Basterskloof Cottages - Self Catering Farm Cottages on a working farm near Botrivier, Overberg, Western Cape
Basterskloof Cottages is situated on a beautiful working farm outside Botrivier in the Overberg. Our self catering cottages offer the perfect country accommodation for family or friends.
Basterskloof offers the perfect getaway where one can breathe fresh air, drink clean water and enjoy the qualities nature has to offer the way it was intended.
The farm is named after the "Basterskloof river" that serves the very important purpose of sustaining life on the farm. The farm produces apples, olives, almonds and Persian sheep. Our products are home grown and processed on the farm. We have a variety of products available in season. Apple cider vinegar, olive oil, a variety of jams and pickles and nuts. Make sure to enquire about these products should you be interested to purchase some on your next visit to us!
The farm offers about 300 hectares of exploring by offering multiple small little paths ideal for walking or biking. The dams are well maintained suitable for swimming, fishing and canoeing.
Basterskloof Cottages Accommodation
Garden Cottage - Rondavel
An easy getaway cottage with everything you need beautifully placed in the farms rather large garden. This cottage is cosy and comfortable with beautiful rock and wooden finishes with an inside fireplace. Open plan with private bathroom. Easy accessible swimming pool with big lawn and outside braai facilities.
Horse Farm Cottages
These cottages are based on the lower section of the Basterskloof Farm also called Hoekplaas. Here you will find a beautifully kept property with mowed lawns, roses, stables and your typical picked fence.
Here you will be able to enjoy a beautiful garden, a big boma braai on the stoep to watch the horses interact and a variety of other animal species. The two connecting rivers attract numerous birds and therefore the jetty is the perfect spot for bird watching or silver fish fishing.
This cottage can easily be accessed from the Van der Stell Pass and is perfect for families or individuals who are horse enthusiasts.
Lower Dam Cottage
This beautiful neatly renovated 1900’s cottage still has its original old world charm intact. It is situated on the Carp dam that hosts numerous bird and fish species. Here you will find 100’s of blue cranes during the breeding season as well as water tortoises.
The cottage is perfectly placed to enjoy fishing, hiking and swimming. This cottage also has an enclosed yard that allows for a companion pet to join.
Mountain Cottages
Large open plan with deck area and fully equipped kitchen. Private bathroom with shower. Deck area for kids to sleep with their own private space and lookout. Inside fireplace and outside braai with stoep area.
These cottages are based at the middle Bass dam and directly in the fynbos with breath-taking mountain views and lovely walking routes. One of these routes leads to a beautiful waterfall just meters away from the cottages.
The dam is suitable for kayaking, fishing, swimming and an ideal spot to just relax and breath. The dam also has ultra clean fynbos tea water which is circulated throughout the year offering exceptional medicinal properties for detoxing and stress release.
Activities at Basterskloof
Fishing - Fishing (catch and release, please bring suitable gear) for Carp, Talapia, Bass and Silver fish in the various fishing areas. 2 small dinghy’s are supplied at the Bass dam.
Hiking - Hiking trails (designated walking trails of various distances and terrain) comfortable walking shoes is a must.
Farm Tours - Arrange for an on farm horse tour or demo.
Kayaking - Kayaking and stand-up paddle boards (the dams are perfect for the latter, just bring your own).
Mountain Biking - Mountain biking (the farm has various routes suitable for mountain biking, but is also close to popular neighbouring mtb trails).
Wine Farms - Wine and Dine at all the renowned wine farms and diners in the areas.
Please contact your hosts Jacobus at Basterskloof Cottages directly for bookings & enquiries.
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