Black Eagle Lodge

It’s all about fynbos and farm-style life when you stay at Black Eagle Lodges on Kempsrivier, an expansive, fully operational farm just outside of Caledon. Picture green fields dotted with sheep and cattle, sun-dappled pear and apple orchards, breathtaking mountain and countryside views, wood-fired hot tubs and an abundance of birdlife… all waiting for you to explore and enjoy.

Now picture three beautiful places to stay: the four-star, off-the-grid Villa (sleeps a maximum of eight), the eco-friendly stone Lodge (sleeps eight, too), and the cosy, charming Cottage (sleeps four). Each unit is surrounded by nature and spaced a kilometre away from the others, offering visitors the ultimate experience of peace and privacy.

THE LODGINGS

Bedrooms + bathrooms

• 3 bedrooms (1 king with a fireplace, 1 queen and 1 with twin beds), plus 2 mattresses in the loft for children
• 2 bathrooms (1 ensuite with a shower and 1 with a bath and shower)
• Bathroom amenities

Indoor + outdoor living

• Open-plan living and dining area with a stone fireplace
• Loft above the fireplace
• Fully equipped kitchen with fridge/freezer and gas stove with oven
• Plug points for charging phones and cameras (no other appliances or hairdryers)
• Outside braai area with a boma
• Outdoor dining area
• Wood-fired hot tub/plunge pool with sun loungers
• Private spring-fed dam
• Solar power

THINGS TO DO

On the property

• Braaiing
• Lazing in the hot tub
• Swimming in the private spring-fed dam
• Hiking and trail-running
• Early-morning walks in the pear and apple orchards
• Mountain-biking
• Bird-watching
• Watch the shearing of the Merino sheep
• Spot the lambs and Hereford calves (in season)

In the area

• Wine-tasting (Botrivier or Hermanus wine routes)
• Exploring the town of Caledon
• Caledon hot baths
• Nearby beaches, markets and golf courses
• Shark-cage diving, canyon ziplining and whale-watching (day trips)