Vlei Cafe Cottage

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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)
  • Crockery and cutlery provided
  • Gas fridge (small)
  • Gas hob
  • Paraffin lamps, (no electricity)
  • Built-in braai / fireplace
  • Bathroom with shower, basin and toilet

Floorplan

Vlei Cafe Floorplan

What to bring

  • Bedding (blankets, duvets, sleeping bags)
  • Bed linen (pillow cases, sheets etc)
  • Towels
  • Cooler Boxes with lots of ICE – gas fridges don’t operate as efficiently as electric fridges. (eg. pre-freeze your milk & bring it frozen.)
  • Brikettes / charcoal
  • Umbrella
  • Hammock
  • Torch
  • Binoculars
  • Birding books
  • Fynbos books
  • Games
  • Mountain Bikes
  • Fishing Gear
  • Hiking Boots

Note: Drinking water, paraffin and some firewood is provided.

Linen

Provided on request only at an additional fee.

Permit

The Vlei Cafe Cottage borders De Mond Nature Reserve and permits needs to be obtained from Cape Nature to access the beach. Should the booking be cancelled once the permit has been obtained (5 days before date of arrival) – you are liable for costs incurred.

Rates

  • Valid from 1 January 2019.
  • R850 per night
  • Midweek rates (off peak) are available upon request
  • 50% non-refundable deposit is payable on booking
  • Upon receipt of deposit is booking confirmed
  • Balance to be paid minimum 14 days before arrival (Note: peak season – balance is due 30 days prior to arrival)
  • NOTE: rates do not include Wild Card or Entry Permits into De Mond Nature Reserve

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

Gas Fridges

Gas fridges take longer to reach the desired temperature upon filling them; we suggest you bring chilled food and an extra cooler box with ice.

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HOW TO MAKE A BOOKING:

  • Email [email protected] with your required dates, or make use of our bookings form.
  • An email will be sent to you, confirming availability, where upon you may request a provisional booking to be made which can be held for up to a maximum of 48hours.
  • A 50% non-refundable deposit is required before a booking is confirmed.
  • Upon receipt of the 50% deposit and an EFT confirmation, an email will then be sent to you confirming your booking.
  • One week prior to arrival – the balance outstanding needs to be paid with and EFT confirmation (Note: in peak season, this needs to be paid 1 month prior to arrival)

MINIMUM STAY

  • Off peak season: 2 nights minimum stay
  • Peak season: 7 nights minimum stay

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Permits & Rules

FISHING PERMITS:

De Mond is a popular fishing spot, for both marine and freshwater anglers. Contact CapeNature for a freshwater angling licence, or Marine and Coastal Management for a licence to fish in the estuary (tel: +27 (0)21 402 3911). Do not remove or disturb bait along the Heuningnes River.

NATURE RULES:

Leave no trace - no littering, no open fires, no glass containers, no firearms or other weapons. Keep to the trails. Do not remove any plants or animals from the area.