Four wine bottles glasses and bread on a table with a scenic backgroundA leafless tree in a grassy field with hills in the backgroundRusty plow in a garden with plants and rocksOutdoor patio with white barbecue wooden table and chairs under a cloudy skyOutdoor patio with white barbecue wooden table and chairs under cloudy sky
© matjiesvlei.co.za
Accommodation Features:
Matjiesvlei in the Klein Karoo provides four self-catering units—Douglas-huis, Thiart-huis, Cloete-huis, and Huis Oppie Rant—for serene, relaxing stays in the Swartberg foothills. It also features the Die Damrivierkamp camping site on the Gamka River, ideal for nature lovers seeking tranquility.
Amenities and Facilities:
Matjiesvlei, in the Klein Karoo foothills, provides four self-catering units and a riverside camping site along the Gamka River for a serene stay. Amenities include access to angling spots, hiking trails, swimming holes, and day trips to nearby attractions like Calitzdorp and Oudtshoorn. (42 words)
Location and Attractions:
Matjiesvlei, nestled in the foothills of the Swartberg Mountains between Calitzdorp and Ladismith in the Klein Karoo, boasts serene beauty with attractions like fishing for various species, the Bôjaankop 4x4 route, and day trips to Oudtshoorn, the Garden Route, and Die Hel. Visitors enjoy self-catering units or riverside camping.
Check-in / Check-out:
14:00 / 10:00
Cancellation / Prepayment:
If cancelling 7 days before arrival, forfeit 50% of the booking total.
If cancelling 14 days before arrival, forfeit 37% of the booking total.
If cancelling 30 days before arrival, forfeit 25% of the booking total.
Children Allowed:
Yes
Pets Allowed:
Yes, cost and booking required
Rooms

Oupad se Kloof

From R1,000

Per Person Sharing

  • # Double x 1
  • # Single x 1

This unit consists of one bedroom with a double bed and one single bed, a bathroom with shower and another spacious room containing the kitchen, dining room and an extra single bed (ideal for children). The unit is fully equipped and has electricity.

Thiart Huis

From R1,000

Per Person Sharing

  • # Double x 3
  • # Single x 1

This tastefully decorated cottage has 3 bedrooms and can accommodate 6 persons Two of the bedrooms each have a double bed while the third room has both a double and a single bed. Please note that electricity is only available in the kitchen.

Douglas Huis

From R1,000

Per Person Sharing

  • # Double x 3

This comfortably furnished and tastefully decorated cottage dates back to 1860 and consists of 3 bedrooms accommodating 6 persons in total. Please note that electricity is only available in the kitchen.

Cloete Huis

From R1,000

Per Person Sharing

  • # Double x 2

One Honeymoon bedroom with double bed and seperate bedroom with double bed and bathroom is also available in the outbuilding. The house does not have electricity, but is equipped with sufficient candles, oil lamps and a donkey boiler for hot water.

Huis Oppie Rant

From R1,000

Per Person Sharing

  • # Double x 2
  • # Single x 2

2 x bedrooms with double beds, 3rd bedroom has 2 x single beds. The cottage does not have electricity, but has oil lamps, solar panel & donkey boiler for hot water. Braai facilities, fully equipped kitchen and verandah. Magnificent view of the mountains.

Die Wa Huis

From R1,000

Per Person Sharing

  • # Double x 1

Die Wa-huis is situated on top of a hill overlooking the Gamka river. Double bed. Stunning views of river and mountains. Without electricity but fully equipped with candles and lamps. Gas stove, fridge/freezer and donkey-boiler for hot water.

Location

R62, 6660, South Africa


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R62
6660
South Africa
Sleeps 27
• Selma and Bennie Nel
• +27731741028
Facilities of Matjiesvlei Guest Farm
  • Access to the Old Post Office Museum
  • Fresh air and space for relaxation
  • Historic homesteads from the 1800s
  • Nestled in the foothills of the Swartberg Mountains
  • No Wi-Fi for a true escape
  • Off-grid options with alternative lighting and heating
  • Panoramic mountain and river views
  • Serene and quiet environment
Activities
  • 4x4 route on Bojaankop
  • Exploring the farm's history
  • Fishing for Yellowfish, Black Bass, Eel, and Carp in the Gamka River
  • Hiking along the river and dirt roads
  • Outdoor braai gatherings
  • Rowing
  • Savoring local wines
  • Stargazing
  • Swimming in pristine water holes
Amenities
  • Ablution blocks with flush toilets and hot water showers
  • Braai facilities
  • Crockery
  • Cutlery
  • Electricity in some units
  • Fluffy towels
  • Fully equipped kitchens
  • Gas stoves and fridges
  • Paraffin lamps
  • Pots and pans
  • Slatted reed ceilings
  • Soft blankets
  • Warm hearth
  • WiFi in some units
Owner can request changes by emailing: hello+1721@holidaystays.co.za.