The Travelling Tortoise Retreat
Description
This chalet sleeps 7 guests, is higher up the hill than the other chalets and offers exceptional views. There are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. One bedroom has a double bed, one with a double bed and ensuite, and the third, reached via a spiral staircase has 2 single beds. Both of the bathrooms are fitted with a shower. There is a double sofa bed in the family lounge. The kitchen is well equipped with a fridge-freezer, gas cooker with oven and hob and all that is needed for a long or short stay. The chalet features a deck with braai facilities. Guests have a private wood-fired hot tub next to the chalet. Although the chalet is higher up the hill, it is still easily accessible by a standard vehicle.
Room/Unit Overview
Bedroom
En-suite
1 x Double Bed
Shower, Toilet
Bedroom
2 x Single Bed / Three-Quarter Bed
Bedroom
1 x Double Bed
Common area
1 x Single Sleeper Couch
Bathroom
Shower, Toilet
Rates
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What you'll find here
Popular
Bathroom
Entertainment
Heating & Cooling
Kitchen & Dining
Outdoor
Parking & Access
Price Includes
Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
House Rules
Enquiries for bookings that end on a weekend, need to include both weekend days.
Wood is supplied for the fireplace in The Hares Lair and Jackals den.
There is an extra charge per evening for the use of the hot tub.
Travelling Tortoise is off the grid and generates its own electricity, so no load shedding is to be expected.
Guests are asked not to use hair dryers or other high-consumption appliances.
Well-behaved pets are welcome by arrangement.
The retreat is a very peaceful place. For the benefit of other guests, please no music.
Please note that there is a 7km gravel road leading to the accommodation. Guests are required to enquire about the condition of the road, because it can be affected by unforeseen circumstances. All chalets are accessible by a standard car though.
Cancellation Policy - Flexible
| More than 24 hours before check-in | 100%deposit refunded |
| Less than 24 hours before check-in | 0%deposit refunded |
Description
This chalet has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The first bedroom is furnished with a double bed and has an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower. The second bedroom is furnished with 2 single beds. There is a sofa bed in the lounge. The second bathroom is fitted with a shower. The kitchen is equipped with a gas cooker, oven and hob, and a fridge-freezer. The braai is on the deck and boasts a view. Guests have access to a private wood-fired hot tub located next to the chalet secluded in the bush.
Room/Unit Overview
Bedroom
En-suite
1 x Double Bed
Shower, Toilet
Bedroom
2 x Single Bed / Three-Quarter Bed
Common area
1 x Single Sleeper Couch
Bathroom
Shower, Toilet
Rates
More room/unit pictures
What you'll find here
Popular
Bathroom
Entertainment
Heating & Cooling
Kitchen & Dining
Outdoor
Parking & Access
Price Includes
Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
House Rules
Enquiries for bookings that end on a weekend, need to include both weekend days.
Wood is supplied for the fireplace in The Hares Lair and Jackals den.
There is an extra charge per evening for the use of the hot tub.
Travelling Tortoise is off the grid and generates its own electricity, so no load shedding is to be expected.
Guests are asked not to use hair dryers or other high-consumption appliances.
Well-behaved pets are welcome by arrangement.
The retreat is a very peaceful place. For the benefit of other guests, please no music.
Please note that there is a 7km gravel road leading to the accommodation. Guests are required to enquire about the condition of the road, because it can be affected by unforeseen circumstances. All chalets are accessible by a standard car though.
Cancellation Policy - Flexible
| More than 24 hours before check-in | 100%deposit refunded |
| Less than 24 hours before check-in | 0%deposit refunded |
Description
The Hares Lair is a unique hobbit home and depicts the rivalry between the Hare and the Tortoise as you enter the home through a large round door. The chalet's kitchen is well equipped with a fridge-freezer, gas cooker with oven and hob, and there is a spacious living area and a bathroom fitted with a shower. The double bed is in the corner of the cottage with walls of pine. There is also a double sleeper couch that sleeps 2 children. There is a cast iron fire that keeps the chalet warm during the cold winter. The braai is on the sheltered stoep that offers a beautiful view of the Red Stone hills.
Room/Unit Overview
Bedroom
1 x Double Bed
1 x Single Sleeper Couch
Bathroom
Shower, Toilet
Rates
More room/unit pictures
What you'll find here
Popular
Bathroom
Entertainment
Heating & Cooling
Kitchen & Dining
Outdoor
Parking & Access
Price Includes
Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
House Rules
Enquiries for bookings that end on a weekend, need to include both weekend days.
