Dew Cottages
Regain balance in your life by getting back to nature. Dew Cottage is a rustic retreat, situated on ...
Regain balance in your life by getting back to nature. Dew Cottage is a rustic retreat, situated on a working organic farm, where you can relax and unwind in comfort whilst enjoying the beautiful mountain environment.
The private, renovated farm cottage is self-catering and sleeps four to five people. A fully equipped kitchen with fridge and stove, as well as heaters and a fan provide for your comfort. All linen, feather duvets, blankets and towels are provided too. Enjoy romantic meals outside on the wooden deck with stunning views of the mountains and farmlands, or snuggle up indoors in front of the cosy fireplace. Laze in the hammock watching birds and listening to the frogs singing in the seasonal stream - a great place for children to explore. There is a braai and fire-pit in the garden where you can lose yourself under the stars.
Situated on the little farm called Vredenshoogte, which means Peaceful Heights, or as a friend once put it The Height of Peace. We are on the Fruit Route in the Keisie Valley, 25km outside of Montagu, at the foot of the Burgers Pass. There are lovely walks with stunning views and mountain biking routes. Seasonal fruit, almonds, sunflower seeds, herbs and vegetables are available for sale and there is a variety to taste from the Dew Delights range. We make all sorts of delicious jams, jellies, chutneys and conserves from our produce.
Being nestled at the foot of the Langeberg Mountain range we often have snow- covered peaks in winter a veritable winter wonderland. Spring flowers abound and the fruit trees are a picture in bloom. In summer one can experience the abundance of nature as the trees lay heavy with apricots, peaches and almonds. The vines are harvested in late summer and wine is made locally as well as the famous Montagu Muscadel.
We would love to share this little piece of paradise with you.
"Absolute bliss. Beautiful surrounds, spotlessly clean , comfortable cottage with king size beds! Doreen treated us to her fresh, still warm, delicious berry muffins. Thank you Doreen for a memorable weekend."
"We stayed in the Honeydew cottage over New Year's eve. It is newly built with large light bedrooms and a big stoep out the front with hammocks for lounging in. The cottage is well equipped, with fantastic views and you can go hiking from your doorstep. It's also dog friendly, and our dog greatly enjoyed facing down the dassies on the other side of the river. Doreen is an excellent host, very interesting to chat to and baked us some delicious muffins. We would definitely go back."
"Lots of peace and quiet. Beautiful surrounds. Cottage perfectly organised"
"It was the perfect getaway"
"We Camped, own abolition facility, stunning views, lovely farm walks, evenings of stars and stillness .. just sad that they had not had rain...would've been nice to hear the streams running!so if you are one who enjoys total getaway...We recommend it"
"Loved the open landscape and space The cottage had everything to make one comfortable And relax. Thank you"
"Great hospitality!!!"
"The two nights at the cottage was really enjoyable. Close enough to Montagu, Ashton and Robertson for day activities and far out of town for quiet evenings when you need to get away from the rat race!!"
"We have come back to our city lives rested and with our minds stilled after 5 very pleasant days spent at Dew Cottage and hiking and exploring the Montagu surrounds.<br />Doreen is a welcoming and generous host. The cottage is well equipped, and we enjoyed being able to have a fire in the evenings. <br />The stoep is the gem of Dew Cottage. We spent much time there, reading and watching the many birds who visit.<br />Thanks to Doreen and Tarry.<br />"
"Doreenwas so friendly and made you feel absolutely welcome. The little cottage was spotless, and very well equipped. Nature is all around you. We loved waking up thechirping of birds and going for hikes in the surrounding area. We spend precious family time together, no television or cell phone reception! This was a weekend to be remembered for quite some time. Thanks Doreen, we will recommendyour place!"
"Travel off the tar for a couple of kilometres to a secluded farm in the mountains! A place to revitalise your tired mind and body! A large cottage with electricity provided. No wifi or cellphone (mobile) reception gave us time to relax, catch up on books and conversations! Excellent for bird lovers, hikers or just to chill out. Doreen, our host, was very kind, surprising us with muffins one morning and eggs On another! Good beds, bathroom, a large veranda, braai facilities and much more made this a comfortable stay. Would highly recommend!,"
"2 nights in Dew Cottage simply wasn't enough, we loved every bit of it! Thanks also to Doreen for the fantastic hospitality. We hope to return for a longer break in the future!"
