Grootnek Guest Farm
Quick Facts
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Budget Getaways Review
Eight kays from Joubertina (75km from Uniondale) in the fruit-growing Langkloof, Grootnek is hemmed by the lovely Tsitsikamma and Kouga Mountains.
Apart from fruit orchards, farm dams, natural springs and sociable farm animals, there are three restored labourer cottages to enjoy it all from.
Sitting within proximity of each other among the orchards, Weskus, Karoo and Bosveld Cottage are rustic off-the-grid numbers. In other words, a perfect opportunity to leave the 'vices at home and enjoy the smell of gas and paraffin. (There is electricity at the main farm house if you're desperate)
Weskus and Karoo are located directly next to each other, while Bosveld Cottage is set slightly back.
Families and groups are best off going for Weskus and Karoo - both with two bedrooms (double and twin), open-plan living area, equipped kitchen and additional beds in the living room for two. Both have voorstoeps with braai facilities and 'farm jacuzzis' - old water tanks that have been converted into plunge pools.
Bosveld Cottage comes with the same ambiance, but is suited to couples, with one double ensuite room and a sleeper couch in the lounge for two kids if need be.
The activity platter at Grootnek looks impressive, with bass fishing, hiking and biking trails, a 4x4 route, donkey rides for the kids, horse riding, a picnic area with swimming area, kids play area... Heck, you and the wife can even book a romantic historic horse cart trip.
A back to basics farm stay in the heart of fruit country, with simple and authentic accommodation, and lots to do.
"Ons het die verblyf by Grootnek baie geniet. Regte plaas atmosfeer sonder elektrisiteit. Pragtige uitsig oor die plaas en berge. Ook vriendelik ontvang deur Gerrie en vinnige e-pos "response" van Gawie met ons bespreking. Sal Grootnek aanbeveel vir enige een wat in die Langkloof wil oorbly."
(visited May 2016)
"Lovely quiet environment and neat accommodation."
(visited Apr 2016)
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