Orchard Cottage

Accommodation Description

Set in amongst the orchards and only five minutes from the Olifants River, the GlenDonald Orchard Cottage offers guests the ideal weekend getaway in a beautiful valley in the Western Cape. Recently renovated in architectural design and finishes, the cottage has all the comforts of home and more – the opportunity to explore and experience the Cape Floral Kingdom at its finest. This rustic cottage is designed to take you away from the stresses of city life and leave you relaxed, surrounded by pure nature and the nearby sound of the river. GlenDonald Orchard Cottage comprises 4 en-suite bedrooms with an open plan kitchen and lounge with fireplace, with an outside braai adjacent to a covered outdoor living area, or you can relax under the stars by the fire pit and kol-kol pool. The serene setting encourages outdoor exploration, from hiking and fishing to kloofing and mountain biking.

Setting Description

Located at the edge of the Witzenberg Valley near Ceres in South Africa, GlenDonald Orchard Cottage is wedged in amongst the apple and pear orchards with superb views of the Witzenberg and Skurweberg mountain ranges. The Witzenberg Valley features spectacular hiking trails, mountain biking routes, and opportunities for fly fishing and kloofing - the perfect getaway for nature lovers. Discover the beauty of this secluded retreat, where the charm of the Cape Floral Kingdom unfolds at every turn. GlenDonald Orchard Cottage offers not just a place to stay but an invitation to experience the wonders of the Witzenberg Valley's hidden treasures.

What We Love

-Cottages nestled in apple and pear orchards

-Kol-Kol wood-fired plunge pools with Witzenberg and Skurweberg mountain views

-Fireplace and a covered patio with built-in braai and fire pit

-Four en-suite bedrooms, accommodating up to eight guests

-A delightful private dipping pool in a mountain stream

-Nearby visuals of waterfalls, kloofs and the Olifants River