Sleeps 20 · 1–5 bedrooms · 1–5 beds · 1 bathroom · 11 units
Self Catering in Heidelberg (Cape), Western Cape
Skeiding is a working ostrich, grain and sheep farm – halfway between Cape Town and Knysna. This makes us the ideal stopover. A friendly family farm, an education for city slickers, a place to relax and enjoy mountain views as the farm is situated on high, open rolling terrain.
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• Bathrobe, Bathroom amenities, Air conditioning, Cleaning service, Shower only.
• Bathrobe, Bathroom amenities, Separate tub and shower, Air conditioning, Cleaning service.
• Bathrobe, Bathroom amenities, Separate tub and shower, Air conditioning, Cleaning service.
• Bathrobe, Bathroom amenities, Separate tub and shower, Air conditioning, Cleaning service, Hot tub.
• Bathrobe, Bathroom amenities, Wi-Fi, Separate tub and shower, Cleaning service, Hot tub.
Description
Skeiding is a working farm, situated halfway between Cape Town and Knysna on the N2, making it an ideal stopover. You'll most likely end up wanting to stay an extra night or three.
Boasting panoramic views of the Langeberg mountains, Skeiding exudes a sense of innate tranquillity, old-world charm and warm hospitality – ideal for a rejuvenating weekend away.
Your hosts, Neels and Anné-Lize, are two energetic people who love life. You need to be, to be able to run a farm and a Guest House in the same lifetime.
Skeiding Guest House is your home away from home – a traditional farmhouse with a warm atmosphere that will make you feel part of the family.
At Skeiding we definitely don't believe in fasting or diets! We are renowned for our authentic South African farm-style cuisine, served daily in the sunny restaurant.
Prepared with love in our traditional farm kitchen, Skeiding invites you to indulge your senses in “smullekker” farm breakfasts, malva pudding, homemade boerewors, flavoursome ostrich meat and so much more.
If you're not afraid to get your hands dirty, join Neels your enthusiastic tour guide on a hands-on tour of our beautiful farm. Every tour is different and could involve feeding the ostriches, watching our sheepdogs, Jan and Miela, in action, learning about sheep, planting crops and much more. A real education for city slickers. The farm tour usually commences at 07:30 (yes, lekker early before breakfast!)
Property Amenities
- 24-hour front desk
- Wheelchair access
- Library
- Children's play area
- Secured parking
- Free parking
- Laundry service
- Outdoor Pool
- Restaurant
- Room service
- BBQ / picnic area
- Wi-Fi
- Tour / sightseeing desk
- Bathrobe
- Bathroom amenities
- Turn down service
- Wake-up calls
- Ceiling fan
- Coffee / tea facilities
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning service
- Hairdryer
- Terrace
- Minibar
- Non-smoking
- Safe
- Shower only
- Sitting area
- Separate tub and shower
- Slippers
All amenities
- 24-hour front desk
- Wheelchair access
- Library
- Children's play area
- Secured parking
- Free parking
- Laundry service
- Outdoor Pool
- Restaurant
- Room service
- BBQ / picnic area
- Wi-Fi
- Tour / sightseeing desk
- Bathrobe
- Bathroom amenities
- Turn down service
- Wake-up calls
- Ceiling fan
- Coffee / tea facilities
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning service
- Hairdryer
- Terrace
- Minibar
- Non-smoking
- Safe
- Shower only
- Sitting area
- Separate tub and shower
- Slippers
Nearby Attractions
- Why is Skeiding a unique location?
- Apart from panoramic mountain views over the rolling countryside, ALL ROADS LEAD TO SKEIDING.
- We are situated at the start of the Garden Route.
- Close to the Tradouw Pass to join Route 62.
- Halfway between Cape Town and Plettenberg Bay, Cape Town and Oudtshoorn.
- Two hours drive from Hermanus.
- A day's trip from Hermanus:
- via Agulhas (the most southern tip of Africa)
- De Hoop Nature Reserve and the pont at Malgas.
