Come for the day, or spend a night or three in our Renosterveld Reserve. Take leisurely walks, or just relax in this historic area.

There are a number of reasons to visit: the plant life (our reserve has over 500 plant species), the rich bird life (over 80 birds), and of course the mammals, amphibians, reptiles and invertebrates that occur here. We even provide a sanctuary to three of the Little Five (the Elephant shrew, the Ant lion and the Rhinoceros beetle).

We’re also close to De Hoop Nature Reserve and you can also take a trip down to visit our partners at Sijnn Wines on the Breede River at Malgas, where they are also conserving Renosterveld. Rest, relax, and breathe in the fresh veld air!

“Beautiful landscape, quiet, starlit skies, comfortably furnished, close to De Hoop and a good conscience for supporting research and conservation. Thank you for the opportunity to stay here!”

Kerrigan McCarthy

We offer two options for staying at the Renosterveld Reserve

We offer a peaceful, relaxing stay in the Renosterveld at our self-catering accommodation in the Old Dairy – a renovated milking shed that can accommodate between two and six people.

We have rustic accommodation at our Research & Visitor Centre, with single beds and bunks beds, an open-plan fully-equipped kitchen and two bathrooms. Don’t forget our braai area, for a beautiful evening in the Renosterveld, as well as our plunge pool to cool off during the warm summer months.

 

THE OLD DAIRY SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION

Stay in this farm-style self-catering accommodation – surrounded by rich Renosterveld. This farmhouse has three bedrooms (two doubles and one twin), with two shared bathrooms (with two showers).

Why we love it here?

There’s the tranquility of the Renosterveld-covered valleys and hills, the immense nature, and the chance to see conservation in action. And we love it here because of the cultural history of the buildings. The building used to be used as the old milking shed, with the walls originally built from bricks and mud.

Facilities

  • Indoor Fireplace
  • Braai/Barbeque
  • Plunge Pool
  • No Credit Card Facilities
  • Parking on Premises

Rates for the Old Dairy:

R2400 per night (3-6 people to max of 6) (Extras R250 pppn)

R1050 per night (1-2 people)

Check-in: 01:00 PM. Check-out: 10:00 AM

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    RESEARCH AND VISITOR CENTRE SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION

    The house is also used as a base for students and collaborative researchers undertaking Renosterveld research in the Overberg. Three bedrooms available (Please bring your own bedding): Bedroom 1: two single beds. Bedrooms 2 & 3: six beds each in the form of three sets of bunk beds in each room (i.e. can sleep 12 in total).

    Why we love it here?

    This is the original homestead (over 100 years old), which was converted to a Research and Visitor Centre in 2014. It is available for larger groups who are looking for a rustic, farm-style experience (who may have a slightly smaller budget), and is ideal for researchers. The house has bunk beds and single beds, a small herbarium (which we are slowly building up) and a library within a large and comfortable workspace.

    Facilities

    • Two separate bathrooms
    • Fully equipped kitchen
    • Braai and indoor fire
    • No Credit Card Facilities
    • Parking on Premises

    Rates for the Centre

    R240 per person per night for students undertaking research.

    R300 per person per night for guests.

    Bring your own bedding and towels. Sleeps a total of 14.

    Check-in: 01:00 PM. Check-out: 10:00 AM

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      “As a Getaway it is superb. As a place to be surrounded by nature it is grand. The facilities and the accommodation are of the best available and I was delighted by the atmosphere. The peace and quiet offered is amazing.”

      Don Evans

       

      More about the Renosterveld Reserve

      What you need to know about the Renosterveld Reserve:

      1. The Renosterveld Reserve
      2. Self-catering accommodation
      3. The Shed
      4. Activities
      5. Map & Directions

      Everything you need to know about the Renosterveld Reserve. Download our Information Pack here.