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Heilfontein Country Escape

Self-catering Stanford · Western Cape
Heilfontein Country Escape
Heilfontein Country Escape
Heilfontein Country Escape

About

50-hectare protea and cattle farm in the Hemel & Aarde Valley offering self-catering accommodation with hiking, mountain biking, and wine-country access.

Accommodation

Self-catering Lodge sleeps 8 in 4 en-suite rooms, each with separate entrance and kitchen; rooms can be rented individually. Self-catering Hermitage cottage sleeps 2, pet-friendly. All units renovated to high standard with quality linen, free firewood, and wood-fired hot tub at the Lodge.

Facilities

Swimming in 2 dams and 2 natural river pools; wood-fired hot tub. 5km Twin Peaks hiking trail, walking paths, mountain biking on dirt roads and private single tracks, and fishing catch-and-release. Wine cellar with covered patio dining area. On-site locally-sourced cuisine and protea plantation tours.

Location & Surroundings

In Hemel & Aarde Valley near Tesselaarsdal, 23km from Caledon. De Poskantoor Cafe nearby. Within 30-minute radius: 20 wineries, 3 distilleries, 2 breweries, 2 cheeseries. Notable wineries: Creation (20km west), Boschrivier (23km east), Raka (25km east). Restaurants in Stanford. Accessible rock art site and David & Goliath Rock Stacks.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:00
Children: Allowed
Pets: Allowed

Rooms

Lodge Room 1

Ground-floor Double room with a double bed perfect for a couple, en-suite with a shower, separate kitchen and lounge. Wi-Fi.

Double x 1
From
R1,530

Lodge Room 2

King room with king-size bed can be split into 2 twin beds, a bathroom with shower, a shared kitchen and a communal lounge with TV and DStv. Wi-Fi.

King x 1
From
R1,530

Lodge Room 3

Ground-floor King room with king-size bed, can be split into 2 twin beds, an en-suite bathroom with shower, a shared kitchen and a communal lounge with TV and DStv. Wi-Fi.

King x 1
From
R1,530

Lodge Suite

Upstairs Suite with king-size bed, can be split into 2 twin beds, an en-suite bathroom with shower, sleeper couch can accommodate 2 small children, separate kitchenette and a large lounge with TV and

King x 1 Sofa x 1
From
R1,710

Location

Address

Hemel & Aarde Valley, Tesselaarsdal, Western Cape

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Features

Mountain Views Pet-Friendly Wheelchair Accessible Family-Friendly

Activities

Hiking Mountain Biking Fishing (Catch & Release) Rock Art Site Visits Ebike Routes Swimming In Dams & River Pools Protea Plantation Tours Walk Packages Whisky & Gin Tasting At Steampunk Distillery

Facilities

Swimming Pool

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