Holiday Stays

Avani Private Nature Reserve

Holiday Stays Score: 4.0 / 5
Lodge Hermanus · Western Cape
Avani Private Nature Reserve
Avani Private Nature Reserve
Avani Private Nature Reserve

About

Eco-friendly self-catering accommodation in a fynbos nature reserve featuring thatched rondavels, each with a private wood-burning hot tub for stargazing. Located 1 hour from Cape Town.

Accommodation

Seven thatched rondavels built with cob and straw bale construction, sleeping 2-6 guests per unit. All include fully equipped kitchenware, bedding, towels, and ample firewood. Most not wheelchair accessible; Truffle is accessible. Self-catering; guests provide own consumables.

Facilities

Private wood-burning hot tubs, communal swimming pool, hiking trails, and river hikes. Catfish fishing available. Reserved parking. TV and Wi-Fi intentionally excluded for tranquility.

Location & Surroundings

Bot River area with rolling hills and vast skies. 1 hour from Cape Town, 38 minutes from Hermanus, 15 minutes from Caledon and Botrivier. Botrivier Wine Route features award-winning wines and nearby restaurants. Regional activities include cycling, whale watching, golf, and guided photography tours.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 11:00
Children: Not allowed
Pets: Not allowed
Smoking: Not allowed

Rooms

Avani Lodge - Parrastoel

Parrastoel is a large private unit set on the top of a hill with endless vistas. It can sleep up to 6 people. It consists of 2 en-suite bedrooms and an indoor wood-burning hot tub and fireplace/braai.

King x 1 Queen x 1 Sofa x 1
From
R2,410

Avani Lodge - Hedgehog

Price per unit. Being predominantly cob-build, the temperature inside is very moderate. Named after a very tasty mushroom, Hedgehog will surprise you with amazing views in a tranquil setting. Only 2 p

Double x 1
From
R2,170

Avani Lodge - Magic

This unit is for two people only. Magic has a bathroom/shower en-suite inside and a spacious under roof braai/dining area outside. The private, secluded stargazing Hot Tub is set on a deck overlooking

Double x 1
From
R1,928

Avani Lodge - Hen Of The Wood

Cob-rondavels being predominantly cob-build, the temperature inside is very moderate. Hen-of-the-wood provides a private hot tub in a cosy and sublime atmosphere to recharge your batteries. Only 2 per

Double x 1
From
R1,928

Avani Lodge - Oyster

Cob-rondavels being predominantly cob-build, the temperature inside is very moderate. Oyster provides a spacious atmosphere to recharge your batteries. Only 2 persons per unit. Wood-burning hot tub an

Double x 1
From
R1,928

Avani Lodge - Pine Ring

Cob-rondavels being predominantly cob-build, the temperature inside is very moderate. Staying in this cob-rondavel will awaken your senses to serenity and space. Only 2 persons per unit. No children.

Double x 1
From
R1,928

Location

Address

Bot River area, Botrivier, Western Cape

Hermanus Guide →
Sleeps 20

Features

Thatched Rondavels Stargazing Recently Renovated No Television Eco-friendly Cob And Straw Bale Construction Private Fynbos Nature Reserve No Wi-fi Wheelchair Accessible Unit Available

Activities

Wine Tasting Hiking Swimming Whale Watching Golf Horse Riding Scuba Diving Mountain Biking Cycling Kayaking Paragliding Stargazing River Hiking Catfish Fishing Guided Photography Tours

Amenities

Swimming Pool Fireplaces Hiking Trails Braai Areas Reserved Parking Wood-burning Hot Tubs Catfish Fishing