Breede Escape
Bonnievale, Western Cape
This excellent group getaway, comprising two separate River Camps with mini reed-and-thatch huts and a lapa / kitchen area at each camp. Situated along the Breede River between Bonnievale and Swellendam, the River Camps are booked exclusively...
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River Camps from R1750 - R2500 per group per night (week nights) or R6300-R9000 per group for a full weekend. (Minimum stay 2 nights on weekends and 1 night during the week).
The Place
Ladismith, Western Cape
One hundred hectares of wide open Karoo vlakte, huge skies, the gentle flow of the Touw River, two finely-tuned accommodation options, your gregarious host Lizelle... The Place ticks a whole lot of getaway boxes that will appeal to a broad range of personali...
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From R800 nightly for the The Studio, and from R1000 nightly for Red Rock Cottage. Specials available for mid-week and off-peak stays.
Die Houthuis, Die Wyntenke & A Snoozer's Cottage
Bonnievale, Western Cape
As far as rustic weekend getaways go, Die Houthuis is the last of a dying breed – a place where not even Triple-X Gel can keep the hair up. It’s the oldest getaway in Bonnievale, dating back to 1968 when the Milnerton Jewish Guild sold what was t...
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R130pp – R400pp, depending on option and number of guests
The Cabin at Bibby's Hoek
Knysna, Western Cape
Simple in character and aimed at the budget-conscious traveller, The Cabin is a cozy little abode on the indigenous forest fringe outside Rheenendal - 22km from Knysna CBD. Scouting around the online reviews, you'll find a healthy dose of glowing feedb...
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From R350 (low season) - R450 (Easter & Dec) nightly for the cabin.
Orchard Cottage
McGregor, Western Cape
Finally, a getaway that's both romantic and kiddie-friendly. Dozing on the edge of the village, Orchard takes the shape of a storybook thatch cottage set in a lush garden and apricot orchard, with sandpit, swing, seesaw and jungle gym all right on han...
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R850 - R900 nightly for the cottage; children under three stay free; minimum stay of two nights over weekends.
Blue Gum Cottages
Bonnievale, Western Cape
About 5km out of Bonnievale, Blue Gum Cottages is a laid-back and family-friendly spot with two cottages spread along the banks of the Breede. First off is Blue Gum Cottage itself - a private and rustic cottage tucked, as the name suggests, in the sh...
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From R950 nightly for Blue Gum, From R750 nightly for Die Stal
Kouga Wildernis
Baviaanskloof, Eastern Cape
Now here’s a getaway where you can really escape in the true sense of the word - over 3000ha of historic Langkloof farm bordering the majestic Baviaanskloof Mega Reserve, 28 kays from Joubertina. Kouga Wildernis has been farmed by the Ferre...
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R150pp - R200pp nightly
Eikebos Campsite (for groups)
Greyton, Western Cape
Appointed on a working farm 4km off the R406 between Caledon and Greyton, Eikebos offers a picturesque and intimate camping experience. With a grand total of seven stands, all shaded by majestic oak trees and circled by open views of rolling farmland and t...
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R2750 per night (up to 28 guests), plus R100 per night per extra guest; maximum 36 guests; group bookings ONLY; no midweek bookings unless by prior arrangement; minimum stay is two nights; Campsite closed for camping 15 May - 31 Aug
Fountainbush Cottage
Gansbaai, Western Cape
Here’s a new Overberg getaway that has "Take me!" splashed all over it. With attention to simple detail, a decent price tag, plenty of farm action for the kids, oodles of comfort for the folks, this natty abode appears to offer that perfect rural-cut-...
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R1300 nightly for the cottage.
Night Sky Caravan Farm
Bonnievale, Western Cape
Situated on a wine farm 17km from Bonnievale (and 34km from Robertson) Night Sky offers the hardy weekender a nicely laid out campsite and six Wendyhouse-style timber chalets, both arranged around a pretty farm dam and backdropped by the Rivie...
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R80pp
Bonamanzi Adventures Campsite
Worcester & Hex Valley, Western Cape
As the old real estate saying goes, "location, location!" This couldn’t be closer to the truth than at Bonamanzi Adventures. What we’ve got here folks, is a campsite just made for an en-masse camping weekend of note! Booked exclusively, meaning i...
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R3500 nightly for the whole campsite
Leopard Trail Guestfarm
Bonnievale, Western Cape
Perched high on the Langeberg slopes, Leopard Trail Guestfarm offers an action-packed nature weekend. Walks, hikes, kloofing, mountain biking and three 4x4 trails, six farm dams for swimming and fishing, educational tours of the farm and mountain, herds of...
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R380pp for the farmhouse (R200pp kids under 12); R350pp for the open barn-style cottage (R200pp kids under 12); R150pp for the bush camp (R80pp kids under 12)
Rockhaven Farm
Porterville, Western Cape
Like a number of surrounding getaways, Rockhaven has the unfair advantage of being nestled among the spectacular Groot Winterhoek mountains. In this case, two comfortable cottages (Lavender and Erica) with very reasonable price tags provide your weekend...
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Rates are seasonal, lower in winter months. Summer: From R1470 (Lavender) and R980 (Erica) per cottage nightly; R3900 nightly for The Farmhouse. R40 per dog (max 2)
Oppikoppie Self-catering Guesthouse
Bonnievale, Western Cape
Oppikoppie is a built-to-order group getaway that consistently receives a mountain of glowing feedback. True to name, Oppiekoppie perches on a hill above a fruit and wine farm, 14km from Bonnievale. Stretching out below is a view of farm dam...
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From R1500 nightly for the house. Depending on number of guests.
Oshoek River Farm
Vermaaklikheid, Western Cape
Oshoek, the Borain family farm, lies in a beautiful valley, along the banks of the tidal Duiwenhoks River. Besides 21ha of pristine fynbos and 600m of private river frontage, you’ll find a rustic river cabin, a large outdoor kitchen, open-air shower an...
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R1400 per night for the Boat House and R150 per person for camping
Suikerbossie Guest Farm
Ceres, Western Cape
Suikerbossie has evolved in massive leaps and bounds since the Captain Getaway and his trusty hound, the Budget Brak, first visited a few years ago. What started out as a rough and ready experience is now the ‘safari getaway’ of the Koue Bokkevel...
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R165pp - R400pp nightly (group rates apply)
Dew Cottages
Montagu, Western Cape
Dew Cottage is a relaxed and private escape on a little organic fruit farm called Vredenshoogte - meaning 'Peaceful Heights', or, like someone aptly put it, 'The Height of Peace'. The farm itself is found in the Keisie Valley, a picturesque corner of the wor...
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R740 nightly for the cottage; R840 nightly from mid December to mid January
KamBati River Resort
Swellendam, Western Cape
Kam’Bati, a 5km drive off the N2 and 25km from Swellendam, is aimed at nature lovers and families out for a relaxed weekend of caravaning and camping alongside the Riviersonderend and Breede River. It's a privately-owned resort framed ...
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R135pp per night (children R68, pensioners R100), Cabin 1 R550, Cabin 2 R650, Cabin 3 R1000, Cabin 4 R1000, Cabin 5 R1000 nightly
Hermitage Huisies
Swellendam, Western Cape
A picturesque smallholding just outside Swellendam, Hermitage Huisies has a certain quality that many guests find irresistible. There are four cottages, the original Rose Cottage, and its younger sibling, River Cottage. These have now been joined by two br...
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From R350pp - R450pp for two nightly. Additional adults R100 - R160 pp nightly. Kids 0-2years R50 nightly, 3-12 R80 nightly.