlier editions, many die-hard weekenders have cursed us for listing Peet se Plek – in fact, we are writing this review from a safehouse sponsored by the Scorpions.... (Read more)


Petersfield Mountain Cottages, Citrusdal 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 great setting, attention to detail,... (Read more)


Pomegranate Cottage, Citrusdal You'll discover Pomegranate Cottage 10km before Citrusdal, on a working fruit farm called Nuwedam. The farm sits high on the Olifants River mountains, which translates into awesome views of... (Read more)


Port Jackson Farm, Bonnievale Port Jackson Farm spells good old-fashioned V-A-L-U-E. For a few rand, you will be handed the keys to a fully equipped rambling farmhouse in an appealing valley called Boesmansrivier, lined with... (Read more)


Prospect Cottage, Knysna Right in the thick of things, yet removed from it all, Prospect Cottage sits in a quiet cul de sac just above Knysna's main artery. Flipping through the guest book, the most frequent comment seems... (Read more)


Protea Farm Cottages, Montagu We had a good feeling about this getaway as a pair of black eagles tracked our movements up the rocky drive – probably thought the Budget Brak was a dassie. Two hospitable hours later –... (Read more)


Ravenna Mountain Retreat, Montagu Situated off the R62, 28km from Montagu, Ravenna Mountain Retreat nestles between the majestic Langeberg mountains and the rugged koppies of the Little Karoo. The guest accommodation is... (Read more)


Retreat Guesthouse, Robertson Retreat is a pleasant change of gear off the well-trodden road to McGregor. A fifth-generation peach, apricot, grape and citrus farm that started out making sweepstokke – those long bamboo... (Read more)


Rhodene Farm Cottages, Ceres & Tankwa Karoo A laid-back fruit farm below the jagged Skurweberg mountains outside Ceres, Rhodene offers three cottages, two tucked alongside the farm’s packshed and offering views of the Skurweberg,... (Read more)


River House, Velddrif With a ringside view of the Laaiplek slipway and the comings and goings of the local fishing boats, you can't get closer to the action than the River House. In fact, any closer to the mouth of the... (Read more)


River Magic Cottages, Vermaaklikheid The name isn’t an exaggeration – both the setting and the three cottages, Backtrack, Glory Be and Base Huis, are magical. Set 300m from the river, Backtrack is an architecturally-styled... (Read more)


Rivierplaas Cottages, Swellendam River House and Stone Cottage are secluded cottages appointed on a fruit farm along the banks of the Breede River. Both have a relaxed rustic personality suited to Budget weekenders with Huckleberry... (Read more)


Rockhaven Farm, Porterville 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 cottages with very reasonable... (Read more)


Rocky Pools, Betty's Bay Rocky Pools is a far cry from some of the face-brick monstrosities along this stretch of the coast. As far as beach houses go, it sits way near the top of the pile – tasteful design, unobstructed... (Read more)


Rondeheuwel Guesthouse, Arniston (Waenhuiskrans) Contained within the thick cool walls of this renovated farmhouse (lying 9km inland from Arniston) are six bedrooms, two kitchens, two dining areas, two bathrooms and several fireplaces. The impressive... (Read more)


Rondekuil, Cape Peninsula "Peace and tranquility in the city, but not in the city" (as one guest so correctly put it), Rondekuil is a rural island in an ocean of encroaching urban creep. A mere 10 minutes by car... (Read more)


Rustfontein Guest Farm, Stilbaai As far as group getaways go, you don't come closer to the ideal than this. Hugging the banks of the Goukou River and 14km upstream from Stilbaai, Rustfontein ("Fountain of Rest") is exactly... (Read more)


Sea Horse, Rooiels to Kleinmond Only a 'what have I got to lose' hour from Cape Town - a chunk of it along a very pleasant winding ribbon of coastal road linking Gordon's Bay to Rooi Els and the holiday hamlets beyond - Sea Horse... (Read more)


