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Accommodation Description


Set in amongst the orchards and only five minutes from the Olifants River, the GlenDonald Orchard Cottage offers guests the ideal weekend getaway in a beautiful valley in the Western Cape. Recently renovated in architectural design and finishes, the cottage has all the comforts of home and more – the opportunity to explore and experience the Cape Floral Kingdom at its finest. This rustic cottage is designed to take you away from the stresses of city life and leave you relaxed, surrounded by pure nature and the nearby sound of the river. GlenDonald Orchard Cottage comprises 4 en-suite bedrooms with an open plan kitchen and lounge with fireplace, with an outside braai adjacent to a covered outdoor living area, or you can relax under the stars by the fire pit and kol-kol pool. The serene setting encourages outdoor exploration, from hiking and fishing to kloofing and mountain biking.


Setting Description


Located at the edge of the Witzenberg Valley near Ceres in South Africa, GlenDonald Orchard Cottage is wedged in amongst the apple and pear orchards with superb views of the Witzenberg and Skurweberg mountain ranges. The Witzenberg Valley features spectacular hiking trails, mountain biking routes, and opportunities for fly fishing and kloofing - the perfect getaway for nature lovers. Discover the beauty of this secluded retreat, where the charm of the Cape Floral Kingdom unfolds at every turn. GlenDonald Orchard Cottage offers not just a place to stay but an invitation to experience the wonders of the Witzenberg Valley's hidden treasures.


Activities

Hiking

Hiking

Waterfalls & Kloofs

Waterfalls & Kloofs

Fly Fishing

Fly Fishing

Bushman Paintings

Bushman Paintings

Location

Visgat Farm, Witzenberg Valley, Prince Alfred Hamlet, 6840

How to get there

Directions and a map will be provided on confirmation of bookings ************** At Ceres, turn left at the second set of traffic lights (R303) and head towards Prince Alfred's Hamlet. Go through the town and up the Gydo Pass. At the top of the pass, turn left at the "Witzenberg Valley" sign. At the bottom of the pass (just after the Tru Cape sign) turn right and head down the valley (north). At the end of the tar road (approx 11.1km), carry on down, through the next farm till you reach a fork at the top of a hill (7.19km). Turn left (VISGAT BOERDERY). You then come to a bridge over the river at 12,5 km. Cross the bridge and follow the road to the right. At the first electricity pole on the right, turn immediately right.

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