Bastiaanskloof, Bainskloof, Western Cape
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CATEGORIES: Accommodation in South Africa » Self Catering Chalets & Cottages » Self Catering Villas & Holiday Houses » South Africa Self Catering » DESCRIPTION: Bastiaanskloof is situated in the historic and picturesque mountain pass of Bainskloof, one and a half hour’s drive from Cape Town. The 2500ha property contains over 800 species of fynbos trees, shrubs and plants and a wide range of fauna, including Leopard, Klipspringer, Black Eagles, Angulate Tortoises, African Clawless Otters, Giant Musk Shrews, Spectacled Doormice, Blackbacked Jackel and Cape Horseshoe bats, amongst others. Studies have been conducted on all flora and fauna and guests have access to this information as well as being able to spot few of these species themselves. During spring, fynbos flowers are a must see as the valley becomes a sea of purples and pinks and yellows. The property forms part of the Boland Mountain Complex in the Cape Floristic region, one of eight areas in South Africa designated by Unesco as World Heritage sites. Places as unique and diverse as the wilds of East Africa's Serengeti, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Wall of China, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Baroque Cathedrals of Latin America make up Unesco's World heritage sites. AccommodationFour cottages, two sleeping four, one sleeping six, and one sleeping two provide the base from which to explore the magnificent 2,500 ha property. All cottages are tastefully decorated in sympathetic natural tones in keeping with the environment and are fully equipped and towels are provided. Touches include good reading books and magazines and a collection of board games. Firewood is provided as are Weber braai's (BBQ). The cottages are the first phase of the Bastiaanskloof project. Coming into play by April 2009 is the first of our luxury lodges, sleeping six in three en-suite bedrooms. Although self catering, all properties will have access to the organic kitchen garden and key elements of the soon to be completed lodges include outdoor showers, a swimming pool in the extensive, indigenous landscaped garden and an outdoor cinema. The option of a 5 star full-service chef and full time butler will be available. Attractions and ActivitiesBastiaanskloof boasts access to spectacular mountain hikes and trails, allowing guests to hike previously unchartered mountain passes, past magical waterfalls and explore centuries old caves with historic paintings. There is also the option to hike the neighbouring Limietberg Nature Conservancy. Guests also have access to two main perennial rivers, the Witte River and the Bastiaanskloof river. Both of these rivers have beautiful waterfalls and natural pools and are still sparsely populated with indigenous Cape Galaxias, Cape Kurper and Breede River Redfin. Decks have been built along the Witte River allowing for lazy days lounging with lots of tanning and picnics, or swimming in the natural pools and watching the myriad birdlife and wildlife. |
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DIRECTIONS: From Cape Town via Wellington and Bainskloof pass Travel out from Cape Town on the N1. Take exit 47, signposted as the Wellington/Klapmuts off ramp (an approximately 45 minute drive). Turn left at the stop sign, just after taking the off ramp and drive in the direction of Wellington, along the R44. Drive along the R44 all the way until you reach a T-junction (there will be a cemetery on your right), an approximately 20/25 minute drive. At these traffic lights, turn left into Piet Retief Street (R303). At the next set of traffic lights, (the Dutch Reformed Church will be on your left) turn right into the R301 (Church Street/Kerk Straat) to Bainskloof. Keep on this road all the way over the Bainskloof pass. You will pass Eerste Tol at the top of the pass and then the road will begin descending. The next landmark will be the Limietberg Nature Conservation camp site (on your left). Driving a bit further you will pass Steenboks Park, also on the left hand side. Approximately 3km after this you will see 3 cottages on the left hand side of the road, which are the Bastiaanskloof cottages. There is a sign on the gate, “Bastiaanskloof”. The journey from Cape Town to the cottages will take you approximately an hour and a half. Please note If you are staying at the Kraal cottage, please follow the above directions, but after Steenboks Park, it is 2km to the main gate leading to the Kraal cottage on the left hand side of the road. There is a sign saying “Bastiaanskloof”. Open the main gate with the key provided for the padlock and please make sure you relock the gate as you found it i.e. interlinked with the other lock. Follow the dirt track for approximately a kilometer - you will see the kraal cottage on your right - it has a red roof. The Kraal cottage is 1km before the 3 other cottages