The simple, thatched self-catering cottage was originally built in the early 1900’s for the retiring owners at that time. The cottage lies in a area of natural fynbos surrounded by agricultural lands. It is out of sight from the main homestead and the farm accommodation, providing privacy and peace! It is only 2km from De Mond Nature Reserve, which is one of the Western Cape’s best-kept secrets!

If you just feel like chilling for the weekend, you will find the cottage very relaxed and comfortably furnished. The views of the farmlands, sea and sunset will calm your soul.

The cottage includes

• • Accommodation for 6-10 persons
  • 3 Bedrooms (sleeps 6): en-suite bedroom with queen bed & two bedrooms each with twin/single beds and the loft (sleeps 4):  four twin/single beds
  • Equipped kitchen with gas fridge, gas stove & small oven
  • Crockery and cutlery
  • Comfortable Lounge
  • Two bathrooms: one en suite with with shower and one with shower and bath
  • Paraffin lamps & candles (no electricity)
  • Two outdoor braai areas with wood-burning ‘donkey’ for heating water
  • Covered verandah
  • Separate games room with table tennis & dart board
  • Wood is provided for the “donkey” burner
  • A small farm reservoir has been converted into a plunge pool with a deck and is ideal for cooling off, just chilling or sundowners with its views of the sea & dunes.

Floorplan

What to bring

• • • Bed linen or sleeping bags (or bedlinen can be provided on request)
    • Towels (bath & beach)
    • Cooler Boxes & ice
    • Brikettes / charcoal / wood
    • Umbrella
    • Torch
    • Binoculars
    • Birding books and fynbos books
    • Games, beach bats, playing cards
    • Mountain Bikes
    • Fishing Gear
    • Hiking / walking shoes
    • Wild Card

Note: Drinking water and some firewood for the “donkey” is provided.

Rates: from base rate of R2300 per night for the Cottage  (excludes entry permits into the Nature Reserve)

Linen   Bed linen can be provided on request

No Smoking   Smoking is NOT is permitted in the cottages and guests must be aware of the potential of cigarettes causing fires!

No Pets   We regret no pets allowed

The Vlei Café Cottage was recently renovated and was used as a farm stall in the December holidays. It is now used as accommodation during the year. It is a quaint rustic-style farm cottage, open plan inside, with a small kitchenette and bedroom living area.

Overlooking the seasonal wetland or “vlei” and farmlands, you have beautiful views … you will see why the farm got its name with flamingos, coots, herons but to name a few bird species, making the vlei their home.

Getting away to the farm and the “nothingness” of country life, is a real break from the rush of the city. … slowing down, is what its all about!

Cottage includes

• Accommodation for 2 persons (two single beds OR one double bed)
• Equipped open-plan kitchenette
• Dining table and couches
• Crockery and cutlery
• Gas fridge (small)
• Gas hob
• Paraffin lamps, (no electricity)
• Bathroom with shower, basin and toilet (outside access)

Floorplan

What to bring

• Towels (bath & beach)
• Cooler box & ice
• Brikettes / charcoal
• Umbrella
• Torch
• Binoculars
• Birding and fynbos books
• Games (board games, cards etc)
• Mountain Bikes
• Fishing Gear
• Hiking / walking shoes

Rates.  Base rate from R1100 per night  (NB: rates differ in peak season and do not include entry permits into the Nature Reserve)

Minimum stay:  from 2 nights

No Smoking  Smoking is NOT is permitted in the Vlei Cafe Cottage and guests need to be aware of the potential of fire hazards with cigarettes

No Pets  We regret no pets allowed