Easter month is around the corner and with it a bunch of public holidays that warrant at least one extended weekend getaway. We’ve rounded up five affordable accommodation spots near Cape Town for you to enjoy this Easter.
1. Lebanon Citrus Holiday Farm – Clanwilliam Dam
Clanwilliam dam is perfect for waterskiing and wakeboarding but equally cool for a chilled weekend on the water’s edge, drinking beers around a braai. Labanon is a lush green 650-hectare citrus and Rooibos tea farm directly on the dam equipped with four rustic wooden cabins and fifteen camp sites. In April the water level is pretty low but this doesn’t detract from the beauty of the mountainous surrounds or the relaxed joy that comes from sunbathing with a book next to a big body of water.
Wooden cabins from R150 a person a night.
Camping is R50 a person a night.
2. Eselfontein Outdoor Getaway – Ceres Valley
Eselfontein farm stretches over 2500 hectares and is surrounded by the majestic Skurwe and Matroosberg Mountains. The farm boasts a skillfully designed 48km mountain-biking trail, expansive dam, waterfall, fishing spots and hiking trails. Situated fifty meters from the dam in an aromatic pine forest, there are six thatch-roof huts, each housing two single beds with mattresses. An additional eight people are allowed to camp. With a thatch-covered bar area, massive outdoor braai, large dining table, wooden armchairs, running water, flushing toilets and hot showers, the eco-hut experience is both comfortable and wild. Perfect for big groups.
From R115 a person a night.
3. Journey’s Rest – Napier
The two self-catering cottages at Joureny’s Rest are revived ‘worker huisies’, kitted out with everything you need for a relaxed weekend away with your mates or family. The cottages face onto a central courtyard, equipped with a braai area, covered outdoor lounge and generous pool. Journey’s rest is an ultimate chill-out spot, a place to stargaze, read and appreciate the quiet beauty of the Overberg. Not recommended for busy-bodies!
From R150 a person a night.
4. Sea Breeze – Kommetjie
It’s less than an hour’s drive from Cape Town but Kommetjie is one of those cool coastal towns totally unaffected by city stressors. Sea Breeze is just a two minute walk from the beach, located in the Klein Slangkop Estate that forms part of the Cape Point Nature Reserve. The house has a fully equipped kitchen, a spacious open plan dining room, four bedrooms that open onto a wooden deck and a television room. Topping it off is an outside jacuzzi, perfect for relaxed sundowners while dinner sizzles on the braai.
From R200 a person a night.
Tel 021-783-3862, email [email protected]
5. Fairy Knowes Backpackers – Wilderness
Wilderness is a quite a drive from Cape Town but for a long weekend it’s well worth it! This corner of the Western Cape is packed with natural beauty and outdoor activities and Fairy Knowe Backpackers, set on the Touw River, is perfectly positioned to show everything off. Rooms are set into trees within a lush garden, overlooking the thick milkwood forest, the lagoon or the river. There is a large chill area with couches, a bar and a pool table – great for a little extended weekend fun.
Rooms from R175 a person a night.
Camping is R70 a person a night.
Images by Sarah Duff, Fatima Jakoet, Rachel Robinson and Eselfontein Farm.
