Cottages

Like a number of surrounding getaways, Rockhaven has the unfair advantage of being nestled among the spectacular Groot Winterhoek mountains. Three accommodation options are available: Two comfortable cottages (Lavender and Erica), and a wonderful seven bedroom farmhouse with rockpool (the farmhouse is only for retreats or adult workshops), all with very reasonable price tags, provide your weekend or weekday lodging on this working farm.

The cottages: The furnishings in both our cottages and the farmhouse are fresh and neat and everything is in place for a very pleasant stay – all that you need bring is a sensible mix of well-behaved mates and maybe the family hound. Reports from the latter indicate that Rockhaven is dog heaven, with enough delirious dassie scents to fill a month of happy canine dreams.

Please be advised however that Rockhaven is a working farm and there are both wild animals and livestock on the farm. If your dog has difficulty controlling itself around other animals, Rockhaven may not be the place for him/her ! Please note that guests are limited to 2 hounds per cottage and farmhouse.

The cottages sleep  a maximum of six in three bedrooms at Lavender, and four in two bedrooms at Erica, respectively.  The farmhouse sleeps a maximum of twelve guests in seven bedrooms, and also offers wonderful common areas, including a fresh rockpool.

All beds in both cottages and the main house have been upgraded with new spring mattresses. There is a queen size bed in each cottage, and the single beds in the cottages are now a larger 3/4 size; if you’re looking for a group getaway think about booking both. The cottages have French doors, are light and airy, with fireplaces and nice decor. They come well equipped, with linen, towels, etc, all part of the deal.

The farm house: This is a large home with 7 bedrooms, two bathrooms (showers and baths) and a third toilet en-suite. There is also a beautiful outdoor shower enclosure. It has a big open-plan living area and a very well appointed kitchen. There are long decks at the front and back of the house, with magnificent views. There is a spectacular rock pool at the back of the house, always fresh with a rock-fountain clear water stream. There is also a beautiful small dam in the front, at the end of a huge lawn. The views of the olive trees, lavender and mountains are very special indeed. There are two lovely braai areas. The farm house is suitable for adults in a retreat/workshop mode, and can also be used by families, but NO dogs are allowed in the main house.