Witkrans Farm Accommodation

Budget Getaways Review

Witkrans is a nature-lovers paradise, that judging by the glowing guest reviews certainly strikes a strong cord among its happy visitors.

Owned by the Privett family - themselves involved in a number of conservation and environmental projects - this 35ha organic farm, lying a 15km drive from Gansbaai, comprises pristine fynbos and at least 180 indigenous plant species. The farm is also home to a wide variety of birds and is a member of South Africa Birdlife. (Grab your bird list on arrival).

There is a natural stream running along the bottom of the property which is included in a gentle, circular walking trail. There are another 4 well marked hiking trails on the farm with varying distances from a family friendly 0.5km to 6.5km hike which includes a climb up to the top of Witkransberg...as you can see, it's all about the outdoors here.

Moving along to your accommodation, where you can kick back and enjoy some R&R amidst these beautiful surrounds. The farm has two cottages, namely Buchu Cottage, an Overberg-style affair, and Cone Bush Cottage, a timber unit. Both are set away from the main farmhouse.

Buchu Cottage, the smaller of the two sleeps four, with an additional sleeper couch in the lounge suited to a small child. It is simply furnished, with tiled floors and sash windows and uncluttered decor. It has one double room which opens out onto a balcony with mountain views, and an additional twin room. There is a shared bathroom with shower. The kitchen and living room are open-plan and spill onto a covered stoep and braai area with views over the hills beyond. The cottage has a private path leading up to a dam, where there are a few boats that can be used. Buchu now alos has its own wood-fired hot tub.

Cone Bush Cottage has much the same feel and features, but sleeps six in three twin bedrooms. The main bedroom has an en-suite and the other bedrooms share a bathroom. Beyond the covered patio with built in braai, there is a large round fireplace with built in seating area where you can make a bonfire and enjoy the evening stars. The views up the spectacular Flower Valley are superb. This cottage also has a wood fired hot tub in the garden area. (Note that Cone Bush Cottage is only available for the months of Dec/Jan/Feb/June/July).

The farm forms part of the multi-day Fynbos Trail, which guests are welcome to walk or run sections of during their stay. Mountain bikers are also well catered for with The Klipspringer Mountain Bike Route running on the farms doorstep. Lomond Wine Farm is just down the road and Platbos is close by alternative for day walks.

The nearby beaches at Franskraal and Stanford’s Cove in De Kelders are also a worthwhile outing, especially when the whales take up residence.

Not much more one could really ask for.