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Rooiheuwel Noord

Sheep and dairy farm with a row of three rustic cottages - 3km from Bot River and 30km from Caledon
cottages on the foot of the mountain
On your way to the cottages
Cottages
Cottage bedroom
Living room
Cottage living area
Cottage second bedroom
Cottage bathroom
Back of cottages
Lapa for braai for bigger groups
The general setting
Fishing at the dam
Cows
View over Rooiheuwel Noord

Rate Guide

From R750 (2 guests) to R950 (6 guests) nightly per cottage. Min 2-night stay.

Quick Facts

Where: 3km from Bot River and 30km from Caledon
Sleeps: 6,6,6 (each cottage has two bedrooms, one bathroom)
Equipped: Yes
Linen: Yes
Towels: Yes
Fireplace: Yes
Braai: Yes
Meals: No
Pet-Friendly: Yes
Activities: birdwatching, farm animals, fishing, fly fishing, hiking, mountain biking, museums & galleries

Budget Getaways Review

Rooiheuwel-Noord is a sheep and dairy farm found off a pleasant dirt road cutting through green folded pastures. 

Set on a hill below an impressive mountain, the guest cottages are a close-knit group of three renovated labourer dwellings - so think about booking all three if you want the place to yourself.

The view comes close to perfect, encompassing wheatlands, the distant lights of Botrivier and Babylonstoren’s lofty peaks.

The cottages are basic, salt-of-the-earth units, yet are fully equipped, with fireplaces and rustic decor. In other words, they're child-proof and hassle-free, making this a relaxed spot for frazzled parents who don't want to spend every minute of their weekend keeping the little darlings off the furniture. That said, the afore mentioned darlings will be so busy looking for chicken eggs and feeding the farm animals, that they'll hopefully be exhausted before it comes to clambering on furniture.

Long strolls, fishing for black bass in the dam or taking a plunge yourself (during the summer months), wandering along to watch the cows get milked, dabbling in a spot of star gazing or getting the kids kite's out for a flip (Not an urban power line in sight.) These are all part and parcel of a weekend itinerary at Rooiheuwel, as is the boma, jungle gym, trampoline and marked hiking and mountain bike trails.  

So, if you place convenience, great views, excellent value and chilled atmosphere above designer décor and absolute privacy, then Rooiheuwel-Noord is a well worth visiting.

Additional Info

  • Braai wood available
  • Fresh cow�s milk can be purchased
  • Two paddle skis available to hire
  • You are welcome to swim, fish or have some mud fights if you so desire, at the dam or have a picnic day next to the dam, but be sure to bring your own fishing gear and old clothes
  • Attend the cow milking sessions and even try for yourself
  • Search for eggs and to assist with the feeding of the baby calves after milking in the morning (children love this�)
  • Bring along a kite, as the area is ideal for kite flying
  • Create a circle cycle route on the gravel road or make an even longer route towards Grabouw. Be sure to bring all the necessary tools, water bottles, clothing, bicycles, pumps etc etc.
  • Don�t forget you hiking boots, should you wish to hike to the waterfall or along the hiking trails ranging from 30min to 3 hour routes.
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