Camissa Farm: Camissa Cottage

A once-neglected, alien-overrun 60-hectare tract of land in the Banhoek Valley has been transformed by the Lundie family into a thriving farm. Replenished by their “flerd” (free-roaming, grass-reared cattle, sheep and chickens), Camissa’s soil now provides vegetables, meat and eggs for the family, along with olives, avocados and almonds. An array of happy guests keep the Lundie’s four modern-rustic cabins (sitting on the edge of a dam), as well as the Bed in the Shed (a loft apartment in the barn), very busy indeed. All five options are off-grid and decorated with flair, and have phenomenal views of the Simonsberg and Groot Drakenstein mountains.

THE LODGINGS

Camissa Cottage is a modern wood cabin that sleeps six people in three bedrooms. It has a wide deck that overlooks the dam and the Drakenstein mountains.

Indoor living

• Three bedrooms (one with queen-size bed and two with king-size/twin beds)
• Two bathrooms (main ensuite)
• Air-conditioning
• Open-plan lounge with fireplace and TV
• Dining area
• Fully equipped kitchen with Nespresso coffee machine and dishwasher

Outdoor living

• Furnished deck with dining area and swinging nest chairs
• Large boma-style braai area with fire pit and seating
• Wood-fired hot tub

THINGS TO DO

On the property

• Swimming in the farm dam
• Bird watching
• Hiking, trail running and mountain-biking trails
• Scenic farm walks
• Bartinney tasting shed is an easy 1.5 km stroll along the contour path for charcuterie and wine
• Camberley and Oldenberg estates are also just a short walk away
• Visiting spa treatment provider (on request)

In the area

• Stellenbosch and Franschhoek wine routes
• Restaurants, shops, museums and art galleries in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek
• Banhoek tennis courts (by arrangement)