Stonewood Mountain Cabin

Welcome to your rustic mountain cabin hideaway, set within the fynbos-clad hillside of the Mount Bain Private Nature Reserve, just 90 minutes from Cape Town. The space Overlooking farmland, fynbos and exquisite mountain views, Stonewood Mountain Cabin is tailored to couples, friends and families alike. Spread across two floors with an impressive all-wood interior, the cabin features a spacious open-plan lounge with high ceilings, a massive stone fireplace for cosy winter evenings, a dining area and a self-catering kitchen. Floor to ceiling glass windows invites nature inside while unparalleled mountain views await from a wrap-around deck. Our rustic-chic cabin sleeps a total of six people in two comfortably furnished double bedrooms – one upstairs and one downstairs – and an additional two single beds in communal spaces. There are two spacious bathrooms with either a claw-footed bathtub or a large walk-in nature shower overlooking the leafy surroundings through a wall of glass. Another major drawcard at Stonewood is the spacious outdoor deck with its convenient gas braai and swinging hammocks for admiring the views – purple-hued mountains in the summer, snow-capped in the winter. A cosy reading nook with an honesty library and a stock of board games makes our cabin the perfect choice for escape-it-all rustic luxury all year round. So, sit back, settle in and enjoy, it’s all yours for the weekend. Guest access Whether you’re looking to explore or escape to the mountains for some peace and quiet, Stonewood Mountain Cabin offers the chance to see and do as much or as little as you like. Hiking & Trail Running: For those with a passion for the outdoors, Mount Bain Nature Reserve and surrounds are a natural playground. Discover the beauty of the area with a trail run, hike or nature walk – over 1,300 species of fynbos and an abundance of birds, wildlife, rivers, and waterfalls can be found here, making the cabin the ultimate base for outdoorsy travellers. Mountain Biking: Bring your bikes along! Mountain biking routes are easily accessible within a short drive from the cabin and promise hours of adventure for thrill-seekers and leisure cyclists alike. Spoiled for choice, trails lead through vineyards, orchards, fynbos and natural forest. The River: A quiet section of the Witte River can be found just down the hill and across the road in the reserve. With grassy and sandy banks, it’s a fantastic spot to relax and enjoy a picnic and a refreshing swim. Wine Tasting: A wealth of wine farms can be found close to Stonewood Mountain Cabin. Try local wines paired with meatballs, spring rolls or chocolate soup at Bergsig Estate or opt for private cellar tastings all within a five minute drive. Alternatively, explore the nearby wine-making town of Tulbagh with its MCC and sparkling wine tastings. Gin Tasting: We’re lucky enough to have Monks Gin Distillery right on our doorstep. Just a short drive or cycle away from Stonewood Mountain Cabin, Monks offer buchu, hemp or blueberry infused gin tastings from their mountain-facing tasting room, ideal come storm or shine. Other things to note Please note that the cabin is completely off-grid and runs entirely on solar panels. Limited solar power is available. However, this is extremely dependent on the weather. Sunny days will see large amounts of electricity while very cloudy days may have next to no power. The duration of the solar power depends on the usage of the individual guest, however, when the batteries are full (i.e. after a sunny day), it should be sufficient to power lights, charge cellphones and other small devices as reasonably necessary. In the event that there is no power, oil lanterns are available but please bring along anything else you may need. Please note that when there is no power, it will affect the water pressure to the cabin which is pressurised by a pump that requires electricity to operate. Low water pressure results in difficulty achieving hot water which means that it may potentially result in there being no hot water. Please also note that where there is no power, all devices that require power to operate do not work. This includes but is not limited to: Lights, water pump, fridge, Wi-Fi router, bluetooth speakers, etc. Feel free to bring along any additional lights, power banks, or any other items that you may need during your stay in the event that there is no power. Please remember to be mindful when using power at all times for your own benefit as it is in limited supply. All of the water in the cabin is pumped from an aquifer in the nature reserve and nearby rivers. We do not carry out any test on the water. If you do not feel comfortable drinking the water, we strongly recommend bringing your own drinking water with you. Please be mindful that the cabin is situated within a nature reserve that is shared with a plethora of wildlife, such as small field mice, mongeese, birds, spiders and snakes. In addition to the normal “creepy-crawlies” one would expect in the mountains, there are baboons that frequent the nature reserve and there have been sightings of Cape leopards on extremely rare occasions though only on isolated slopes.