When you turn on to the farm road to Schaftplaas, you instinctively know why you’re here … fresh air, beautiful scenery and West Coast Hospitality at its best.
Situated just over and hour’s drive from Cape Town, Schaftplaas is the perfect family getaway, especially now. With the beautiful farm offering ample space to adhere to social distancing protocols, and the Schaftplaas team ensuring the safety of you and your family.
On arrival, you are greeted by Alet and her entourage of German Shepperd’s, almost more welcoming than the woman herself, Mika and whomever is visiting, all making you feel immensely welcome and part of the family. It is like coming home.
Schaftplaas offers accommodation for all tastes, with your choice between the comfortable self-catering cottages, tented camps, also known as glamping, or traditional camping. Take your pick and come and make yourself at home.
Each of the 5 cottages are elegantly furnished with a story as unique as their names.
Oematoi, named after the matriarch of Alet’s family, is a spacious, tastefully decorated cottage for 4, with an antique rod iron bed, and two single beds on the loft.
‘Oom’ Gert Ox, named after the old man who lived on Schaftplaas all his life, and became a part of the family when the Krűgers arrived on the farmed in 1993. Perfect for a family escape, with wood to compliment the rugged and an understated elegant feel of the cottage. Gert Ox is furnished with a double bed you just know you can get some rest in, and another double bed on the loft.
Jodi-Di, the newest addition to the Schaftplaas Cottage family, will have you longing for a time long since passed. Carefully and beautifully decorated with antiques and old pieces as old as the farm itself, from the white iron bed to the framed doilies and photos against the walls, the warm feeling of nostalgia will hug you like a knitted blanket on a cold night.
Suzi-Q, was named after the Saddler mare, who had all the patience in the world, and whom most the children of family and friends had learned to ride a horse on. And as the song, which the mare was named after again, states; “I love you, Suzi-Q.” With your big bed and all your blue.
The room will make you want to rhyme and sing as well, so come visit and sing along.
Last, but certainly not least, is Supreme Dream, also referred to as the honeymoon suit. Furnished with a heavenly, four-poster canopy bed, it is indeed a dream room of the supreme kind, perfect for a romantic getaway.
The cottages each have a stoep where the famous Schaftplaas sunrise can be enjoyed from with a cup of coffee, or a glass of wine at sunset.
Looking for the ultimate camping experience? Schaftplaas’s camping site offers the perfect affordable family getaway, all year round. Our Glamping canvas tents are furnished with beds, a bedside table and lamp, and gorgeous communal bathrooms with hot showers and mirrors.
Both the cottages and the camp site each have a communal braai area, with a truly South African fire pit and kuier area where many friends and Schaftplaas memories are made.
A playground and more than enough space for the kids to ride their bicycles or just run around, and being a pet-friendly venue, means your four-legged friends are always welcome. These are all part of the long list of ingredients which ensures Schaftplaas is truly the ultimate family getaway destination.
You can make an online booking HERE.
Schaftplaas Facilities
Ample space for a sunrise stroll with the kids and dog, or just to do nothing but relax and recharge.
Quiet corners in the garden and on the farmyard to unwind, read a book, write a poem or paint.
Schaftplaas facilities include a magnificent Wedding and Event’s venue, for your dream wedding, birthday bash, kiddies party or office team building event, with a wide array of possibilities to suit your needs. Read more here…
Activities in surrounding areas:
Langebaanweg, just around the corner from Schaftplaas is the famous West Coast Fossil Park. These fossil sites have exceptionally well-preserved remains of fossil fauna that date to circa 5.2 million years ago.
Langebaan, only 15min drives from Schaftplaas, offers activities like hiking, birdwatching, boat cruises, jet skiing, kayaking, yachting and of course, wind or kite surfing.
Paternoster, a 30 min drive from Schaftplaas, offers a list of restaurants where you can enjoy a walk on the picture-perfect beaches, or have lunch or a delicious dinner right on the beach, or a cocktail at the “Pantie Bar” at the Hotel.
Velddrift, Port Owen & Laaiplek, a 30 min drive from the farm, where you can visit the Rocherpan Nature Reserve or SA Fisheries Museum, go for a river cruise, or enjoy a trip on a chartered yacht.
Reviews from Schaftplaas Guests
“This is one of the most amazing farms I have ever visited. And every time I go there we meet new friendly people. The accommodation is very nice and the people who work there are extremely friendly and helpful. I would recommend anyone any time to have a visit and please sleep over as it would be the most pain-full experience to leave,” wrote Keanan Le Roux on their Facebook page.
Jenna Jacobson added; “Fantastic farm atmosphere where you can get away from city life for a bit. Alet is a wonderful hostess and the cottages are beautiful and well equipped. I can’t recommend Schaftplaas highly enough!”
“It’s an awesome venue for recharging. Beautiful scenery and friendly atmosphere! Will recommend it to anyone needing R&R away from city life,” said Barbara Little.
Schaftplaas Accommodation and Venue is located at the Schaftplaas on the R45, Langebaan. Here is their location on Google Maps. For bookings, call +27 (0) 71 883 4345; email Info@schaftplaas.co.za or visit them online at www.schaftplaas.co.za today. Follow them on Facebook HERE.
