Holiday Stays

Eselfontein Farm

Farm House Cederberg · Western Cape
Calm lake with mountains in the background under a clear blue sky
House under a starry night sky with the Milky Way visible in the background
White house on a farm with a sunset in the background and green fields
Row of traditional huts with red doors in a mountainous desert landscape
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About

Eselfontein is a 2500-hectare working farm offering exclusive group accommodation amid the Skurwe and Matroosberg Mountains with mountain bike trails.

Accommodation

Accommodation includes Eco Huts sleeping 2-25 guests, a Self-Catering Guesthouse for 2-10 guests, and Kleinmond Beach House for 14 guests. Each property is booked privately, with no sharing between groups.

Facilities

Mountain bike trails include Death Drop and Blair Witch forest routes, with varied terrain for all skill levels. A gallery is available. Pre-order firewood and ice. Adjacent farms offer horseriding and an enduro track.

Location & Surroundings

Positioned in Ceres Valley amid the Skurwe and Matroosberg Mountains, the farm features the Breede River source, perennial waterfalls, fynbos, and proteas. Wildlife includes leopards, fish eagles, baboons, suurpootjie tortoises, and buck. The property hosts the annual Ceres MTB Festival.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 17:00
Children: Allowed
Pets: Not allowed

Rooms

Self-Catering Guesthouse

5 Bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen and all linen and bath/shower towels is provided. And extra Bathroom with shower and bath. This house is a solar house and has lights. The warm water works with gas

Double x 3 Single x 4
From
R3,500

Eco Huts/Camp

5 Huts are situated in a big pine forest, with 2 single beds. There are 2 open air bathrooms, each with a shower, basin and toilet. Hot water for the Eco Huts works with a donkey. 2 Lapas, 1 open air

From
R3,500

Kleinmond Beachhouse

Situated right on the beach at 23 Strand Street the views are amazing. This is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, sleep 6 house.

King x 1 Queen x 4 Single x 2 Bunk x 2
From
R18,000

Location

Address

Ceres Valley, Ceres, Western Cape, null

Get Directions → Cederberg Guide →

Directions

DIRECTIONS TO ESELFONTEIN FARM.
Follow the N1 towards Worcester.
Turn right from the N1 about 500m after Du Toit's Kloof Pass on the Rawsonville road.
Turn LEFT on the Goudini Spa / Slanghoek road. (It is the first turn off at the Rawsonville turn off).
Turn left at the stop - on the Ceres, Wor

Full directions →

Features

Proteas And Fynbos Rock Formations 2500-hectare Working Farm, Oldest In Ceres Valley Named Mtb Routes Including Death Drop And Blair Witch Forest Annual Ceres Mtb Festival Host Exclusive Group Bookings With No Sharing Between Groups

Activities

Mountain Biking Property Exploration Horseriding (nearby) Enduro Track (nearby)

Amenities

Dam Mtb Trails Waterfalls Orchards