Haarwegskloof Renosterveld Reserve
Bredasdorp, Western Cape
Located in a remote area midships between Swellendam and Bredasdorp (40km), your accommodation at this WWF-owned nature reserve comes in the form of a converted milking shed. Accommodating a total six guests, Haarwegskloof combines thick mud-...
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R2250 nightly for the cottage (sleeps 6); minimum two nights.
Wayside Inn
Wilderness, Western Cape
Hosting guests is nothing new at the Wayside Inn; in fact back in the late 1800’s this popular refuge saw many a weary traveller dismount, hang up the leathers and tuck into a hearty meal washed down by copious volumes of ale - or so we presume given t...
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From R950 - R1700 nightly for the entire house (sleeps 7), minimum 2 guests and 2 nights, December and peak period rates R2500 nightly.
Lazy Leopard Forest Retreat
Knysna, Western Cape
Situated just off the scenic Rheenendal country road, Lazy Leopard offers three very appealing options: two romantic 'bush huts' called Forest Moon and Starry Forest and the larger Blue Hills Cottage. Forest Moon and Starry Forest are open-plan, ...
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From R400pp to R550pp nightly; peak season rates apply.
Vredehoek Guestfarm
Ceres, Western Cape
This beautiful working fruit farm is a nature-lovers utopia. Tucked away in a secluded valley, set along the lower slopes of the Mosterhoek Twins near Ceres, there’s a great range of activities as well as accommodation options for families, couples or ...
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From R750 to R4100, depending on unit, guests and time of year
Bergen Dam Cottage
Bredasdorp, Western Cape
Bergen Dam is a very nicely renovated worker's cottage sitting stoksiel alone on the foothills of the Soetmuisberg mountains. The uninterrupted views spilling out from all sides of the cottage include wide open stretches of undulating veld, low-slung mount...
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R430pp per night (discount for kids); minimum cottage rates apply
Taaibos Views
Bonnievale, Western Cape
The setting: A working farm gazing out across a rural landscape. The accommodation: A simple and spacious farmhouse set amongst plum orchards and vineyards with vistas second-to-none from the front stoep. If it’s a dollop of solitude you’re afte...
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R2400 nightly for the house
Heartwood Homestead
East London, Eastern Cape
This must rank as the getaway with the lightest carbon footprint ever! Everything about this gorgeous spot is centered around being gentle on the planet, from being completely off-grid to making use of reclaimed timber and building materials, harvested rain ...
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From R690 nightly per cottage
UnderHill Farm
Grabouw & Elgin Valley, Western Cape
An easy-to-reach bolthole from the Mother City, UnderHill Farm offers a soothing setting under giant oak trees and a poplar-lined river bank. Totally off-grid and solar-powered, the farm lies just off the Van der Stel Pass, 17 kays from Botrivier village an...
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From R980 to R2000, depending on unit, guests and time of year
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.
Libertas Guest Farm
Wilderness, Western Cape
Occasionally ye old Captain Getaway stumbles across a gem that boldly ticks just about every box on the Show Me The Perfect Getaway show... Libertas Guest Farm near the Wilderness Lakes slots right into this category. It’s hard to say what’s mor...
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From R700 to R2800, depending on unit, guests and time of year
Anchorage Inn
Montagu, Western Cape
Tucked away off a quiet street in Montagu village, this character-packed, thatched getaway is the idyllic bolthole to head back to after a long day out exploring the gorgeous surrounds. Apart from its central location, within an easy stroll down to the near...
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From R595 per person nightly for a cottage.
Drie Kuilen Nature Reserve
Montagu, Western Cape
It started off with an idea for a romantic weekend for just the two of you. But then the troops and your buddies got wind of it, who in turn informed gran and gramps… And now your sister’s just called to say that her three hooligans are strapped...
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From R500 to R4080, depending on unit, guests and time of year
Staandakkie Guest Cottage
Bredasdorp, Western Cape
Be it a last-minute country wedding invite or an aversion to the hefty chalet rates at De Hoop Nature Reserve, Staandakkie Guest Cottage clears all the hoops when it comes to a simple and compact base for your Overberg stay. A quick peruse through Staandakk...
