Kokos Huis: Manor House Family Room

If you’re looking for an authentic experience – as so many travellers are these days – type Kokos Huis into your GPS and wend your way to the picturesque, sleepy village of Riebeek-Kasteel. There, you’ll find a 200-year-old farm hideaway filled with cosy nooks, sunny stoeps and small-town hospitality.

There are six gorgeous bedrooms in the main Manor House (five doubles and one family room), as well as three independent studio cottages (two doubles and one family studio) for those seeking more privacy and independence. Each double Manor House room is different: there’s the rustic Corner Room for guests who prefer fans to air-con; the spacious Old Farm Room with antique cupboards and an indoor fireplace; the smaller, more affordable Little Room; the aptly named Room With Lots of Light; and the intimate, loft-style Cosy Room.

THE LODGINGS

Bedrooms + bathrooms

• 1 bedroom with a king-size bed and 1 room with twin beds
• 1 large bathroom with a freestanding bath and walk-in shower
• Bathroom amenities

Indoor + outdoor living

• Complimentary WiFi
• Air-conditioning
• Small living room area with a TV
• Hearty breakfast and a complimentary bottle of wine included in your stay
• Yoga mat and a bottle of water in your room
• Access to communal spaces in the Manor House

THINGS TO DO

On the property

• Snuggle up by the communal fireplace
• Read a book in the communal lounges
• Sip a drink in the cocktail room
• Sunbathe in the outdoor cabana
• Swim in the communal pool
• Enjoy a light meal in the stylish dining area and stoep

In the area

• Hearty breakfasts and fresh coffee at Beans About Coffee
• Lunch or dinner with a view at The Barn
• Sip a G&T under the longest stoep in the country at The Royal Hotel
• Breakfast, lunch or dinner at Bay Leaf and Thyme
• Wine and olive tastings at Klovenburg Wine & Olive Estate
• Buy the best local wines at The Wine Kollective
• Get a pair of handmade leather boots at Laura & Leo’s showroom
• Various hiking trails
• Private wine tastings at A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines and Sadie Family Wines
• Pizza night at Kalmoesfontein (Thursdays)
• Explore the Paardeberg area (your hosts at Kokos Huis can arrange an experience for you)