The saying; ‘The road less travelled is sometimes the most rewarding’ is what came to my mind as we arrived at the picturesque Good Hope Farm and Guest Cottages.
The farm is located in an area that does not have cell phone signal, although it is just 34km outside of Robertson. With the Rivieronderend Mountains in the background, your hosts, Tienie and Taryn, will make you feel right at home from the moment of your arrival.
Great fun for the whole family!
Before being escorted to our cottage, we had an opportunity to stock up on ice, wood and anything else that we might need from the local farm shop.
The Good Hope Farm has a selection of four different cottage style to choose from during your stay, namely the Mountain, the Dam, the Farm House and the Lavender cottages.
During our time there, we opted to stay in one of the Mountain Cottages.
The Mountain Cottages are perfect for large groups and families looking for a great escape for the holidays and spend quality time together. There are four Mountain Cottages altogether, and can accommodate 4-5 people in each cottage.
For the hot summer days, there is also a pool to enjoy. Next to the pool is a communal Lapa equipped with its own fridge and braai facilities.
The cottages are all fully self-contained with their own kitchen, dining area, living room with an indoor fireplace, a main bedroom with a double bed, a second bedroom with two single beds, a bathroom with a shower and bath, a veranda with a dining area and braai facilities, not to mention the carport.
Our cottage was comfortable and spacious, and the kitchen was equipped with anything you could possibly need. After relaxing indoors for some time in 35?C temperatures, we decided to take a dip in the pool.
The next morning, we felt like taking a walk to the nearby waterfall and were accompanied by Black Jack – the resident guide dog.
This dog was simply amazing; he even showed us how to use the floatation device to get across the water in the event that we wanted to venture further. There is a sense of quietness and connection to nature that definitely makes you want stay another night.
So, my recommendation would be to book at least a two night stay to fully enjoy the experience. You can even arrange for a breakfast basket to be delivered to your cottage. In Taryn’s words; “We invest a lot of our time and effort to build a sustainable free range farm and we love that we can also share the farm with our guest and give them some ‘free-range’ to relax and switch off.”
To book your stay at the Good Hope Farm, contact them by emailing goodhopefarm@breede.co.za, or calling 082 264 1016, or visit their website at www.goodhopefarm.co.za.
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