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Home in Mjejane game reserve

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 175 reviews

Thula Sana Lodge

The base rate is for 2 people. Additional guests after the first 2 will be charged an additional rate per person per night. Thula Sana is a private lodge in Mjejane Game Reserve. Tranquility at its best, lounge on the patio and watch the elephants go by or enjoy a sundowner in the loft and gaze into the game reserve. This is the place to be to relax and unwind in the bush. The lodge has a gym and swimming pool. There is also a study with a place to work, and a bookcase with books to read.

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Home in Western Cape

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 360 reviews

SUGARBIRD HOUSE EDENVELDT FARM

I have decided to rent out my personal farm house\ guest house to happy road trippers seeking solitude and a peaceful surrounding. The house is within a valley surrounded by 48 hectares of open land,beautiful mountain (cederberg) backdrops and a river with three natural swimming areas within walking distance of the guest house and the place include a 25m lap pool right in front of the veranda! Oh and plenty of clean breathable air :). There is one full sized bed so its best suited for couples.

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Farm stay in Stellenbosch

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 199 reviews

Hidden gem in the heart of the winelands..

A little forest in the heart of the Winelands cuddles this secret gem #jangroentjiecottage close to a dam fed by the fynbos covered Helderberg. a Selfcatering hideaway that sleeps two with a fireplace, braai and a woodfired hottub. Within walking distance from Taaibosch, Pink Valley and Avontuur Wine and stud farm. Just across the R44 Ken Forrester Wines is luring. For the outdoor enthusiasts Helderberg provide trails for hiking and mtbiking and our dam covers swimming, rowing and sundowners.

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Farm stay in Cape Winelands District Municipality

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 117 reviews

Eco home - Lake & Mountain View

Enjoy the sights and sounds of nature when you stay in this unique eco home, designed with biophilic principles. We’ve chosen natural building materials like hemp walls, 100 year old recycled Oregon wood and handmade eco-paint to increase our connectivity to nature & tread lighter on our planet. Double glazed glass helps regulate. Overlooking our farm dam, with trees to rest under and the majestic Winterhoek mountains as a picturesque backdrop - our cottage is the perfect weekend getaway.

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Tent in Vaalwater

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 109 reviews

Come and immerse yourself in nature.

Waterwood's Isolated Tent, for the bush lover recluse. This remote tent will appeal to the avid nature adventurer. Enjoy the freedom of the bush whether on foot or mountain bike. Relax on the deck or sit around the fire pit while watching the game drift by. Solar powered lights, and a hot shower are a few of your limited comforts, as a bush lover enthusiast. Covid 19 response, all our staff are vaccinated and the Tent is completely isolated. There is no contact with any other guests.

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Home in Ballots Heights, George

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 169 reviews

Stunning location! Heated Pool, Nature, Clifftop!

Inverter/Battery backup power supply. 4.4m x 2.4m heated pool. The house is set in a dramatic location perched 60m above the ocean, with endless ocean views. Set in a 94 hectare private , safe reserve, walks and hikes from the front door, come and experience nature in luxury. Whales/Dolphins/wildlife/ stars! 24 hour security 15 minutes to George Mall, 20km from George Airport. The house has 180 degree views over the Ocean, with fresh clean air and the sound of the ocean below.

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Cabin in Victoria Bay

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviews

River House - Luxury Cabin -Private Beach access

🪷The Riverhouse is where luxury meets raw nature. Set in Ballots Bay’s untouched reserve, it offers designer comfort, forest views, river sounds, and private beach access. Hike, fish, relax, and reconnect. This peaceful escape is remote, so come prepared—shops are a drive away. Perfect for couples and families seeking serenity and style. As E.M. Forster said, “What is the good of your stars... if they do not enter into our daily lives?” Let them in—book your stay.🪷

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Cottage in Citrusdal

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 239 reviews

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.

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Home in Western Cape

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 119 reviews

Dassieshoek - Or Skool

Situated in the mountains of Robertson, this double volume, beautifully restored Old School is a tranquil getaway for the whole family. There is a gorgeous eco pool and plenty of amenities for children. Located next to the Marloth Nature Reserve, the house is at the beginning of the Arangieskop Hiking Trail. Mountain biking, hiking, birding and river and dam access mean that there are plenty of outdoor activities for the whole family.

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Farm stay in Stellenbosch

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 399 reviews

Romantic cottage with a pool AND an open air tub!

RiverStone Cottage lies at the foot of the majestic Simonsberg mountain with panoramic views in all directions. Whether you are relaxing under vast oaks or at the plunge pool and watching the sunset turn the mountains pink or are an early bird and watching the sun rise behind cheeky, pointed Botmanskop, there are moments aplenty to ooh and aah at the majesty that surrounds this very special place.

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Cabin in Reddersburg

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 101 reviews

Spionkop Eco Cabin

Spioenkop Eco Cabin is situated on a working cattle farm, just outside of Reddersburg, that offers you a sense of calm and tranquility. An off-the-grid stay that offers some of the most beautiful sunsets you will find, overlooking the Free State plains. The cabin was thoughtfully designed and furnished to ensure upmost comfort and views from all angles.

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Dome in Tulbagh

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 438 reviews

Sunset Dome

We are proud to present the Geodome experience, nestled up against the Witzenberg mountain range about 9km from the historic town of Tulbagh. We have created this unique rental situated in our favourite part of a 222 hectare farm. Swimming, fishing, mountain biking, hiking and enjoying nature are some of the favourite activities our guests enjoy.