Wildcroft Gypsy Bowtop

Entire place in Greyton, South Africa

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Catherine
  1. Superhost
  2. 3 years hosting

Listing highlights

Exceptional check-in experience

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

Comfy bed for better sleep

The room-darkening shades and extra bedding are loved by guests.

Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.
Our Gypsy Bowtop Caravan was handmade by a wonderful local craftsman. Made with Spruce and Cypress wood, and a canvas top covering the characteristic bows, it is a unique and very comfortable space. It is self-contained with a double bed, a bathroom, a dinette and kitchenette with a small wood-burning stove. Windows in the canvas give views of the garden and mountains. There is a private deck with seating and a Weber outside. Situated lower in our garden, it is a restful and peaceful space.

The space
We have recently installed a solar powered backup system, so you can come and escape loadshedding too!

Our Gypsy Bowtop Caravan was handmade by the wonderful craftsman Howard Dunbar in Stanford. It was a special experience to work with Howard, from collaborating with him on the design, seeing his skill with small spaces and the beautiful materials he used. The floor and sides of the Bowtop are constructed from Spruce and the wood of an old Cypress tree that grew in the Tokai Arboretum (it was salvaged after being damaged in a big fire).

There is a private deck with table and chairs, a beautiful view of the mountains, and a Weber braai. Brickettes and fire lighters are available at our local shops, which are open until 7pm. The Bowtop has a small wood-burning stove with wood cut to size for it — this is wonderful for those cold winter mornings and nights. There is a small heater if you don't feel like lighting the fire, and 2 small portable fans for the summer months. The dinette seats 2 and the kitchen has a mini fridge/freezer, sink and 2-hob gas stove, with all necessary kitchen utensils and tea/coffee things. The bathroom has a compost toilet (which is emptied into our existing system every 2-3 days), a sink, a shower and towels. The sleeping area is reached by a pull out step, which includes shelves for your clothes if pulled out further. The extra-length double bed has a down duvet made from ethically harvested feathers, and 100% cotton bedlinen. There are 2 hot water bottles and a cotton throw for the really chilly nights. Windows in the canvas allow views at different points of the mountains and trees. The stars on a clear night are magical.

There is a dam in the garden that makes a lovely swimming spot in the summer for the brave! The Bowtop is situated lower in our garden, where we are in the process of creating a permaculture food forest and medicinal garden. It is a restful and peaceful space.

Other things to note
The bathroom has a compost toilet (which is emptied into our existing system every 2-3 days).

Where you’ll sleep

Bedroom
1 double bed

What this place offers

Garden view
Mountain view
Kitchen
Wifi
Free street parking
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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Rated 4.96 out of 5 from 78 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Greyton, Western Cape, South Africa

We're on Park Street, with the village centre a 10 minute walk down the road and the Nature Reserve entrance a 10 minute walk up the road. Cows and horses are regular walking companions!

Meet your host

Superhost
78 reviews
4.96 out of 5 average rating
3 years of hosting
My work: Phytotherapy Practitioner
Lives in Greyton, South Africa
I'm a registered Phytotherapist (medical herbalist) running my practice and dispensary from home. I'm deeply interested in the interconnectedness of life and am currently co-creating a permaculture food forest and medicinal garden at our home, Wildcroft.

Catherine is a Superhost

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Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within a few hours
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
No smoke alarm
Exterior security cameras on property