Kwetu Guest Farm
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Member since: 22 Sept. 2016
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Three comfortable self-catering one bedroom cottages. Two are alongside a dam. Sleeps two privately. Single beds in living area. 84 hectares in which to walk, jog or cycle. We also have two one bedroom apartments, and a four sleeper family room available to rent, adjacent to the main house.
In Room Facilities:* Fans in rooms.
Fire places in all the cottages and the Findley Family Room, not available in the apartments.
* Fridge
* Stove
* Microwave
* DSTV
* Built-in braai/barbeque on verandah
* Wireless internet access
* In fridge breakfast on request
Swellendam owes its original development and existence to the relationships that existed between the Khoi people who supported and bartered with the Trekboers and the Ambagswerf at the Drostdy Museum was built to demonstrate the trades and skills that Swellendam was renowned for.
In the mid-19th century, the little hamlet of Malgas once played a much bigger role in the Overberg than it does today. Because the Breede is navigable for around 50km inland to Malgas, this was once an important trading port that served the whole area. From around 1860 onwards it was quicker to transport goods from Cape Town by ship than by ox wagon, and so this river route was a lifeline for the region.
The Sugar Bridge at Buffeljagsrivier, the Trading Post in Suurbraak, the mercantile background which was the foundation of both Barrydale and Infanta , and the important position of Stormsvlei as a refreshment post for the pioneering Trekboers as they carved out new lives for themselves, all of these bear testament to the history of South Africa as it developed through trade and commerce.
Property Facilities:* Built-in braai on verandah.
* Wireless internet access.
2 Picnic areas at the top of the farm and one by the middle dam with stunning sunset views.
We also provide game drives and picnic baskets at a cost.
For a small fee, you're welcome to come down to our organic garden and collect some fresh vegetables that might be in season. it's a simple garden, but you'll enjoy it. Enquire also at the farm for fresh farm eggs.
Giraffe, Sable, Bontebok, Springbok, Eland, Kudu, Water buck, scrub hare, dassies, Blue and Golden Wildebeest, and water mongoose. Numerous bird species including fish eagle, Stanley´s bustard, secretary birds and our beautiful national bird, the blue crane. Fishermen beware. We found large amounts of Tilapia and bass in our dam recently. Bring your fishing rods and enjoy the fishing. Catch and release fishing only.
If you do come with small children, you're more than welcome to bring them down in the morning to help feed our farm animals, and remember to bring an apple for Mister Finley, the Star farm horse, he will not leave you alone till he gets one.
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| Property Type | Guest House, Guest Lodge, Guest Farm |
| Conditions Show | |
| Check-in after | 02:00 PM |
| Check-out before | 10:00 AM |
| Cancellation Policy | Strict |
| Can Be Used For | Film Location, Still Shoots, Wedding |
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Reviews
We rented the Reebok cottage at Kwetu, myself and husband and two sons aged 6 and 11.
Right from the start everything was perfect. Communication was adequate and correct, the cottage was a great size and had all amenities required, including the outside fire which the children loved toasting marshmallows on. The wandering giraffes, ostriches, bucks and bucks etc were a delight, the property is big enough for children to run around but in a safe environment.
Overall a very relaxing and memorable stay.
I would highly recommend Kwetu on your itinerary.
Our stay was awesome. Thank you.
Loved our stay at Kwetu Farm. So quiet & peaceful & the animals are just amazing. It’s just lovely being right amongst it (even staying in the little house outside the farm - the only divide was a wooden fence). Would definitely recommend it.
Lovely clean and comfortable cottage in a very picturesque setting.
We had an excellent weekend stay. The place is beautiful, clean and the atmosphere was awesome. The animals was the main attraction and the highlight. Our host was very friendly and helpful.
Comfortable stopover with the added bonus of being able to look at some wild animals.
Lovely chalet and amazing views. you wont be disappointed.
If you Are Looking for a place where you can sit in tranquility, listen to birds and watch Impala, horses, springbok etc from your terracce, then this is the place. Lovely renovated, with attention to detail!
Overall, a really fantastic stay at Kwetu. We were met by Jean on arrival, the owner, who briefed us about our chalet and how to find it. She's very enthusiastic about the farm and their game. There are 3 self-catering chalets and small flatlets - we booked one of the chalets which I would recommend. (Flatlets better suited for backpackers, I felt). The chalets are spread out with superb views of the mountains, and the game roams freely on the farm. We watched the sunset in the company of bontebok springbok and wildebeest right on our doorstep - just magical.
The chalets are spacious, simple but elegant. We had everything we needed for a self-catering stay. We enjoyed "Steenbok" as you couldn't see the other two chalets and we were close to a small dam - ideal for a quick dip to cool off. We opted to eat in, but Swellendam is only 7km away if you want to go into town for meals or need to shop.
Highly recommend for nature lovers, families (kids all ages) and couples.
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