Vredenhof Farm Cottage

From shuttered windows to wrought-iron beds, low reed ceilings and a cosy indoor fireplace, Vredenhof Farm Cottage has all the makings of a charming country-cottage escape. Nestled under old oak trees on a working apple farm, it’s just a minute from a sparkling dam, where you’ll find a two-seater Indian canoe and a tranquil jetty (complete with sun loungers). It’s supremely comfortable and effortlessly alluring, with two plush bedrooms, an open-plan living and dining area, a ‘vintage-feel’ bathroom (with an extra-large shower and a bath), and a pretty little private garden with striped deck chairs and a large umbrella. Stroll through the orchards, browse the books on the old bookshelves, take a dip in the dam, cuddle up by the crackling fire or simply do nothing at all.

Good to know
This property isn’t suitable for children.

THE LODGINGS

Bedrooms + bathrooms

• 2 bedrooms (double beds in both, with a fireplace in the main bedroom)
• 1 shared “vintage feel” bathroom (bath and extra-large shower)
• Bathroom amenities

Indoor living

• Fully equipped kitchen with a six-seater table
• Open-plan living area with a wood-burning fireplace
• HDTV with Netflix and DSTV
• Bluetooth boom-speaker
• Nespresso machine
• Complimentary WiFi

Outdoor living

• Enclosed garden amidst old oak trees
• Weber braai
• Access to the dam and jetty

THINGS TO DO

On the property

• Swim in the dam
• Sunbathe on the jetty
• Stroll through the orchards
• Walk around the farm
• Canoeing
• Sunbathing
• Star-gazing

In the area

• Various wine estates
• Hiking and mountain-biking
• Elgin Railway Market
• Thursday Steak Nights at South Hill
• Ziplining (Cape Canopy Tours)