Petfriendly

21/04/2024

Winter Warmer
Available from May 2024

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

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Let's show Sharyn Spicer and TUFCAT some appreciation and support for the amazing work they do! 🙏🏻🐾😺

https://www.tufcat.co.za/how-to-help/

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HOPE COTTAGE (Grabouw, Western Cape)

Make some memories at this unique animal and family-friendly place. Hope Cottage is situated on a farm in Grabouw that operates as a cat sanctuary. The income generated from the cottage is used to sustain the rescued animals who live on the farm (tufcat.co.za)

There are 2 bedrooms, 1 with a kind size bed. The 2nd bedroom has 2 single beds. There is a sleeper couch in the lounge. There is an indoor fire-place for cold, winter evenings. A big patio with a built-in braai with complementary firewood is perfect for enjoying the peaceful farm setting. A completely secure, enclosed garden is available for visiting pets.

There are 4 x 4 routes, hikes, mountain bike & motocross trails on our doorstep. The Elgin Railway Market and Peregrine and Orchard Farmstall are all petfriendly venues and are well worth a visit when in the area. Other attractions include the Cape Canopy Tour and various wine farms.

Contact:
Sharyn 0824330932
Email: [email protected]

Rates:
R600 per night (1 person) / R700 per night (2 people) / R800 (3 people) / R1000 (4 people)

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