Seagetaway, Cape Peninsula Let's kick off our review of Seagetaway with a few guest comments... "This is a house and a view for more than two days." "We want to stay here forever! The house, surroundings and... (Read more)


Simonskloof Mountain Retreat, Montagu Described in the brochure as “your-down-to-earth-mountain-retreat”, Simonskloof is special – thanks to a remote setting and lovingly-restored accommodation. Access to Simonskloof... (Read more)


Somerset Gift Getaway Farm, Swellendam Somerset Gift Getaway Farm nestles in a beautiful valley bordering the foothills of the majestic Langeberg Mountains, just 16km from Swellendam. Combining an idyllic and peaceful setting, with stunning... (Read more)


Somerset Place, Cape Peninsula Posh, but maybe not as posh at first glance as it's sibling Misty Mornings (which is owned by the same family), Somerset Place scores high on just about every front. From the front... (Read more)


SpanSpek se Plek, Montagu SpanSpek has all the ingredients for a great weekend getaway: a chocolate box setting of manicured fields and vineyards merging into rugged fynbos-covered mountains, several farm dams, and wholesome... (Read more)


Stanford Hills Cottages, Stanford A stone’s throw (3km) from Stanford itself, and surrounded by fields of fynbos, rolling vineyards and olive groves, the historic Weltevrede Farm is home to Stanford Hills Estate.... (Read more)


Stone Stables, Darling The origins of this funky and romantic getaway stem back to 1925, when it served (as the name implies), as a stable and then as a jail, mopping up the overflow from the local... (Read more)


Storms River Mouth Rest Camp, Storms River Mouth & Tsitsikamma Once past the khaki-clad officials and through the boom, Storms River Mouth Rest Camp is your only accommodation option on this side of the Tsitsikamma National Park. Fortunately, there's a... (Read more)


Strandloper Sea Villas, Paternoster If you've visited and approve of La Baleine, overlooking the other end of the beach, you'll definitely approve of Strandloper Sea Villas. On offer are eight 4-star (meaning 'super-luxury') designer... (Read more)


Suikerbossie Guest Farm, Ceres & Tankwa Karoo Suikerbossie has evolved in leaps and bounds since the Budget Brak first visited a few years ago. What started out as a rough and ready experience is now the ‘safari getaway’ of the Koue... (Read more)


Tankwa Karoo Stone Cottage & Campsite, Ceres & Tankwa Karoo Lying on a sprawling 4000ha farm 300km from Cape Town, this is an authentic Karoo stone farmhouse built more or less around the time when dinosaurs roamed the surrounding plains. Since then the cottage... (Read more)


Tarentaalkraal Farm Cottage, Greyton The scene is typically Overberg: rolling grain fields disappearing into a hazy horizon cropped by fynbos-coated mountains. The farm’s touted attractions include vast tracts of unspoilt... (Read more)


The Baths, Citrusdal The Baths claims to be “the Western Cape’s best kept secret” but you would never say so over weekends. Established way back in 1739 and purchased much later by one James McGregor... (Read more)


The Beach Camp, Paternoster It's not quite a backpackers and it's not quite a campsite. The Beach Camp is a bit of both. On approach it's a raw and rustic encampment of A-frame huts and army-style tents... (Read more)


The Farmhouse Hotel, Langebaan The Farmhouse Hotel represents a novel break from your usual self-catering weekend ways. Framed by manicured green lawns and a pool overlooking the entire lagoon, what appeals to us about this 'millionaire... (Read more)


The Fazenda Log Cabins, Swellendam Cue the banjo! "I wanna be a lumberjack, I wanna be a lumberjack..." Well, now's your chance! We haven't got out there yet, but The Fazenda sounds like the perfect antidote to compulsive... (Read more)


The River Siding, Ceres & Tankwa Karoo The River Siding is a page from a children’s fairytale. It is also a page from a recurring suburban fantasy: “Once upon a time a harassed couple from the city dreamt about a romantic... (Read more)


