Holiday Stays

Melkhout Guest Farm

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

About

Melkhout Guest Farm is a working dairy farm accommodation between Bonnievale and Swellendam, offering cottages and campsites on the Breede River with Langeberg mountain views.

Accommodation

Farm Cottage sleeps 6 with self-catering and wood-fired hot tub. River Cottage sleeps 4 with self-catering, wood-fired Dover stove, and braai area. Five campsites feature raised wooden decks, private bathrooms, and kitchen sinks. Weide Cottage has 2 bedrooms and sleeper couch, sleeps 5–6. All set on working dairy farm.

Facilities

All accommodations include WiFi. Cottages offer fully equipped kitchens with dishwashers and washing machines. Boathouse provides complimentary kayaks, oars, and life jackets. Activities include braai facilities, bonfire gatherings, swimming, fishing, bird watching, kayaking, hiking, and cycling. Fresh farm produce baskets provided.

Location & Surroundings

Property sits between Bonnievale and Swellendam, off the R60 on the Breede River banks with Langeberg mountain views. Nearest shops: Bonnievale approximately 20km away, Swellendam approximately 28km. Accessed via 2km gravel road. Tall Eucalyptus trees line the riverbank.

House Rules

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

Rooms

Family 6 Sleeper Farm Cottage

Enjoying lovely views, the rooms have king or queen-size beds, sharing a full bathroom. The kitchen is fully equipped and the lounge has a TV and Wi-Fi. Outdoor braai facilities are available and the

King x 2 Queen x 1
From
R2,160

Comfort 4 Sleeper River Cottage

Nestled on the serene river bank, the cosy cottage has 2 rooms with king or queen-size bed sharing a shower-only bathroom. The kitchen is fully equipped and the living area offers an indoor braai and

King x 1 Queen x 1
From
R2,256

Secluded 4 Sleeper Weide Cottage

Our most private cottage, tucked away for extra seclusion, this charming 2 bedroom cottage features a cozy wood fired hot tub and both indoor and outdoor braai areas with stunning views over the farm

Double x 1 King x 1 Sofa x 1
From
R2,358

Standard Campsite

Overlooking the river, among tall trees, each campsite has a raised wooden deck with a kitchen sink. Each of the sites has a private bathroom with a shower and a toilet. The sites each have a designat

From
R600

Location

Address

off the R60, Bonnievale

Get Directions → Swellendam Guide →
Sleeps 58

Directions

Located between Bonnievale and Swellendam, off the R60, approximately 2km from the main road via gravel access. Nearest shops: Bonnievale approximately 20km, Swellendam approximately 28km.

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Features

Firewood And Ice Available For Purchase Langeberg Mountain Views Breede River Frontage Working Dairy Farm With Jersey Cows Daily Milking Operations Available To Guests Tall Eucalyptus Trees On Riverbank Fresh Farm Produce Baskets Provided To Guests No Generator Backup During Loadshedding Portable Rechargeable Lighting Provided

Activities

Hiking Swimming Bird Watching Fishing Cycling Kayaking Farm Walks Bonfire Gatherings

Amenities

Wi-Fi Fire Pit Kayaks Boathouse Life Jackets Oars Farm Produce Baskets