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Rooibos Lux Bush Cottage (SOLAR) Hoedspruit Kruger
SOLAR, no load shedding or power outages. During load shedding, all lights work, Wifi, ceiling fan and fridge, the stove is gas & the geyser is gas. Washed with the warmth and colour of the afternoon sun and in true African style, this luxury self catering cottage over looks your own private pool and the amazing bushveld. Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate is situated in the small quaint town of Hoedspruit in Limpopo South Africa. PLEASE NOTE - NO PARTIES or music is allowed on the Wildlife Estate.

Tango - Luxury Honeymoon Suite with Hot Tub
TANGO Luxury Self Catering Cottage features a private patio with wood-fired hot tub, braai facilities and stunning views. The luxurious and spacious main room has an open space shower and bath tub overlooking the citrus orchard. The cottage comprises of a fully equipped open-plan kitchen and living room with fireplace. The 2nd bedroom has 2 single beds and en-suite bathroom. Bedding and towels provided. De Wilge has a 4-star grading from the Tourism Grading Council of SA. NO LOADSHEDDING

Off-the-grid stone cottage in the Little Karoo
Off grid cottage set in the heart of the Little Karoo within the Touwsberg Nature and Game Reserve. The reserve is well known for it's biodiverse fauna and flora and stunning scenery. Located off Route 62, midway between Barrydale and Ladismith, accessible with an average car/sedan, that has at least 17cm off ground clearance. The Cottage is well equipped, with indoor fireplace, cosy and completely private - the perfect Winter stay. Note: cell/3G reception requires a 2 minute walk; no wifi.

Cape Point Mountain Getaway - Cottage
This is one of Cape Town's environmental and historic treasures. It is a candle-lit hideaway with stunning views of mountain and sea. The Cottage is completely off grid, with fresh water coming off the mountain and energy from the sun. The cottage is built from local materials - stone walls, reed ceilings, blue gum supports. There are glass doors and windows throughout the cottage. The cottage has a beautiful open-plan bedroom and bathroom. The bathroom includes a tub, a toilet and a basin.

Coastaway: 3 Bedrooms + Solar Power
Come & relax in your paired back retreat located in a tranquil fishing village on the west coast of SA. Enjoy some rest with no load shedding worries, solar panels will keep everything (apart from oven & underfloor heating) running at all times of the day. Feel at home in an original dirt road cul-de-sac, safely snuggled in-between friendly neighbours. Only 25 minutes drive from Paternoster to the North, Langebaan to the South & just a 250m walk along green belt to serene, rocky shoreline.

SeaFront Selfcatering Studio at PrivateHolidayHome
NO LOADSHEDDING!! Luxurious Ramsgate Selfcatering Private SeaFront Studio at my Private Holiday Home. The OpenPlan Selfcatering studio,set on a Hill has amazing Sea Views/A large openplan bathroom,double showers/basins,bathtub,enclosed toilet/basin. Balcony/Views 210meter walk to beach! No full kitchen but it has a kitchenette/coffee station with a microwave,kettle,toaster,mini fridge and all crockery/cutlery. 1 Parking only. Netflix, Dstv. Solar Power Backup and Water Backup Systems.

Vineyard Cottage at Bosman Wines
Secluded cottage surrounded by vineyards and mountains with romantic, farm-style décor, open-plan kitchen, vineyard-covered front and back porch overlooking the beautiful Wellington wine valley. Fresh white linen bedding, private bathroom and a room with a view of the vineyards and the nursery vines. Small splash pool (cold water) in the backyard, private garage for parking, wine cellar on the farm, we include a complimentary wine tasting. Home to world renowned mountain bike trails.

Heidi's Barn, Franschhoek
Situated on a small holding 5km outside Franschhoek, opposite the exquisite La Motte Wine Estate, Heidi’s Barn offers the perfect self-catering base from which to explore the Winelands. A fire pit, outdoor dining area and a large swimming pool (shared with one other cottage) are perfect for summertime relaxation while an indoor wood-burning fireplace and wooden floors throughout make for a cosy winter escape. The barn runs on mains power with solar back up for load shedding.

Klipkop High Mountain Stone Cottage
The farm's fourth cottage is built of rock between two boulders. The interior is very comfortably furnished with ceder-clad walls and ceder floors, two comfortable 3/4 beds, a fireplace, kitchenette and a bathroom clad in rock with sliding doors opening onto the landscape. The cottage faces north with a view of Sneeuberg. There is a large sliding door opening onto the patio with a retractable awning and a braai to enjoy the extraordinary views in every direction.

Beachcomber Cottage @ Springerbay
Beachcomber Cottage, is a bright and welcoming, solar powered holiday home, set in the beautiful Springerbaai Coastal Estate, with panoramic views of the sea, bay and mountains. The estate boasts access to a pristine sandy beach within around 600 meters from the cottage and also offers a bird hide for bird and game viewing. Everything about Beachcomber Cottage is stylish, fresh, comfortable , and quality. Perfect for couples and small family groups.

Delightful self catering guest cottage
This tastefully decorated cottage is set in a safe, beautiful and quiet residential area of Hout Bay. The well-equipped cottage with 24/7 electricity and air conditioning is located next to a private family home. It sleeps 2 adults and 2 children can be accommodated in the open-plan loft. The cottage has access to several hikes onto Table Mountain National park, 8 minutes away from the beach, some beautiful restaurants and shops.

Solitude Cottage
Solitude Cottage is one of 5 unique A-Frame cottages situated within a private nature reserve with spectacular views of the Langeberg Mountains. About an hour and a half from Cape Town, near the Nuy valley, Amandalia farm is home to Saggy Stone Brewery, it delivers as it's name suggests - peace and quiet. Embrace the quiet of the reserve, relaxing in the hottub and watching game drinking at the private waterhole
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