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About this property

Essential Facilities: Kwetu Guest Farm in Plaas De Doorns offers a garden, terrace, and free WiFi. Private check-in and check-out services ensure a smooth arrival and departure. Comfortable Accommodations: Family rooms feature private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and garden or mountain views. Additional amenities include a hot tub, outdoor fireplace, and barbecue facilities. Dining Experience: A full English or Irish breakfast is served daily, including cheese. Outdoor dining areas provide scenic views and a relaxing atmosphere. Local Attractions: Located 11 km from Drostdy Museum and 12 km from NG Church Swellendam, the farm stay is also close to Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve (35 km) and Marloth Nature Reserve (38 km). Hiking and cycling activities are available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish, Breakfast to go

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
2 single beds
3 single beds
and
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
Bedroom
1 double bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Donay
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely cottages, magnificent views and friendly staff
  • Natasha
    South Africa South Africa
    The beautiful mountain view, the giraffes walking past the cottage and the hot tub made it an ideal start to our holiday.
  • Normanp
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Being amongst the animals, watching the giraffes being fed. Quiet and peaceful environment.. Lovely cottage.
  • Pia
    Germany Germany
    We enjoyed our stay so much. It was a little own world. The animals were so cute and it was so calm.
  • Monique
    South Africa South Africa
    Wow, what a blessing that we could stay over in this slice of heaven! The giraffes welcoming us and the hot tub overlooking the mountain with the wild animals walking around whilst sipping on some lovely wine was unforgettable. The staff were so...
  • Richard
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    Welcoming farm stay with closeness to nature that symbolises what South Africa is all about. Not just a place to stay but a fantastic experience.
  • Eugene
    South Africa South Africa
    We booked at Kwetu as a half way stop to our next destination, so we arrived late and left early. Little did we know what a wonderful place it is. Wonderful friendly hosts. Beautiful views and surroundings it felt like we were staying in the...
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The setting is stunning, with beautiful animals (including 3 giraffe) often walking up to your cabin. Each cabin has plenty of room, ours had a large double bed and there were 2 single beds in the living room, so ideal for families. The track up...
  • Baxter
    South Africa South Africa
    loved being able to walk around the property and see the animals.
  • Olivia
    Germany Germany
    The staff was very friendly and helpful. It was great to have the giraffes greet us on arrival. All rooms were spacious and the hot tub was a hit.

Managed by Adele

Company review score: 9.4Based on 480 reviews from 1 property
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Property information

Surrounded by wildlife, Kwetu Guest Farm offers a peaceful home in nature with breathtaking natural scenery. Enjoy cozy, well-equipped accommodation with sweeping mountain views, free parking, and the unique experience of wildlife roaming right outside your door. Relax by the outdoor fireplace, enjoy a picnic under the open sky, and reconnect with nature in this spacious, game-filled haven.

Neighbourhood information

Buffeljagsrivier is a very small town in the heart of the Overberg region of the exquisite Western Cape Province. It is an official part of the Overberg District Municipality as it is part of the historical and scenic little town of Swellendam. The Overberg District Municipality includes the smaller municipalities of Theewaterskloof, Overstrand, Cape Agulhas, and Swellendam. In addition, significant towns under its jurisdiction include Hermanus, Grabouw, and Caledon. As such, the Overberg plays a major role in the tourist value of the entire region. It covers a total area of about 12 240 square kilometers and is home to around 260 000 folks. Buffeljagsrivier and its surrounds are known for the spectacular views of the local mountain ranges for which this area is renowned. These offer plenty of hiking, walking, cycling, and photographic opportunities. Just the very sight of them puts visitors at ease, immersing them in a world that is an escape from stressful city living. Attractions and activities close to Buffeljagsrivier include the nearby Winelands, at which tastings and tours are held and world-class wines are available at excellent rates.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

House rules

Kwetu Guest Farm takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 150 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 150 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Kwetu Guest Farm in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.