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Heilfontein Country Escape

Self-catering Stanford · Western Cape

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
R1,569

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
R1,569

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
R1,569

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
R1,745

Location

Address

Hemel & Aarde Valley, Tesselaarsdal, Western Cape

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Features

Mountain Views Pet-friendly Wheelchair Accessible Family-friendly Working Protea And Cattle Farm Rock Art Site (2,000–3,000 Years Old) David & Goliath Rock Stacks

Activities

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

Amenities

Swimming Pool Wine Cellar Firewood Wood-fired Hot Tub Covered Patio Swimming Dams River Pools

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