- A day's visit to Agulhas the most southern tip of Africa.
- A day's visit to the De Hoop Nature Reserve (excellent whale watching from July to November) over the only working ferry at Malgas.
- Excellent bird watching and nature trails (2 - 10km day walks in Afromontane forest) at Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve (12km away).
- At Grootvadersbosch you also get rare and endemic species, some on the Red Data List
- A scenic, but challenging mountain bike trail also awaits you here
- 45km from Witsand (Whale Nursery of SA) for land-based whale watching (from July to November)
- Endless white beaches to walk on where the Breede River and the Indian Ocean meet.
- Visit Swellendam, Barrydale, Malgas, Still Bay and even Montagu!
All nearby attractions
- Why is Skeiding a unique location?
- Apart from panoramic mountain views over the rolling countryside, ALL ROADS LEAD TO SKEIDING.
- We are situated at the start of the Garden Route.
- Close to the Tradouw Pass to join Route 62.
- Halfway between Cape Town and Plettenberg Bay, Cape Town and Oudtshoorn.
- Two hours drive from Hermanus.
- A day's trip from Hermanus:
- via Agulhas (the most southern tip of Africa)
- De Hoop Nature Reserve and the pont at Malgas.
- A day's visit to Agulhas the most southern tip of Africa.
- A day's visit to the De Hoop Nature Reserve (excellent whale watching from July to November) over the only working ferry at Malgas.
- Excellent bird watching and nature trails (2 - 10km day walks in Afromontane forest) at Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve (12km away).
- At Grootvadersbosch you also get rare and endemic species, some on the Red Data List
- A scenic, but challenging mountain bike trail also awaits you here
- 45km from Witsand (Whale Nursery of SA) for land-based whale watching (from July to November)
- Endless white beaches to walk on where the Breede River and the Indian Ocean meet.
- Visit Swellendam, Barrydale, Malgas, Still Bay and even Montagu!
Area Info
*Heidelberg, Western Cape, a quiet little town on the banks of the Duivenhoks River, is the gateway to the well-known Garden Route of South Africa.
*The town with its scenic beauty and interesting sights offer the traveller a quiet, rustic atmosphere, but still lies unexplored to many tourists.
*Heidelberg was named after Heidelberg in Germany, where the Heidelberg Catechism originated from
Directions
- From Swellendam: Take the N2 towards Mossel Bay. 45 km after Swellendam farm signed left. Follow the tar road for 2 km. Farm then signed left onto a gravel road. 3 more km and another left road sign. 2 more km and the house are on top of the hill.
- From Heidelberg: Take the N2 towards Swellendam. 10 km after Heidelberg farm signed right. Follow the tar road for 2 km. Farm then signed left onto a gravel road. 3 more km and another left road sign. 2 more km and the house are o top of the hill.
- From Barrydale: Take the R324 through the Tradouw Pass towards Suurbraak. Coming out of the pass you will reach a T-junction. Turn left towards Heidelberg. (The tar road become a gravel road after a few kilometers.) 13,5 km on this road towards Heidelberg , Skeiding is signed right. 6 more km and another turn right. 2 more km and the house are on top of the hill.
Cancellation Policy
- Cardholder, ID/Passport is required at check-in.
- Credit card used for the online deposit must be present at check-in.
- We reserve the right to not refund card fees (transaction costs) in the case of any cancellation or situation where funds need to be reversed back to a credit card
- Check-in times are from Monday - Saturday after 14:00.
- Check-in times on Sundays after 16:00.
- Campsite
- Arrival 14:00
- Departure 10:00
Conditions
* Cardholder, ID/Passport is required at check-in.
* Credit card used for the online deposit must be present at check-in.
* We reserve the right to not refund card fees (transaction costs) in the case of any cancellation or situation where funds need to be reversed back to a credit card
Check-in times are from Monday - Saturday after 14:00.
Check-in times on Sundays after 16:00.
Campsite
Arrival 14:00
Departure 10:00
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