This restored veld cottage, situated on the seaside portion of De Mond farm, is approximately 600 metres before the entrance gate to Cape Nature's unspoilt De Mond Nature Reserve - a must for the nature lover interested in coastal fynbos, birds, hiking, photography and fishing. The cottage includes a fully equipped kitchen, has a braai and indoor fireplace, and is very comfortable for 4 people with two bedrooms and two bathrooms and can accommodate a further 2 with a sleeper couch or camp beds.
The cottage is situated in 25 hectares of unspoilt fynbos next to De Mond farm
Guests have exclusive use of the restored cottage
It's a short walk to Cape Nature's De Mond Nature Reserve and the Heuningnes River mouth
View from the cottage
Main bedroom with en-suite bathroom
Living room with open plan kitchen
Second bedroom with separate bathroom
Protected braai area behind the cottage
Plunge pool with view of the Heuningnes River mouth
Secluded 'boma' under the Milkwoods next to the cottage
View across 25 hectares of fynbos towards the Heuningnes River mouth - enjoy a hike around the veld or visit the De Mond Nature Reserve just 600m from the cottage
View across 25 hectares of fynbos towards the Heuningnes River mouth - enjoy a hike around the veld or visit the De Mond Nature Reserve just 600m from the cottage
The De Mond Nature Reserve is a must-visit for hiking, bird watching, and fishing
Access the beach via the nature reserve
Enjoy the 14km long white sandy beach and fishing in Struisbaai. Photo by Hendrik van den Berg and used under the CC BY 3.0 licence.
L'Agulhas marks the most southerly point of Africa and the lighthouse visit is a must. Photo by Christopher Griner and used under the CC BY 2.0 licence.
Arniston/Waenhuiskrans is renowned for its huge waterside cave (well worth a visit at low tide), quaint fisherman's cottages (an artist's delight) and azure blue seas in which to fish and swim.
The Agulhas Wine Triangle is a cool climate region with a number of vineyards within an hour’s drive of the cottage. Photo of Black Oystercatcher wines from the Agulhas Wine Triangle.
Sleeps 4-6
Comfortable for 4 people with two bedrooms and two bathrooms (one en suite), maximum of 6 people with the use of two camp beds
Fully equipped self-catering kitchen
Including stove, fridge/freezer and microwave
Pool with a view
Plunge pool on the rise behind the cottage with view of the Heuningnes River mouth
Linen and towels provided
All included inside the cottage, but please bring your own swimming towels
Braai and outdoor area
Protected outside braai area with a secluded 'boma' under the Milkwoods next to the cottage
Winter friendly
Inside 'kaggel' for warmth