HEIDELBERG () ACCOMMODATION LIST

HIGHLIGHTS: Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve; Grootvadersbosch Conservancy MTB Trails; Delish Restaurant & Wine Shop; Heidelberg Bird Route; Heidelberg Hotel & Bar and Star Nation Art Studio.

SKEIDING GUEST FARM *** Skeiding Guest Farm is a working farm approximately 17km from Heidelberg and comprises of several guest rooms and cottages – each with their own bedroom(s); bathroom; and coffee/tea facilities. Some of the cottages has fireplaces too.

*Swimming Pool *Braai Areas *Wheelchair Friendly *Animal Encounter *Wi-Fi *Family Friendly *Free Parking *Restaurant *Laundry Services

Tel: 082 451 4965 Email: [email protected] Bookings: https://book.nightsbridge.com/10245

ALEX’S OVERNIGHT APARTMENTS

Alex’s Overnight Apartments is the perfect overnight stay in between and Port Elizabeth, or your perfect small-town weekend getaway in the beautiful countryside. Accommodation comprises of 4 self-catering apartments, all with a fully equipped kitchen, bedroom(s); bathroom and braai area. The 5th option is a self-catering timber house which can accommodate a couple.

*Braai Areas *Wheelchair Friendly *Wi-Fi *Free Parking *

Tel: 082 776 5799 Email: [email protected] Bookings: https://www.travelground.com/accommodation/bb-alex/book

LEMON TREE COTTAGE Lemon Tree Cottage is situated in a peaceful part of Heidelberg and offers comfortable accommodation in a 1-bedroom cottage, formally stables built in 1856. The cottage can accommodate 2 guests and comprises 1 bedroom with a queen-size bed and a bathroom with a shower and a roll-top bath. The cottage also comprises an open-plan kitchenette and living area with Dstv access.

*Braai Areas *Pets By Arrangement *Wi-Fi *Free Parking *

Tel: 028 722 2599 Email: None Bookings: https://www.travelground.com/accommodation/lemon-tree-cottage- 25/book

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VALLEY’S END GUEST COTTAGES *** Valley's End Guest Cottages is situated in the Grootvadersbosch area, about 15km from Heidelberg Western Cape, . Guests are accommodated in well- equipped self-catering guest cottages, with sweeping views of the whole farm, neighboring farms and the Langeberg Mountain. The 3 cottages, each has their own bedroom(s), bathroom, kitchen, lounge and braai area.

*Braai Areas *Secure Parking *Farm Experience *Pets By Arrangement

Tel: 028 722 9855 Email: [email protected] Bookings: https://www.travelground.com/accommodation/valleys-end-guest- cottages/book

BUCKHOUSE ELEGANT VILLAGE APARTMENT *** This elegant village apartment can accommodate up to 4 guests on 2 levels. The apartment has two bedrooms, bathroom with a shower, full kitchen, lounge, television, braai area, garden terrace and Mexican wood fireplace.

There is an eclectic and interesting art collection in the apartment.

*Braai Area *Secure Parking

Tel: 082 682 3779 Email: None Bookings: https://www.travelground.com/accommodation/buckhouse-elegant- village-apartment/book

STRAWBERRY HILL GUEST FARM Strawberry Hill Farm offers comfortable self-catering accommodation on a farm bordering Grootvaderbosch Nature Reserve within the Grootvaderbosch Conservancy, a scenic 20km from the town of Heidelberg. Accommodation comprises 3 well equipped self-catering units and can accommodate 18 guests. The farm also offers guests communal braai areas, mountain bike trails, hiking trails and birdwatching.

*Braai Area *Secure Parking *River Pools *MTB Trails *Hiking Trails *Birding

Tel: 079 335 0269 Email: [email protected] Bookings: https://book.nightsbridge.com/22368

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FLECKVIEH GUEST FARM Fleckvieh Guestfarm, situated within the Grootvadersbosch Conservancy, offers self-catering units and is located on a working farm at the foothills of the Langeberg Mountain, about 21km from Heidelberg and about 33km from Swellendam. The guest farm can accommodate up to 35 guests in 7 units and 6 camping sites. The farm also offers a communal swimming pool, braai areas and dams which is ideal for the warmer summer days.

*MTB *Hiking *Secure Parking *Swimming Pool *Pets By Arrangement *Wi-Fi

Tel: 082 498 8788 Email: [email protected] Bookings: https://book.nightsbridge.com/23968

MELKBOOM GUEST FARM Melkboom Guest Farm is located 10km from Heidelberg, along the N2 on a working farm. The guest farm offers self-catering accommodation within 3 units and can accommodate up to 11 travellers. The farm also offers braai areas. The farm gives guests access to some of the hiking trails, swimming pool and kiddies play area.

*Swimming Pool *Kids Play Area *Hiking Trails *Secure Parking *Wi-Fi

Tel: 079 490 8123 Email: [email protected] Bookings: https://www.travelground.com/accommodation/melkboom-guest- farm/book

NONA ROSA WEGBREEK (BREAKAWAY) Nona Rosa Wegbreek offers self-catering accommodation on a working farm situated between the towns of Heidelberg and Witsand. The farm is nestled on the banks of the Slang River and accommodates 4 adults and 2 children in a two- bedroom cottage. The cottage also has a bathroom, well-equipped kitchen and braai area. The unit operates on electricity, while the geyser operates on gas.

