De Kombuys: House Shiraz

On a 200-year-old organic wine and wagyu farm just down the road from the Cango Caves, at the foot of the Swartberg Mountains, you’ll find a trio of one-bedroom luxury boutique villas – each with a fireplace, heated splash pool and outdoor freestanding bathtub. In an elevated position, amid fynbos and beside a stream, they offer fresh air, tranquillity and great views over the entire farm, all the way to the mountains.

A more recent addition is the beautifully restored two-bedroom family vineyard cottage, House Shiraz, which dates back to the 1800s and boasts its own fireplace, wood-barrel bathtub, furnished patio and private pool overlooking the picturesque Shiraz vineyard. There’s also a deli filled with Karoo treats, a children’s play area and the speciality Marbled Wagyu restaurant. It’s about as snazzy as these things get without a hint of pretence, but with heaps of Karoo hospitality.

Good to know
Breakfast is included in the rate.

THE LODGINGS

Bedrooms + bathrooms

• 2 bedrooms (extra-length queen-size bed and bunk beds, with a third pull-out bed for three kids; children’s beds can be converted to a king)
• 1 bathroom with a wood-barrel bathtub and a large shower
• Bathroom amenities

Indoor + outdoor living

• Open-plan living area with a large fireplace
• Additional fireplace in the master bedroom
• Kitchenette with a microwave, coffee machine and bar fridge
• Lounge and dining area
• Tea and coffee facilities
• Furnished patio
• Private splash pool
• Air-conditioning
• Complimentary WiFi
• Complimentary breakfast

THINGS TO DO

On the property

• Swim in the splash pool
• Sunbathe
• Dine in the restaurant
• Farm walks
• Wine-tasting
• Star-gazing
• Children’s play area

In the area

• Explore the Cango Caves
• Ostrich farms and Meerkat Adventures (nearby)
• Shops, cafes and more in Oudtshoorn
• Quad-biking
• Scenic drives
• Hiking and biking