Holiday Stays

Leeuwenboschfontein Guest Farm

Holiday Stays Score: 4.0 / 5
Farm House De Doorns · Western Cape

About

Klein Karoo farm accommodation on 1,280 hectares, 2 hours from Cape Town. Six units, camping, and caravans with 4x4 trails and astronomical observatory.

Accommodation

Six separate units including The Bungalow wooden cabin, De Kraal, De Oude Opstal farmhouse sleeping 6–10, Bergzicht Cottage, Dalzicht Cottage, and De Wilgers Chalets. On-site caravans sleep 2–3. Camping with 30 electrified campsites and remote options. All include bedding, towels, and private braai facilities.

Facilities

Astronomical observatory, 4x4 trail network, dams with rowing boats and willow trees. Fishing and boating, hiking, mountain biking, bird watching, abseiling, microlighting. Pool table, table tennis, hot tub (Kol-kol), tuck shop with firewood and ice. WiFi available.

Location & Surroundings

Klein Karoo's Swartberg Mountains between Worcester, Touwsriver and Montagu, 2 hours from Cape Town. Within three biomes: central mountain Renosterveld, little succulent Karoo, and lowland succulent Karoo. Rolling mountains, vast scrubland, clear night skies, occasional winter snow.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:00
Children: Allowed
Pets: Not allowed

Rooms

The Bungalow

Single-roomed self-catering wooden cabin accommodating 2 guests only. Located on the dam with views of Karoo vegetation and mountains. Features an interior fireplace, braai, and stoop overlooking the

From
R1,100

De Kraal

Self-catering accommodation unit at Leeuwenboschfontein Guest Farm. All units include bedding, towels, private braai facilities, and seasonal fans or electric blankets.

De Oude Opstal

Farmhouse with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, sleeping 6 comfortably and up to 10 with extra beds. Features spacious farm-style kitchen with braai, large family room with built-in braai and satellite TV,

From
R3,180

Bergzicht Cottage

Self-catering cottage with double bedroom and en-suite bathroom. Additional beds available on request for a maximum of 4 guests. Features a fully equipped self-catering kitchen, fireplace, braai on st

Double x 1
From
R1,100

Dalzicht Cottage

Self-catering cottage at Leeuwenboschfontein Guest Farm. All units include bedding, towels, private braai facilities, and seasonal fans or electric blankets.

De Wilgers Cottage

Renovated self-catering cottage accommodating up to 6. 2 bedrooms, 1 en-suite bathroom with shower. Fully equipped kitchen, built-in braai, fireplace and spacious covered stoep with views.

From
R1,550

Chalets 1, 2 & 5

Base rate for 2, maximum 4, R200 per additional person. En-suite bathrooms. Fully equipped with bedding and towels, private braai, mountain or valley views.

From
R870

Chalets 3 & 4

Base rate for 2, maximum 4, R200 per additional person. Private external bathrooms. Fully equipped with bedding and towels, private braai, mountain or valley views.

From
R660

On-site Caravans

Two fully equipped self-catering on-site caravans in a peaceful setting overlooking the dam. Caravan 1 sleeps 2; Caravan 2 sleeps 3 (R200 extra for third person). Both feature a stoep/veranda with dam

From
R475

Camping

Per person per night. R130 for ages 4-12, under 3 free. 30 shaded campsites with braai drums and stands.

From
R195

Eland Camp

Off-the-grid riverside campsite on the dam's edge, accessible only by 4x4, surrounded by mountains. Back-to-basics camping with shady trees, braai drum for evening fires, and tap water. No ablutions o

From
R500

De Wilgers

Self-catering unit also known as Willows Cottage. Includes bedding, towels and private braai facilities. En-suite bathroom.

From
R1,550

Chalet (1, 2 and 5)

Self-catering chalet with en-suite bathroom. Includes bedding, towels and private braai facilities.

From
R870

Chalet (3 and 4)

Self-catering chalet with private external bathroom. Includes bedding, towels and private braai facilities.

From
R660

On-site Caravan

Fully equipped self-catering caravan with stoep veranda overlooking the dam. Caravan 1 sleeps 2, Caravan 2 sleeps 3. Bedding and towels provided. Guests share ablution facilities with campers.

From
R475

Campsite

30-stand shaded campsite including Eland Camp off-grid. All campsites have shade. Braai drums provided. Rates per person per night. Children 4-12 years R130, under 3 free.

From
R195

De Wilgers Chalets 1, 2 and 5

Cozy self-catering chalets each with 1 double bed and 1 bunk bed, private en-suite bathroom with shower, fully equipped kitchen, outdoor braai, and WiFi. Bedding and towels provided. Base rate for 2 g

Double x 1 Bunk x 1
From
R870

De Wilgers Chalets 3 and 4

Budget-friendly self-catering chalets each with 1 double bed and 1 bunk bed, shared outside ablution, fully equipped kitchen, outdoor fireplace with braai, WiFi, and alternative power during load-shed

Double x 1 Bunk x 1
From
R660

Main Campsite

30 shaded electrified camping stands under willow trees with power points (220V), two ablution blocks with hot water, two outdoor kitchens, and a pool. Shared covered braai area available by prior arr

From
R195

Kewertjie Private Campsite

Private electrified campsite with water, electricity, and private ablution. Maximum 6 people. Rate is per person per night (2026).

