Skeiding Guest Farm

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CottageCountry cuisineRed Bishop cottageOstrich SlippersRelaxNguni BathroomRomanticRelax next to the swimming pool
Rates From: Sharing R200. Unit R500.
Location: Heidelberg (WC)
Category: Guest Farm   (definitions)
Official Grading: 
Customer Rating:
100%

Guest Comments

100%
- Excellent ! - 10 April 2008
Dankie vir julle moeite.
 — Marnitz Nienaber, South Africa
100%
- Excellent - 10 April 2008
Dankie vir al julle moeite.
 — Marnitz Nienaber, South Africa
100%
- The children loved the open space - 15 November 2007
This is a must for city kids and their folks! A working farm with all the character excitement and educational value you could wish for, hosted by a warm and dynamic family. The food is unbelievably delicious so I'd definitely recommend opting for the prepared meals rather than going the self catering route. We learned about and encountered ostriches, watch sheep shearing, and witness the incubation and hand rearing of blue parrots, plus much more. The children loved the open spac ... more
 — Sam Moore, South Africa

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 y...

Rates

Aloe Cottage (2)Rates Include : 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.
High Season
(01 September 2007 to 30 April 2008)
Per Person Sharing from R200 to R325      Unit from R500 to R700      
Low Season
(01 May 2008 to 31 August 2008)
Per Person Sharing from R200 to R275      Unit from R500 to R600      
Features in these Rooms/Units:
  BedsTwin, Queen, Sleeper Couch
  Bathroom FacilitiesPrivate, Shared Bathroom
  ViewsGarden
  OtherFireplace, Self-catering
Blue Crane Room (1)Rates Include : 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.
High Season
(01 September 2007 to 30 April 2008)
Per Person Sharing from R300 to R325      
Low Season
(01 May 2008 to 31 August 2008)
Per Person Sharing from R250 to R275      
Features in these Rooms/Units:
  BedsTwin, King
  Bathroom FacilitiesEnsuite shower only
  ViewsMountain, Garden
Guineau Fowl Cottage (2)Rates Include : 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.
High Season
(01 September 2007 to 30 April 2008)
Per Person Sharing from R300 to R350      
Low Season
(01 May 2008 to 31 August 2008)
Per Person Sharing from R250 to R275      
Features in these Rooms/Units:
  BedsDouble
  Bathroom FacilitiesEnsuite shower only
  ViewsMountain, Garden
  OtherFireplace, Balcony/patio
Nguni Suite (1)Rates Include : B & B
Spacious king/twin bedded room with unending Langeberg mountain views from 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.
High Season
(01 September 2007 to 30 April 2008)
Per Person Sharing from R450 to R500      
Low Season
(01 May 2008 to 31 August 2008)
Per Person Sharing - R350      
Features in these Rooms/Units:
  BedsKing
  Bathroom FacilitiesEnsuite shower only, Spa Bath/Jacuzzi
  ViewsGarden, Mountain
  OtherFireplace, Balcony/patio
Olien Cottage (2)Rates Include : B & B
Spacious two bedroom cottage for a family ot 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.
High Season
(01 September 2007 to 30 April 2008)
Per Person Sharing from R200 to R325      Unit from R500 to R700      
Low Season
(01 May 2008 to 31 August 2008)
Per Person Sharing from R200 to R275      Unit from R500 to R600      
Features in these Rooms/Units:
  BedsTwin, Double, Sleeper Couch
  Bathroom FacilitiesShared Bathroom
  ViewsGarden
  OtherFireplace, Self-catering
Ossie the Ostrich Room (1)Rates Include : B & B
In main house 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.
High Season
(01 September 2007 to 30 April 2008)
Per Person Sharing from R250 to R325      
Low Season
(01 May 2008 to 31 August 2008)
Per Person Sharing from R250 to R275      
Features in these Rooms/Units:
  BedsDouble
  Bathroom FacilitiesEnsuite bath and separate shower
  ViewsMountain, Garden
  OtherBalcony/patio
Porcupine Studio (1)Rates Include : B & B
Double bedded en suite bedroom with 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.
High Season
(01 September 2007 to 30 April 2008)
Per Person Sharing from R300 to R325      
Low Season
(01 May 2008 to 31 August 2008)
Per Person Sharing from R200 to R250      
Features in these Rooms/Units:
  BedsTwin, King
  Bathroom FacilitiesEnsuite shower only
  ViewsMountain, Garden
  OtherFireplace, Balcony/patio
Red Bishop (1)Rates Include : B & B
Small Cape Dutch style cottage with panoramic Lnageberg 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.
High Season
(01 September 2007 to 30 April 2008)
Per Person Sharing from R300 to R350      
Low Season
(01 May 2008 to 31 August 2008)
Per Person Sharing from R250 to R275      
Features in these Rooms/Units:
  BedsTwin, King
  Bathroom FacilitiesEnsuite shower only
  ViewsMountain, Garden
  OtherFireplace, Balcony/patio

* Please note: Rates are a guide and subject to change. Please re-confirm rates when booking

Nearby Attractions and Landmarks

Only working, hand operated ferry at Malgas50.0 km
Grootvadersch Nature Reserve - hiking, birding 1.0 km
Swellendam - 3rd oldest town in SA40.0 km
Barrydale on the famous Route R6235.0 km
Witsand for whalewatching (July - November)45.0 km
De Hoop Nature Reserve30.0 km
Visit the Organic Cafe etc in Suurbraak25.0 km
Visit the interesting BENTONITE mine16.0 km
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Facilities and Services

 Fax
 Photocopy Machine
 Parking Available
 Laundry Service
 Garden
 Swimming Pool
 Communal MNet
 Fireplace on the Premises
 Internet

Facilities in Rooms/Units

 No Smoking in Rooms
 Fan in Rooms
 Tea and Coffee in Rooms
 Heater in Rooms
 Fireplace in Rooms
 Bar Fridges in Rooms

Activities Nearby

 Bird Watching
 Walking

Environment

 Countryside

Languages Spoken

 English
 Afrikaans

Grading

 4 Stars - Tourism Grading Council of South Africa
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