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Skeiding Guest Farm
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| Skeiding is a working ostrich, grain, sheep and Nguni farm … close to the N2 and halfway (250 km) between Cape Town and Knysna. This makes us the ideal stopover. A friendly family farm, an education for city slickers, a place to relax and enjoy panoramicl mountain views as the farm is situated on high, open rolling terrain. We Neels and Anné-Lize are two energetic people who love life …you need to be to run a farm, a young family (Anné and Pieter), two dogs (Asterix and Jessie) and a guesthouse in the same lifetime.
Spoil yourself and stay Bed & Breakfast or even better, have dinner. Otherwise relax next to your own fire and stay self-catering.
Enjoy home cooked country cuisine prepared by Anné-Lize and her small team of able and enthusiastic assistants (Allen and Aletta). Neels is the meat “chef” on the open fire, unless farm work calls him away. A three course menu is served every evening at the family dining table. Please let us know of any dietary requirements for the best culinary experience. Also let us know if you are celebrating a birthday or any special occasion that you would like us to cater for.
Our 2 Rooms , 1 Suite with heated spa bath, 1 Studio and 4 cottages have all you need to feel pampered: Honesty Bar, Tea and Coffee making facilities, En suite bathrooms with strong showers, Heater, Ceiling fan, Electric blankets, Ostrich leather slippers and gown, Hair dryers and good South African Port (on the house!) to enjoy on the patio as a sundowner. The rooms and cottages are named after plants, animals and birds commonly found in our area … which is a real birders’s paradise.
One of the highlights of your stay will be the farm tour with Neels. A "hands-on" experience every morning at 07:30. Feeding the ostriches, watching the working dogs (Border Kollie and Australian Kelpie) work with the sheep, ostriches or Nguni cattle.
Why is Skeiding a unique location?
Apart from panoramic mountain views over rolling country side, ALL ROADS LEAD TO SKEIDING.
1. We are situated at the start of the Garden Route.
2. Close to the Tradouw Pass to join the Route 62.
3. Halfway between: Cape Town and Plettenberg Bay.
Cape Town and Oudtshoorn.
4. Two hours drive from Hermanus.
5. A days trip from Hermanus (a) via Augulhas (the most southern tip of Africa)
(b) via De Hoop Nature Reserve and the pont at Malgas.
6. A days visit to Augulhas to the most southern tip of Africa.
7. A days visit to the De Hoop Nature Reserve (excellent whale watching from July to November) over the only working ferry at Malgas.
8. Excellent birdwatching and nature trails (2 - 10km day walks in Afromontane forest) at Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve (12km away).
At Grootvadersbosch you also get rare and endemic species, some on the Red Data List.
A scenic, but challenging mountain bike trail also awaits you here.
9. 45km from Witsand (Whale Nursery of SA) for landbased whalewatching (from July to November) and endless white beaches to walk on where the Breede River and Indian Ocean meets.
10. True country style living & hospitality.
11. A working farm experience.
12. Good food - traditional South African cuisine presented with a flair.
13. Starry nights and unforgettable sunsets.
14. Personalised service.
We do believe that we can really add value to your life, staying with us. |
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Things To Do
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| Why is Skeiding a unique location?
1. A days trip from Hermanus (a) via Augulhas (the most southern tip of Africa)
(b) via De Hoop Nature Reserve and the pont at Malgas.
2. A days visit to Augulhas to the most southern tip of Africa.
3. A days visit to the De Hoop Nature Reserve (excellent whale watching from July to November) over the only working ferry at Malgas.
4. Excellent birdwatching and nature trails (2 - 10km day walks in Afromontane forest) at Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve (12km away).
At Grootvadersbosch you also get rare and endemic species, some on the Red Data List.
A scenic, but challenging mountain bike trail also awaits you here.
5. 45km from Witsand (Whale Nursery of SA) for landbased whalewatching (from July to November) and endless white beaches to walk on where the Breede River and Indian Ocean meets.
