Wildebraam Berry Estate
Wildebraam offers several lovely units on a youngberry farm in Swellendam. Nestled in the Hermitage Valley, 2 km from Swellendam, all the units enjoy stunning views of the Langeberg Mountains and guests will revel in the tranquil country atmosphere. All units are fully equipped with towels and linen provided. Games and books are also provided.
A minimum 2- night stay over weekends is preferred when booking the larger cottages.
Wildebraam is renowned for its liqueurs and deli range produced on site and all guests are welcome to join us for tastings in our cellar Mon-Sat. In addition, Wildebraam has a conference/function venue which can host up to 64 people and both corporate and private functions are very popular.
ACTIVITIES:
Liqueur & deli tasting at Wildebraam Cellar, horse riding by own appointment with DEE HAZELL (0722881028), birding, hiking in surrounds or in Marloth Nature Reserve (1.5km), mountain biking and berry picking (in season). A 9-hole golf course is 1.5km away and various sport clubs are in Swellendam. Little ones (and older ones!) will love Sulina’s Fairy Sanctuary and Swellendam also has several art galleries and local potters and artists. Well worth visits could include the local Drostdy museum, Bontebok National Park, De Hoop Nature Reserve, Robertson Wine Route-just to mention a few. There are also lovely day trips into the countryside including Barrydale, Montagu, Robertson, Malgas and Arniston. BUT, most of all, lots of RELAXING!! Wine tasting and country meandering are the order of the day.
BERRY COTTAGE: TGSA 4 Star Rating – Couple or Family unit. Sleeps 2-4 Ideal for a couple on a romantic breakaway or a small family with young children
• Luxurious and spacious
• 1 Bedroom (Queen sized bed). ¾ bed and sleeper couch in lounge area
• En-suite bath, shower & toilet
• Spacious open plan lounge, dining room & kitchen
• Air conditioned (cold & warm)
• Hot water bottles provided in winter
• DSTV (SABC 1, 2, 3, E, M-Net, Movie 1 & 2, ALL sport channels)
• Inside fireplace
• Large verandah with built in braai (under cover)- 1 complimentary bag of wood & blitz
• Beautiful garden and mountain views
GARDEN SUITE: TGSA 4 star – Couple unit. Sleeps 1-2 Ideal for persons wanting full overnight comforts or the business traveller
• Relaxing and comfortable overnight/overflow of Berry Cottage
• Open plan bachelor suite (Double Bed)
• Shower & toilet
• Kitchenette with microwave, frying pan, bar fridge, kettle & toaster
• Air conditioned (cold & warm)
• Hot water bottles provided
• DSTV full Premium package
• Outside portable braai – 1 complimentary bag of wood & blitz
• Overlooks tropical garden with mountain views
HERMITAGE HUISIE MAIN HOUSE: Large family unit. Sleeps 6-8 Perfect unit for a group or bigger family in spacious surrounds. Fenced in back-yard for pets
• Room 1: Master suite with double bed and en- suite (shower & toilet).
• Room 2: Double bed
• Room 3: 2 single beds
• Double sleeper couch in lounge area
• 2nd Bathroom has bath and toilet
• Roof fans
• Large open plan lounge, dining room & kitchen
• DSTV (SABC 1, 2, 3, E, M-Net, Movie 1 & 2, ALL sport channels)
• Built in braai on verandah – 1 complimentary bag of wood & blitz
• Overlooks rose garden, horse paddocks and with lovely mountain views
ROSE COTTAGE: Family unit. Sleeps 2-5 Cosy family unit with quaint rose theme throughout
• Cosy and comfortable
• 2 Bedrooms (double bed and 2 singles). Extra bed in lounge.
