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MEMBER OF THE WALKER BAY FYNBOS CONSERVANCY
walker bay fynbos conservancy

ACTIVITIES IN THE AREA
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witkrans self catering cottage

Witkrans cottage from the air


  BACKGROUND - WITKRANS COTTAGE
Witkrans self catering cottage is set on 35 hectares of pristine fynbos with at least 180 indigenous plant species including many protea's, erica's, iris's and geranium. The farm is also home to a wide variety of birds including Knysna woodpecker, Cape sugarbird and Orange breasted sun bird. Click here to download our bird list of birds found in the area on Witkrans and surrounding area..

There are two dams stocked with fish which are also great for swimming. There is a natural stream running along the bottom of the property which is included in a gentle, circular walking trail. Click here to view google maps images of the hiking trail.

The property is well located for easy access to neighbouring Flower Valley and Platbos as well as being just 15 minutes from beautiful beaches at Franskraal and Stanfords Cove in De Kelders. Only 15 minutes drive into Gansbaai or Stanford.

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witkrans self catering dining area

   ACCOMMODATION

The cottage has a main bedroom with a double bed and a smaller single room with a bunk bed. There is an extra kiddie bed in the living room.

There is a separate bathroom with a shower.

Open plan living area with fully equipped kitchen.

There is a large covered North facing stoep/veranda with a built in braai area and a plentiful supply of wood.

The cottage is privately located and leads out into a indigenous fynbos garden with a lawn area and mountain views. There is also a private path leading directly to the swimming dam above the cottage with two surf ski's for your use.

All bedding and bath towels are included.

Should you have children, come and experience our farm animals and let them help in feeding our chickens, goat, pigs and sheep (all of whom are tame). You can also collect some fresh farm eggs for your breakfast.

Rates:
R450 a night for 4 people
50% deposit is required on confirmation of booking
No pet policy
Two night minimum stay over weekends

chicken and kids

dam at witkrans

hiking at witkrans

   ACTIVITIES & PLACES TO VISIT
  • platbosPlatbos: Forest Walks, Bird watching and beautiful indigenous trees
  • Baardskeerdersbos: Quaint Overberg Village, well renowned for local artists
  • Quad biking with Quad Explore on a unique fynbos quad trail with views over Gansbaai and Walker Bay
  • Guided Fynbos Nature Walks with herbalist Mathia Schwegler from Heidehof Private Nature Reserve: 028 3880073
  • Horse Riding with African Horse Company
  • Land-based Whale Watching: From July to December the Southern Right Whales return to our shores each year to breed. The rocky outcrops of the De Kelders coastline offer perfect vantage points for observing the whales who are sometimes just metres away. Enjoy a coffee and treats at Coffee on the Rocks overlooking the Walker Bay.
  • Boat-based Whale Watching with Dyer Island Cruises
  • Fresh Food Market at Montesori School in Hermanus
  • Last Friday of the month, enjoy a fresh country market on the Stanford green.
  • Kayaking and Drupkelder Tours at De Kelders
  • Shark Cage Diving with Marine Dynamics
  • Wine Farms
  • Klein Rivier Cheese
  • African Queen Cruises in Stanford
  • Long white beaches and rock pools
  • Klipgat Cave at Die Plaat Nature Reserve
  • Salmonsdam Nature Reserve
  • Enjoy an outing to Elim, a quaint Moravian mission station and village
  • Enjoy a drive across the Agulhas plain to visit the Southern most tip of Africa at Cape Agulhas and return via Bredasdorp where you can visit the Ship wreck museum and Kapula Candle Factory shop