Wood is supplied for the fireplace in The Hares Lair and Jackals den.
There is an extra charge per evening for the use of the hot tub.
Travelling Tortoise is off the grid and generates its own electricity, so no load shedding is to be expected.
Guests are asked not to use hair dryers or other high-consumption appliances.
Well-behaved pets are welcome by arrangement.
The retreat is a very peaceful place. For the benefit of other guests, please no music.
Please note that there is a 7km gravel road leading to the accommodation. Guests are required to enquire about the condition of the road, because it can be affected by unforeseen circumstances. All chalets are accessible by a standard car though.
Cancellation Policy - Flexible
| More than 24 hours before check-in | 100%deposit refunded |
| Less than 24 hours before check-in | 0%deposit refunded |
Description
This chalet is built in a Hobbit style and it is partly underground so well insulated, so with that and the cat iron fire it is warm in the winter. The open-plan bedroom is furnished with a double bed that rests under the reed roof supported by white popular trees There is a spacious bathroom fitted with a shower. The kitchen is equipped with a fridge-freezer, gas cooker with oven and hob. The unit has braai facilities on the porch.
Room/Unit Overview
Bedroom
1 x Double Bed
Bathroom
Shower, Toilet
Rates
More room/unit pictures
What you'll find here
Popular
Bathroom
Entertainment
Heating & Cooling
Kitchen & Dining
Outdoor
Parking & Access
Price Includes
Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
House Rules
Enquiries for bookings that end on a weekend, need to include both weekend days.
Wood is supplied for the fireplace in The Hares Lair and Jackals den.
There is an extra charge per evening for the use of the hot tub.
Travelling Tortoise is off the grid and generates its own electricity, so no load shedding is to be expected.
Guests are asked not to use hair dryers or other high-consumption appliances.
Well-behaved pets are welcome by arrangement.
The retreat is a very peaceful place. For the benefit of other guests, please no music.
Please note that there is a 7km gravel road leading to the accommodation. Guests are required to enquire about the condition of the road, because it can be affected by unforeseen circumstances. All chalets are accessible by a standard car though.
Cancellation Policy - Flexible
| More than 24 hours before check-in | 100%deposit refunded |
| Less than 24 hours before check-in | 0%deposit refunded |
Description
This spacious chalet comprises 2 bedrooms, the first bedroom is furnished with a double bed, while the second bedroom has 2 single beds. Both bathrooms are fitted with a shower. The kitchen is well equipped with a fridge-freezer, gas oven and hob, as well as tea- and coffee-making facilities. The lounge has comfortable seating with a single sleeper couch. Outside, down a few steps is a hot tub for the private use of the guests. There is a generous deck, with braai facilities, that looks over the valley and in the distance The Redstone hills.
Room/Unit Overview
Bedroom
En-suite
2 x Single Bed / Three-Quarter Bed
Shower, Toilet
Bedroom
1 x Double Bed
Common area
1 x Single Sleeper Couch
Bathroom
Shower, Toilet
Bathroom
Shower, Toilet
Rates
More room/unit pictures
What you'll find here
Popular
Bathroom
Entertainment
Heating & Cooling
Kitchen & Dining
Outdoor
Parking & Access
Price Includes
Rates displayed are on a self - catering basis
House Rules
Enquiries for bookings that end on a weekend, need to include both weekend days.
Wood is supplied for the fireplace in The Hares Lair and Jackals den.
There is an extra charge per evening for the use of the hot tub.
Travelling Tortoise is off the grid and generates its own electricity, so no load shedding is to be expected.
Guests are asked not to use hair dryers or other high-consumption appliances.
Well-behaved pets are welcome by arrangement.
The retreat is a very peaceful place. For the benefit of other guests, please no music.
Please note that there is a 7km gravel road leading to the accommodation. Guests are required to enquire about the condition of the road, because it can be affected by unforeseen circumstances. All chalets are accessible by a standard car though.
Cancellation Policy - Flexible
| More than 24 hours before check-in | 100%deposit refunded |
| Less than 24 hours before check-in | 0%deposit refunded |
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your stay!
- Capacity: 22 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: Travelling Tortoise Lane, Middleplaas, De Rust, 2000, Western Cape
