21/04/2024
Winter Warmer
Come and spend a weekend in the countryside on a farm in Grabouw...
Book self-catering Hope Cottage for the weekend or come visit during the week.
The cottage sleeps 2 adults and 2 children (or 4 adults) comfortably.
You can spend the weekend enjoying a log fire indoors or braaiing outdoors on a covered stoep. We will provide you with firewood and our helpful on-site staff will even make the fire for you if you prefer.
If you’re a cat lover this is definitely the place for you as the farm operates as a cat sanctuary. The proceeds of Hope Cottage go towards sustaining this animal welfare project TUFCAT
Bring your kids and (cat-friendly) dogs. We provide dog bowls and treats. You can walk your dogs on the farm and there is also an enclosed garden for their safety.
There is so much to do in the Grabouw / Elgin area:
• Mountain hikes
bluemountaintrail.co.za
greenmountaintrail.co.za
You can run / hike at Almenkerk Wine Estate where they have a custom built trail that takes you through vineyards and apple and pear orchards.
• Mountain biking
This is a world-class mountain biking area and some of the country’s top mountain bike trails are nearby.
https://www.trailforks.com/region/grabouw/
https://www.trailforks.com/route/grabouw-forest-a2z/
https://mtbroutes.co.za/trail-detail/western-cape/overberg-southern-cape/oak-valley/
https://www.sa-venues.com/things-to-do/westerncape/groenlandberg-mtb-trail/
https://www.mtbproject.com/directory/8017523/grabouw-and-the-elgin-valley
Or you can visit one of several cycle friendly wine estates in the area like Oak Valley Estate
oakvalley.co.za, Paul Cluver - cluver.com or South Hill Vineyards - southhill.co.za
• 4 x 4 Routes
Other nearby attractions include 4 x 4 routes. Booking is done at the Elgin Country Club. 021 8593651.
https://tracks4africa.co.za/listings/item/w358239/grabouw-4x4-elgin-grabouw-country-club/
https://www.facebook.com/grabouw4x4route/
• Motocross
Kabodhi Mountain Retreat & Adventure Centre - https://www.facebook.com/rockyplain/
074 111 9301
* Markets, Farmstalls & Restaurants
An absolute must visit is the awesome Railway Market
- elginrailwaymarket.co.za
You can also stock up on delicious goods at Peregrine Farmstall - peregrineframstall.co.za
Or even the lesser known Orchard Farmstall & Coffee Shop.
All 3 of these venues are petfriendly.
Cheverells Farm - cheverellsfarm.com has several events throughout the year including apple picking during harvest, trail runs, wellness retreats (yoga classes and health studio on site). They also have a charming garden & gift shop and a stunning café Cheverells Farm Shed which has beautiful views.
Old Mac Daddy - oldmacdaddy.co.za is a unique destination that offers open spaces, mountain paths and a lakeside beach. Various outdoor activities are offer ranging from archery, mountain biking, paddle boarding kayaking tractor rides. They have a Spa and an on-site restauarant
Brandy and cognac tasting at Oude Molen distillery (oudemolen.co.za) or at the numerous top-notch wine farms in the area.
• Zipline canopy tours - canopytour.co.za
Situated within a World Heritage Site in the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve. This award-winning eco-tourism activity is a must for adventurous nature lovers.
• Horse riding - www.longshadowsfarm.co.za
Trail rides are tailor made to suit level of experience.
There’s never been a better time to take a break and visit Grabouw!
Take advantage of our 25% off special winter deal @ R800 per night.
BOOK NOW - WA 0824330932
