Boskloofswemgat

The farm offers three self-catering, thatch-roofed cottages, 1 corrugated iron-roofed and 4 quaint prefab cottages, all situated on the banks of the Jan Dissels River with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. It is the ideal place for a family getaway, or a romantic weekend. Explore the farm roads on foot or mountain bike, fish and swim in the unpolluted river and be awed by the stars in the clear night skies above you. Make this your base and explore the Cederberg, the coast at Lambert's Bay, Wupperthal, Namaqualand and Clanwilliam from here, or simply relax and enjoy the peace and tranquility of nature around you.

Area Info

The Cederberg Wilderness area comprises approximately 7 100 hectares and lies to the South-east of Clanwilliam. This remote, pristine area with its breathtaking natural beauty which includes a variety of fynbos and dramatic rock formations offers the visitor a unique wilderness experience. Generally, only walking and hiking is permitted in the area. For the less fit visitors there are more accessible places such as Stadsaal Caves with their famous Bushman-Elephant paintings. There is a range of accommodation facilities with a number of recreation options. This area forms part of the Cape Nature Conservation and operates out of Algeria, 30 km from Clanwilliam. The area is know internationally for its walking and hiking trails and is home to a variety of unique plant species such as the Cedar Tree. It is also the only place where leopards are protected.

Units and Rooms

Hangnes.

Guests: 6
Max Adults: 4

Hangnes Cottage sleeps six people. There are 2 bedrooms; one with a double bed and one with 2 x single beds. A sleeper couch in the open lounge is suitable for children. The cottage is situated about 200m from the river against the mountainside.

Fivaz se Huis

Guests: 6
Max Adults: 4

This cottage has 2 bedrooms; one with a double bed and one with single beds. There is a sleeper couch in the open plan living area for 2 more children. There is a bathroom with a shower and bath, as well as an indoor fireplace and an outside braai.

Nieuwoudt huis

Guests: 4

This cosy cottage has 2 bedrooms, one with a double bed and one with single beds. The unit has a fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom with a shower, basin and toilet. There is an outside braai.

Langhuis

Guests: 4
Max Adults: 2

Langhuis offers privacy and a secluded rock pool with an outside shower. There is a bedroom with double bed and an on-suite bathroom.Two children can sleep on a sleeper couch in the open plan lounge. It has a fireplace inside and a braai area outside.

Kliphuis

Guests: 4
Max Adults: 2

This very private cottage has direct access to a river pool. The bedroom has a double bed and a fireplace. Two children can sleep on a sleeper couch in the open plan lounge. The unit has a full bathroom. There is also an outside braai.

Gustav se Huis

Guests: 8

This house has 4 bedrooms; 2 with double beds and 2 with single beds. It offers a spacious open-plan lounge with a fireplace and a fully equipped kitchen. It has a full bathroom and an extra toilet. The outside braai area overlooks the "swemgat".

Nenna se Huis

Guests: 4

Cottage Nenna is a very charming cottage with a vintage but homely feel. This cottage has one bedroom with a double bed - a flow of vintage green and oyster white that is repeated in the rest of the cottage as well. Two single beds in the open plan.