Description
Skeiding is a working ostrich farm … close to the N2 and halfway (250 km) between Cape Town and Knysna. This makes us the ideal stopover. A friendly family farm, an education for city slickers, a place to relax and enjoy beautiful mountain views as the farm is situated on high, open rolling terrain. We, Neels and Anné-Lize, are two energetic people who love life …you need to be to run a farm, a young family (Anné and Pieter), two dogs (Asterix and Jessie) and a guesthouse in the same lifetime.
Spoil yourself and stay Bed & Breakfast or even better, have dinner. Otherwise relax next to your own fire and stay self-catering.
Enjoy home cooked country cuisine prepared by Anné-Lize and her small team of able and enthusiastic assistants (Allen and Aletta). Neels is the meat “chef” on the open fire, unless farm work calls him away. A three course menu is served every evening at the family dining table. Please let us know of any dietary requirements for the best culinary experience. Also let us know if you are celebrating a birthday or any special occasion that you would like us to cater for.
Our rooms (4) and cottages (4) have all you need to feel pampered: Honesty Bar, Tea and Coffee making facilities, En suite bathrooms with strong showers, Heater, Ceiling fan, Electric blankets, Ostrich leather slippers and gown, Hair dryers and good South African Port (on the house!) to enjoy on the patio as a sundowner. The rooms and cottages are named after plants, animals and birds commonly found in our area … which is a real birders’s paradise.
One of the highlights of your stay will be the farm tour with Neels. A "hands-on" experience every morning at 07:30. Feeding the ostriches, watching the working dogs (Border Collie and Australian Kelpie) work with the sheep, ostriches or Nguni cattle.
Why is Skeiding a unique location?
Apart from panoramic mountain views over rolling country side, ALL ROADS LEAD TO SKEIDING.
1. We are situated at the start of the Garden Route.
2. Close to the Tradouw Pass to join the Route 62.
3. Halfway between:
*Cape Town and Plettenberg Bay.
*Cape Town and Oudtshoorn.
4. Two hours drive from Hermanus.
5. A days trip from Hermanus
(a) via Augulhas (the most southern tip of Africa)
(b) via De Hoop Nature Reserve and the pont at
Malgas.
6. A days visit to Augulhas to the most southern tip of Africa.
7. A days visit to the De Hoop Nature Reserve
(excellent whale watching from July to November) over the only working ferry at Malgas.
8. Excellent birdwatching and nature trails (2 - 10km day walks in Afromontane forest) at Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve (12km away).
At Grootvadersbosch you also get rare and endemic species, some on the Red Data List. A scenic, but challenging mountain bike trail also awaits you here.
9. 45km from Witsand (Whale Nursery of SA) for
landbased whalewatching (from July to November) and endless white beaches to walk on where the Breede River and Indian Ocean meets.
10. True country style living & hospitality.
11. A working farm experience.
12. Good food - traditional South African cuisine
presented with a flair.
13. Starry nights and unforgettable sunsets.
14. Personalised service.
We do believe that we can really add value to your life, staying with us.
Check-In 02:00 PM Check-Out 11:00 AM
Rooms and units
Aloe Cottage
2
Includes:
B & B
Spacious two bedroom cottage for a family or friends to relax. Sleeper couch in living area. Open plan kitchen and living area. Fully equiped kitchen. Fireplace or indoor braai (wood & braai equipment provided). Hilly country side scenery. Twin or king bed in rooms. All bedding & towels (also swimmingpool towels) provided. Bathroom with a shower. Electric blankets on beds. Sleep max 4 adults & 2 children. Tariff per UNIT is for SELF-CATERING.
Features available
Ossie the Ostrich Room
1
Includes:
B & B
Part of the main homestead with a private entrance. Mountain views from patio. Double bed. Bathroom with bath and shower. Tea & Coffee making facilities, gowns, slippers, ceiling fan, heater, central mini bar.
Features available
Nguni Suite
1
Includes:
B & B
Spacious king/twin bedded room with unending Langeberg mountain views over rolling country side hills from within the bedroom. Bathroom with a shower. Heated spa bath. Fireplace with cosy sitting nook. Coffee and tea making facilities, honesty bar, fan, hair dryer, guest amenities, slippers and gown. The doors of the room open onto a big patio with hilly country side views.
