Basterkloof Cottages Botrivier, Overberg

Basterskloof farm started as a dream of a well-travelled Capetonian couple wanting to create a getaway for their own family in 1950’s. A getaway where one can breathe fresh air, drink clean water and enjoy the qualities nature has to offer the way it was intended. Botrivier, Van der Stel Pas was close traveling distance to and from anywhere in the world, but it still felt like you were isolated enough to reach inner peace once you hit the gravel of the pass. It’s a safe destination where you can still forget to lock your door or leave your personal belongings outside. The farm is a family operated farm without commercial influence. The cottages where build mostly from that produced naturally off the farm. The water is fynbos infused healthy and clean for drinking with its own mineral and anti-oxidant benefits. This resource we respect at Basterskloof because without it we cannot offer sustainability of our unique fauna and flora. The farm offers about 300 hectares of exploring by offering multiple small little paths ideal for walking or biking. The dams are well maintained suitable for swimming, fishing and canoeing.

Garden Cottages

Rondavel

This cottage is cosy and comfortable with beautiful rock and wooden finishes with an inside fireplace. Open plan with private bathroom. Easy accessible swimming pool with big lawn and outside braai facilities.

Sleeps 2 adults.

Horse Farm Cottages

These cottages are based on the lower section of the Basterskloof Farm also called Hoekplaas.

This part of the farm has as down to earth farm vibe and is surrounded with life! Here you will find a beautifully kept property with mowed lawns, roses, stables and your typical picked fence.

Here you will be able to enjoy a beautiful garden, a big boma braai on the stoep to watch the horses interact and a variety of other animal species. The two connecting rivers attract numerous birds and therefore the jetty is the perfect spot for bird watching or silver fish fishing.

This cottage can easily be accessed from the Van der Stell Pass and is perfect for families or individuals who are horse enthusiasts.

Horse Cottage

This cottage is for the horse enthusiast. Placed next to the stable block this cottage provides you with the full horse experience overlooking the training arenas with horses as far as the eye can see. It is spacious, warm and comfortable with a lovely inside fireplace.

Sleeps 2 adults.

River Cottage

Beautiful and neatly renovated 1700’s cottage. This cottage is one of the original Simon van der Stel cottages surrounded with big oak trees. Large lounge area with a fully furnished kitchen with big fireplace that can also be used as an inside braai. The bathroom is fitted with a shower and old style Victorian bath. Spacious bed room with queen size bed and premium bed linen. There is a big boma braai on the stoep to watch the horses interact. Private river area with deck, perfect for relaxing, enjoying sundowners, bird watching and fishing.

Sleeps 2 adults 2 children.

Lower Dam Cottages

This beautiful neatly renovated 1900’s cottage still has its original old world charm intact. It is situated on the Carp dam that hosts numerous bird and fish species. Here you will find 100’s of blue cranes during the breeding season as well as water tortoises. The cottage is perfectly placed to enjoy fishing, hiking and swimming. This cottage also has an enclosed yard that allows for a companion pet to join.

Turtle cottage

The cottage is spacious with a lovely warm atmosphere with 2 inside fireplaces (one in the main bedroom and one in the kitchen area) and a outside braai on the stoep.

Sleeps 2 adults 2 children.

Mountain Cottages

These cottages are based at the middle Bass dam and directly in the fynbos with breath-taking mountain views and lovely walking routes. One of these routes leads to a beautiful waterfall just meters away from the cottages. The dam is suitable for kayaking, fishing, swimming and an ideal spot to just relax and breath. The dam also has ultra clean fynbos tea water which is circulated throughout the year offering exceptional medicinal properties for detoxing and stress release.

Mountain Cottage 1, Mountain Cottage 2, Mountain Cottage 3

Large open plan with deck area and fully equipped kitchen. Private bathroom with shower. Deck area for kids to sleep with their own private space and lookout. Inside fireplace and outside braai with stoep area.

Sleeps 2 adults & 2 children.

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Guest Review:

” We were in awe from the moment we stepped into the cottage. It’s well fitted, cozy and you are surrounded by nature. What more do you want.”- Kobus Allen

Guest review

“As part of a milestone birthday celebration, my partner surprised me with a 2-night stay at Basterskloof Cottages. Having been obsessed with horses since exiting the womb, Basterskloof was the perfect choice.
Hoekplaas, where the Basterskloof Cottages are located, is also home to the Appaloosa and Knabstrupper horses owner, Marna Smith, breeds.
We were greeted by Marna on her dinky ride-on lawnmower and her 3 very friendly dogs. After learning more about the farm and her passion for these particular horses we made our way to River Cottage, one of three on offer. Rectangular in shape with exposed ceiling beams, this quaint cottage is surrounded by paddocks and a collection of beautifully cared for horses.
The bedroom, with its double bed made up with crisp, fresh bed linen, offers views onto the paddocks as well as a door leading out onto a cobbled patio. The bathroom offers large fluffy towels, a Victorian-styled bath, a free standing shower, basin and loo. The lounge area also has a door leading out onto the patio as does the kitchen. The lounge consists of a day bed and a wooden pull-out bed, both of which double as sofas. The kitchen offers standard equipment (fridge, 2-plate stove, microwave, kettle and toaster as well as crockery, cutlery and glassware). There isn’t an oven so remember to pack in tin foil to use on either the indoor or outdoor braai. A bag of wood is supplied and additional wood can be purchased from Marna or in town at the OK general store.
Be sure to explore the farm but be mindful of the lightly electrified orange string on all the paddock fencing. I forgot – once – but lived to tell the tale… boyfriend however nearly burst a vessel trying not to laugh!
It was a stunning weekend and Basterskloof comes highly recommended! The peace and quiet envelops you like a warm fluffy blanket and Marna and her family, all 4-legged ones included, are an absolute delight!”- Mandy Rutherford

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“Such a wonderful place, a real hidden gem! The cottage is equipped with everything that you could possibly need.Super clean,comfy and so tranquil! Most beautiful setting in the Overberg.Will be back for sure.”- Andrea van Reenen
2 weeks ago

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