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Houdenbek Farm Cottages

Self-catering accommodation on a working fruit and vegetable farm in the well known Koue Bokkeveld - 60km from Ceres
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Fisant Cottage - Photo of the whole room
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Tarentaal Cottage - Bathroom
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Tarentaal Cottage - Photo of the whole room
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Rate Guide

From R570 to R1810, depending on unit, guests and time of year

Quick Facts

Where: 60km from Ceres
Pet-Friendly: No
WiFi: Not available

Budget Getaways Review

This is a picturesque area, nestled in the rugged Skurweberg mountains, lending itself to a hype of outdoor activity or merely the perfect scene and peaceful weekend away. The cottages sits in the shade of huge old oak trees, ensuring your stay will be soothing, full of nature’s freshness and birdsong!

Area Information

The Koue Bokkeveld, meaning "Cold Buck Shrubland" in Afrikaans, is a mountain range in the Western Cape Province, South Africa. Geologically the range is composed of Cedarberg Sandstone of the Cape System. Situated North of Ceres, just South of the Cederberg and to the East of the Grootwinterhoek Wilderness Area, the Koue Bokkeveld suggests cold; a Ridge, Buck and the Hinterland.

Attractions

* Heiveld Arch trail 4 hours and rock paintings & old road trail…easy 1.5hour circle route. * Rock climbing for the more energetic (32 sport climbing routes from grade 15 to 26 and some trad routes). * Mountain Biking (Routes range from 10km to 40km, mostly single track). * Scenic drives and views (Spectacular routes include Katbakkies Pass * Skitterykloof, Cederberge and Middelberg Pass). * 9 Hole putt-putt course. * Sandrivier Dam (Ideal for swimming at own risk). * Bird watching (Diversity of bird species and fynbos).

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