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Joel's Off-the-grid Cottage

Self Catering
  • Capacity: 4 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 13:00 to 17:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 18 Buffelsvalley Farm, Oudtshoorn, 6650, Western Cape
  • From R1 650 per night (sleeps 4)

Description

Joel's Off-the-grid Cottage offers self-catering accommodation, tucked away on the Groot Swartberg Mountains in the Klein Karoo. The farm boasts fresh mountain water, secluded pristine waterfalls, and 15 km of hiking trails for guests to explore, including no fewer than five different biomes from fynbos to Karoo succulents and Karoo thicket.

This off-the-grid, pet-friendly permaculture cottage can accommodate 4 guests and consists of 2 bedrooms and 2 en-suite bathrooms. The main bedroom is furnished with a double bed, and the second bedroom has 2 single beds that can be converted into a king-size bed on request; each bedroom features an en-suite bathroom with a shower, toilet, and basin. There is a unique outside bathing area as well, which uses natural spring water. There is also an indoor donkey heating system for hot water that backs up as a fireplace for those cold winter nights.

The open-plan kitchen contains a fridge-freezer, a 2-plate gas stove, and a whistling kettle to use. The adjacent living area leads out to a partially covered verandah, which boasts a braai facility overlooking the stunning and peaceful valley and mountains. There is a hanging meditation chair on the other side of the farmhouse on a hill; an ideal place to relax and unwind in the tranquil setting. Guests are welcome to take a refreshing dip in the mountain-water pool.

Minimum vehicle requirement is a rear-wheel drive high ground clearance. If not the host will provide transport to the cottage and safe parking under shade netting on the farm.

Well-behaved, medium to small size pets are allowed by arrangement. Guests can come and experience this environmentally friendly and tranquil space, where the hosts try to keep carbon footprints as low as possible.

The quality of the mountain spring water, plus the pollution-free air are added bonuses to this self-catering retreat situated on the Groot Swartberg Mountains.

Room Arrangements

Sleeps up to 4 people 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms, 2 en-suite

Bedroom

En-suite

2

1 x Double Bed

Shower, Toilet

Bedroom

En-suite

2

2 x Single Bed / Three-Quarter Bed

Shower, Toilet

Features

Swimming Pool
Braai Area
Pets by Arrangement
Secure Parking
Free Wifi

Facilities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Braai Area
  • Kitchen Facilities
  • No Smoking Indoors
  • Malaria Free
  • Pets by Arrangement
  • Self Catering
  • Free Wifi
  • WiFi

Activities Nearby

  • Horse Riding
  • Bass Fishing
  • Mountain Biking

Languages Spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • English

Parking Facilities

  • Secure Parking

Payments Accepted Onsite

  • Cash

Bathroom

  • En suite
  • Shower

Appliances

  • Fridge
  • Stove

Entertainment

  • Books and magazines

Reviews

4.9/ 5

Based on 50 reviews

Excellent

Cleanliness
5.0
Location
4.9
Value for money
5.0
Service
5.0
Safety
5.0
Guest highlights
Hendrik Cornelius K
With friends
5.0
Green accommodation, friendly, quiet, rest. Incredible view, location, silence and friendly host. Super environmentally friendly.
Nov 2024
Sarel D
With partner
5.0
Restful. Very nice stay, thank you.
Oct 2024
Marthé V
With friends
5.0
You can't get closer to nature. Fantastic 'off the grid' weekend close to nature. Blissful and refreshingly close to nature. Beautiful view.
Oct 2024
Annemé V
With partner
5.0
Ultimate getaway! Joel's Cottage truly is a hidden gem on the most beautiful hillside. The views are beautiful and the attention to detail in the cott...
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Sep 2024
Max K
With partner
5.0
So special, we would love to go there again. Very nice! The place is a gem of silence and natural beauty, ideal for a few nights' getaway. Clean mount...
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Sep 2024

Location

  • 18 Buffelsvalley Farm, Oudtshoorn, 6650, Western Cape
  • Guests think Joel's Off-the-grid Cottage is in an excellent location
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From R 1 650
per night (sleeps 4)
From
From R 1 650
per night (sleeps 4)
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  • Capacity: 4 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 13:00 to 17:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 18 Buffelsvalley Farm, Oudtshoorn, 6650, Western Cape
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