When winter arrives, the only thing we dream of after waking is the idea of crawling back into bed the moment we step out of it. Luckily, TravelGround has plenty of accommodation with facilities that will ensure you have the best winter holiday yet, filled with lazy lie ins, huddling around the fireplace, and bonding with your family.

At the Woods Guest House, Eastern Cape

At the Woods Guest House faces the impressive Storms River mountains and offers 8 guest rooms, ranging from twin rooms to family rooms, all with private patios, gas heaters, hot water bottles, and tea and coffee making amenities for winter. Facilities include a dining room, pool, wooden sundeck, 2 guest lounges and free Wi-Fi. Check out some adventure activities in the Tsitsikamma region. Make an enquiry.

Kliphuis, Eastern Cape

Kliphuis is a self-catering house for 8 people, situated on a remote nature reserve just an hour from Graaff-Reinet. A typical 3-bedroom farmhouse, Kliphuis offers stone floors, reed ceilings, thick walls, sheepskin rugs, 3 wood-burning stoves, and a huge fireplace for winter. Mountain biking, hiking, and reading on the patio are perfect for those warm, sunny Karoo days. Make an enquiry.

JBay Zebra Lodge, Eastern Cape

JBay Zebra Lodge is perched at the top of a hill with 360˚ views of the Indian Ocean, indigenous bush, and mountains, just 20 minutes away from Jeffrey’s Bay. The lodge offers safari tents, suites, or a self-catering house. Relax on the pool deck with a sundowner or soak away your troubles in the Jacuzzi on those cold winter nights. Other facilities include a bar, guest lounge, spa, restaurant, and free Wi-Fi.  Activities include bird watching, cycling, game viewing, and mountain biking. Make an enquiry.

C’est la Vie, Western Cape

C’est la Vie is a stylish self-catering cottage for 6 situated right on the beach in Paternoster. With 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an indoor and outdoor fireplace, as well as lovely sea views from the patio, you’re promised a winter weekend to remember. Make an enquiry.

Wolfkop Nature Reserve Mountain Cottages, Western Cape

Wolfkop Nature Reserve Mountain Cottages offers 4 self-catering family cottages on a 450 hectare reserve, just outside of Citrusdal. Set at the foothills of the Cederberg Mountains, the cottages have panoramic views across the Oliphantsrivier Valley, and come with private Jacuzzis, jungle gyms, hammocks, bush showers, and open fireplaces. The kitchen even has fresh coffee beans and a grinder for your morning cuppa! Activities include hiking, mountain biking, fishing, canoeing, and day visits to the local hot springs known as The Baths. Make an enquiry.

Sacred Mountain B&B, Western Cape

Sacred Mountain B&B is located in a quiet country lane just a stone’s throw away from the beach in Noordhoek. The B&B does their bit for the environment by using low energy lighting, water saving showers, and recycling. They offer cottages and suites available on a B&B or self-catering basis, and delicious farmhouse breakfasts. Facilities include a braai area, heated swimming pool, indoor fireplace, Jacuzzi, and wellness spa. Make an enquiry.

Sedgefield Arms, Western Cape

Sedgefield Arms is an old world hotel offering double rooms and family cottages in Sedgefield. Facilities include the Sedgefield Arms Restaurant, a fully licensed pub, guest lounge, braai area, and swimming pool. Make an enquiry.

Knysna Riverside Lodge, Western Cape

Knysna Riverside Lodge lies in over 25 hectares of private nature reserve overlooking the Knysna River and lagoon. All rooms include a hearty breakfast in the rates, along with in-room tea and coffee facilities; some suites also offer in-room fireplaces! Children under 10 years stay for free when sharing with 2 adults. There are 2 pools, a bar, and a restaurant onsite. Activities include hiking, bird watching, golf, horse riding, and picnicking. Make an enquiry.

Lord’s Guest Lodge, Western Cape

Lord’ Guest Lodge is a periodic lodge perched on the Koningsrivier hills between Robertson and McGregor. The lodge offers executive units and luxury rooms with fireplaces, along with lounges, en-suite bathrooms, and tea and coffee making amenities. Facilities include the Lady Grey Restaurant, poolside wine bar, and a stone chapel. Make an enquiry.

Jackalberry Ridge, Mpumalanga

Jackalberry Ridge is tucked away on the southern border of the Kruger National Park, and offers 4, 6, and 8 sleeper tented suites with built in bathrooms and kitchens, as well as a braai area, plunge pool, and communal lapa. Activities include game viewing, and bird watching with over 300 species of birds recorded in the area. Make an enquiry.

Idwala Boutique Guest House, Gauteng

Idwala Boutique Guest House, in Randburg, was originally built as a farmhouse, and extends an old world charisma with thatched suites overlooking beautifully manicured gardens. The rooms and cottages are perfect for winter with king-sized beds, under floor heating, and heated towel rails. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, and guest lounge. Make an enquiry.

Woodridge Country Hotel and Spa, KwaZulu-Natal

Woodridge Country Hotel and Spa overlooks the rolling hills of Balgowan in the heart of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. With 10 deluxe rooms, 5 garden cottages, 15 forest suites, a restaurant, and spa, you’re certain to have a winter holiday to remember. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms and tea and coffee making facilities. Enjoy walks in the 89 hectare nature reserve, and spot game like blesbuck, zebra, oribi, duiker, and reedbuck.  Make an enquiry.

Naries Namakwa Retreat, Northern Cape

Naries Namakwa Retreat is a cosy winter hideaway on 6000 hectares of semi-desert on the edge of the Spektakelberg between Springbok and Kleinzee. Naries is known for their warm hospitality, delicious meals, and friendly staff. Choose between luxury mountain suites, rooms in the Cape Dutch Manor House, or 2 self-catering family cottages. Make an enquiry.

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