Holiday Stays

Woodcliffe

Holiday Stays Score: 4.0 / 5
Farm House Maclear · Eastern Cape
Modern house with large windows and a porch surrounded by grass and trees
White house in grassy field with mountains in background and tree branches in foreground
Cozy bedroom with a large bed tiled floor and adjacent kitchenette
A serene pond with a small waterfall in a lush mountainous landscape
Modern house with large windows and a covered patio in a grassy area

About

A working cattle farm and guesthouse 22km from Maclear in the Drakensberg foothills, offering four accommodation options on a 1,000 ha property.

Accommodation

Four self-catering options ranging from a two-bedroom loft with full kitchen to a three-bedroom cottage in a secluded valley setting, plus a two-person king-bed unit with kitchenette and a campsite. Braai facilities available.

Facilities

Wi-Fi at reception (7AM-7PM), cellphone network booster, laundry service, braai facilities with firewood provided. Meals prepared from local seasonal produce available on request. Professional guides available for activities.

Location & Surroundings

High-altitude Drakensberg setting, 22km from Maclear and 98km from Rhodes. Sandstone cliffs, indigenous forests, and Castle Kop rock formation. Access to mountain passes including Naude's Nek (2,587m). Over 70 orchid species and San rock art sites on property.

House Rules

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

Rooms

Woodcliffe Cottage

Fully equipped kitchen, electricity, hot water, a stove, fridge and other furnishings. Three bedrooms with one bathroom. The open plan kitchen - lounge has a jetmaster & firewood is provided.Breakfast

Double x 1 Twin x 4
From
R1,400

Castle View

Castle View is a 40m2 unit with a full glass frontage & excellent views. King size bed, small living area, kitchenette and en-suite bathroom.. DSTV and a portable braai (Fire wood is supplied). Castle

From
R1,300

The Loft @ the Farm House

Full glass frontage with superb mountain views. Separate entrance. Flue of downstairs slow combustion stove for heating the loft. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen, hot water, DSTV, amplified cell phone

Double x 2 Twin x 2
From
R1,500

Camp Site

Camp in the spacious Woodcliffe garden. Excellent mountain views. Gas geyser for hot/cold water in our outside ablution block (with scullery). Portable braai & wood provided. Bring own firelighters. O

From
R550

Location

Address

22km from Maclear, Maclear, Eastern Cape

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Directions

Located 22km from Maclear on a gravel road. A vehicle with reasonable clearance is required; 4x4 is not necessary. Allow extra travel time as road upgrades are in progress.

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Features

Listed San Rock Art And Artifacts Collection At Farmhouse Two Marked Hiking Routes (19km Red Route, 14km Yellow Route) 10km Fly-fishing Access On Little Pot River And Redcliffe Stream Self-sustaining Rainbow Trout Population 1,000 Ha Working Bonsmara Cattle Farm Over 70 High-altitude Orchid Species On Property Five Protea Species On Property Swimming Spots Along Rivers

Activities

Hiking Swimming Bird Watching Mountain Biking Trail Running Fly-fishing Scenic Drives Wildflower Viewing Rock Art Tours Farm Life Immersion

Amenities

Wi-Fi Braai Facilities Laundry Service Firewood Cellphone Network Booster

Accommodation in Maclear