Holiday Stays

Welbedacht Game & Nature Reserve

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

About

Welbedacht Game and Nature Reserve offers self-catering accommodation set amid mountains, fynbos and open natural landscapes in the Tulbagh Valley just over an hour from Cape Town.

Accommodation

Accommodation includes six private self-catering cottages with fireplaces, braais and private splash pools, including 6-sleeper cottages, luxury 2-sleeper cottages and standard 2-sleeper cottages. The Blue Butterfly provides exclusive-use group and retreat accommodation in a thatched barn sleeping up to 29 across 10 en-suite bedrooms and garden cabins.

Facilities

Facilities include heated fibre pools, WiFi throughout, gas stoves and emergency lighting for loadshedding, firewood at extra cost, private braais, large swimming dam within walking distance, hiking trails, mountain biking trails free for guests and labyrinth exploration. The Blue Butterfly features a private swimming pool and large farm-style kitchen.

Location & Surroundings

Welbedacht Game and Nature Reserve is set in the Tulbagh Valley just over an hour from Cape Town amid mountains, fynbos and open natural landscapes in a private game reserve with free-roaming wildlife including zebra, springbok, black wildebeest, ostrich and tortoises. The historic town of Tulbagh is a 10-minute drive.

House Rules

Check-in: 15:00
Check-out: 10:00
Children: Allowed
Smoking: Allowed

Rooms

Orchard Cottage

Fully equipped, self-catering cottage, sleeps 6 in two en-suite double bedrooms and two singles in the living area. Indoor fireplace, outside braai (BBQ), a shady porch with mountain water splash pool

King x 2 Sofa x 2
From
R3,350

Gum Tree Cottage

Fully equipped, self-catering cottage, sleeps 6 in two en-suite double bedrooms and two singles in the living area. Indoor fireplace, outside braai (BBQ), a shady porch with mountain water splash pool

King x 2 Sofa x 2
From
R3,350

Eagle Cottage

Fully equipped, secluded, self-catering cottage surrounded by low stone walls, big trees and nature reserve. Sleeps 2 in open plan room with an aircon. Fireplace, braai (BBQ), shady porch, mountain wa

Queen x 1 Single x 1
From
R2,420

Tortoise Cottage

Fully equipped, self-catering cottage surrounded by fynbos, big trees and nature reserve. Sleeps 2 in one double bedroom. Fireplace, braai (BBQ), shady porch, mountain water splash pool and views of t

King x 1
From
R2,240

Pine Cottage

Fully equipped, self-catering cottages surrounded by fynbos, big trees and nature reserve. Sleeps 2 in one double bedroom. Fireplace, braai (BBQ), shady porch, mountain water splash pool and views of

Double x 1
From
R2,240

Stone Cottage

Fully equipped, self-catering cottages surrounded by fynbos, big trees and nature reserve. Sleeps 2 in one double bedroom. Fireplace, braai (BBQ), shady porch, mountain water splash pool and views of

Double x 1
From
R2,025

The Blue Butterfly

Beautifully restored, thatched barn. Studio / living space, farm style kitchen, 10 en-suite rooms, sleeps 10 persons (plus 19 extra on request), lush gardens surrounded by low stone walls and nature r

King x 10 Single x 9
From
R7,440

Haddida Cottage

Haddida is a very private cottage next to the fence, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is a modern kitchenette with a cozy living room and a fireplace. The verandah has an outdoor braai w

Double x 2 Queen x 1 Single x 1
From
R3,050

Location

Get Directions → Tulbagh Guide →

Directions

Just over an hour from Cape Town in the Tulbagh Valley. Activate GPS only after entering Tulbagh town. Vehicle registration must be provided in advance for the automated first gate; second gate uses code 1098#. Keys collected from the key box at the homestead signposted KEY BOX.

Full directions →

Features

Mountain Views Valley Views Private Game Reserve Free-Roaming Wildlife Nature Reserve Game Reserve Fynbos Wedding Venue Retreat Venue Group Venue

Activities

Hiking Bird Watching Mountain Biking Nature Walks Stargazing Bonfires Dam Swimming Lawn Games Labyrinth Exploration

Amenities

Wi-Fi Swimming Pool Air Conditioning Braai Facilities Kitchen Heated Pool Generator Garden Fireplace Splash Pool Veranda Gas Stove Emergency Lighting Linen And Towels Swimming Dam Labyrinth Meeting Space