Bronze Grove Farm, Barrydale A mere 2km from Barrydale and tucked into a corner of the Langeberg foothills that incorporates a chunk of the baie mooi Tradouws Pass, Grove Farm will appeal to couples in dire need of a romantic... (Read more)


Chez Nous, Tulbagh Chez Nous offers a practical base in the heart of Tulbagh. There are four cottages, all fairly recently built, simply furnished and arranged in a quadrangle around a central courtyard and garden... (Read more)


Ouland Cottage, Plettenberg Bay In a corner of the universe typified by rampant development, the ubiquitous golf estate and sausage-machine B&Bs, the Reitz-owned Ouland Farm is a rare breed - for where else will you find a... (Read more)


Boesmansdrift Farmhouse, Bonnievale From Boesmansdrift's guestbook... "Thank you for a wonderful weekend. It was such a treat to relax in this beautiful place. Your little touches made us feel welcome – we wanted to... (Read more)


Buren Cottage, Cape Peninsula Buren Cottage is situated in the horsey heart of Noordhoek, on a pastoral smallholding circled by magnificent mountain views and within earshot of the crashing waves on Noordhoek beach. Horse... (Read more)


Sea Horse, Rooiels to Kleinmond Only a 'what have I got to lose' hour from Cape Town - a chunk of it along a very pleasant winding ribbon of coastal road linking Gordon's Bay to Rooi Els and the holiday hamlets beyond - Sea Horse... (Read more)


Panini, Cape Peninsula Panini Apartment is a useful-to-know option if you find yourself in the Strand/Somerset West area. Apart from the possibility of making a full weekend of it, it also represents the wise man's... (Read more)


Cape Point Cottage, Cape Peninsula Cape Point Cottage comes pretty close to fitting the fantasy weekend cottage. What's more, you don't need to drive forever and a day to live the dream. Situated just five minutes (by car) from the... (Read more)


13 Pondokkie, Cape Agulhas & Struisbaai 13 Pondokkie is a rustic seaside holiday house in Suiderstrand, which falls within the Agulhas National Park. The house is circled by fynbos and the lilting sounds of birdlife, with great views stretching... (Read more)


Charlotte House, Stilbaai While Stilbaai itself is no stranger to facebrick-and-cement fountain kitsch, Charlotte House is the welcome exception. On offer are two stylish self-catering apartments set in a grand and elegant... (Read more)


@Paternoster Accommodation, Paternoster @Paternoster is your one-stop shop for a wide variety of self-catering accommodation in the village. On offer is a grand total of 21 privately-owned cottages and homes, with something to suit... (Read more)


Seagetaway, Cape Peninsula Let's kick off our review of Seagetaway with a few guest comments... "This is a house and a view for more than two days." "We want to stay here forever! The house, surroundings and... (Read more)


Waterkant, Velddrif Looking for a comfortable, clean and good value base on the lapping banks of the Berg River and all its associated salty attractions? In that case Waterkant appears to fit the bill perfectly. It's... (Read more)


Rondekuil, Cape Peninsula "Peace and tranquility in the city, but not in the city" (as one guest so correctly put it), Rondekuil is a rural island in an ocean of encroaching urban creep. A mere 10 minutes by car... (Read more)


Pomegranate Cottage, Citrusdal You'll discover Pomegranate Cottage 10km before Citrusdal, on a working fruit farm called Nuwedam. The farm sits high on the Olifants River mountains, which translates into awesome views of... (Read more)


Elephant Leisure Resort, Citrusdal Appointed 7km from Citrusdal, Elephant Leisure Resort offers a a unique setting and wonderful views across the Cederberg mountains and Sneeuberg conservancy (often covered in snow in winter). Although... (Read more)


Driftwood Cottage, Napier For starters let's dip into Driftwood's guest book. "I loved the single space cottage - decor fitted my personality. If I had a home like this I'd be the happiest person alive (Adrienne from... (Read more)


Fruit Tree Cottage, Stanford Located in Stanford itself, this lovingly restored genteel Victorian-era house has FUN splashed all over it. Why's that you may rightly ask? Well, for starters, with five bedrooms in total (two of... (Read more)


Paddabult, Paarl Overseas folk who have been to this wine farm with posh guesthouse and self-catering cottages have lots of good things to say. "What an amazing place Paddabult is - so relaxing, peaceful, tidy... (Read more)