Features available
Olien Cottage
2
Includes:
B & B
Spacious two bedroom cottage for a family or friends to relax. Open plan kitchen and living area. Sleeper couch in the living area. Fully equiped kitchen. In door braai or fireplace (wood & braai equipment provided). Bathroom with a shower. All bedding and towels (also swimmingpool towels) provided. Double bed in the one room & king/twin bed in the other one. Hilly countryside scenery. Peace & quiet. Sleeps max 4 adults and 2 children. Tariff per UNIT is for SELF-CATERING.
Features available
Porcupine Studio
1
Includes:
B & B
King / Twin bed with en suite bathroom and an open fire place ("vuurherd"). Coffee and tea making facilities, honesty bar, hair dryer, guest amenities, fan, electric blankets. Hilly country side views. Doors open onto a big patio. Small kitchenette. Bathroom with a shower.
Features available
Guineau Fowl Cottage
2
Includes:
B & B
Small Cape Dutch style cottage with panoramic Langeberg mountain views from the stoep. Living area with a Dover stove for cosy heating in winter. Queen size bed, ceiling fan, hair dryer, heater, mini bar, slippers, bathrobes, tea & coffee, en suite shower, amenities, small kitchenette. Sleep max 2.
Features available
Red Bishop
1
Includes:
B & B
Small Cape Dutch style cottage with panoramic Langeberg mountain views from the stoep. Living area with a Dover stove for cosy heating in winter. Small kitchenette, amenities, mini bar, heater, ceiling fan, gowns, Tea & Coffee making facilities. Bathroom with a shower. Sleep max 2.
Features available
Blue Crane Room
1
Includes:
B & B
Wheelchair friendly room in main house. Twin/King bedded. Mountain views. Tea & Coffee making facilities, hair dryer, heater, ceiling fan, gowns, slippers, amenities, central mini bar.
Features available
2009 Base Rate| Unit | Single From | Single To | Per Person Sharing From | Per Person Sharing To | Unit From | Unit To |
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Aloe Cottage
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R300
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R300
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R300
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R500
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R600
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Ossie the Ostrich Room
|
R300
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R300
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R295
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--
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Nguni Suite
|
R395
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R395
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R350
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--
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Olien Cottage
|
R300
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R300
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R300
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R500
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R600
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Porcupine Studio
|
R300
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R300
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R300
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--
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--
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Guineau Fowl Cottage
|
R300
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R300
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R300
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--
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Red Bishop
|
R300
|
--
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R300
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R300
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--
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Blue Crane Room
|
R300
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R300
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R295
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Low Season: 01 May 2009 - 31 August 2009 | Unit | Single From | Single To | Per Person Sharing From | Per Person Sharing To | Unit From | Unit To |
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High Season: 01 September 2009 - 30 April 2010 | Unit | Single From | Single To | Per Person Sharing From | Per Person Sharing To | Unit From | Unit To |
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Aloe Cottage
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R380
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R380
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Ossie the Ostrich Room
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R365
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R365
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Nguni Suite
|
R470
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R470
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--
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Olien Cottage
|
R380
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R380
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--
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Porcupine Studio
|
R355
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R355
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--
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Guineau Fowl Cottage
|
R380
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R380
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--
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Red Bishop
|
R380
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--
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R380
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--
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--
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Blue Crane Room
|
R365
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R365
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--
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2010 Base Rate| Unit | Single From | Single To | Per Person Sharing From | Per Person Sharing To | Unit From | Unit To |
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Aloe Cottage
|
R300
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--
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R300
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R345
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R500
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R750
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Ossie the Ostrich Room
|
R300
|
--
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R300
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R350
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--
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Nguni Suite
|
R395
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R395
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R480
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Olien Cottage
|
R300
|
--
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R300
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R345
|
R500
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R750
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Porcupine Studio
|
R300
|
--
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R300
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R335
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Guineau Fowl Cottage
|
R300
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--
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R300
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R365
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--
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Red Bishop
|
R300
|
--
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R300
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R365
|
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--
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Blue Crane Room
|
R300
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R300
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R350
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Please remember that rates are a guide and subject to change. Please re-confirm rates when booking.