Cottages
All guest cottages at Duikersdrift boast spectacular, uninterrupted mountain views while the private patios with fireplace are the perfect place to enjoy morning coffee or afternoon sundowners.
King or Twin Bed
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Telephonic bookings are preferred, as online bookings are subject to a 24 hour response time.
Cottage Facilities
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- Private patio with table & seating
- Patio fireplace (note that this is NOT a braai / barbecue and the units are NOT self-catering)
- King-size, extra-length beds that can be made into a twin (request upon booking)
- Seating area
- Free-standing bath
- Walk-in rain shower
- Antique vanity stand with single basin
- Air-conditioning with both cooling & heating functions
- Remote controlled ceiling fans
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- Wood-burning heater
- Small fridge
- Tea & coffee making facilities (including French press)
- Smart TV
- High speed Wifi
- USB power sockets
- Small laptop-size safe
- Hairdryer
- Hand & body wash, conditioning shampoo and body lotion
- Umbrella
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Family Cottage facilities
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- As above but in addition includes two single, extra-length beds in an open-plan alcove.
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Other facilities and services
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- Laundry service for 2 night stays or longer only (at additional cost, same day return not available in Winter)
- Plug adaptors available from reception
- Swimming pool with loungers and table / chairs
- Children’s playground
- Shaded parking area
- We regret that there is no disabled access to any of our cottages
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- Obiqua Café restaurant and Duikersdrift Deli & Farmstall
- Certain dietary requirements can be accommodated with prior notice – please enquire as to what is possible. Regret that we can’t cater to Halaal or Kosher diets.
- The property hosts the popular Parkrun event every Saturday morning at 8am ending with a breakfast at Obiqua Café restaurant.
- Activities & Transfers
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Rate Inclusions & Exclusions
We offer three different rates for your stay with us
Full-Board (FB), Half-Board (HB) & Bed & Breakfast (BB)
Rates start from R900pppn sharing (BB)
Included
- Breakfast (set menu)
- Machine coffees (only on HB & FB rates)
- Lunch (only on FB rate; Two (2) Course: Restaurant or Deli menu)
- Dinner (only on HB & FB rates; Three (3) Course: starter, main & dessert)
- Local beverages (soft drinks, selected local beers & spirits and house wines): only on HB & FB rates
- In-room teas and coffees
- Free high-speed wi-fi
- One bundle of firewood for the room fireplace per day
- Use* of fishing rods, mountain bikes & other offered sporting equipment on the property
*Refundable breakage deposit applies
Not included
- Lunch (on BB & HB rates)
- Dinner (on BB rate)
- Local beverages & machine coffees (only on BB rate)
- Premium & imported beverages (including craft beers & cocktails)
- Picnics
- Laundry service (only available for 2 night stays or longer);
- Transfers
- Tours and excursions
- Gratuities
- Any other costs of a personal nature
Exclusive Use
Extended families or groups of friends looking for that little bit extra?
Why not take advantage of the incredible flexibility and value offered when booking all 4 cottages on an exclusive-use basis?
Long Stay Specials
Make Duikersdrift your base for longer and experience more in a safe and healthy, low density environment.
Our Long-Stay Special Rates on all accommodation options offer incredible value.
Shan and Shane were incredible hosts. Nothing was too much trouble. We loved our view from our balcony. They have the park run on Saturday what a hi-light running through olive trees vineyards and forests. Beds amazingly comfortable and pillows.
Peaceful luxury stay in a beautiful mountain view setting. The cottage was spacious very comfortable with every facility and amazing picture window with view of the valley and mountains beyond. So quiet only noise is from the guinea fowl. A little bonus is the laid out path round the property to run or walk. The restaurant on site is great quality and value for money as demonstrated by so many locals using it creating a warm friendly atmosphere. Shane and Shayne make wonderful host and nothing is too much trouble for them.
We visited Tulbagh on a rainy winter’s week. Our hotel’s choice could not have been any better. The room was very comfortable, private and with beautiful views, and nicely heated by an efficient fireplace.
The staff and owners are always friendly and helpful. The restaurant is good. I would not hesitate to go back there! A really nice place to stay.
Self-Drive Guests
Duikersdrift Winelands Country Escape is easily accessed when following the detailed directions provided. The route and entrance to the farm is well sign-posted. Shaded parking is available on-site and our guided tours are still offered for those with their own vehicles.
