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Guests loved the on-site swimming pool and private hot tubs (30 reviews), the large family-friendly spaces (50 reviews), and the clearly marked walking/hiking trails (46 reviews). Many also praised the helpful host, Gabriella (34 reviews), and the range of farm experiences, especially animal encounters (27 reviews). Children loved canoeing on the river and enjoyed the foefie slide in summer.
Some guests were dissatisfied with the no music policy (8 reviews), and a handful found the last stretch of road rough to navigate (6 reviews)
Families with young children, couples, small groups, guests who enjoy outdoor activities like swimming and hiking, and those who appreciate a rustic farm stay.
Magiet Family
Stayed at: Frog Mountain Getaway
So hard to leave this place
This is our second year coming here and every-time we come it just gets better. We have decided to make this our yearly vacation. It is so peaceful, beautiful and homely. It is so hard to leave. Everything you need to just relax and have a good time is here. Friendly people, dogs and we love seeing the farm animals daily. We'll be back next year.
Hilde and Cherie
Stayed at: Frog Mountain Getaway
Can't wait to return!
Wow!!! What a beautiful experience! We are so privileged to have stayed in Sam's Place, as well as in Firefly - each so unique, warm and welcoming. Enjoyed the wonderful activities, the majestic waterfall, kayaking with the mountain view and stargazing in the hot tub. Everything was absolutely perfect....we can't wait to visit again.
N. Sowder
Stayed at: Frog Mountain Getaway
Perfect Nature Getaway
No barefooted, frog holding, mud pie baking, cloud spotting, puddle stomping, bird calling, wild foraging, moon gazing, firefly chasing, fort building, creek following, rock hunting moment with Mother Nature is ever wasted.
Conservio is dedicated to promoting travel that celebrates nature.
Frog Mountain Getaway is a dreamlike escape situated on a nature sanctuary at the end of a farm road in the heart of the Langeberg mountains near Swellendam in the Western Cape. Five years ago, Frog Mountain farm became the cherished home of the current owners, fulfilling a decade-long dream of finding the "Perfect Place." For the owners, this idyllic farm is more than a destination; it's their vision of "Heaven on Earth." Apart from being their home, they continue to share this breathtaking setting with nature-loving families, as a unique, secluded family getaway accommodating up to 45 guests. A place where children can run barefoot and free in nature, and families can make magical memories together, in a spectacular natural setting.
Frog Mountain has six private self-catering houses, including three enchanting, cosy thatched rondavels for small families. All the houses are private except for two small rondavels which are close together - perfect for sharing families or friends. All offer an unforgettable stay. They are natural sanctuaries of simplicity and beauty, with special touches such as Egyptian cotton linen, king-size beds, wood-fired hot tubs and many other extras to make your stay comfortable. There is also a spacious fully fenced, private farmhouse with a swimming pool that sleeps 12 – perfect for groups of friends or families travelling together. With a strict no-music policy, Frog Mountain offers an oasis where nature thrives and serenity is par for the course.
Frog Mountain Getaway is a 40-hectare property hidden away in a secluded valley just 18km from the historic town of Swellendam in the Overberg region of South Africa. A true nature lover's paradise, it's surrounded by the majestic Langeberg Mountains and a meandering river that runs through the farm. There is abundant birdlife, farm animals and a waterfall and rock pool close by. The farm's diverse ecosystem hosts key species, fostering an appreciation for conservation.
Guests can enjoy an array of nature-based activities in the surrounding area, such as swimming in the river and rock pools, canoeing on the river, walks and hikes in the Langeberg Mountains, a heart-stopping foefie-slide, a walk to a sacred labyrinth, catch and release fishing in the river or dam, enjoying the farm animals and enjoying the wood-fired hot tubs under the stars, relaxing to the sounds of nature.
- Active family fun – zipline/foefie-slide, river canoeing, swimming in rock pools and waterfall walks
-Beautiful communal pool and playground – perfect for both kids and adults
-Wildlife and nature immersion – wake to songbirds, Nguni cattle grazing, dazzling Milky Way skies and firefly-lit evenings
-Rustic yet comfy cottages – with wood-fired hot tubs, indoor fireplaces, plush linen and well-stocked kitchens
-Warm and attentive hosts – family-run property praised for friendly, helpful service
Portion 5 of Farm 149, Frog Mountain Getaway, Swellendam, 6740
Please see directions:
http://www.frogmountain.co.za/directionsmap.html
Head west on Roodehek St toward Hope St
72 m
Turn left onto Hope St
230 m
Turn left onto Mill St/M3
Continue to follow M3
3.7 km
Keep left at the fork, follow signs for N2/Cape Town International Airport/Somerset West and merge onto M3/N2
1.0 km
Keep left at the fork to continue on N2, follow signs for ? N2/Cape Town International Airport/Somerset W
222 km
Turn left
8.3 km
Frog Mountain Getaway
PO Box 818, Swellendam, 6740
Swimming Towels, a torch, sun cream and hat, hiking shoes, water shoes, wellington boots if winter and rainy, rain jacket in case, wetsuits for kids in winter, mozzie repellent in the summer, extra blitz (2 packets are provided), fishing rods (the property has a few to lend guests but it's first come first served).
The cotages come with two bags oof firewood per stay. Additional wood is for sale: R50 p/bag (cash only).
No, only bath towels are providede in the cottages, guests are to bring their own swimming towels.
This farm is a magical place that is full of life and diverse fauna. Animals you may encounter in the warm months are: Rain spiders; a variety of insects; tiny bats; frogs; snakes (the property will remove them for you should you be graced with their presence); and larger wildlife you may be lucky enough to spot are: Porcupine, rooikat, otter, honey badger, bushbuck, genet, mongoose, and birds of prey.
Only well socialized doggies are welcomed on the farm, with a maximum of two per house. Please note, there is an additional charge of R200 per doggo per stay.