"We enjoyed a two day stay at Dew Cottage with my parents. We arrived in a very neat and clean cosy cottage overlooking mountains in all directions. We loved the hammocks on the 'stoep'. <br>We also went on two hikes into the mountains. The Keisie mountains took my breath away with its splendour.<br>The cottage is comfortably equipped with everything you might need for a relaxed stay. Comfortable bed and nice good quality linen and towels were provided as well.<br>The home made jams, atchars and preserves are highly recommended (available to purchase).<br>Zulu, a big doberman dog and his sidekick came to greet us a few times. <br>A place where friendliness is almost tangible in the air!<br>Highly recommended for the price range!"
"The stay at Due Cottage was certainly a wonderful experience. My family and I enjoyed our stay at Due Cottage very much. Compliments on an excellent self-catering unit. I must say that it felt like heaven on earth. The tranquility and nature. Once again, thank you for making our weekend a memorable one. Another good memory for our holiday scrapbook.We will be back...."
"Our stay at Dew Cottage was amazing as usual. It's the 3rd time we've stayed there and every time is a blast. you really get to unwind as you are surrounded by nature and no cellphone reception for calls and texts to bother you. Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and the technology that take control of our lives. The stay was amazing and will go back again next year."
"This is a fantastic little cottage. Very functional and comfortable. It's beautifully nestled in the mountains, and on the morning I stayed there I woke up to snow on the mountains surrounding the cottage. The owners are very attentive to your every need. Many thanks for a lovely stay!"
"What an awesome experience, away from the rush of the city life. Dew Cottage took my husband and I to a place of pure appreciation...appreciation of life. There's a pure sense of life from the minute you open your eyes, open the front doors and look over the farms. There's life in the river that flows, in the birds chirping, in the soft rustling of the trees. We chose the perfect little piece of heaven to spend our 16th anniversary. Thank you, Doreen for sharing her with us."
"Dew Cottage is surrounded by beautiful dramatic mountains, a rambling river and the sounds of nature. It is a perfect romantic getaway spot offering everything you need. Perfect for the cold winters nights with feather duvets and extra bedding and we intend to find out how perfect it will be in summer when we return to cool off under the outside shower or in the stream. Our hosts Doreen and Tarry were both very special, offering just enough attention to know they were on the other side of the hill if we needed anything but leaving us to take in the peaceful surroundings and beauty. We will definitely be visiting Dew Cottage again!"
"From the moment we arrived we were blown away! The cottage was spotless and very welcoming, Doreen was an excellent hostess and the freshly baked muffins were a wonderful touch! We would highly recommend Dew cottage for a lovely weekend away!"
"The perfect getaway."
"Hosts are great. Stars were better than jewels. Views of mountains all round were awesome. A nature lovers paradise, especially the walks."
"Absolutely fantastic - amazing views, divine accommodation, lovely walks. Doreen was amazing and she made us delicious muffins. Just great!"
"We had a great time at this lovely, well equipped cottage. Clean and neat. Friendly owners. A definite must for taking a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. Great area for walks and mountain biking."
"Perfect getaway from it all - and suitable for the whole family including the animals, if you want to escape this will do just that, we will be back !"
"We visited Dew Cottage in December. I almost do not want to tell everybody about this jewel in Montague. Doreen in the most fantastic host. She really spoiled us with muffins.The most amazing home made muffins with home made jams.She also spoiled us with her own organic vegetables. When we look back at our tour to Montague (Route 62) She made Montague worthwhile.Weenjoyed the peace and quiet. Our family experienced a very special time at Dew Cottage. "
"2nd time around and we will definitely return - setting is tranquil and idyllic - very neat and quaint"
"This cottage has so much potential and is efficiently run.It is set in the most beautiful surroundings and lends itself to total relaxation.We certainly will be back for another and longer visit!"
"This cottage has so much potential and is efficiently run.It is set in the most beautiful surroundings and lends itself to total relaxation.We certainly will be back for another and longer visit!"
