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STAANDAKKIE GUEST COTTAGE
Type : Self-catering Farm Accommodation Location : Bredasdorp
Bredasdorp was founded on the farm Langefontein in 1838, by the Hon. Michiel van Breda, who was the first mayor of Cape Town and a member of the Cape Legislative Council. The old farm homestead together with the old Independent Church alongside, are both national monuments and both buildings today house a unique and fascinating collection of shipwreck memorabilia. The Shipwreck Museum in Bredasdorp, tells the tale of the fate of many a soul who encountered the rough seas.
Description : Only 15 kilometres from Bredasdorp this cute self-catering cottage is situated on a working farm. Surrounded by beautiful farm landscape and only 2 kilometres from the historical Milkwood Tree on the farm Rhenosterfontein. Staandakkie (which means 'pitched roof') Guest Cottage is separate from the main homestead, yet close enough for interaction with your hosts should the urge grab you. Take a stroll to the dairy and see where your milk comes from or bring your bikes along with you and ride to your hearts content, wherever your fancy takes you. The bird life is prolific.
Accommodation : The cottage can accommodate two. There is a separate double bedroom with private entrance which is attached to the main house for an extra two people. The cottage is fully fitted and equipped for your comfort. There is a heater, TV, kitchenette and shower en suite. There is an outdoor braai area with patio chairs. Coffee / tea, sugar and milk together with Vicki's delicious rusks are provided.
Check in : After 14h00 Check out : Before 11h00
Tariff : Prices quoted in South African Rands (ZAR)
ZAR160.00 per person sharing per night self-catering.
ZAR180.00 single per night self-catering.
Breakfast on request : ZAR40.00 per person Minimum charge : ZAR400.00
Phone Bookings : 028 425 3004 or 083 662 1560 Requests are confirmed with the accommodation establishment. The reply (quote) is then forwarded to you with information on how to book the specific accommodation. Please allow up to twelve hours for a quote.
Directions on How to Get There
From Cape Town:
Take the N2 to Caledon. At Caledon turn off the N2 onto the R316 to Bredasdorp. travel into the centre of Bredasdorp and at the intersection of All Saints Street turn left towards Swellendam. After approximately seven kilometres turn right at the Malagas / Infanta turn off. Travel for approximately 5 kilometres and turn right at the guest house sign. Follow the signs for three and a half kilometers to the farm house.
Attractions and Activities : The farm is only 30 kilometres from the de Hoop Nature and Marine Reserve where the visitor may enjoy wildlife and birdlife in abundance. Watch the whales from June to November. Drive to Malagas and cross the Breede River to Witsand and Fort Beaufort, on the only manually operated pont in South Africa. Take a picnic basket to De Mond Nature Reserve. Visit the fascinating Shipwreck Museum in Bredasdorp. Visit the charming village with two names, Arniston / Waenhuiskrans.
Our Visitor's Remarks :
Staandakkie in itself is unremarkable. It is small. It is comfortable. It is quiet. It is a single room with a kitchenette and en-suite bathroom. It has views of the farm, and stands apart ten paces from the back of the farmhouse (in fact, it is the original farmhouse). Yet I am amazed at what the advertisements leave out. In one direction, one finds a derelict farmhouse and a long walk through fynbos to the top of a hill. In another direction, there is the dairy - a far bigger operation than I had anticipated. In another direction, there is a salt pan - and the neighbours, who farm with ostriches and emus, and gladly showed me the inner workings of their fascinating trade. In the other direction, there are gnarled trees and magnificently coloured dragonflies (I obtained some stunning photos). I was surprised to find myself face to face with big game on the farm, and the bird life was amazing. Not least, there is the friendly farmer's wife, who every day brought me fresh milk, or tomatoes, or rusks, or cake. Her stock phrase was: "It's the beeegest pleaszhaaa!" Not least, this was a very economical stay. For a fortnight's visit, I paid less than I have anywhere else.
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