• Shower and toilet
• Open plan lounge, dining room & kitchen
• DSTV (SABC 1, 2, 3, E, M-Net, Movie 1 & 2, ALL sport channels)
• Inside fireplace
• Outdoor portable braai – 1 complimentary bag of wood & blitz
• Overlooks small dam and horse paddocks with mountain views
RIVER COTTAGE: Couple or family unit. Sleeps 2-4 Charming and tranquil this unit is more private and separate from the others
• 1 Bedroom (Double Bed), 2 single beds in lounge area
• Shower & toilet
• Open plan lounge, kitchen and dining area
• No TV
• Inside fireplace
• Outdoor portable braai – 1 complimentary bag of wood & blitz
• Overlooks horse paddocks and next to stream with mountain views
GUINEAFOWL FLATLET: Budget Accommodation. Sleeps 1-3 Ideal for a short sleep-over
• Basic & comfortable overnight/overflow of Rose Cottage
• Double bed and single bed
• Open plan compact sleeping/kitchen area
• No TV
• Shower & toilet
• Kitchenette with mini-oven, bar fridge, kettle and toaster
• Outside portable braai – 1 complimentary bag of wood & blitz
• Beautiful view of the mountain and paddocks from the front lawn
ACCOMMODATION RATES: 01.09.2011-31.08.2012
Children:
Less than 1 year or in own cot – Free – 1-4 years – R55/night – 5-14 years – R110/night LARGE FAMILY DISCOUNT BY DISCRETION
BERRY COTTAGE: TGSA 4 star
1 Person – R350pp – 2 Persons – R255pp=R510/night – 3 Persons – R220pp=R660/night
GARDEN SUITE: TGSA 4 star
1 Person – R275pp – 2 Persons – R210pp=R420/night
ROSE COTTAGE: AA Highly Recommended
Min 2 Persons – R235pp=R470/night – 3 Persons – R225pp=R675/night – 4 Persons – R200pp=R800/night – 5 Persons – R175pp=R875/night
RIVER COTTAGE: AA Highly Recommended
1 Person – R275pp – 2 Persons – R225pp=R450/night 3 Persons – R210pp=R630/night – 4 Persons – R180pp=R720/night
GUINEAFOWL FLATLET: Budget Accommodation
1 Person – R210pp – 2 Persons – R170pp=R340/night – 3 Persons – R150pp=R450/night
HERMITAGE HUISIE MAIN HOUSE: Large family unit
Min 4 Persons – R210pp/night = R840/night – 5 Persons – R190 pp=R950/night – 6 Persons – R170pp=R1020/night
Directions from TOWN CENTRAL: Out of the main street of Swellendam (at the OK & Central Delta 4 way stop) turn up Andrew Whyte Street in the direction of the mountain. Continue straight up the hill, pass the squash courts and golf course on your left and continue down the hill. At the bottom of the hill, turn to your left at the “WILDEBRAAM BERRY ESTATE” sign. Continue straight until you see the entrance to Wildebraam Berry Estate on your right (entrance S4). Drive past the main house and cottage on your right and proceed 100m further to the cellar. During office hours (close 5.00pm) the key can be collected from the cellar or after hours from the Wildebraam main house (Natalie cell 0823802080).
Directions from N2 CAPE TOWN (34 01′ 06.82″ S and 20 25’16.46″ E): As you approach Swellendam turn left onto the R60 in the direction of Ashton/Worcester. When you get to the 4 stop continue straight over and continue for approx. 1.5km. Turn right at the Hermitage/Wildebraam sign and travel 100m. Take your first left onto a dirt road (Hermitage/Wildebraam signs) and continue straight for +-400m. Wildebraam entrance (S4) is on your left. Drive past the main house and cottage on your right and proceed 100m further to the cellar. During office hours (close 5.00pm) the key can be collected from the cellar or after hours from the Wildebraam main house (Natalie cell 0823802080).
Directions from N1 WORCESTER/ASHTON/SWELLENDAM: (34 01′ 06.82″ S and 20 25’16.46″ E):
As you approach Swellendam on the R60 from Ashton you get Keurbomen Lodge & Cheese Shop on your left. A short distance past these buildings, turn left off the R60 at the Hermitage sign and travel 100m. Take your first left onto a dirt road (Hermitage signs) and continue straight for +-400m. Wildebraam entrance (S4) is on your left. Drive past the main house and cottage on your right and proceed 100m to the cellar. During office hours (close 5.00pm) the key can be collected from the cellar or after hours from the house (Natalie cell 0823802080).
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or special requests.
Please advise via e-mail/tel asap of your intention to finalise your booking in order that we can reserve the relevant dates and provide you with our bank details for the 50% deposit due on receipt. Your booking is finalised upon receipt of the deposit.