GPS co-ordinates: 33°15’35.9″S 19°07’49.0″E
Location from
CAPE TOWN CITY CENTRE, VIA WELLINGTON
- Take the N1, northbound, from Cape Town towards Paarl.
- Exit the N1 at junction 47, onto R44 sign-posted Stellenbosch/Klapmuts/Wellington. Turn left at the off-ramp junction towards Wellington (R44).
- Continue on R44 towards Wellington and after 21,5km continue straight at the 4-way stop.
- After about 3km turn left at a set of traffic lights into Distillery Road – this is a continuation of the R44.
- Continue for 1,5km and then go straight through 2 sets of traffic lights.
- Continue straight and after 41,5km there will be the Gouda / Porterville R44 turn to the left. Go straight.
- The R44 now becomes the R46 after the turn left to Gouda and proceeds towards Ceres, entering the Nuwekloof Pass.
- 2km after passing through the Nuwekloof Pass, turn left at the Tulbagh sign.
- Continue 1.5km and turn left at the Rhodes Food Group / La Rhone sign.
- After 3km you will come to a junction with Montpellier Wine Estate on the left. Cross over the tar road onto the dirt track.
- After 2,2km, turn left at the white entrance wall and gates into Duikersdrift.
Location from
CAPE TOWN AIRPORT, VIA WELLINGTON
- Follow the N2 signs from the airport and then after 1km take the N2 Somerset West exit.
- Travel eastwards on the N2 and after 6km take the R300 Bellville exit.
- Stay on this main road for 17km until taking the #27 exit to the N1 Paarl / Worcester.
- After 21,5km take #47 exit from the N1, sign-posted R44 Stellenbosch/Klapmuts/Wellington. Turn left at the off-ramp junction towards Wellington (R44).
- Continue on R44 towards Wellington and after 21,5km continue straight at the 4-way stop.
- After about 3km turn left at a set of traffic lights into Distillery Road – this is a continuation of the R44.
- Continue for 1,5km and then go straight through 2 sets of traffic lights.
- Continue straight and after 41,5km there will be the Gouda / Porterville R44 turn to the left. Go straight.
- The R44 now becomes the R46 after the turn left to Gouda and proceeds towards Ceres, entering the Nuwekloof Pass.
- 2km after passing through the Nuwekloof Pass, turn left at the Tulbagh sign.
- Continue 1.5km and turn left at the Rhodes Food Group / La Rhone sign.
- After 3km you will come to a junction with Montpellier Wine Estate on the left. Cross over the tar road onto the dirt track.
- After 2,2km, turn left at the white entrance wall and gates into Duikersdrift.
Guest Transfers
We can arrange road transfers to and from Cape Town. Please contact us for details and costs.
On-site activities include walks/hiking, mountain biking (bikes available), fishing, rustic farm tennis, rustic farm croquet, bird-watching, viewing of farm animals. There is also a swimming pool and children’s play area.
Awards
Silver medal for Duikersdrift Olive Oil
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Duikersdrift is a working farm in the age-old Cape tradition, with a small vineyard and olive orchard and paddocks with horses, donkeys, cows and amazing birdlife. Being surrounded by mountain wilderness, there are also a number of wild small animal species that call the farm home. Visitors to the guesthouse are treated to gorgeous mountain views, laid back farm-style living, and a range of on- and off-site activities that will cater to most interests. Knowledgeable guides lead guests on tours to the west coast, Cape Town and the surrounding wine valleys, as well as the cultural, historical and viticultural highlights of the Tulbagh Valley itself. The farm-style Obiqua Café Restaurant caters to all tastes with wholesome meals while the more adventurous can take a mountain bike and picnic on the farm. There is a farm-to-table philosophy with the olive grove providing excellent extra virgin olive oil and table-olive products. The Shiraz vineyard also produces a very good wine.
The tranquil pool area overlooks the impressive Saronsberg Mountain that dominates the western skyline and is the perfect spot to watch the sun go down. Guests and visitors can make use of the full range of activities such as picnicking, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, bird-watching and viewing & feeding of the farm animals.
There is also an extensive recreational area for children. Duikersdrift is a child-friendly establishment.
