Best Getaways 
Strawberry Hill Farm
Strawberry Hill Farm offers 3 fully-equipped self-catering houses in the magical Grootvadersbosch (near Swellendam). We’re surrounded by forests and breath-taking mountain views. Enjoy mountain biking, running, hiking or bird watching. And then relax. We border on Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve.
Area Info
Strawberry Hill Farm is found in the magical Grootvadersbosch, at the start of the Garden Route. We’re 20 minutes from the town of Heidelberg (and 38 minutes from Swellendam). The farm is nestled in the open, lush countryside, surrounded by silver mountains, fairytale-like forests and flourishing fynbos.
We’re the ideal destination for the outdoors enthusiast (or even for those looking to relax in nature). Enjoy mountain biking (or trail running and hiking) on our secretive (and safe) trails. The farm is surrounded by 120km of custom-built mountain bike trails, part of the Grootvadersbosch Conservancy trail network.
Or go hiking on our Bushbuck Trail (you are very likely to see Bushbuck here in the early morning). This route leads you through a variety of landscapes, from forests to picture-perfect green mountain slopes.
Strawberry Hill Farm is also a wonderful birding destination, given the some 200 different species living in our forests and open landscapes. Look out for the Forest Buzzard, Knysna Woodpecker, Crowned Eagle, Narina Trogon, Forest Canary and many more. There are 2 bird hides in the forest. And you’ll no doubt see a variety of other mammals, such as the Grey Rhebuck, Mongoose, Genet and many more species.
We border on the CapeNature-run Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve. This is a World Heritage Site, and is home to 35 forest tree species, like the stinkwood, yellowwood, red alder and many more. We provide one of the few forest sites still remaining (as far south from Knysna).
Units and Rooms
Strawberry Hill Lodge
Guests: 9
4 Bedroom Lodge: 3 Spacious bedrooms all with king beds with own fireplace and en-suite bathrooms (shower only), 1 spacious Bedroom with king bed and single and own bathroom with bath. Full size kitchen with oven and open fireplace, separate braai area.
Forest Lodge
Guests: 6
3 Bedroom Lodge: 1 Bedroom with queen bed, 1 Bedroom with queen bed, 1 Room with double bed. Separate lounge with Kitchen with open fireplace. Equipped kitchen. 1 Bathroom with shower and bath plus an outside shower. Secure parking.
