CHAVONNES FARM COTTAGE
Guest Farm Accommodation
in Caledon, Overberg / Whale Coast,
Western Cape, South Africa
Relax your soul in the tranquil beauty of this historic Overberg farm, only
100km's from the mother city.
Enjoy a unique experience of fynbos mountain treasures and tranquil days under
shady oak tress and star filled nights whilst staying in this very comfortable
self catering cottage.
Chavonnes Farm Cottage is on the farm Chavonnes 8km south of Caledon and lies
against the north face of the Steenboksrivier mountains. It is owned by the De
La Harpe family and it is a working wheat and sheep farm since 1798. The
mountains providing diverse fynbos and crystal-clear spring water.
Enjoy beautiful views of the Overberg whilst taking mountain walks or biking,
fishing or swimming in the crystal-clear pools. From your front porch watch the
black eagle soar overhead or the prolific blue crane bird population that roam
the rich wheat and canola fields. The river in front provides a prolific
birdlife. Feast your eyes on the patchwork of yellow, blue and green colours the
nature provides at no cost. Otherwise sit back and enjoy watching the farm life
or have a long barbeque under the oak trees in summer. In winter, put your feet
up and make a fire in the original fireplace. (1797)
Your spacious cottage is tucked away next to the manor house.
It contains a:
- Separate entrance
- Covered parking
- Large living area with fire place/inside barbeque for cold nights,
firewood available at R25 a crate.
- Large fully equipped kitchen with electric stove, microwave,
fridge/freezer, toaster, kettle, iron
- 2 spacious bedrooms
- double bed
- 3 twin beds
- 1 bathroom with shower and ablutions
Quality percale linen and towels
- No tv available
- No smoking allowed
- Outside barbeque under oak trees
- Bring own towels for outside use.
What to do:
- Fynbos hiking/biking in the mountain
- Fishing/swimming n the mountain dams
- Enjoy the braai area
- Simply enjoy the farm life around you
- 4x4 Mountain Tracks
- Fishing in Mountain Pool
Other activities around:
- The Caledon hot wat6er springs, spa and Casino
- The Caledon Victorian museum
- Southernmost tip of Africa - Cape L'aqulhas 1 hour
- Beaches 30mins
- Hermanus (whale watching)
- Kleinmond
- Shopping centers Somerset mail 40 mins
- 4x4 trails 20 mins
- Shark diving 30 mins
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