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R750 nightly for the cottage.
Fossil Hills Farm Accommodation
McGregor, Western Cape
Up for a few days in the fossil-filled koppies of McGregor? Stone Cottage, Aloe Cottage, Lavender Cottage, Lemon Tree Cottage, Pinotage House, Tango Guesthouse and now the recently added two sleeper options: Albatross, Bateleur, Crane, Do...
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From R1400 to R5600, depending on unit, guests and time of year
De Melkportaal Cottage
Bredasdorp, Western Cape
Surrounded by gum trees and fronted by generous green irrigation fields, De Melkportaal Cottage is your go-to for a rustic-luxury weekend on a real macoy dairy farm in the Overberg. Starting with what to do while you're there, the options are the ...
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R395pp per night (discount for kids); minimum cottage rate applies.
Assegai Rest
Robertson, Western Cape
Fifteen kays from Robertson and tucked at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains on a 12ha tract of fertile farming land, Assegai Rest is a down-to-earth escape from your usual humdrum of city traffic and yapping neighbourhood pooches. Circled by pretty surrou...
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From R3200, depending on unit, guests and time of year
Elephant Rest Forest Cottages
Knysna, Western Cape
Down the Rheenendal road and nibbling a fringe of gorgeous Knysna forest, this pair of timber abodes on a smallholding has already generated its share of gushing feedback. But two examples: “Go for yourself, you won’t be disappointed!” &ldq...
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From R850.00 nightly for two, and R180pp thereafter.
Tree Spirit Cottage
Knysna, Western Cape
As the name suggests, here’s a getaway with plenty of spirit, coupled with a healthy dose of fresh forest air to rejuvenate those weary city bones. Nestled at the edge of the majestic Knysna forest at Gouna, Tree Spirit Cottage embodies the whol...
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R800 - R1200 nightly for a cottage
Olea Cottage at Assegai Rest
Robertson, Western Cape
Fifteen kays from Robertson and tucked at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains on a 12ha tract of fertile farming land, Assegai Rest is a down-to-earth farm escape from your usual humdrum of city traffic and yapping neighbourhood pooches. Circled by pretty s...
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From R1800, depending on unit, guests and time of year
Kruisrivier Gallery Apartment
Calitzdorp, Western Cape
The setting? Gorgeous Klein Karoo, minus the harsh edges: early morning cows on their way to be milked, the sounds of phlegmatic tractors and the occasional farm bakkie; open vistas of tobacco fields and the looming Swartberg peaks. Your hosts? Phyllis, a ...
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R750 nightly for the apartment.
Die Boervrou
Clanwilliam & Cederberg, Western Cape
The setting for this rural getaway is a working grape farm between the Olifants and Doring Rivers, 30km south of Clanwilliam. It’s a place where you’ve got oodles of space to explore, mountain bike, birdwatch along the water courses or fish in th...
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R1700 nightly for the first 4 guests. R425pp thereafter,
Brinksfontein
Sutherland, Northern Cape
If you're seeking true escape, Brinksfontein is the real deal. Sixty-five kays from Sutherland and jammed against a rugged backdrop of Moordenaars Karoo peaks, this tastefully renovated farmhouse offers big skies, oodles of space and deafening silence...
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From R750 nightly for the first 5 guests, R150pp thereafter
Guinevere Guest Farm
Tulbagh, Western Cape
Yip, we get it, this isn’t your typical budget getaway. While we know you’re gawking at the nightly rate (R12k per night isn’t exactly BG territory), you need to think creatively on this one. If you’re wanting to take ownership of thi...
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From R12000 to R18000, depending on unit, guests and time of year
Protea Wilds Retreat
Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape
A lot of places along the Garden Route, particularly Plettenberg Bay, have become such popular holiday destinations that being able to enjoy the quiet beauty and tranquil natural surroundings on offer seems almost impossible. But, away from those rushing cro...
