Swartvlei Guest Farm, “Captain Al” Stone Cottage

This 2-sleeper self-catering cottage is one of 5 thoughtfully curated cottages, offering a charming country yet contemporary retreat experience. Enjoy a king ensuite bedroom, w/ bath & shower, flat screen TV, aircon, braai + a compact yet fully kitted kitchen. The rooms are part of a lodge-like resort, offering a warm, communal atmosphere while each space overlooks tranquil gardens. Explore ancient forests, horse paddocks, birding, kayaking, tennis court, swimming pool & 4 km of lake frontage. The space Captain Al Cottage: King bed or two single beds, en-suite bath and shower, aircon, flatscreen tv, Netflix, WIFI, kitchenette, 2-plate gas burner, BBQ/braai. Communal Facilities: - Tennis court - Swimming pool - Main bar & lounge with TV - Darts - Foosball - Indoor and outdoor braai areas - Boma area - Wood-fired pizza oven - Wifi - Fully equipped farm kitchen with gas top stove and electric oven Inclusive Farm Activities: - Kayaking (2 x Kayaks) - Hiking - Mountain Biking - Birdwatching - Fishing in the lake (no rods provided) Exclusive Farm Activities: - Boat cruise (R200pp min 4 people) Bespoke Experiences: - Private massage Signed Indemnity forms are compulsory for all guests for all activities. Life jackets are compulsory for all water related activities. Guest access The cottages are fitted with a compact kitchen which includes: - Microwave - 2 plate gas hob - Airfyer - Toaster - Kettle - Coffee press - Fridge - Crockery & cutlery - Outdoor braai The guest will have accesses to a fully equipped communal kitchen, pool with braai area and main lodge with indoor braai and pizza oven. During your stay Anton is our Guest Farm Manager, he will look after the guest during their stay. Other things to note Nestled on a 1000-hectare working farm, our adult-only, self-catering accommodation offers a serene escape. The rooms are private but part of a lodge-like resort, offering a warm, communal atmosphere. Located in a remote area, you’ll find no nearby shops (20 min drive), and access is via a long stretch of sandy road. While cell phone reception can be spotty, we do offer WiFi to keep you connected when needed.