Vredenhof Cottages

A rugged Riviersonderend backdrop + 1000ha of open Boland countryside + three no-nonsense cottages = healthy soulfood for the urban weary. Tucked into the picturesque Robertson Valley, about 32km south of the town, Vredenhofs recently renovated worker cottages make for a respectable group- or families-with-pooches escape.

The cottages are set on a gentle slope, about 50m apart. They are basic, yet perfectly adequate units: clean, comfortable and equipped, including linen and towels. Common to the triplets is an equipped kitchen, dining and living area, a loo, shower, and Dover stove to stave off the winter chill. Each has two bedrooms (double and twin), a covered voorstoep with built-in braai and soothing vistas across farmland and mountain, and a hot outdoor shower for a scrub under the stars.

While endless mugs of moerkoffie and sizzling chops on the braai will keep the bulk of us sedentary types cemented to the stoep, there's certainly enough to do. A worthwhile and easy stroll takes one up the gorgeous kloof near the cottages; theres a farm dam where the kids can frolic and fish; informal mountain bike routes, long walks and wine farms are in plentiful supply; the night skies and general tranquillity are second to none; and Robertson, with its healthy spread of restaurants, coffee shops, wide streets and various other low-key attractions, is 32km up the road. An easy-going and uncomplicated getaway that will tick a bunch of boxes for many a Budget weekender.

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Reviews

  • "Super recharge of rest and plenty of birding"

    28 November 2018

    "We loved being on the farm & away from it all. We had quality rest, quality accomodation, lovely strolls along farm roads, plenty of birding and some wildlife too. Enjoyed all the weather (heat & rain). Was absolutely therapeutic for us.The Duckitt's would recommend it anytime."

  • "Vredenhof cottages"

    04 October 2018

    "Had a very nice peaceful and relaxing stay. Definitely worth going to. The only negative was the noisy fridge that kept us awake."

  • "Breathtaking sunrises"

    03 June 2018

    "Wonderful views, lovely homely cottage and nicely kitted out. Highly recommended Tan"

  • "PEACE"

    20 May 2018

    "Fully equipped Cottage. Shade carport for your vehicle. Freedom of movement both walking and cycling. Birdlife, saw some wildlife. Just sitting on the stoep watching the view. Will be back"

  • "Rustigheid."

    11 December 2017

    "Ons was bendruk hoe goed ons huisie (Kraalbos) toegerus was met "kombuisgereedskap". Die eerste plek waar ons selfs 'n byl gekry het.Lekker groot stoep met 'n groot braai."

  • "Renosterbos, Vredenhof cottages"

    25 October 2017

    "Baie lekker gekuier, die eenheid is skoon, met al die nodige toerusting. ''n Laai/ of bedkassie sal 'n welkome toevoeging wees. Wonderlike stilte en die sterrehemel is regtig iets om te aanskou. Dankie Alinda vir jou heerlike koringslaai."

  • "Die rustigheid van die natuur."

    14 August 2017

    "Die was 'n wonderlike rustige naweek. Alles was perfek."

  • "A place of quiet and restfulness."

    27 July 2017

    "The Dover stove was a highlight as it kept the house warm on the cool days. We loved the freedom to walk with our dogs into the kloof and the surrounding areas."

  • "Quiet and quaint"

    10 July 2017

    "We took two teenagers and our dog to Vredenhof and had a great weekend - the cottage was comfy and the surroundings were gorgeous. We went for walks, had braais and made bread in the Dover stove."

  • "The tranquility"

    22 June 2017

    "Very nice place to be away from the city life."

  • "lots of open space for walking and running"

    19 June 2017

    "we loved the fact that our dogs could roam free without having to worry about them, and the fact that we could walk for miles.The cottages are close together so not ideal if you want to get away from people.One thing that would have been nice is info regarding where we can walk, as we didn't know where the farm ends or if there were areas we should avoid with our dogs."

  • "Fantastic"

    05 June 2017

    "Yes, I did enjoy my stay at Vredenhof Cottages and will definitely go back. The peace and tranquillity is just out of this world. The cottages are comfortable and everything that a person need is available. I have lost track of how many times I have been there, but it could have been the sixth time. I can always take my doggies with and they are also enjoying themselves. I will recommend Vredenhof Cottages to anyone."

  • "Peace & quiet"

    28 December 2016

    "We had a wonderful time here. If it's peace and quiet you're after, then this is the place. Our dogs had a great time on the the many hikes we took. The facilities are very good and we were all very comfortable."

  • "Lovely rest"

    13 December 2016

    "Loved the peace and quiet. Perfect place to get away from the city. Cottage was neat and clean."

  • "Vredenhof Cottages - Renosterbos"

    08 July 2016

    "The cottages are very basic but everything you need is there. Thank goodness for the dover stove because the temperatures plummeted while we were there. We took our german shepherd and labby with us and they had an absolute blast - running around off leash without us worrying about hem disturbing the sheep or workers who were not nearby. There were plenty of different areas to walk and the dogs loved swimming in the dam. The only thing lacking is that the cottage does not have space to have a sofa or "lounge area" to be able to cill in front of the dover stove on those cold nights but we thoroughly enjoyed our stay."

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