Glen Oakes, Overberg, Western Cape

Website: Glen Oakes

We spent quite a chilly weekend here, so didn't get to take advantage of the little pool in our garden, but we did explore the farm: fluffy cows, sheep, pigs. (Only the cows were fluffy.) The farm is big, with plenty of room to run around, a dam with rowing boats, and a 4x4 trail. 

We stayed in the Stone House, which is bigger than the Wood Cabin. The Wood Cabin is nestled in the trees and looks delightful. There is also camping. Our garden was lovely with rolling lawns, trees, a stoep and a braai. The house was cosy - with an enormous fireplace and a fully equipped kitchen. 

Price: R300 per person per night for a minimum of two nights.

Accommodation: Two rooms, each with a double bed, + 2 sets of bunk beds in the lounge. So plenty of room for a family/two families/two couples. 

Inside bathroom with bath

Outside bathroom with shower and separate toilet. (We only discovered the glorious-looking shower as we were leaving - a pity to miss it.)
Kitchen with stove, kettle, toaster, fridge

Other accommodation: Wood Cabin, sleeps four, and camping: if you book the campsite, then you get the whole campsite - ie they don't book it for different parties at one time. Nice. The two houses and camping are all far away from each other. 

Owners: We did everything by email, and I don't think we ever spoke to anyone. But it was all very efficient and well managed. 

Getting there: From Cape Town via Elgin, towards Caledon, or via Hermanus, through Hemel-en-Aarde, towards Caledon.

Notes: Would like to try the camping next time, the cows are friendly and photogenic, as are the trees.