From R950 nightly for Blue Gum, From R850 nightly for Die Stal
About 5km out of Bonnievale, Blue Gum Cottages is a laid-back and family-friendly spot with two cottages spread along the banks of the Breede.
First off is Blue Gum Cottage itself - a private and rustic cottage tucked, as the name suggests, in the shade of a giant old blue gum tree, mere steps from the water.
With two large bedrooms and extra space in the living room, Blue Gum can sleep a maximum of eight. (All linen is provided, but bring your own towels). What’s more, there’s further space for a tent outside.
The liberal use of raw timber, reed and river pebbles results in a casual, simple and cool interior, while the stoep (with braai) offers welcome shelter from the elements.
Up the grassy way, Die Stal is a tiny two-roomed abode, surrounded by horses and overlooking an enticing stretch of the Breede. Other than a soft patch of green grass that's understandably popular among its guests, there's little else separating you from the water.
The cottage features one main ensuite bedroom, plus two single beds in the open living space. Access to the bathroom is through the main bedroom, so the cottage is best suited to a young family, or a couple.
French doors lead from the living area-cum-kitchenette to an enclosed timber deck and wonderful views over the river and farmlands. The deck in turn leads down to the grassy river bank and a baie mooi sheltered braai area under the trees - at night this lights up into a veritable fairyland.
Weighing it all up as a package, taking into account the appealing river setting and all it offers by way of swimming (you will have to walk about 200m along the banks if you wish to take a dip), fishing, canoeing, birdwatching, lazing about, fiery sunsets, open fields etc, etc, what you have in Blue Gum Cottages is a seriously chilled river getaway that even Huckleberry Finn could afford.
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