Black Eagle Lodges, Caledon, Western Cape
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Telephone: +27 (0)28 212-2113, Facsimile: +27 (0)28 212-2010, Mobile: +27 (0)82 853-7838
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CATEGORIES: Accommodation in South Africa » Self Catering Chalets & Cottages » Self Catering Villas & Holiday Houses » South Africa Bed & Breakfast » South Africa Fishing Lodges » South Africa Guest Farms » South Africa Guest Houses » South Africa Honeymoons » South Africa Self Catering » South Africa Special Offers » DESCRIPTION: Tucked away in the Overberg Mountains outside Caledon, Black Eagle Lodge and Villa offer a tranquil farm-style retreat just 90 minutes from Cape Town. Revive your soul, surrounded by nature, from the privacy of these beautiful self-catering lodges, spaced nearly a kilometer apart, on the mountain slopes of a working farm, hidden halfway between Caledon and Botriver. Awake to the call of the sugarbird and unwind on an expansive verandah, overlooking a spring-water dam and rolling wheat fields. Take the edge off hot summer days in pools of cool spring water and warm up winter nights beside a blazing log fire. Count the stars with the children and teach them to fly-fish, collect frogs or spot a black eagle. Offering respite from busy schedules, Black Eagle Lodge and Villa are ideally suited to a holiday of total relaxation, whether it’s catching up on your reading or pedaling the road. Reconnect with family and loved ones as you take in the beauty of nature and explore the activities of this working farm. Totally secluded from the world yet positioned centrally, one can comfortably explore the surrounding areas of the Western Capes’Overberg - from Gansbaai and Hermanus to Greyton. Savour the wines of the highly rated Hemel-en-Aarde and Botriver region or float in the famous natural hot springs in Caledon, a mere 20 minutes away. ACCOMMODATIONThe Lodge Our original self-catering stone Lodge accommodates up to six people, with a loft above the fireplace offering an inviting sleeping area for two extra children. Rustic yet with comfortable beds and crisp cotton linen, this cosy Lodge overlooks a spring-fed dam and is half a kilometre away from the new Villa, ensuring complete privacy. Features include a boma-style enclosed barbecue/braai area, 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite) and open-plan living area with stone fireplace. Being eco-friendly, there is no electricity, however solar –powered lighting and plenty of candles are offered. The Villa Stylish and sophisticated, our new self-catering Villa is beautifully decorated with luxury touches, from fireplaces in two of the bedrooms to pure cotton bed linen. Also overlooking a spring-fed dam, the villa accommodates up to six guests in three expansive double bedrooms, each with an en suite bathroom. Guests who need to connect with friends or work can make use of wireless internet from the comfort of a sunlounger on the villa’s expansive stoep. Being eco-friendly, there is no electricity, but sufficient solar-generated power for charging cell phones, cameras, and laptops. CateringAlthough self-catering, special arrangements can be made ahead of your visit for self-service breakfast baskets. ACTIVITIES• Fly-fishing, hiking, bird watching, swimming, mountain biking, relaxing. • Explore Farming activities - sheep shearing, fruit picking, wheat harvesting • Whale watching in Hermanus – 40 mins • Visit and taste Botriver and Hemel-en-Aarde Valley wine – 20 mins • Restaurants – Hemel en Aarde, Botriver, Dassiesfontein – 20 mins • Caledon Casino Hotel and Spa - 15 mins • Shark cage diving in Gansbaai – 50 mins • Golf in Caledon, Hermanus, Arabella – 15 – 40 mins |
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DIRECTIONS: The lodge is situated on Kempsrivier Farm. The closest town is Caledon. From Cape Town Take the N2. Go over the Houwhoek Pass; drive past Botriver and at the Dassiesfontein Farm Stall (before Caledon) turn right, taking the Waboomskloof turn-off. Travel on this gravel road for approximately 8km until you get to a T-junction where you turn right and then, approximately 50m on, take the first left. After about 3km you will see the Kempsrivier Farm gates. Continue through the gates and directly on to the main house (reception). From reception, continue on the same road through the oaks and up the hill where, before the shed, you will see a sign to the right directing you to the Lodge. Follow this road for about 2km up to the Lodge. From Caledon Turn right at the silos (Cemetry Road) and drive past Superquick and the traffic department. The road turns to gravel, take the left fork over the railway line. Travel on this road for approximately 10km (past the farm Franskraal) and turn left at the sign to the Lodge. After about 3km you will see the Kempsrivier Farm gates. |
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