6. Walk our labarinth.
7. Golf green for putting. |
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Rooms
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|  | Aloe Cottage
Cottage with two bedrooms (one double bed and the other with twin beds), one bathroom with a shower, full kitchen, open plan kitchen-living area and an indoor fireplace / braai. Sleeper couch in the living area for an extra child or two. | Room Rate
LOW SEASON
Bed & Breakfast
Two people: R275.00 p/p/night
Three or more people: R225.00 p/p/night
Children on sleeper couch pay only for breakfast @ R35.00
Self-catering:
Two people:R450.00 for the cottage/night
Extra people: R125.00 p/p/night
HIGH SEASON
Bed & Breakfast:
Two people: R345.00 p/p/night
Three people or more: R250.00 p/p/night
Children on the sleeper couch only pay for Breakfast @ R35.00
Self-catering
Two people:R600.00 for the cottage/night
Extra people: R125.00 p/p |
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| | Blue Crane Room
Part of the main homestead. Wheelchair friendly. Bathroom with a shower, twin / king bed, panoramic mountain views from the stoep. | Room Rate
Bed & Breakfast:
Low season - R250.00 p/p/night
High season - R325.00 p/p/night |
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| | Guinea Fowl Cottage
Small cottage with living area, bedroom with a double bed and bathroom with a shower. Sleeps 2. Next to the main house. Fireplace, small kitchenette, beautiful mountain views from the stoep. Braai facilities available. | Room Rate
Bed & Breakfast:
Low season: R275.00 p/p/night
High season: R345.00 p/p/night |
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| | Nguni Suite
Very spacious room with a heated spa bath, raka firepot, seperate bathroom with a shower, twin / king bed and unending mountain views over rolling countryside hills from inside the room. | Room Rate
Bed & Breakfast:
Low season: R350.00 p/p/night
High season: R450.00 - R500.00 p/p/night |
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| | Olien Cottage
Cottage with two bedrooms (one with a double bed and the other with twin beds), one bathroom with a shower, open plan living-kitchen area, full kitchen and an indoor braai /fireplace. Sleeper couch in the living area for an extra child or two. | Room Rate
LOW SEASON
Bed & Breakfast:
Two people: R275.00 p/p/night
Three or more people: R225.00 p/p/night
Children on the sleeper couch only pay for breakfast @ R35.00
Self-catering:
Two people: R450.00 for the cottage/night
Extra people: R125.00 p/p/night
HIGH SEASON
Bed & Breakfast:
Two people: R345.00 p/p/night
Three or more people: R250.00 p/p/night
Children on the sleeper couch only pay for breakfast @ R35.00
Selfcatering:
Two people: R600.00 for the cottage/night
Extra people: R125.00 p/p/night |
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| | Ossie the Ostrich Room
Part of the main homestead. Private entrance, full bathroom, double bed, panoramic mountain view from the stoep. | Room Rate
Bed & Breakfast
Low season: R250.00 p/p/night
High season: R325.00 p/p/night |
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| | Porcupine Studio
Studio with an open fireplace, small kitchenette, twin / king bed and bathroom with a shower. Braai facilities available. | Room Rate
Bed & Breakfast:
Low season: R250.00 p/p/night
High season: R300.00 p/p/night |
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| | Red Bishop Cottage
Small cottage with living area, bedroom with twin / king bed and a bathroom with a shower. Sleeps 2. Next to the main homestead. Fireplace, small kitchenette and beautiful mountain views from the stoep. Braai facilities available. | Room Rate
Bed & Breakfast:
Low season: R275.00 p/p/night
High season: R345.00 p/p/night |
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Directions
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| From Swellendam take the N2 towards Mossel Bay. 45 km after Swellendam farm signed to the left. Follow the tar road for 2 km. Farm then signed left onto a gravel road. 3 more km and another left turn. House on hill.
From Heidelberg take the N2 towards Swellendam. 12 km after Heidelberg farm signed right. Follow the tar road for 2 km. Farm then signed left onto a gravel road. 3 more km and another left turn. House on hill.
From Barrydale take the R324 through the Tradouw pass towards Suurbraak. Coming out of the mountain pass you will come to a T-junction. Turn left towards Heidelberg. (The tar road become a gravel road after a few kilometers.) Follow this road towards Heidelberg for 13,5 km. Farm signed right. Turn right and follow the road for 4 km. Farm then signed right again. House on hill.
GPS Co-ordinates
Latitude: 34° 4' 44.6'' S
Longitude: 20° 48' 21.71'' E |
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