Matjiesvlei Cottages Accommodation

Die Bokwagtershuis, “Goat keeper’s house”, was originally built during the 19th century as accommodation for Matjiesvlei’s goat keeper. His task was to tend to all the goats of the different farmers in the valley. The house has been authentically restored to maintain its atmosphere, with addition of modern amenities.

Bokwagtershuis Facilities

• With Wifi Access
• 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 6 people
• In the main bedroom there is a double bed, the second and third bedrooms have 2 single beds each. All linen included.
• The lounge has a wood burning closed system fire place for heating in winter. There is an air conditioner in the lounge.
• The dining room is adjacent to the kitchen and has a table which comfortably seats 4 people.
• The spacious stoep overlooking the veld and mountains is the ideal entertainment area with a built-in braai and more than enough seating for guests. Braai grids, fire tongs and swartpotjie available.
• The kitchen is equipped with all the required utensils, including cutlery, crockery, kettle, toaster, microwave, fridge/freezer and stove. There is a washing machine in the store room.
• The bathroom has a bath, shower and basin, with the toilet separate.
• Rates: Contact Matjiesvlei Cottages at 066 221 4452 or matjiesvleicottages@gmail.com

Middelplaas “Middle Farm” is a cosy 2 bed roomed self catering cottage, only 3 minutes walk from the private picnic site next to the river. The history of the cottage on Middelplaas is unknown. It is the only house on Middelplaas and was probably many decades ago used as a residence for the people looking after the farm for the owners who lived elsewhere in the valley. Over the years it became very run down before it was renovated by the present owners into a cottage with the most beautiful view over the olive orchard, field and mountains.

Middelplaaas Facilities

• With Wifi Access
• 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom 4 people
• In the main bedroom there is a double bed, the second bedroom has 2 single beds. All linen included.
• The lounge has an open fireplace for heating in winter, or the occasional braai. There is an air conditioner in the lounge.
• The sheltered stoep overlooking the veld and mountains is the ideal entertainment area with enough seating for guests.
• There is a circular braai on the grass adjacent to the stoep. Braai grids, fire tongs and swartpotjie available.
• The kitchen is equipped with all the required utensils, including cutlery, crockery, kettle, toaster, microwave, fridge/freezer and stove.
• The bathroom has a shower, basin, and toilet.
• Rates: Contact Matjiesvlei Cottages at 066 221 4452 or matjiesvleicottages@gmail.com

Die Stalle (The Stables) was originally built as the residences for two of the owners of undivided shares in the agricultural land bordering the Kleinrivier (Little River). Later owners turned the houses into stables. It has now been restored into a comfortable 3 bedroomed cottage with a beautiful view of the valley and mountains. It is next to the farm dam.

Die Stalle Facilities

• With Wifi Access
• 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 6 people
• In the main bedroom there is a double bed, the second and third bedrooms have 2 single beds each. All linen included. Two of the bedrooms have Queen Anne stoves for heating in winter. There is an air conditioner in the middle bedroom.
• The spacious stoep overlooking the veld and mountains is the ideal entertainment area with a built-in braai and more than enough seating for guests. Braai grids, fire tongs and swartpotjie available.
• The kitchen part of the enclosed stoep is equipped with all the required utensils, including cutlery, crockery, kettle, toaster, stove, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. There is a Dover stove for use in winter as well.
• The bathroom has a bath, shower, basin and toilet. The main bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with shower. The water is heated with a gas cylinder.
• Rates: Contact Matjiesvlei Cottages at 066 221 4452 or matjiesvleicottages@gmail.com

Our Activities:

Hiking:

Gravel roads in valley
River Route (½ hour)
Huiskrans Steering se Kloof Circular Route. (+/- 6 km; 2¼ – 3 hours)
Steering se Kloof Return Route. (+/- 3½ km; 1 hours)

Cycling:

Gravel roads in the valley
Groenfontein/ Kruisrivier / Red Stone Hills
Seweweekspoort
Rooiberg pass

Water Activities:

Swim and canoe in river
Swim in farm dam, if in Bokwagtershuis or Stalle

Leisure:

Bird watching
Reading
Star gazing

Wine and Port Tasting:

Boplaas
Calitzdorp Cellar
De Krans

Museums:

The Old Post Office and Museum in Matjiesvlei
Calitzdorp Museum
Applique work in Dutch Reformed Church hall

Nearby Passes and Poorts:

Huisrivier Pass
Seweweekspoort Pass
Rooiberg Pass
Meiringspoort
Potgieterspoort
Swartberg Pass

Huiskrans Steering se Kloof Circular Route:

About 6 km; 2¼-3 hours

The starting point of both this route and the Steering se Kloof Return Route is 300 metres past the Middelplaas Cottage at the gate on the right hand side of the road as you go up the valley. This route is only for the reasonably fit, who are used to hiking.

Steering se Kloof Return Route:

3 km; 1½ hours

The route also starts at the gate described under the Circular Route. This route is not difficult, but still requires a level of fitness as you do walk up a gradient going up the valley.

River Walk:

30 minutes

For this walk you go down to the picnic spot next to the Gamka River. You go through the gate opposite Die Skuur and follow the road down to the picnic spot. Park your car on the grass in the shade under the trees. This route is an easy, flat route.

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