Website: Papkuilsfontein
We've been to Papkuilsfontein three times now, staying at the same cottage (De Hoop) each time. It's very comfy, cosy in winter, cool in summer. There is lots to explore on the farm, including the massive canyon. The sunset views from the edge of the canyon are worth your finest champagne. The rock pools are also impressive, and a fun spot to spend an afternoon in the sun. In winter the area gets pretty darn cold, and in spring it's famous for its flowers. We were there late spring and got some flowers and lovely weather. It's a working sheep farm, but we also saw scrub hares, dassies (and babies!) and lots of birds.
Price: R220 - R250 per person per night.
Accommodation: Two rooms, one with an awesome double bed, and one with two singles.
Bathroom with bath.
Outdoor shower (lovely!)
Kitchen with fireplace and gas stove, gas fridge. (no electricity)
Outside braai.
Other accommodation: Three cottages.
De Hoop and another one are quite close together. The other is smaller, with just one double bed. House looks lovely.
Gert Boom is bigger: sleeps 6, and is set apart from the other two. All very private.
Owners: Papkuilsfontein has grown quite big, so you're dealing with a family company more than a farming couple, but everyone is terribly pleasant and helpful.
Getting there: Either 350 km from CT through Clanwilliam, Calvinia, Niewoudville, or a day's drive through the Cedarberg, with many farm gates.
Extras: You MUST order the food at least one night. The smaller meal is HUGE, so no need to bother with the large meal. The lamb shanks are incredible and come with gravy, mashed potatoes, various other veg and salad and pudding.
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