From
R195

Rijgersrust Private Campsite

Private electrified campsite with water, electricity, and private ablution. Maximum 6 people. Rate is per person per night (2026).

From
R195

Baviaans Plaats Campsite

Off-grid private campsite with private ablution and valley views. No electricity. Maximum 6 people. Rate is per person per night (2026).

From
R195

Patrijs Haard Campsite

Off-grid private campsite with private ablution and valley views. No electricity. Maximum 6 people. Rate is per person per night (2026).

From
R195

Chalets 1, 2 and 5

Self-catering chalets each accommodating up to 4 guests per unit. Each features double bed and bunk bed, fully equipped kitchen, private en-suite bathroom with shower, outdoor fireplace with braai gri

Double x 1 Bunk x 1
From
R870

Chalets 3 and 4

Budget-friendly self-catering units each accommodating up to 4 guests with one double bed and bunk bed. Shared outside ablution blocks. Facilities include fully equipped self-catering kitchen, outdoor

Double x 1 Bunk x 1
From
R660

Caravan 1

Fully equipped self-catering on-site caravan with dam views. Features stoep veranda overlooking the dam. Guests share ablution facilities with other campers. All bedding and towels provided. Sleeps 2

From
R475

Caravan 2

Fully equipped self-catering on-site caravan with dam views. Features stoep veranda overlooking the dam. Guests share ablution facilities with other campers. All bedding and towels provided. Sleeps 3

From
R475

Chalet (en-suite)

Self-catering chalet with one bedroom containing double and bunk beds. Private en-suite bathroom, fully equipped kitchen and outdoor braai with grid and stands. Linen, towels and WiFi included.

Double x 1 Bunk x 1
From
R870

Chalet (shared ablution)

Budget self-catering chalet with one double bed and bunk bed. Fully equipped kitchen and outdoor fireplace with braai grid and stand. Shared nearby outside ablution block, WiFi and alternative power s

Double x 1 Bunk x 1
From
R660

De Wilgers / Willows Cottage

Renovated self-catering cottage accommodating up to 6 guests. Two bedrooms, one bathroom with shower, fully equipped kitchen, spacious covered stoop, built-in braai, and fireplace. Set on the campsite

From
R1,550

De Wilgers Chalets 1, 2 & 5

Self-catering chalets each sleeping up to 4 guests with a double bed and bunk bed, private en-suite shower, and fully equipped kitchen. Each includes an outdoor braai fireplace with grid and stands. W

Double x 1 Bunk x 1
From
R870

De Wilgers Chalets 3 & 4

Budget-friendly self-catering chalets each accommodating up to 4 guests with a double bed and bunk bed. Facilities include fully equipped kitchen, outdoor fireplace with braai grid and stand, Wi-Fi, a

Double x 1 Bunk x 1
From
R660

On-Site Caravans

Two fully equipped self-catering on-site caravans overlooking the dam. Caravan 1 sleeps 2; Caravan 2 sleeps 3 (R200 extra for third person). Both feature stoeps with dam views. Guests share ablution f

From
R475

Kewertjie Remote Campsite

Remote electrified campsite situated under trees with valley views. Features water, electricity, and private ablution. Maximum 6 people.

Rijgersrust Remote Campsite

Remote electrified campsite situated under trees with valley views. Features water, electricity, and private ablution. Maximum 6 people.

Baviaans Plaats Remote Campsite (Off-Grid)

Secluded off-grid remote campsite situated under trees with valley views. Features private ablution only. Maximum 6 people.

Patrijs Haard Remote Campsite (Off-Grid)

Secluded off-grid remote campsite situated under trees with valley views. Features private ablution only. Maximum 6 people.

Location

Address

R318 (12km gravel road), between Touwsriver, De Doorns and Montagu, Western Cape

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Contact

Directions

Located between Touwsriver, De Doorns, and Montagu in the Western Cape. Accessed via 12km gravel road off the R318. GPS: 33° 34′ 00 S, 19° 59′ 08 E.

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Features

1280-hectare Farm Estate Klein Karoo Setting In Swartberg Mountains Clear Night Skies With Minimal Light Pollution Occasional Winter Snow Rolling Mountains And Vast Scrubland Dams With Willow-lined Banks 20km Circular 4x4 Mountain Trail Ascending To 1400m With 360° Summit Views Astronomical Observatory At 1100m Altitude With 16-inch Dobsonian Telescope No Mobile Network Coverage — Wifi Only

Activities

Hiking Bird Watching Mountain Biking Boat Trips Abseiling Stargazing Microlighting Catch-and-release Fishing Freshwater Fishing 4X4 Trails

Amenities

Parking Wi-Fi Swimming Pool Braai Facilities Fireplace Billiard Table Ablution Blocks With Hot Water Swingball Astronomical Observatory Outdoor Kitchens Fishing Dams Volleyball Rowing Boats Hot Tub Table Tennis Tuck Shop Lapa Pizza Oven Jungle Gym Reception

Accommodation in De Doorns