Soetdoring Cabin

On Kiesseskraal Farm on the Van der Stel Pass, not far from Botrivier, these stylishly converted shipping containers are the perfect off-the-grid stay for an overdose of nature and seclusion (“copia” means abundance in Latin). Owner Lucas Steyn built them himself, with comfort and the unspoilt surroundings in mind, and each cabin contains one luxurious bedroom and bathroom, an indoor fireplace, a customised hammock and a wood-fired hot tub with breathtaking views of the expansive fields and rolling hills. The recently added Soetdoring cabin is slick and super-modern, with a “glass cube” bedroom and floor-to-ceiling windows to maximise the views. With little phone reception and no WiFi or TV, there’s nothing to do but unplug and enjoy the hilltop views and nature’s soundtrack.

THE LODGINGS

Bedrooms + bathrooms

• 1 “glass cube” bedroom with XL king-size bed
• 1 ensuite bathroom with freestanding bath and shower
• Bathroom amenities

Indoor living

• Open-plan lounge and dining area with a fireplace
• Fully equipped kitchen (no microwave or oven)
• Floor-to-ceiling windows to maximise views
• Tea and coffee facilities

Outdoor living

• Covered deck with braai and seating
• Pizza oven
• Wood-fired hot tub
• Customised hammock
• Braai (equipment provided)

THINGS TO DO

On the property

• Walks and picnics on the farm
• In-cabin massages available
• Stargazing
• Lounging in the hot tub
• Cycling and hiking

In the area

• Hiking in the scenic Kogelberg Reserve
• Mountain-biking and fly-fishing on neighbouring farm
• Nearby wine farms
• Lion and cheetah encounters at Cornellskop
• Beach and golf in Kleinmond (30km)
• Visit Hermanus (42km); whale-watching in season