From R1215 to R5040, depending on unit, guests and time of year
Situated at the foot of the dramatic Langeberg mountains, off the R60 between Montagu and Swellendam, Bonfrutti offers wholesome country living on a fruit and wine farm, with oodles of fresh country air and clear mountain streams, topped off with comfortable self-catering cottages.
Oppiwerf consists of two of the oldest farm houses in the area, and is an ideal spot for a group or larger gathering, with a sleeping capacity of 18. Both houses ooze character, with original yellowwood doors and beams, and clay and bamboo ceilings that keep the heat out in summer and the cold out in winter. The houses are located right next to each other, sharing a lawn, central braai area that can seat up to 25 and a view of the dam (ideal for a dip) from the voorstoep.
Both Oppiwerf houses are let as a combined unit, with Oppiwerf 1 sleeping up to eight in two bedrooms and housing a central kitchen, which has a wide open traditional hearth, where you will no doubt find yourself most evenings. Right alongside, Oppiwerf 2, sleeps up to 10 in four bedrooms.
Moving along a bit, Perskepit and the recently restored Perskepit Waenhuis are let as a combined unit. Still with original wooden floors and farm style decor, Perskepit has two bedrooms, while Waenhuis has one double ensuite with two single beds in the living room. Central to the two are a braai area and cement watertank which has been converted into a swimming pool, which in turn is heated via wood-fired burner to create a hot tub. Wowza! To soak away and enjoy those views is simply idyllic.
Druiwetros and Olyftak are about 500m down the drag and are both uncomplicated free-standing units. Druiwetros sports a double room and two extra beds in the living room, while Olyftak has two rooms (a queen and a twin) with two more single beds in the living room. Both units now also have splash pool heated by wood-fired stoves. Nice!
Unlike many latter-day farms, this particular one is a spacious affair, offering the usual farm attractions as well as the following: the big farm dam for swimming, fishing, mountain bike trail, hiking trail and approximately 500ha to explore on foot. Added to the platter is Bonfrutti's farm stall, stocked up with jams, dried fruit, olive oil, wood, ice, milk tart and a host of other treats including breakfast and light lunches.
Although we haven't had a chance to visit, Bonfrutti's guests have had a good time of it, with comments like, "Awesome setting, lovely cottage", "Peace, perfect peace", and "A slice of heaven."
Here's wishing you a similar experience.
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