Avocado Cottage
Rates from R3000 per night
Avocado Cottage is positioned right next to the dam at the top of the horseshoe valley. It is an airy cabin with direct access to endless hiking and mountain biking. Although it is styled as a two-person cabin, there is a queen-sized sleeping pod attached to the living room which can sleep 2 children or an extra guest and can be made up for a small extra fee. Avocado cottage has a brand new kolkol Hottub and enjoys the most privileged position, right on the water next to a large gum forest. The deck of this cottage reaches out over the lake to allow you to jump into the cool water on a hot day.
Each cabin has a wood-burning stove to keep you cosy in winter and an aircon in the main bedroom to cool or warm you whatever the weather.
There is a full kitchen and a fire pit braai (barbecue)area at all our cottages.
Things to do
Guests can enjoy scenic hikes, wild swimming, mountain biking and a leisurely stroll to breakfast or a sunset wine tasting. The cabin has an expansive deck with wooden armchairs and hanging reading chairs for you to relax in. There is a beautifully landscaped dry stone walled braai area and a wood-fired hot tub to soak in while you enjoy the majestic natural surroundings.
Dine Locally
Some of South Africa’s finest restaurants are found in Stellenbosch, a few minutes drive from the farm. Closer to home, the Bartinney tasting shed is an easy 1.5 km stroll along the contour path for charcuterie and some of the Cape finest wines. Café pavé does a wonderful easy-going breakfast.
Drink locally
Sample award-winning local wines at Bartinney, Camberley and Oldenberg wine estates, each only a short walk through the beautiful Banhoek valley.
Ride with Us
We’d be happy to point you toward some of our favourite trails on the farm and can recommend bike rentals and guides.
Reconnect with Nature
Enjoy a walk in one of the most beautiful valleys in South Africa. Float in one of our pristine dams and fill your water bottles from a crystal clear stream. Find a quiet spot to strike a pose or just enjoy a hot tub in the sunset.
Read a Good Book
Catch up on the latest great reads while swinging in a hanging chair or borrow a cookbook from our enormous collection and enjoy a gourmet weekend with your loved ones.
Anyone for tennis?
The Banhoek valley boasts a scenic and friendly tennis club.