11 Stunning Farms to Stay at in Cape Town

If you’re looking for a luxurious stay on a working wine farm, then you can’t go wrong with the converted manor house and cottages at Vrede en Lust. The original house dates back to the late 1600s, but it’s since been converted into immaculate, well-equipped cottages and a house. Though each offers a comfortable and luxurious stay, it still feels as if you’ve taken a step back into history and careful attention has been paid to the details of old.

This working pig farm is located just outside the town of Caledon in the beautiful Hemel and Aarde Valley. There are three cottages available to guests, each of which is tastefully decorated and well laid out. If you’re visiting with plenty of friends, there’s also a campsite that can accommodate up to 30 people and must be booked out by a single group.

If you’re looking for a farm stay in the beautiful Overberg region, Landmeterskop will have you covered. This working sheep farm is located just outside Stanford and offers incredible views of the distant mountains. Serene meadows, a creek running through the farm and dams suitable for swimming and picnicking make this a fantastic escape just a short, scenic drive from Cape Town. Guests can book simple, well-equipped cottages, or the spacious homestead more suitable for large groups or families.

Alpha Excelsior Guest Farm is situated in the heart of Rocklands, one of the most celebrated bouldering sites in the world, and on the edge of the beautiful Cederberg wilderness area. It’s a secluded guest farm that will make an ideal base for anyone looking to explore the beauty and history of the surrounding region. There are five cottages to choose from, or if you’re travelling in a large group, you can book out the Old Farm House or Cape Dutch homestead.

This working fruit farm in Robertson is just two hours from Cape Town, and yet it feels like it’s a world away. There are several self-catering cottages to choose from, set at the foot of the Langeberg mountains. Each has a private pool, patio, fireplace and incredible views of the surrounding natural beauty. Though it’s a working fruit farm, there’s also plenty of wildlife on the property, from baboons and klipspringers through to porcupines, and an abundance of fascinating birdlife.

This self-catering farm stay option is located just two hours from Cape Town in the beautiful valley of Citrusdal. The farm overlooks the dramatic Cederberg mountain range, and produces citrus and rooibos for the export market. There are four fully equipped self-catering cottages on the farm, each of which is set apart in the vast wilderness area.

The quaint town of McGregor offers a variety of accommodation, including a selection of farm stays on the outskirts. The peaceful and rustic Whipstock Guest Farm is one such establishment. They offer peaceful self-catering cottages that are well priced and perfectly equipped. It’s the perfect base from which to explore the surrounding mountains, whether you’re looking to do some birdwatching or canoeing or head for the hills for some hiking.