The Farmhouse

Entire cottage in Wilderness, South Africa

  1. 10 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 8 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Linda
  1. Superhost
  2. 11 years hosting

Listing highlights

24-hour self check-in

Check yourself in with the lockbox whenever you arrive.

Unbeatable location

100% of guests in the past year gave this location a 5-star rating.

Mountain and garden views

Soak up the views during your stay.
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A picturesque setting forms the back-drop to this beautiful old farmhouse. Experience peace & tranquillity - a place where simple old-world charm meets modern convenience & elegance. Come enjoy the magic of the Garden Route.

The space
The farmhouse provides visitors with the following facilities:
•3 Bedrooms (sleep 6):
2 with Queen size beds & the 3rd with twin single beds
•Large Open-plan loft area with 4 single beds Ideal for kids
Bean bags, loose carpet play area, TV, DVD-player and lots of kiddies DVD’s (only for those rainy days - no sitting around in the house on a nice sunny day!)
Games and puzzles available
•2 Bathrooms:
1 with toilet, basin, shower and bath (with a lovely view of the garden area)
1 with toilet, basin and shower
•Outside shower for the more adventurous (hot & cold water)
•Spacious lounge with Hot Art fireplace makes it easy to relax.
•Kitchen is well-equipped with open-plan dining area that leads onto a stoep:
Gas stove with electric oven
Fridge & freezer
Microwave
Kettle/Toaster
•Patio area with a braai facility (lovely views of the Outeniqua mountains)

Family-friendly accommodation:
Open-plan loft area with 4 single beds, bean bags, loose carpet play area, TV with DVD player (only for those rainy days - no sitting around in the house on a nice sunny day!).
Huge open space around the house allowing for free-range kids to enjoy the fresh farm air and to introduce themselves to the local calves and cows.
Hammock & swings hanging from old Blue Gum trees.
Boma fireplace under the huge oak for those lazy late-afternoon family braais.

Heaven for the outdoor sporty types:
Bring the whole family's bicycles - safe area around the farmhouse for smaller kids and numerous challenging MTB cycling routes for the more serious riders in the family.
Trailrunners will be able to enjoy different routes in the mountains or on the farm.
Trail hikers, surfers, birdwatchers, anglers, paragliders and other outdoor enthusiasts will definitely find the area idyllic.

Guest access
The farmhouse is rented out as a unit.
The privacy of our guests is guaranteed.
The farmhouse is a 150year-old free-standing farmstead on Libertas farm. The owners/managers live on the neighbouring farm which is located 700m down the gravel road.

Other things to note
•Boma braai area under the stars for those lazy late-afternoon family braais and for story telling around the fire.
•Jungle gym and & playground apparatus.
•Swings hanging from the old Blue Gum trees next to the farmhouse.
•Huge open space around the house allowing for free-range kids to enjoy the fresh farm air and to introduce themselves to the local calves & cows.
•Volleyball net for the whole family to enjoy some healthy outdoor competition.
•Cricket bats, soccer ball, rugby ball, volley ball, beach bats, etc. to have some outdoor fun on the lawn.
•Freshwater fishing in the farm dams.
•Cycling is fun for the whole family: safe area around the farmhouse for smaller kids & numerous challenging MTB cycling routes for the more serious riders in the family.
•The huge outdoor areas ensures that old & young can enjoy the surrounds – whether it’s sundowners on the stoep while lighting the braai fires, or playing on the swings & meeting the cows.
•If you absolutely have to be surf the web, a wi-fi connection is available throughout the house to help you stay connected. Hotspot tickets of 1GB are available to guests at R95 each.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Garden view
Mountain view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
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Rated 4.84 out of 5 from 74 reviews.

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  1. 5 stars, 88% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 9% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 1% of reviews
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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Wilderness, Western Cape, South Africa

The farmhouse offers an ideal getaway for larger families or a group of friends wishing to escape to the countryside from the bustle of every-day life. The natural beauty of the area as well as the many tourist attractions will ensure a memorable stay.
Libertas is located close enough to all the best tourist attractions the area has to offer.
The farm is set in the picturesque countryside of the Hoekwil district at the foot of the Outeniqua mountain range. There is peace and tranquility on the farm. But you are also close to the buzz of Wilderness village and Sedgefield if you want to go on an outing. There are many beautiful day hikes, MTB routes and swimming or surfing spots in the area. And the number of adventure activities in the immediate area will keep any adrenaline junkie busy for days; while the natural beauty of the area will have nature & landscape photographers in awe for months.
The area is known for the beautiful lakes district which is a RAMSAR site.

Meet your host

Superhost
184 reviews
4.91 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
My work: Manager/owner: Guest farm
Speaks Afrikaans and English
My husband (Johan) and I are very grateful to be living in this beautiful part of the Garden Route. We love to travel and meet new people. We live on a working dairy & macadamia nut farm. Johan and his brother (Herman) manage the farming activities, while Linda is the manager of the guest farm. We live the outdoors and natural environments.

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Things to know

House rules

Check-in after 2:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
10 guests maximum

Safety & property

No carbon monoxide alarm
No smoke alarm
Heights without rails or protection

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