Enjo Farm, Biedouw Valley, Cedarberg, Western Cape

Website: Enjo Farm, Cedarberg

What attracted us to this farm was their website promising wild, unspoilt land, secret spot off the main tourist tracks, and the remoteness. We were thrilled with what we found! The farm is on a 30 km cul de sac, so the road sees very little traffic. The chalet we stayed in was right on the river, with a huge shady tree to sit under and a daybed perfect for G&Ts at sunset. The chalet was well-appointed: small, but beautifully done, and perfectly suited to our needs. We could easily have stayed a lot longer.

There is a swimming pool on the farm, complete with deck chairs, weavers' nests and a bottle opener hanging from the trees. In cooler weather there'd be lovely hikes in the mountains. We did go for a long bike ride through other farms, across rivers, over rolling hills, past a snake and many goats and sheep.

Enjo boasts a spectacular flower display during flower season, which we missed, but you'll see them on their website. We did learn all about hoodias though.

Price: R420 for the chalet

Accommodation: double bed, + 2 single beds in the loft, suitable for children who can climb a ladder and aren't scared of sleeping in a loft.

Bathroom with shower
Kitchen with stove, kettle, toaster, fridge

Other accommodation: There is one other chalet (I think) and various other bits and pieces: a cabin, an annex, a campsite. Even if the whole place was full, you wouldn't feel crowded.

Owners: The farm is owned and run by a sweet young German couple with their two small children. They are friendly and knowledgeable about the area, but left us to our own devices. They also prepare meals if you don't feel like cooking. We had delicious bobotie on the first night.

Getting there: Either 3 hours from CT via Clanwilliam, or a day through the Cedarberg and Wuppertal - need a hardcore 4x4 for this route, but it's ever so pretty.

Extras: I believe this farm is pet friendly (saw something in the guest book) and it is very child friendly. The owners also offer flips through the valley in their little plane - a treat we'd like to try next time.