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Over The Mountain Guest Farm

N9/N12 Split (Oudtshoorn/George) along the N9 towards U…, Herold, Western Cape  
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Description

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, Schools, 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 dining 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


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Price & Availability

ON REQUEST
Thursday 11th September
  • Per Person Sharing:
  • R450
  • Per Person:
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  • Per Unit:
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  • Minimum Stay:
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Check-in
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"POST OFFICE 1-4" 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.
 
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BEDROOM EN-SUITEX 2
Includes: Self-catering
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.
 
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Includes: Self-catering
"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.
 
SELF CATERING
Sleeps 6 Price: per unit
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Includes: Self-catering
"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.
 
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BEDROOM EN-SUITE x 4

Includes: Self-catering

"POST OFFICE 1-4" 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.

Features available

BEDROOM EN-SUITE x 2

Includes: Self-catering

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.

Features available

SELF CATERING x 1

Includes: Self-catering

"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.

Features available

SELF CATERING x 1

Includes: Self-catering

"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.

Features available

Facilities

Facilities and Services

  • Parking Available
  • Laundry Service
  • Garden
  • Braai / Barbecue
  • Bar on the Premises
  • Swimming Pool
  • Off Street Parking
  • Fireplace on the Premises
 

Dining

  • Breakfast Served
  • Lunch Served
  • Dinner Served
  • Set Menu Offered
 

Facilities in Rooms/Units

  • No Smoking in Rooms
  • Tea and Coffee in Rooms
  • Heater in Rooms
 

Environment

  • Mountain
  • Countryside
  • Forest
  • Wine Farm
  • River
  • Great Outdoors
  • Dam
 

Activities Nearby

  • Bird Watching
  • Fishing
  • Bicycle Touring
  • Horse Riding
  • Walking
  • Hiking / Backpacking
 

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
 

Conference

  • Conference Venue <25 People
 

Grading

  • 3 Stars - Tourism Grading Council of South Africa
 

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Customer Reviews

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Excellent
Nina Schutte, South Africa
08 April 2008
Thanks to Dave & Gail, What a great start to our holiday in the Western Cape. Our friends from Johannesburg was also very impressed.... now we know what Hop is!!!!!!!!! Thanks for all the info Dave. We will definitely come back! Hennie & Nina Durban

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  • Self-catering,Bed and Breakfast
     
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Nina Schutte, South Africa - 08 April 2008
Herold
Self Catering Cottage
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