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Budget Getaways Review
Green lawns rolling off a deep voorstoep to the edge of the Breede River, open layout and stylish decor, tinted screed floors, sash windows, exposed timber beams, enough beds for 16 happy weekenders, great outlook - you'll discover all this and more at The River House, 20km outside Worcester.
For a festive and pampered family reunion or birthday bash, you're unlikely to do much better. Like we said, the house can sleep a whopping 16 guests. These are spread across four double ensuite bedrooms, and two family rooms that sleep four apiece (double and twin). All zip open to a vine-covered courtyard.
The living area, set off to the side of the house, is light and spacious and centered around a large double-sided fireplace. Stack doors open to a covered patio and braai area and lush lawns with soothing views over the sluggish Breede and its mountain backdrop.
For summer cool-off, you have choice of both swimming pool and the river itself. Fishing, lazy paddling up and down the Breede (canoes provided), birdwatching, general chilling on the grass, braaing hard, will likely fill most of your weekend here.
For foul weather days and big rugga games, there's the fall-back of DSTV - additional charges apply for this.
Easing the logistics further, there's the option of ordering meals (by prior arrangement). What's more, provided he's on his best behaviour, Fido is welcome to join you for the weekend.
Out and about, you’ve got golf courses, wine farms aplenty, restaurants dotted about, and scope for hiking and biking if you have the energy.
A stylish getaway that ticks all the boxes for a potentially idyllic group escape.
"It is the most idyllic setting and a real getaway. Wonderful for kids, beautiful gardens, great canoeing on the Breede and just a fantastic place to chill out."
(visited April 2015)
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