The Seabed, Cape Peninsula Besides being virtually bum on beach, we reckon you don't get much better than this - a mere 50m from Seaforth Beach and a short stroll along a very pleasant boardwalk to Waters Edge Beach,... (Read more)


Three Streams Guest Cottage, Franschhoek Tucked away in a beautiful corner, 5km from the village itself, Three Streams dates back to 1787. Not only is it a historic farm, it also lays claim to being the highest farm... (Read more)


Toorbos Self-Catering Cottages, Wilderness Now, this looks like a baie mooi spot. Safely tucked away above Wilderness (16km) in the Hoekwil area, this 86ha macadamia nut farm offers a happy blend of clean and comfortable timber chalets... (Read more)


Toy Cottages, Bonnievale Named after owner Toy Slabbert, but could also be a reference to their dollhouse qualities, Toy Cottages comprise three neat and lovingly cared for units spilling onto manicured green lawns,... (Read more)


Tussenberge Cottage, Napier You will find this chilled renovated labourer's cottage on a sprawling 1500ha cattle farm, 15km from Napier along the Gansbaai/Elim gravel road. The cottage comprises... (Read more)


Van Zylsrust Country House, Bonnievale This seems like an ideal group getaway. Combining a mix of several architectural styles - a bit of old Cape Dutch, a bit of Victorian - the house was built in the late 1920s. It's a real... (Read more)


Vogelgezang Farm Cottages, Arniston (Waenhuiskrans) Oh boy, not another Budget gem! (Hey, somebody has to do this job!) This time it’s an historic 600ha farm running shoulder-to-shoulder with De Mond Nature Reserve and more or less equidistant... (Read more)


Waterfall Farm, Citrusdal This is the perfect group getaway! A soothing and private place of sprawling green lawns, towering oak trees, sculpted wattle, gushing waterfalls, amazing mountain pools and wonderful... (Read more)


Waterfalls, Hermanus Waterfalls is a rambling thatched house, 10km downstream from Stanford and a similar distance upstream from Hermanus. It is also the stuff of happy holidays, past and present. Lying across the way... (Read more)


Waterkant, Velddrif Looking for a comfortable, clean and good value base on the lapping banks of the Berg River and all its associated salty attractions? In that case Waterkant appears to fit the bill perfectly. It's... (Read more)


West Coast National Park, Langebaan Few places offer a less tainted taste of the region than the West Coast National Park. Incorporating some 30 000ha of hardy olive-brown landscape and a large chunk of the Langebaan Lagoon, the Park... (Read more)


Wild Olive Guest Farm, Stilbaai Wild Olive Farm is kiddie paradise. Tame donkeys and goats called the likes of Rebecca, Irish, Joseph, Gee-Gee, Socks and Savannah, a family of ducks and chickens known as the Spice Girls, dopey... (Read more)


Wild Sky Apartments, Stellenbosch It's not our usual habit to feature apartment blocks on Budget Getaways, but Wild Sky is definitely worth a mention. In a town where affordable accommodation is becoming hard to find, Wild Sky... (Read more)


Wildebraam Berry Estate, Swellendam Whether for a comfortable and convenient overnight stay or a full romantic weekend of it, Wildebraam is a failsafe option. An enterprising berry farm in the picturesque Hermitage Valley just outside... (Read more)


Wilderness Bushcamp, Wilderness From the village, a steep corkscrew road winds up the mountain and brings you to Wilderness Bushcamp. Perched like an eagle's nest above Wilderness, the Bushcamp offers six self-catering units and... (Read more)


Wilderness National Park, Wilderness With five rivers, four lakes, two estuaries and 28km of coastline, the Wilderness National Park is your refuge from the holiday throngs and rumbling N2. The Park offers two comfortable camps, Ebb... (Read more)


Wolfkop Nature Reserve, Citrusdal Lying 5km from Citrusdal, at the foothills of the Cederberg, Wolfkop is a 450ha reserve featuring privately-appointed cottages and a platter of outdoor activities. There are four cottages,... (Read more)