AFRICA South Africa Western Cape Riebeek Valley Riebeek Kasteel Akkerboom Kothuis Property code:

The Villa

This sympathetically renovated 120 year-old Cape country cottage, sleeps 4/5 in three comfortable bedrooms. The property has a family bathroom, en suite bathroom, sitting room, dining area and kitchen, stoep (balcony) and swimming pool.

Great location for touring the Western Cape and in particular the Swartland, Boland and West Coast.

Follow the Swartland Wine Route, wine tasting at Riebeek Kelders, Kloovenburg and Allesverloren, olives and olive products at The Olive Boutique, hiking on the Kasteelberg, visit Jan Smuts birthplace, horse riding through vineyards, supper at l'Atitude or Kasteelberg or The Pleasant Pheasant or… Take a drive through stunning Bains Kloof Pass to Wellington, visit Tulbagh (30 minutes' drive), visit Paarl (40 minutes' drive), drive through The West Coast National Park and swim in the lagoon. See the wonderful wild flowers of the West Coast and go to the Darling and Hopefield flower festivals in the Spring (August/October).

Location

Akkerboom Kothuis (Oak Tree Cottage) is a delightful, detached 120-year-old Cape country cottage. Sympathetically renovated, the cottage retains its traditional cottage atmosphere with painted tin roof, stoep (verandah) and wooden window shutters. Akkerboom Kothuis now offers luxury self-catering accommodation in the beautiful Riebeek Valley, Western Cape, South Africa.

Akkerboom Kothuis is in the picturesque village of Riebeek Kasteel, which nestles at the foot of the Kasteelberg Mountain, in the beautiful Riebeek Valley, well-known for its fine wines and vineyards, olives and olive groves, table grapes and wheat fields. Just 70 km from Cape Town, the valley has a typical Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers (October to April) and mild winters with winter rainfall (May to September). So, whether you want to swim and relax by the pool in summer or snuggle up in front of the log fire in winter, Akkerboom Kothuis is the perfect all-year-round self catering destination. The village is only a 50-minute drive from Cape Town International Airport. Take the N7 to Malmesbury and follow the signs to Riebeek Kasteel and the beautiful Riebeek Valley.

Come and discover the Mediterranean Magic of the Riebeek Valley...

Accommodation

The cottage sleeps four in three comfortable bedrooms, although we can accommodate five by special arrangement. Bedroom one has a Victorian double brass bed and en suite bathroom with roll top bath; bedroom two has two single beds; bedroom three has a three-quarter bed. The family bathroom has both a shower and bath.

The sitting room has a fireplace and French windows opening onto the stoep (verandah). The open-plan dining area has a stable door to the stoep and the fully equipped kitchen has a washing machine, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. The stoep (verandah) overlooks the garden, planted with a variety of fruit and nut tress, is fully enclosed and offers complete privacy. Private parking. The property also has a swimming pool and purpose-built braai (BBQ) with shade from our vine. Duvets and 100% cotton bed linen and towels provided. Bed quilts provided for winter visitors.

Facilities

The cottage offers the following facilities: Swimming pool (used at own risk). BBQ. Private garden. 100% cotton bedding and linen. Towels provided. Quilts provided for winter visitors. Radio/CD/cassette player. Welcome tea tray on arrival. Hairdryer. Complimentary soap. Housekeeper available by arrangement. Private parking.

Prices

Prices subject to change without notice

Additional Information

Websites that you may find interesting:

www.kloovenburg.co.za

www.swartlandwineroute.co.za

Contact the owner for more information or to make a booking

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