Here lies five self-catering guesthouses, in a valley at the foothills of the mighty Swartberg Mountains: where gigantic blue gums tell the stories of forgotten treasures, forgotten times. A place where the Bushmen left their history on the walls, where Willows hang their weary heads and winds whisper ancient secrets, ancient songs.
Our on site coffee and gift shop provides you with the most delicious home made fig preserves as well gifts to buy. Make sure you taste our famous fig tart! In summer the pools provides relief from the heat and beckons you to take a midnight swim. Each house has a private pool except Klein de Hoek. In winter decadent fireplaces or ancient black stoves make for a cosy stay.
On the farm you can view the fig harvesting in season ( End of Jan to end of Apr). We are a popular cycle destination, with lots of roads to explore. You can walk up into the Kloof and experience the majestic mountains close-up. And of course, the favourite activity is stoep-sit!
Activities for visitors include a guided historical walk through the town ( enquire from the Tourism Bureau), a ramble along the "Gordon's koppie", a ghost walk in the evening, star tours, trips into the Swartberg Pass, a visit to the Prince Albert Gallery, where numerous South African artists display their work, local shops, the weavery, traditional Karoo meals, and a visit to the delightful Fransie Pienaar Museum where a local farmer distills "Witblits".
