From R1300 to R5200, depending on unit, guests and time of year
In a valley at the foothills of the mighty Swartberg Mountains, where huge blue gums tower above you, is Weltevrede Fig Farm.
Here you can wander down to the dairy to buy your milk, cream and yoghurt, and visit the Saturday market for fruit and vegetables picked that morning, fresh baked bread, homemade jams and pickles.
The accommodation comes in a few options.
Klein de Hoek - two bedrooms, double and 2 singles, a bathroom with a bathtub and a lovely, well-equipped kitchen. No electricity, but is fully equipped with paraffin lamps, gas stove, gas fridge and gas geyser. The stoep doubles as a lounge.
Vredenhof - two bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, King-sized bed in the one room and 2 extra length single beds in the other room, an alcove on the stoep has two beds. No electricity but is fully equipped with paraffin lamps, gas stove, gas fridge and gas geysers.
Fonteinskop - Situated on a small, private farm, this house offers the perfect get-away: no other people in sight and that endless quiet. Perfect honeymoon suite. It has one bedroom and one bathroom, No electricity, but is fully equipped with paraffin lamps, gas stove
Bo-Vredenhof - Three bedrooms, king ,queen and 2 singles, 4.5 bathrooms - bath and shower and a lovely, well-equipped kitchen. No electricity, but is fully equipped with paraffin lamps, gas stove, gas fridge and gas geyser.
Just 2kms from the foot of the Swartberg Pass, Prince Albert is a good base for exploring the Swartberg including Gamkaskloof "the Hell" and Meiringspoort.
Pack the car and hit the road, the moutains await!
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