Holiday Stays

River View Cottages

Holiday Stays Score: 4.0 / 5
Self-catering Calitzdorp · Western Cape

About

River View Cottages is self-catering accommodation on a working farm in the Calitzdorp District, featuring cottages and a house with river and mountain views.

Accommodation

Three two-sleeper cottages and one eight-sleeper cottage. The Old School House has three bedrooms (two double, one with custom-made adult bunk beds), fully equipped kitchen, and central bathroom with shower and bath. All are self-catering with stoep porches overlooking the river and Swartberg Mountains.

Facilities

On-farm activities include five marked walking paths, wildlife and livestock viewing, swimming and canoeing in the Gamka River (canoes and rowing boat provided), fishing from the jetty, private library, deck with hammocks, campfire stargazing, and terrapin watching. Evening braais available at the boma.

Location & Surroundings

The property sits in Matjiesvlei valley near Calitzdorp in the Little Karoo, overlooking the Gamka River against the Swartberg Mountain Range. Nearby attractions include Seveweeks Poort, Gamkapoort dam, Bosluiskloof, Rooiberg Pass, Outeniqua Pass, Swartberg Pass, Meiringspoort, Rust-en-vrede waterfall, and Red Stone Hills.

House Rules

Children: Not allowed
Pets: Not allowed

Rooms

Two-sleeper Cottage

Self-contained two-sleeper cottage overlooking the Gamka River and Swartberg Mountain Range. Each cottage features a stoep with river and mountain views. Accommodates a couple or single adult only. Ev

The Old School House

Self-catering three-bedroom house accommodating up to 8 guests exclusively. Features two double bedrooms and one bedroom with two custom-made adult bunk beds. Central bathroom with shower and bath. Op

Double x 2 Bunk x 2

Location

Address

Matjiesvlei valley, The River Farm, Calitzdorp, Western Cape

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Sleeps 14

Features

Self-Contained Cottages Working Farm Setting Panoramic Views Of Swartberg Mountain Range Gamka River Frontage Located In Matjiesvlei Valley, Little Karoo

Activities

Walking On Five Marked Trails Through The Karoo Koppies Swimming In The Gamka River Canoeing On The Gamka River Fishing From The Jetty Wildlife And Livestock Viewing Campfire Stargazing Terrapin Watching At The Farm Dam Scenic Drives To Nearby Attractions

Amenities

Braai Facilities Kitchen Deck Boma Hammocks Jetty Canoes Farm Dam Stoep River Access Rowing Boat Private Library Private Swimming Spots

Accommodation in Calitzdorp