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Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse | Riebeek Valley, near Cape Town, Western Cape

Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse | Riebeek Valley, near Cape Town, Western Cape

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There isn’t anybody who doesn’t love the beauty, romance and adventure surrounding a getaway in the Cape Winelands, and Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse is a sought after destination in the Cape Winelands, located on a working farm and game reserve in the Riebeek Valley.  The world is becoming too over populated and busy and guests come to this venue to enjoy a unique peace and quiet. What is so wonderful about Batholomeus is that if you really want to get to…

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Sunbird Cottage and House | Wakkerstroom area, Mpumalanga

Sunbird Cottage and House | Wakkerstroom area, Mpumalanga

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Now is your chance to escape the maddening crowds of Gauteng and experience magical peace and quiet on a magnificent working farm of 3000 hectares. The sheer views of the mountains are enough to be like a therapeutic tonic and a stay here is guaranteed to breathe new life into you. At the beautiful Sunbird Cottage you won’t be listening to screeching braking and screaming people here. What you’ll get is the sweet song of birds. Come prepared to lose…

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Greenlands Farm – Bonnievale, W. Cape

Greenlands Farm – Bonnievale, W. Cape

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If ever there’s a hecticly busy farm in South Africa, it’s Greenlands Farm. It’s got a winery, distillery, restaurant, and shop. The farm is situated in the foothills of the Langeberg along the R60 and apart from their fresh vegetables, cheeses and wines, its a wonderful place to stay as well. So let’s take a look at what you can expect at this busy farm. There’s a lot to keep you busy on the farm and quite frankly, it’s the…

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Weltevrede Guest Farm – Prince Albert, W. Cape

Weltevrede Guest Farm – Prince Albert, W. Cape

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The Weltevrede Valley in the area of Prince Albert is surrounded by the Swartberg Mountains and every year in Prince Albert, which is an exquisite and enchanting Karoo village, holds the olive festival. There is so much to see and do in this wonderful area, that you will wish you had discovered it much earlier. Prince Albert self catering accommodation is always a sought after option for holidaymakers wanting to experience a true working South African farm holiday. Heaps of…

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Lismore Farm | Swellendam, Western Cape

Lismore Farm | Swellendam, Western Cape

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The Lismore Farm is old and established, having been in the Barry family since 1844. The farm has an illustrious history and when you’re visiting  it can be riveting listening to how it was once used as a horse breeding farm for the Dutch East India Company and other interesting facts. Today the farm is used for dairy and and you’ll find Jersey cows as well as a Nguni herd. The farm is also a member of the Groot Vaders…

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Softwaters Farm Guesthouse | Louis Trichardt, Limpopo

Softwaters Farm Guesthouse | Louis Trichardt, Limpopo

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Stressed out, unnerved and longing for the healing powers of what nature can provide? You’d do well to see out the beauty and peace of Softwaters Farm Guesthouse,  a working farm and place of peace,  drawing wildlife lovers and adventure seekers. The stylish guesthouse lies beautifully at the foot of Luonde Mountain. Cyclists particularly love the guesthouse as there are beautiful forest roads available to use which offer spectacular views over the Levubu Valley. There are also beautiful walks, fishing…

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Klein Karoo Valley Guest Farm | Ladismith, Western Cape

Klein Karoo Valley Guest Farm | Ladismith, Western Cape

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More and more people are appreciating the natural and rugged beauty of the Karoo, the distant blue mountains and craggy peaks, the windmills, the cement farm dam, the sheep, the crows sitting on the telephone wires, the intriguing villages and the wonderful silence. Klein Karoo Valley Guest Farm is sought after Karoo farm accommodation. It is situated in the Opzoek Valley which is between Ladismith and Calitzdorp in the Klein Karoo. If you’re looking to be re-energized and have all…

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