Rockhaven Farmhouse

• Property TypeHouse
• Guests14
• Bedrooms7
• Bathrooms2
• Minimum Stay1-2 Nights

Rockhaven Farmhouse is a property for self catering in Porterville for up to 14 guests visiting the Swartland region.

About Rockhaven Farmhouse

Rockhaven Farmhouse is located on the Rockhaven Farm, about two hours from Cape Town. This is a working farm near the town of Porterville. Unlike a number of surrounding getaways, Rockhaven has the unfair advantage of being nestled among the spectacular Groot Winterhoek Mountains.

Self Catering Accommodation

Rockhaven Farmhouse sleeps a maximum of fourteen guests in seven bedrooms, two bathrooms (shower and bath) and a third toilet en-suite. There is also a beautiful outdoor shower enclosure. The house has Queen-size beds in three bedrooms, a double bed in a fourth bedroom, and three bedrooms each with two single beds. We provide a bath towel per guest, please bring your own swimming towels. Please don't use our bath towels outside of the cottages.

There is a big open-plan living area and a very well appointed kitchen. There a long decks at the front and back of the house, with magnificent views. There is a spectacular rock pool at the back of the house, always fresh with a rock-fountain clear water stream. There is also a beautiful small dam in the front, at the end of a huge lawn. The views of the olive trees, lavender and mountains are very special indeed.

There are two lovely braai areas. There is also a workshop space next to the house with lovely light and views. The house sits in an oasis of mature trees, offering cool shade and expansive lawns. The farm house is suitable for adults in a retreat / workshop mode, or to families, but NO dogs are allowed in the farm house.

Stofelina makes delicious farm bread and rusks, but she needs to be contacted before you arrive to let her know if you wish to order. Stofelina se Winkel is always open with fresh eggs, milk and other goodies if you run out. Firewood is also available for sale but not firelighters. We sell all our produce from the farm.

The Area

The surrounding Jupiter landscape has plenty of walks, nooks and crannies to explore, orchards to lose yourself in, rivers to dip in and out of, buck to spot and enough snow every second winter or so to build a snowman. Sit on the stoep and watch the sun set slowly on the Citrusdal Valley, take a stroll to the farm dam and enjoy a dip in its crystal clear waters, walk further along to the rock pools and waterfalls of the Ratel River, or simply lie back on the lawn and soak up the rays.

The Cape Nature Wilderness area is close by as well and is famous for its floral beauty and places such as De Hel and De Tronk. Permits to enter the reserve must be obtained from Cape Nature in Porterville in advance.