Shawswood

Shawswood has a variety of accommodation options on offer from Stone Haven, a quaint self-catering cottage with loft bedroom that sleeps two adults and two kiddies on fold out chair beds, to a wing of no-fuss double rooms with communal ablutions and kitchen/dining facilities, to nine backpacker bunk bed rooms that require guests to bring their own bedding. The self-catering kitchen is well stocked with cooking appliances, crockery and cutlery, and there are outside braai facilities too. The property has been in the same family for generations, and offers some challenging hikes through plantations and indigenous forest to the bottom and top of the waterfall Grey Mare's Tail. Close by attractions are Karkloof Canopy Tours and Karkloof Country Club's mountain biking trails.

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Reviews

  • "Beautiful"

    25 November 2018

    "A lovely cottage with breathtaking views. Mrs and Mr Shaw are wonderful"

  • "Gentle Country Cottage"

    08 July 2016

    "We loved Shawswood and our 2 boys, Jordan and Jean, said it was their best cottage on the entire road trip - where we stayed in 9 cotttages! thank you Bundy and Wendy for a wonderful setting, beaut cottage and time to find ourselves again in one of our favourite parts of SA!<br />"

  • "Shawswood"

    20 June 2016

    "Very pleasant stay and high standard for a backpacker, the host are also very pleasant and goes out of their way to make you feel welcome and at home."

  • "Breath of country air"

    19 October 2015

    "My husband and I have just spent two nights in what we thought would be a very rustic cottage - however when you go inside it is cosy and very comfortable . When they talk of "lovingly restored' , here they have really meant it . Our hosts Wendy and Bundy were very warm and friendly . Our only regret .... we could not stay for another two nights ! It was also nice and close to the Karkloof MTB club so we were able to get in a good bit of cycling on some awesome tracks. A wonderful weekend and a highly recommended retreat from city life .<br />"

  • "Quint and peaceful"

    02 March 2015

    "Beautiful cottage, quiet and superb location. Lovely hosts. Loved our weekend at Shawswood. Will definitely be back."

  • "Hannelie"

    12 December 2014

    "We enjoyed our stay at this unique place and we enjoyed the beautiful surroundings and the kindness and pleasant atmosphere. The owners are very friendly and helpful during our stay. during our stay it was extremely foggy and it was raining. Mr Shaw took care of us to reach the main road safely. Thanks for everything."

  • "Lovely!"

    12 May 2014

    "Scott and I had a lovely stay at Shawswood. The room and ablutions are clean and in great condition, as is the lovely communal kitchen. Also worth noting that despite the chilly weather, the room was warm and well insulated. We also has HOT water and that's always a bonus.We will definitely be returning. Thanks Wendy for your hospitality!"

  • "Lovely Stay"

    11 March 2013

    "The Shawswood backpacker is a lovely, clean and well equiped backpackers. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and highlighy recommend it."

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