Bonnievale River Lodge

This self-catering farmhouse is elegantly furnished and has an undercover verandah with outdoor seating area and a garden with braai or barbecue facilities. The house has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and can sleep 5 people. It offers a spacious living area with indoor fireplace and a kitchen equipped with the following; Stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer, indoor fireplace. DSTV and wifi is included. Linen and towels are provided. Swimming towels are not provided. The Farmhouse is close to 3 other suites (Vineyard, West and East) and is about 75m from the river.

The West Suite is a spacious suite with a bathroom that includes a bath and shower.; It has a queen size bed with electric blanket in winter. Small kitchenette that includes a fridge/freezer, 2 plate glass hob, microwave,kettle, toaster,cutlery and crockery. Small outside patio/garden with braai/bbq facilities. DSTV and wifi included. Linen and towels are included but not swimming towels. It is close to the Farmhouse, Vineyard and East Suite and is about 75m from the river. Wood is provided for the first night.

The Fisherman's cabin is our glamping option. Well equipped, rustic, wooden cabin. 2 single beds which can be made into a king on request. Kitchenette with fridge/freezer, microwave, stove/oven, kettle and toaster. Inside fireplace for chilly winter nights. Fan for the summer months. Deck with river views and braai/barbeque facilities. Dstv and wifi included.

The Vineyard Suite is a spacious suite with French doors leading to a patio, garden and braai/BBQ area. The suite has views of the vineyards and there is a kitchenette fitted with microwave/convection oven, 2 plate glass hob, fridge/freezer, kettle and toaster. There is an indoor fireplace, sitting area, DSTV and wifi. Linen and towels are provided but swimming towels are not. Wood is provided for your first night and guests have access to a pool. The Vineyard suite is close to the Farmhouse and surrounding suites (West and East) and is about 75m away from the river.

The East Suite is a smaller suite with extra length double bed, fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster, cutlery and crockery. It has a small private courtyard with singe and gas hob as well as braai/bbq facilities. En-suite bathroom with shower. The East Suite is close to the Farmhouse, Vineyard and West Suites and is about 75m from the river. Please note that extra beds cannot be accommodated in this room type.

Orchard House is a large house with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and sleeps 6 people. Stretcher beds can be added for another 2 children to make it work for 2 families with 2 children each. There are 3 courtyard suites with their own bathrooms accross the courtyard which can be added to allow for more guests. Wrap around undercover stoep with garden and braai/barbeque facilities. Dstv and wifi included. Fully fitted kitchen with all the usual appliances including a dishwasher. Linen and towels are included. Swimming towels are not provided. The river is approximately 80m away from the house.

11 x Upper level camp sites all with electricity and braais or barbeques. Upper level sites have parking facilities. These are elevated with river views.

Park sites are in the middle of the upper level and river front sites. They are grassy and most have shade. They too do not have parking facilities but you can drive to your site and unload before parking in the parking area which is about 30-50m away. Park sites have electricity and braai/barbeque facilities. They are approx 20m away from the river.

6 sites on the riverfront. No Caravans. These sites do not have parking facilities, they are drop and go only. All sites have electricity and braais / barbeques. Bring your own grid. The river is wide and usually slow moving unless in the middle of winter or after heavy rains. Fishing is possible from the sites.

2 sites on the riverfront. There are only 2 sites on the river that are big enough for caravans. These sites are drop and go and all cars must be parked in the parking area which is about 30m away. You can drive to the site, unload and then move your vehicle. The sites have electricity and braais/barbeques. Bring your own grid. There is a tap close by. The river is wide and usually slow moving unless in the middle of winter or after heavy rains. Fishing is possible from the sites.