THE STAY

A quiet house. A river at the door.

The cottage is reserved exclusively for one group — yours. Rooms are allocated based on two people sharing, with separate-room arrangements available on request.

Two ways to stay

Self-catering

The whole house is yours — no shared spaces with other guests. Cook at your own pace, gather in the kitchen, and let the days unfold.

Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

Available for guests sharing. Meals are prepared in the house kitchen and, weather permitting, served on the patio. One complimentary drink per guest is included. 

Guests are welcome to bring their own beverages, the cottage is not licensed to sell alcohol, so no liquor sales take place on the premises.

The rooms

Room details

Browse our room layouts, amenities, and rates below. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need assistance with sleeping arrangements or booking details—we are always happy to help.

Room 01

Arum Lily Room

Our spacious main master suite offers classic country elegance. It features stunning natural light, generous storage, and is designed for absolute comfort.

Bed Setup: King-size / Double Bed
Bathroom: Full luxury En-suite (Bath & Shower)
Features: Beautiful garden views, extra vanity space, cozy reading nook
Room 02

Vygie Room

A beautifully appointed double room decorated with local West Coast flair. Ideal for couples seeking a peaceful, private retreat.

Bed Setup: Double Bed
Bathroom: En-suite Shower, Basin & Toilet
Features: Direct hallway access
Room 03

Iris Room

A bright, sunny, and cozy twin room perfectly set up for children, extended family, or friends traveling together as part of your group booking.

Bed Setup: 2x Single Beds (convertible to King)
Bathroom: Dedicated private En-suite
Features: Sunny layout, built-in wardrobes
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Meals & rates

Quoted per person sharing.

The pricing table below applies to bookings for 2026 and 2027. Optional dinner and breakfast packages are available; meal selections (for example, the braai option) apply to the entire booking.

Accommodation & Meal Options

Room rate: From R1,000 per room, maximum 2 people sharing. Babies and toddlers under 3 years sleeping with their parents stay free.

Room

Luxury en-suite accommodation with garden views.

Room rate is based on a maximum of 2 people sharing. Babies and toddlers under 3 years sleeping with their parents stay free.
From R1,000 per room / night

Breakfast & Dinner

Add either or both meals to your room booking.

Breakfast
R100–R150 pp 2026
R110–R160 pp 2027
Freshly prepared by the hosts and served on the patio.
Dinner
R250–R350 pp 2026
R275–R385 pp 2027
Freshly prepared by the hosts and served on the patio.
Menus: On enquiry the menu will be shared. Meals are freshly prepared by the hosts in the kitchen and served on the patio.
Flexible options: Any combination of Room, Breakfast and Dinner can be arranged.
Ready to enquire or book? Let us know your preferred dates, number of guests and which meal options you would like to add.
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Rates are confirmed at the time of booking. The cottage is not licensed to sell alcohol.

A peaceful riverside guesthouse where the West Coast slows down and every sunset feels earned.

VISIT

Velddrif, West Coast
Western Cape, South Africa

REACH US

Skilpadvlei25@outlook.com
Talita Young · 067 743 7623
William Bosch · 076 388 5174

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