Melkhout Guest Farm

Melkhout Guest Farm lies on the banks of the Breede River between Bonnievale and Swellendam, this cheese-producing farm is tailor-made for a group of friends, a band of brothers, colleagues, or families who like to camp in style.

Why, you ask, because on offer is a tented camp comprising of six comfortable tents, each with its own bathroom and private patio. A shared kitchen, clubhouse, and lapa bring everyone together to enjoy meals and some good times. In other words, what Melkhout offers is an ideal blend of privacy, comfort, and the great outdoors, with the languid river forming the central focus.

The tents are equipped with bedding and towels, braai wood is supplied, and since it's a dairy farm, you are welcome to trundle along to the dairy with a container and top up on Jersey milk that comes straight from the udder. Wandering along to the clubhouse, you'll find everything and more for a group of 12 happy campers, including DStv - bring your own smart card or suffer the perils of SABC - all kitchen and braai supplies and so forth.

What's more, camping hedonists can opt for either a full- or semi-catered service. Melkhout sounds more and more like our kind of place.

Now what to do - chill out under a tree, swim, fish, bird watch, drink beer, braai, drive to Bonnievale, drive to Swellendam, drink milk, eat cheese, drink some more milk. If you ask us, this could be a darn near perfect group getaway.