Vredenhof is close to the N2 highway, in the heart of the Elgin Valley, known for apple-growing, and exceptional wines. You’ll love the comfort and charm of this place. Ideal for couples, looking to escape the city, and relax in quiet, "country" surroundings. Not ideal for children. You could stroll through the orchards, canoe on the dam, enjoy the summer sun in your own pretty, private garden, or curl up, under eiderdowns in front of a crackling fire, in winter. SERVICED DAILY. The space This little Cape vernacular cottage is adjacent to the main farm homestead, under old Oak trees, with views of a horse paddock and stables, and rows and rows of pear and apple trees along the entrance farm road. This is a working farm, so during the week, there is a bustle of activity, while tractors drone around and about. Inside the cottage, the space has a nostalgic atmosphere, with low reed ceilings, scrubbed furniture, old-fashioned stripe, floral and check fabrics, and old Persian rugs scattered about. Bookshelves are filled with old books, and there is always plenty of firewood in a huge cane basket, provided for the little closed-stove, in the sitting area. This space is not suitable for children. The living area is open plan and double doors on both sides of the dining area open to beautiful views. Guests have their own private, pretty garden to enjoy, have a barbecue in, or simply relax on a chaise longe. There is one charming "vintage-feel" bathroom, with an extra-large shower, and a bath. Please note that the drinking water on the farm is straight from the mountain, so it has brownish colour. Don't be surprised when your bath water is brown. Guest access Guests are welcome to stroll around the farm, at their leisure. We do have three, friendly big dogs, so they may very well join you for a walk. Also, feel free to walk to the dam ( a 1 minute stroll), and sit on the glorious jetty, or take a row in a 2-seater Indian canoe. Other things to note This space is not suitable for children. We provide a large garden umbrella, 2 chaise longs & garden chairs, a weber-braai/barbecue, beach towels for swimming in the dam, and wellington boots for walking in the wet winters. We provide premium DSTV coverage. We also provide a "bluetooth" boom-speaker. Linen is 100% cotton, and the duvets and pillows are filled with down. The kitchen is well-equipped, including a Nespresso machine and capsules. THE COTTAGE IS SERVICED DAILY