*Braai Areas *Secure Parking *Hiking Trails *Birdwatching

Tel: 072 058 3776 Email: [email protected] Bookings: https://www.travelground.com/accommodation/nona-rosa- wegbreek/book

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AKASHA MOUNTAIN RETREAT Akasha Mountain Retreat offers picturesque Cape-Maroc style accommodation in a serene, private setting with spectacular panoramic views over the Langeberg & secluded Duiwenhoks Dam. The guest farm is only 12km away from Heidelberg and the N2 highway – making it the ideal location for daytrips. The venue can accommodate a group of up to 10 guests and consists of two self- catering villas.

*Braai Areas *Secure Parking *Hiking Trails *Pet Friendly

Tel: 082 090 1741 Email: [email protected] Book: https://www.safarinow.com/go/akashamountainretreatboosmansbos/requestquote

HEIDELBERG HOTEL The Heidelberg Hotel is in the centre of town and offers home away from home accommodation. All the rooms in the Hotel are equipped with coffee/tea facilities and some also has a balcony. The Hotel is well-known for its local meals and offers travellers a Restaurant and Bar on site. The Hotel rooms features either two single beds or a double bed.

*Restaurant *Bar *Non-Smoking Area *Linen Provided

Tel: 028 722 1860 Email: [email protected] Book: https://www.booking.com/hotel/za/heidelberg-heidelberg-western- cape.en-gb.html

NOUKRANS BUSHCAMP The Noukrans Bushcamp is located 20km from Heidelberg and falls under the Grootvadersbosch Conservancy. The venue offers bush camp facilities within beautifully maintained grounds. The venue also offers communal ablution facilities. Please be advised there are no electricity nor cellphone reception. At Noukrans Bushcamp you can sit back, relax, kick off your shoes and forget about work, pressing deadlines and the city rush.

*Walking Trails *Hiking Trials *Dams *Fishing *Birdwatching

Tel: 082 562 9658 Email: [email protected] Book: https://www.noukransboskamp.co.za/

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GROOTVADERSBOSCH NATURE RESERVE COTTAGES & CAMPSITE Built and unveiled in 2016, Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve (20km from Heidelberg) has 11 family/hiker cabins that are located on a ridge, with forest on either side. All 11 cabins are 4-sleepers, with two bedrooms, a kuierkamer (inside braai area), a fully equipped kitchen and a lounge with a built-in fire place. The Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve now also offers 9 camping sites, which all features a deck with power points and braai area for nature enthusiasts.

*Walking Trails *Hiking Trails *Mountain Biking *Birdwatching

Tel: 087 087 8250 Email: [email protected] Book: https://booking.capenature.co.za/#resorts/274/accommodationTypes

HONEYWOOD GUEST FARM Honeywood Farm is located about 17km from Heidelberg and forms part of the Grootvadersbosch Conservancy. It is a nature lover's paradise and offers hiking, mountain biking, birding, horse riding, and swimming in rivers and pools all in a peaceful and secure environment. The farm offers 9 self-catering units and a campsite with beautifully maintained grounds. The self-catering units can accommodate families and the Moody’s Cottage is often described as being the most romantic spot within South Africa.

Tel: 083 270 4035 Email: None Book: https://www.honeywoodfarm.co.za/contact/enquiry.html

HOOIKRAAL TENTED CAMP Hooikraal Tented Camp is an eco-camp nestled under the thorn trees in a picturesque “kloof” only 7km away from the town of Heidelberg. Hooikraal farm is the ideal place to sit back, relax and enjoy the sounds of nature. The farm offers 5 comfortable tents (sleeping 14 in total) which ranges between dome, safari and family tents. The venue also has a campsite which is beautifully maintained. The campsite has two communal bathrooms, a splash pool and no electricity.

*Mountain Biking *Hiking *Dams *Camping Facilities

Tel: 084 645 8810 Email: None Book: www.hooikraalcamp.co.za

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FLEUR BLEUE LUXURY BED & BREAKFAST Fleur Bleue is located within the town of Heidelberg and offers guests Bed and Breakfast accommodation. The venue accommodates two guests – the flat has a bedroom with a king size bed, bathroom with a shower, garden views, flat screen television coffee/tea facilities and swimming pool. The B&B is located close to Star Nation Art Studio and just 20km from the Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve and its’ day visitors hiking- and mountain bike trails.

*Swimming Pool *Breakfast *On-site Parking *Wi-Fi

Tel: 028 722 2942 Email: [email protected] Bookings: www.tinyurl.com/y2qqav7u

WATERKLOOF GUESTHOUSE Waterkloof Guesthouse, is on a free-range ostrich farm situated in the scenic vastness of the Garden Route, near Heidelberg and Swellendam. The farm accommodates 8 guests and has 4 bedrooms available – two if which has double beds, while the other two rooms has two single beds each. All the rooms come standard with an en-suite bathroom.

*Swimming Pool *Braai Area *On-site Parking *Wi-Fi *Farm Experience

Tel: 083 270 2348 Email: [email protected] Bookings: https://www.travelground.com/accommodation/waterkloof-guest- house/book

SONOP GASTEHUIS (GUEST HOUSE) The guest house can accommodate up to 7 guests in a choice of a 2-bedroom unit in the main house or a bedroom located separately. The Hoep-Hoep and Tintinkie bedrooms make use of a shared bathroom and are ideal for a family or group of friends. The third bedroom, Bokmakierie, is furnished with a double bed and a single bed while its en-suite bathroom has a shower.

*Swimming Pool *Braai Area *On-site Parking *Wi-Fi

Tel: Online bookings and correspondence only Email: Online bookings correspondence only Bookings: https://www.travelground.com/accommodation/sonop- g astehuis/book

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