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VERFHEUWEL GUEST HOUSE
Type : Self-catering Location : De Hoop
De Hoop Nature Reserve lies as an enclave between the coast and the intensively cultivated wheat-lands of the south-western Cape. The reserve is a unique sanctuary incorporating 40 kilometres of coastline, duineveld and De Hoop Vlei, a landlocked freshwater lake (fed by rivulets and springs) 14 kilometres long and averaging half a kilometre in width. The upper half of the vlei is ....... read more
Description :
Verfheuwel Guest House is a cosy cottage set in a magnificent garden with a swimming pool and abundant birdlife. Situated close to De Hoop Nature Reserve, where you can participate in whale watching, hiking trails, mountain biking and other activities. Potberg, within the nature reserve, is the home of the endangered Cape Vulture. On the farm the guest may experience sheep, grain and ostrich farming. Guests may enjoy farm fresh milk, home baked bread or cooked meals by arrangement.
Come and relax in a peaceful atmosphere and enjoy fresh air while walking or cycling in beautiful farmlands. Verfheuwel is the nearest guest house to the Whale Trail start / finish. Too late for the De Hoop gate? -then try us - stay for a while and explore the area.
Accommodation :
Fully equipped garden cottage with one double bedroom and two single beds for the kids in the lounge. Linen and towels provided. There is an outside braai (wood supplied) and swimming pool.
Check in : After 14h00 Check out : Before 11h00
Tariff : Self-catering
ZAR225 per person per night
ZAR90 per child under 13 years of age.
Payment Policy:
A 50% non-refundable deposit is payable on confirmation of the reservation and the balance is payable on arrival.
PLEASE NOTE tariffs reflected above are only a guideline and are subject to change without notice.
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 from Cape Town to Caledon. At Caledon take the R316 to Bredasdorp. From Bredasdorp take the R319 to Swellendam. Travel for 8km. Turn right onto the gravel road to Malagas / De Hoop. Stay on this road for 40km to Potberg. Verfheuwel is on the left.
From The Garden Route:
4km beyond Swellendam on the N2 towards Riviersonderend turn left on the road to Malagas. Travel for 22kmthen turn right to Ouplaas. Travel for 13km until you reach the T-junction. Turn left to Potberg. Travel for 4km. Verfheuwel is on your left.
Activities & Attractions :
* De Hoop Nature Reserve - known for its fauna and flora and the magnificent dunes at Koppie Alleen, from which one can watch the whales which come to breed from June to November each year.
* Potberg - walking and cycling trail - look out for the endangered Cape Vultures.
* Malagas - experience the only manually operated pont in the country on the way to the Breede River estuary and Witsand.
* Swellendam - historic old town - visit the Drostdy and old goal.
* Bredasdorp - a visit to the Shipwreck museum is well worth while.
* Arniston / Waenhuiskrans - fisherman's village and sea cave accessible at low tide.
* Cape Agulhas - southernmost point in Africa - the lighthouse has a unique museum.
