Over the Mountain Guest Farm is situated in the hamlet of Herold at the top of the Montagu Pass amidst spectacular mountain scenery on 1 of only 14 hop farms in South Africa. We are centrally situated for Guests to explore both coastal and inland attractions of the Klein Karoo and Garden Route. Just 2kms off the R62, 35kms to George and 38kms to Oudtshoorn.

We offer comfortable accommodation in five historic buildings namely the "Police Station", "Post Office", "School", "House of Sin" and "Welsch House". These buildings date back to 1860 and once formed the heart of the bustling town...

Over the Mountain Guest Farm is situated in the hamlet of Herold at the top of the Montagu Pass amidst spectacular mountain scenery on 1 of only 14 hop farms in South Africa. We are centrally situated for Guests to explore both coastal and inland attractions of the Klein Karoo and Garden Route. Just 2kms off the R62, 35kms to George and 38kms to Oudtshoorn.

We offer comfortable accommodation in five historic buildings namely the "Police Station", "Post Office", "School", "House of Sin" and "Welsch House". These buildings date back to 1860 and once formed the heart of the bustling town of Herold. These historic buildings have been renovated into a delightful array of accommodation, pub and restaurant area.

"Post Office"
These 4 double en-suite bedrooms with their own private entrances have a colonial feel to them with their Oregon pine floors, yellow wood beams and wooden shutters.

"Welsch House 1 & 2"
These 2 double en-suite bedrooms with their own private entrances and vine covered verandas offer scenic views over the valley. With their reed ceilings and wooden floors these rooms are quiet delightful.

"House of Sin"
The "House of Sin" built during the construction of the Montagu Pass, offers self catering accommodation sleeping 5 people. This building with its wooden floors and thick walls really takes one back in time.

"Welsch House"
The "Welsch House 3" also offers self catering accommodation sleeping 4 people. With its Oregon pine floors, reed ceiling and stone walls this is the perfect place for a family stay.

Ideally suited for people in need of tranquillity or relaxation around our swimming pool, the more active will find great bird watching, mountain biking, walking or hiking right on our door step. Quad biking, 4x4 trails and wine tours are but 10 minutes away.

Close by attractions of this area include:

Cango caves (30 minutes away)
Cango Wildlife Ranch (30 minutes away)
Ostrich Showfarm (30 minutes away)
Quad bike & 4x4 trails (15 minutes away)
Swartberg Mountain Range (35 minutes away)
Swartberg Pass (45 minutes away)
The Great Waterfall in Meiringspoort (40 minutes away)
Wedding venue (15 minutes away)
Wine Tours (5 minutes away)
Beach (30 minutes away)
Steam train trips (30 minutes away)
Hops farming on property
Guided Walks and Hiking up Cradock & George Peak