Blommekloof Country Cottages - Sunflower Cottage

Farm stay in Ruitersbos, South Africa

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Ali
  1. Superhost
  2. 11 years hosting

Listing highlights

Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.

Great location

Guests who stayed here in the past year loved the location.

Mountain and valley views

Soak up the views during your stay.
2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom with bath & shower, huge open plan kitchen and lounge . 1 sleeper couch in lounge. Big braai & entertainment outside area. There is a hamock for you to swing in the breeze on the patio. The private enclosed garden is jungle-esk and filled with so many birds - at anyone time there are at least 10 species in view. Pet friendly, and we don't judge. Large or small dogs welcome. The cottage runs on Solar and Gas, so no hairdryers or TV please. private dam with 2 x kayaks

The space
Blommekloof country cottages are unpretentious, comfortable, home from home - well equipped so that you do not have to bring everything. You need only worry about food, drink and personal toiletries. OH and dog beds. We are off the grid and run on solar and gas, we also harvest all our own water. There is no TV although we have WIFI - which makes it a perfect place for Digital Nomads and those who have that ONE family member who has to work on holiday. - which is why our guests love being here so much ..... it gives them a chance to relax, reconnect with loved ones, spend quality time with kids and partners and restore some much needed sanity. The cottage has a library of books, and a cupboard full of board games and puzzles. There is so much to do just in and around the area, long walks, great mountain biking, catch + release fishing, and amazing bird-watching. There is a hammock for swaying in the wind on the patio of the cottage, and a jetty up on Top Dam for sundowners, fishing, swimming and chillaxing !!!
There are 2 x Kayaks for your pleasure to use on Top Dam.
Day trips to the outlying towns or the local winery, Jakkalsvlei, or Harmony Gin makers. Friday nights there are wonderful specials around the corner at the Ruiterbosch Fun Farm, and fabulous breakfast can be had at the Drie Magrietjies Padstal. Fancy a cuppa tea ? with scones up at the 8 Bells Hotel........ these are just some of the treats on your doorstep. If you just feel like hanging out with Harold and Escargot the donkeys they will be very glad to listen to your woes as long as it is accompanied with a carrot or 2. We provide fresh farm, free range eggs when you arrive, and all firewood is provided free of charge. Let us know if you need more and we'll happily oblige. We don't like to worry our guests as they have generally come to get away from it all, but we are always up for a chat, a glass of wine, and wish to assist you with where to go or what to do, but being a working farm there is plenty to do, so don't feel alienated if you don't see much of us !!! You are always welcome to come across to the main house and visit - just mind we have a lot of dogs and cats ..........

Guest access
you may wander all over the farm, but as mentioned before please keep dogs on a leash and do not allow them to chase the animals.
Where you find a gate - please leave it closed or open - however you found it.

Other things to note
We're a farm and with farms come hazards. You may see snakes, there could be bushfires, sometimes it floods. But as we always say .......... all part of living in Africa !!! The farm is a GEM - it is beautiful and peaceful and relaxed. As a central point to visit so many places....... Mossel Bay, George, Wilderness, Oudtshoorn, etc
But to come back to a central place where all you might want to do is star gaze, and play board games, and watch the sheep and Braai !!!
There is excellent WIFI and no load shedding. We are pet friendly - from dogs and cats, to parrots and horses.
i'm personally involved in everything and can tailor make your stay to suit you and your family.
Come visit. We'd love to welcome you.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Garden view
Lake view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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Rated 4.92 out of 5 from 24 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Ruitersbos, Western Cape, South Africa

Meet your host

Superhost
59 reviews
4.88 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
My work: TV Producer
I spend too much time: making marmalade !!!
I'm a farm girl @ heart, small things make me happy, i love good red wine, am surrounded by abandoned or orphaned animals, even people ! Travel must be living like the locals, dont like fancy hotels where you are just an observer. I sailed for 2 years and that was the best form of travel ever ! My lifes motto could be "Live and let live" - i have such a diverse bunch of friends but i don't know that i could ever put them all in the same room !

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Things to know

House rules
Check-in: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
No smoke alarm
Nearby lake, river, other body of water