One of the most South African things you can do is spend a holiday on the farm. Whether you’re a farm kid through and through or have no idea where to start your search for fun farm stays in the Western Cape, LekkeSlaap makes it easy as pie for everyone to find accommodation. Choose a cottage with a wood-fired hot tub and a fireplace, take a nap by a pond with your fishing rod in your hand or sit back on your very own patio while you take in the surroundings. There are even some options where your pets will be welcomed too! Jump in and see what you can pick and choose in this province.
Breathe Hideaway
Oudtshoorn
First on the list is this exquisite cottage in the Eseljag Poort, less than fifty kilometres from Oudtshoorn and George. With space for six, it’s ideal for everyone you want to come and enjoy the peace and quiet with. Apart from a lovely atmosphere, the accommodation boasts solar panels, a boma, a braai area, and a place to eat together. There’s even a covered wood-fired hot tub! In true Western Cape style, the cottage also offers a view of the surrounding mountains so you can admire the surroundings from every angle to make the most of your stay.
Reflections Guest Farm
Tulbagh
This self-catering farm in Tulbagh scores ten out of ten for its peaceful holiday atmosphere. Choose whether you want to stay in one of the four cottages or two houses. All accommodation options sleep two to eight guests and boast fireplaces and verandas with breathtaking views of the dam. The dam is the centrepiece of this getaway in the Tulbagh Valley and boasts activities such as bass fishing and on-site swimming. Come relax and see how Reflections Guest Farm lives up to its name.
Steenbok Farm Cottages
Tulbagh
How does a getaway with your four-legged friend at the foot of the Witzenberg Mountains sound? If you can’t imagine anything better, then one of these cottages with a mountain view is just the place for you! Each cottage sleeps six, so you can share the experience with your favourite people. Come and take advantage of all the leisure facilities you daydream about, such as a built-in braai, private wood-burning hot tub, splash pool and even a lawn where your pet can play.
31 on Witzenberg
Tulbagh
Head over here to admire the wonderful views of the Witzenberg Mountains at this charming house on a game farm just outside Tulbagh. The house sleeps four and promises cosy nights in front of the fireplace and around the braai area. There’s also a beautiful splash pool and a veranda with seating from where you can enjoy the serene mountain views and watch the zebras and springboks — just imagine! This stone cottage is the perfect place for a getaway that, once visited, no one will be able to get off their minds.
The Trout Pod
Prince Alfred Hamlet
If you listen closely, you’ll hear this cottage on a cliff call the fly anglers to come and catch some brown trout on a catch-and-release basis. The cottage has solar panels and will enable you to make the most of every moment with facilities such as a wood-fired hot tub, a plunge pool next to the river and a veranda with a lovely view of the surroundings. In addition to all the recreational facilities, there is also a built-in braai for cosy evenings in front of the fire. You don’t have to worry about little Sammy either, because pets are also welcome here!
Suikerbekkie @ Blue Crane Farm Lodge
Bot River
The only thing better than a farm stay is staying on a farm with a pizza oven. This cottage on the slopes of the Houwhoek Mountains next to the Van Der Stel Pass sleeps four and resembles something straight out of your favourite dream. It boasts an indoor and an outdoor braai area on the patio with a wood-fired hot tub from which you can admire the view. Staying in one of these cottages is ideal, whether you plan to relax horizontally or explore the various attractions.
Camissa Cottage @ Camissa Farm
Stellenbosch
A charming, rustic wooden house with a Scandinavian style in the Banhoek Valley between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek awaits. The breathtaking view that it offers from the mountains over the valley is already an excellent reason to make this farm your next destination, but certainly not the only one. With space for six and a cosy fireplace, it’s the ideal spot for any intimate group or family getaway. For those looking for fresh air, there’s a deck with seating, swing chairs and a mountain view — not to mention the fire pit and braai area! Furthermore, there are a variety of activities, such as mountain biking, birdwatching and swimming, that you can enjoy in the area.
Fynbosrust
Wolseley
This house at the foot of the Bainskloof Mountains with a view over the Slanghoek Valley is just the right place if you’re looking for spectacular sunsets. There are two bedrooms that sleep 4 guests, air conditioning that uses solar energy, and a crackling fireplace in the living area with enough wood so you can forget about the cold while you admire the snow on the mountains. Outside there are braai facilities on the deck where everyone can mingle around the fire. The house is also close to many wedding venues and activities in the area and is therefore ideal for those whose idea of relaxation doesn’t include a sedentary moment.
Robertson Stays
Robertson
Bring the whole family to visit this self-catering farmhouse roughly twelve kilometres from Robertson with a view of the dam, the valley and the mountains. The house is completely off-the-grid and uses solar power and borehole water. In true farmhouse style, there is also a fireplace in the living area and a covered patio with braai facilities and a swimming pool. Paws are also welcome here, making this stay even more fun!
The Container House @ Pendennis Farm Villiersdorp
Villiersdorp
Don’t hesitate to drive in the direction of Villiersdorp to come and see what is hidden here — unique, pet-friendly self-catering accommodation on an apple and grape farm that is ideal for the whole family or a group of friends. Wood and firelighters are provided for the fireplace so you don’t have to worry about anything but your own relaxation. What’s even better, is that the kids won’t be bored for a moment thanks to a lovely park where they can play, a jungle gym, a seasonal pond and a communal pool. Lastly, but very importantly, there are braai facilities.
Springsteen Secret Garden
Tulbagh
Of course, there’s also an eco-friendly self-catering cabin on this list, but this stay with room for four doesn’t sacrifice comfort or style. The facilities are powered by solar energy and you can enjoy fresh spring water that is extracted from the mountains. Outside there is a dining area and gas braai facilities, as well as a private wood-burning hot tub. As if all of this isn’t already enough to make you want to get in your car, pets are also welcome. Oh, just book already!
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There you go. Whether you’re looking for farm stays that remind you of your holidays with Grandpa and Grandma, or something more modern that will always stay with you, LekkeSlaap has all the options you could want to choose from — simply look, and book!
Feature image: Steenbok Farm Cottages