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From R750 - R950 nightly per unit, depending on time of year.
Skeiding Guest Farm
Heidelberg, Western Cape
Skeiding Guest Farm covers 1200 hectares of rolling Overberg landscape near Heidelberg. Being a working farm, there’s plenty of action on Skeiding, from free-range ostriches to Nguni cows, Merino sheep and even some springbok, zebra and wildebeest. Of ...
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From R270 to R2610, depending on unit, guests and time of year
Karoo Rest Cottages
Nieu-Bethesda, Eastern Cape
The Rest farm has seen it all. From ox wagons to motor cars, telegrams to the internet, this is a fourth generation Karoo farm, set deep in the Sneeuberg Mountains near Nieu Bethesda. The Rest is a holistic type of place, run by the Kingwill family, who know...
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From R800 nightly for a cottage
Snyderskloof Karoo Cottage
Matjiesfontein, Western Cape
Just in from a happy visitor to this diamond in the Karoo dust: “Everything was perfect. If you just want to get away from the city, Snyderskloof’s got it all. No electricity, beautiful surroundings and very romantic.” As far as romantic,...
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From R2200 nightly for two guests. R350 per additional person. Minimum two night stay. Pets by request only.
Die Hoenderhok & Plaashuisie
Swellendam, Western Cape
Pastoral bliss and a skyline dominated by the jagged peaks of the Langeberg are surely sufficient reason for a stop-over near (12km) Swellendam? Be it a midway break between mother city and Garden Route, or simply an excuse to get into the countryside, Die ...
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From R600 to R1300, depending on unit, guests and time of year
Rooiheuwel Noord
Caledon, Western Cape
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 abo...
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From R750 (2 guests) to R950 (6 guests) nightly per cottage. Min 2-night stay.
Honingnest Kop Farm - Stillhaven Retreat
Stilbaai, Western Cape
The setting is a 75 hectare farm in the “backlands” of the Goukou River Valley, a fynbos smothered landscape with a remote and far-off feel, yet only six kays from Stilbaai village. The farm offers easy-going walks, plenty of reasons to be o...
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From R900 nightly for two guests. R250 - R300pp thereafter
Keurkloof Karoo Cottage
Matjiesfontein, Western Cape
Lying just off the N1 and only 10km from the pleasures of Matjiesfontein, Keurkloof is a massive Karoo farm offering a self-catering weekend at its soul-soothing best. A charming cottage, refurbished and decorated with a perfectionist's eye, is provided to...
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R960 for two people sharing per night; R360 per person per night thereafter
Sandpiper Cottages
Mossel Bay, Western Cape
Nestled away in an unspoilt conservancy, within a short stroll to the nearby beach at Boggomsbaai, Sandpiper Cottages consists of two large cottages and three smaller eco cabins - each option being the perfect retreat for a family holiday, getaway with a bun...
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From R950 to R3600 nightly, depending on unit, number of guests and time of year.
Ons Karoo Plaas
Laingsburg, Western Cape
Situated in Karoo heartland country, 50km from Laingsburg along the road heading towards Seweweekspoort, Ons Karoo Plaas is a quirky and rustic, no-nonsense getaway for bikers, explorers, travellers or just about anyone wanting a budget stop over while ...
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From R150 per person nightly
Greenfern Lodge
Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape
If you ever had dreams of spending nights out in the depths of the Knysna Forest, then look no further. Greenfern Lodge lies 7 kays off the main drag, midway between Plett and Knysna in an area known as Fisanthoek. It’s a bumpy gravel road which t...
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R5300 nightly for the lodge and R1100 nightly for a chalet.
Clouds End Cottages
Hermanus, Western Cape
Clouds End Farm (11km from Hermanus) gets its name from the wisp of cloud that so often blankets the tallest peak of Babylon’s Toring. Not only might this creamy wisp be a familar sight on your weekend visit, but so will the awesome mountain views and...
