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Come and enjoy a peaceful time on the 1200-hectare free-range ostrich, grain, sheep and dairy farm of Ann and Arno. Feeding animals, milking cows, collecting some ostrich eggs (in season), in the veld and Arno’s knowledge of the area, make the personalised farm tour an unforgettable experience.
“The place to explore true South African culture and farm style cuisine”
With a wealth of tradition built around this farm (stories of old), it is sure to be one of your best, if not the most interesting, stays you will experience in the Southern Cape. The farmhouse has beautiful wooden floors and high embossed ceilings with two spacious, beautifully decorated bedrooms.
Accommodation
Two charming bedrooms with antiques, fresh flowers, tea tray, sherry (on the house), private Victorian bathroom and separate toilet, is a peaceful haven to return to after visiting places of interest in the vicinity.
Dining
Enjoy traditional home-cooked meals in the family dining room in the company of your hosts.To sip a glass of good South African wine at the fireplace or on the big veranda while watching the sweeping views of farmlands, birds, animals and the Langeberg Mountains, is farm life at its best.
Farm Facilities
• A guided farm tour including milking cows, free range ostriches, seasonal harvesting of wheat, etc.
• Open verandah for viewing.
• Bird watching in Blue Crane country.
• Nature trails to explore tranquil surroundings.
• Dinner, BBQ and picnic baskets by arrangement.
• Cosy, private lounge with fireplace.
• Tea and coffee is always available.
• Two bedrooms, 1 room with double bed and 1 room with 2 single beds.
• Fax and e-mail
• Laundry facilities.
• Secure parking.
• Children are welcome. We regret, no pets.
Attractions
Anna’s Farm Stay is an excellent base from which to explore the hidden wonders of the Garden Route.
• Swellendam (46km), the historic third oldest town in South Africa, nestled against the Langeberg Mountains.
• Malgas (20 km), with its superb beach, is situated at the mouth of the mighty Breede River and is also well known as the “Southern Right Whale Nursery of South Africa”. The activities of the whale nursery can be watched from the beach during June until November.
• De Hoop Nature Reserve (50 km) with hundreds of migrating birds visiting De Hoop every year. Diverse fynbos vegetation, dunes, Bontebok and endangered mountain zebra are also opportunities to explore.
• Route 62 (50 km), the world’s longest wine route, with famous wine estates are not to be missed. (Barrydale, Ashton, Montagu and Robertson).
• Heidelberg (30 km), named after the German city of Heidelberg, has a treasure of beautiful old buildings of historical heritage, including a church of Gothic architecture and a nine-hole golf course. |
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