Holiday Stays

Dassenheuwel Farm Stay

Farm House Riebeek-Kasteel · Western Cape

About

Working farm accommodation near Riebeek Valley, 1 hour from Cape Town. Offers multiple self-catering units from farmhouse to cabin on a working farm.

Accommodation

Options range from a 2-bedroom farmstay sleeping 5 to single-bedroom cottages and cabins for 2. All feature Egyptian cotton linens and goose-feather duvets, equipped kitchens, and outdoor braai. The farmstay includes bath and shower; cottages have open-plan layouts. Silo offers balcony views; cabin is off-grid.

Facilities

All units include WiFi, air conditioning, equipped kitchens with gas stove and Nespresso, outdoor braai, and hair dryer. Farmstay features electric oven, dining area, and indoor braai. Cabin includes wood-stoked hot tub and fireplace. Cottages offer daily servicing except weekends.

Location & Surroundings

Located 18km from Malmesbury, 1 hour from Cape Town. Near Riebeek Valley, Paarl, and Wellington. On-farm: bird watching (over 130 bird species), farm experiences, nature walks. Nearby: wine and olive tastings in Swartland, hiking trails including Paardeberg and Tienie Versfeld Wildflower Reserve, towns like Riebeek Kasteel and Darling.

House Rules

Check-in: 15:00
Check-out: 10:00
Children: Allowed
Pets: Not allowed

Rooms

Farmhouse

Restored 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom farmhouse accommodating up to 5 guests. Features dam views with game sightings, indoor braai, and outside bonfire area. Minimum 2-night stay.

Queen x 1 Single x 3
From
R2,350

Wheat Cabin

This open-plan cabin has a king bed and a bathroom with a shower. The fully equipped kitchen and living room with a fireplace overlooks the valley. The terrace has a couple's hammock, a BBQ/Braai and

King x 1
From
R3,250

Silo

Unique two-story retreat in a repurposed grain silo. Features a private balcony with panoramic farm views and a modern shower bathroom.

Double x 1
From
R1,400

Cottage

Open-plan cozy cottage for couples with private patio and outdoor braai. Daily servicing available except weekends. Two identical cottages available: Windmill Cottage and Flower Cottage.

Queen x 1
From
R1,400

Dassenheuwel Farmstay

This farmhouse has 2 bedrooms with a queen bed, 3 single beds and the bathroom has a bath and separate shower. The kitchen is fully equipped and the living room offers an in-door braai. The garden off

Queen x 1 Single x 3
From
R2,500

Flower Cottage

This farm cottage has a queen bed and en-suite bathroom with a shower. The kitchenette is fully equipped and the lounge has comfortable seating. The patio offers outdoor seating and BBQ/Braai faciliti

Queen x 1
From
R1,500

Silo Retreat

This stylish two-story Silo features a comfortable double bed on the first floor, a modern downstairs bathroom with a sleek shower, and a well-equipped kitchenette. Enjoy farm views from the balcony,

Double x 1
From
R1,500

Windmill Cottage

This farm cottage has a queen bed and en-suite bathroom with a shower. The kitchenette is fully equipped and the lounge has comfortable seating. The patio offers outdoor seating and BBQ/Braai faciliti

Queen x 1
From
R1,500

Location

Address

R45, Malmesbury, Western Cape

Get Directions → Riebeek-Kasteel Guide →
Sleeps 13

Directions

Located 18km from Malmesbury on the R45 towards Paarl, accessed via a 7km gravel road. Most standard vehicles can access the farm; unpaved roads may challenge very low-clearance vehicles.

Full directions →

Features

Panoramic Mountain Views Not Wheelchair Accessible Multiple Self-catering Units Working Wheat, Cattle, And Sheep Farm 7km Gravel Road Access Game On Property (deer, Springbuck, Zebra)

Activities

Bird Watching Nature Walks Farm Life Experiences Wine And Olive Tasting (nearby) Hiking (nearby) Town Exploration (nearby)

Amenities

Air Conditioning Wi-Fi Hair Dryer Dam Microwave Kettle Toaster Gas Stove Nespresso Machine Fridge-freezer Outdoor Braai