"We, my parents (70 & 74 yrs), me (daughter) and my two German Shepherds, stayed at the Dew Cottage for 3 nights. It was exactly what we all needed. Ashort break in the nature, away from the hustle of the town. We met the friendly Owners and their friendly dogs. This plekkie is highly recommended. We will come back! "
"We, my parents (70 & 74 yrs), me (daughter) and my two German Shepherds, stayed at the Dew Cottage for 3 nights. It was exactly what we all needed. A short break in the nature, away from the hustle of the town. We met the friendly Owners and their friendly dogs. This plekkie is highly recommended. We will come back!"
"What a lovely place to just get away from the city! Not a car horn to be heard! Views were lovely and the cottage had everything in that we needed! Thank you very much!"
"The venue was perfect for what we intended- getting away from all the big town rush and electronic gadgets! The venue was good, the views of the mountains perfect and the stoep made the cottage even more enjoyable. And the fireplace were the best place to gather as a family in the evenings.Very friendly and kind owner and we will definitely go back!"
"Hi DoreenWe had a great time,the children enjoyed just walking and cycling freely.No phone or T.V meant more time spend together. We found the Cottage pleasant and had everything we needed. We will be back soon. Keep jamming the jam.Livine,Nigel and Kids."
"We had an absolutely fabulous time at Dew Cottage.The fresh air and quietness was exactly what we needed to break away from the busy city life.Loved that we could take the dogs with.They had a fabulous time too.We'll definitely be back soon."
"We loved this little cottage so much we stayed an extra night. It was tranquil, peaceful and very comfortable. Our hosts were very friendly and accommodating. Thanks for a wonderful time. We will remember to visit you again."
" Beautiful setting; very comfortable and clean cottage with every need catered for. Stunning views & plenty of roads & paths to walk or mountain bike if you feel energetic, very friendly and generous hosts ( and dogs!)plenty of fresh air and tranquility - what more could one ask for. The cherry on the top -No phone or TV reception – blissfully peaceful!Dew Cottage will definitely see us again - this time we will try a winter! "
"Very beautiful and relaxing environment.Everything very clean and organized."
"Very beautiful and relaxing environment. Everything very clean and organized."
"We had a fantastic time and would do it again in a heartbeat. I only wished we could have stayed longer 2 night are way to short a time to experience everything there is to offer.Most enjoyable for people who want to get away from it all is of course the lack of Cell phone reception and TV. But if your contacting needs are urgent Montagu is close enough which has reception.And of course as we drove back the entire Koo Valley just at the top of the Burger Pass was covered in Snow. That in itself was a added bonus."
"We had a fantastic time and would do it again in a heartbeat. I only wished we could have stayed longer 2 night are way to short a time to experience everything there is to offer.Most enjoyable for people who want to get away from it all is of course the lack of Cell phone reception and TV. But if your contacting needs are urgent Montagu is close enough which has reception.And of course as we drove back the entire Koo Valley just at the top of the Burger Pass was covered in Snow. That in itself was a added bonus."
"We had a wonderfully restful break. Beautiful setting; very comfortable cottage (feather pillows & duvet!); plenty of wood; birdlife and views! Great walks; plenty of water; Lovely hostess! Super friendly dogs – felt like home! No phone or TV reception – blissfully peaceful! "
"This was a delightful location on a working farm with friendly playful pets and a chatty hostess, best firewood we have ever had and was most appreciated. The rustic cottage was a change from modern day amenities. Great not to have TV, Cellphones etc interrupting natures sounds."
"Wonderful"
" There are good walks. The cottage itself is very comfortable and the views are great! There are lots of other things to do in the area, but we chose not to venture off the farm because we were enjoying it so much! "
"There are good walks. The cottage itself is very comfortable and the views are great! There are lots of other things to do in the area, but we chose not to venture off the farm because we were enjoying it so much!"
"A piece of unspoilt pararadise...Views are stunning and owners' hospitality outstanding!!!!Really enjoyed the break away!!!"
"A piece of unspoilt pararadise...Views are stunning and owners' hospitality outstanding!!!!Really enjoyed the break away!!!"