mentioned above. From the N2 via Wellington and the Bainskloof pass Take the N2 North from Cape Town/the airport. Travel for approximately 20 minutes and then take the R44 off ramp next to the Somerset Mall shopping centre on the N2 (Exit 43), follow this road all the way through to Stellenbosch. Once in Stellenbosch follow the R44 to Wellington via Agter Paarl. Once you pass under the bridge of the N1 highway, drive along the R44 all the way towards Wellington until you reach a T-junction (there will be a cemetery on your right). At these traffic lights, turn left into Piet Retief Street (R303). At the next set of traffic lights, (the Dutch Reformed Church will be on your left) turn right into the R301 (Church Street/Kerk Straat) to Bainskloof. Keep on this road all the way over the Bainskloof pass. You will pass Eerste Tol at the top of the pass and then the road will begin descending. The next landmark will be the Limietberg Nature Conservation camp site (on your left). Driving a bit further you will pass Steenboks Park, also on the left hand side. Approximately 3km after this you will see 3 cottages on the left hand side of the road, which are the Bastiaanskloof cottages. There is a sign on the gate, “Bastiaanskloof”. The journey from Cape Town to the cottages will take you approximately an hour and a half. Please note If you are staying at the Kraal cottage, please follow the above directions, but after Steenboks Park, it is 2km to the main gate leading to the Kraal cottage on the left hand side of the road. There is a sign saying “Bastiaanskloof”. Open the main gate with the key provided for the padlock and please make sure you relock the gate as you found it i.e. interlinked with the other lock. Follow the dirt track for approximately a kilometer - you will see the kraal cottage on your right - it has a red roof. The Kraal cottage is 1km before the 3 other cottages mentioned above. Via Du Toitskloof Tunnel on the N1 Travel out from Cape Town on the N1. Travel until your reach the Du Toitskloof Toll, for which you will have to pay R21.00 to pass through. Go through the Du Toitskloof Tunnel and drive for approximately 20 minutes towards Worcester. Just before Worcester, on the left hand side, you will see a sign for the R43 to Ceres and on the corner is a Shell garage. Turn left onto the R43 and travel all the way along (about 10/15 minutes) to the T-junction stop sign. Here you will turn left onto the R301 to Wellington (if you turn right it continues as the R43 to Ceres). Travel over 2 small bridges, past the Calabash Bush Pub on your right and approximately 1km on your right from here are the cottages (you will see the Bastiaanskloof sign on the black gate). The journey should take you an hour and a half. Please note If you are staying at the Kraal cottage, please follow the above directions, but when you reach the 3 cottages, carry on driving for another 1 km and on your right is a second gate with the sign “Bastiaanskloof”. Open the main gate with the key provided for the padlock and please make sure you relock the gate as you found it i.e. interlinked with the other lock. Follow the dirt track for approximately a kilometer - you will see the kraal cottage on your right - it has a red roof. From the airport/N2 via Du Toitskloof Tunnel (on the N1) Drive out of the airport and take the N2 towards Somerset West. The third turn off after the airport is Exit 22A, the R300 towards Belville. Take this turnoff and travel along the R300 for approximately 10/15 minutes until you see signs for the N1 towards Paarl and Worcester. Take this turn off and travel along the N1 for approximately 30 minutes until you reach the Du Toitskloof Toll, for which you will have to pay R19.00 to pass through. Go through the Du Toitskloof Tunnel and drive for approximately 20 minutes towards Worcester. Just before Worcester, on the left hand side, you will see a sign for the R43 to Ceres and on the corner is a Shell garage. Turn left onto the R43 and travel all the way along (about 10/15 minutes) to the T-junction stop sign. Here you will turn left onto the R301 to Wellington (if you turn right it continues as the R43 to Ceres). Travel over 2 small bridges, past the Calabash Bush Pub on your right and approximately 1km on your right from here are the cottages (you will see the Bastiaanskloof sign on the black gate). The journey should take you an hour and a half. Please note If you are staying at the Kraal cottage, please follow the above directions, but when you reach the 3 cottages, carry on driving for another 1 km and on your right is a second gate with the sign “Bastiaanskloof”. Open the main gate with the key provided for the padlock and please make sure you relock the gate as you found it i.e. interlinked with the other lock. Follow the dirt track for approximately a kilometer - you will see the kraal cottage on your right - it has a red roof. |
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