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The Pottery: R1600 - R2000 nightly; The Helderfontein: R1800 - R2500 nightly; The Kaya: R900 - R1200 nightly.
Salt River Lodge
Knysna, Western Cape
A recent guest review of Salt River Lodge says it all, “The lodge is fantastic, in a beautiful location opposite the lagoon and very peaceful. Getting up in the morning is a real pleasure and the people are so friendly and helpful.” Well, we reck...
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From R950 - R1500 nightly for a cottage (Peak rates apply)
Chorister Cottage
Knysna, Western Cape
Chorister Cottage is a fitting little adobe for this neck of the woods, and by woods we really mean it. Perched on a hillside in the off-the-beaten track area of Ruigtevlei, just inland from Groenvlei - that big lake you pass on the road between Sedgefield a...
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R2000 nightly for the cottage. No children under 12 years.
Breede Bush Camp
Swellendam, Western Cape
A private and exclusively booked campsite and central living area on the banks of the Breede River, 34 km south of Swellendam, Breede Bush Camp is certainly a good bet for the nature lover. Simply laid out, this back to basics setup has solar powered lighti...
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From R350pp for first four guests. Minimum rate for 4 guests.
Walkerbouts Inn - Rhodes
Rhodes, Eastern Cape
If you’re a South African, and you haven’t been to Rhodes village, then you’ve been missing out. Lying deep in the Southern Drakensberg, in a remote region of the Eastern Cape hinterland, getting to this gorgeous part of the world may be a ...
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From R575 per person nightly for bed and breakfast
Beyond the Moon Guest Farm
Wilderness, Western Cape
This beautiful spot in the majestic Outeniqua’s is no Dark Side of the Moon. In fact, a few days at Beyond the Moon Guest Farm is guaranteed to bring back the sparkle and have you, err... shining on like a crazy diamond. Spread across 24ha of lush gr...
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From R900 to R2500, depending on unit, guests and time of year
Tulbagh Mountain Bungalow
Tulbagh, Western Cape
This stylish and contemporary mountain bungalow certainly leaves no stone unturned when it comes to aesthetics. From its bold lines and swathes of bright colour, oodles of style and mountain views that’ll blow your mind, believe us - this place has &ld...
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From R2450 to R2650, depending on unit, guests and time of year
Karoo Art Hotel
Barrydale, Western Cape
A charming Karoo village is Barrydale and adding a big chunk to that charm must surely be the Karoo Art Hotel? Back in the day, there were a few constants that made up the quintessential Karoo dorp. The Moederkerk took centre stage, the general dealer a clos...
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From R1460 to R2880, depending on unit, guests and time of year
McBains
Wellington, Western Cape
McBains is a jovial kind of place, a spot where you can hang out, meet fellow travellers, be surrounded by some of the Cape’s finest mountain scenery and retreat to your own cozy quarters when you’re up for a rest. Run by super-friendly hosts, Ma...
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From R520 to R2190, depending on unit, guests and time of year
Over the Mountain Guest Farm
George, Western Cape
Over The Mountain Guest Farm is in the Outeniqua mountains, only a 30 minute drive from either George or Oudtshoorn. They provide an opportunity to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life to stay for a few days, or to overnight on your way and enj...
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From R990 to R1300, depending on unit, guests and time of year
Oakhurst Farm
Wilderness, Western Cape
Sitting high above the Wilderness Lakes in rural Hoekwil, Oakhurst Farm has got the getaway recipe down to a tee: Plenty of good ol’ farm fun, clean country air, and a platter of rustic-luxury accommodation that will knock your socks off. The Fo...
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From R2197.25 to R3298, depending on unit, guests and time of year
Strawberry Hill Farm
Heidelberg, Western Cape
Strawberry Hill Farm offers three fully-equipped self-catering houses bordering the Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve, where you're surrounded by forests and awesome mountain views. You won't be bored with mountain biking, running, hiking and bird watching in ...
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From R1100 to R3500, depending on unit, guests and time of year