Black Oystercatcher
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Child Policy:
All children are welcome.
Total number of units available: 4
The four Black Oystercatcher Cottages are beautifully furnished with king-size beds or two single beds and private bathrooms. Each cottage has an equipped kitchenette. And for the chilly winter months two cottages feature an inside fireplace in the lounge area. Step outside onto a patio (with an expansive view) and make use of the braai area. All linen and towels are provided. And you’ll also have access to free Wi-Fi.
The cottages are set next door to the Black Oystercatcher Restaurant, on a working wine farm. So guests can enjoy lunch at the restaurant (platters can be arranged for dinner). And in summer, make the most of our outdoor pool to cool down, and our natural landscape for cycling, hiking and other outdoor activities.
- Four self-catering cottages (semi-detached)
- Sleeps 2 adults per cottage
- Single or king size beds
- En-suite bathroom, shower only
- Inside fireplace and patio with outside braai
- Kitchenette
- Restaurant on site – bookings essential
- Free Wi-Fi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Swimming pool – use at own risk
- Mountain, garden and wetland views
- No pets allowed
- On-site parking
The Black Oystercatcher winery and restaurant are found in the southern-most wine ward on the African continent, the Elim wine ward. The Black Oystercatcher wine farm is itself situated close to the small missionary town of Elim, meaning ‘Place of God’.
This historic town was founded in 1824, and is today still inhabited only by members of the Moravian church. The church building is based in the heart of Elim, and the town boasts a number of national heritage sites. Elim is home to the only monument in the country to commemorate the freeing of the slaves in 1834. It also has one of the last working water-mills in the Western Cape Province. Other towns situated close to the Elim wine ward include Bredasdorp, Agulhas, Struisbaai and Gansbaai.
From Bredasdorp
Drive 4 km towards Struisbaai (R319), turn right towards Elim/Die Damme (R43). Drive 20 km; turn right at the T junction (to Elim). Drive 3 km, past Die Damme turn off, and you’ll see Black Oystercatcher on your left. Total: 27 km
From Hermanus
Hermanus to Stanford (24 km) to Gansbaai (19 km). Drive from Gansbaai towards Franskraal (5 km). With Franskraal on your right, you’ll see a sign to Baardskeerdersbos on the left. Take this left turn and follow the road through Baardskeerdersbos, straight on into the small town of Elim (37 km tarred road). Once in Elim, turn left at the sign to Bredasdorp, and drive 9 km. Black Oystercatcher is on your right. Total: 94 km
OR take a shortcut via Papiesvlei.
Warning: the shorter route includes 26 km of gravel road.
Hermanus to Stanford (24 km), turn left at Stanford (road to Bredasdorp), drive 5 km, turn right at the Papiesvlei/Elim sign, drive 26 km (gravel road) to the T junction. Turn left towards Elim. This road has recently been tarred. Drive 11 km and pass through Elim. Turn left at the sign to Bredasdorp, drive 9km, Black Oystercatcher is on your right. Total: 60 km
From Gansbaai
Drive from Gansbaai towards Franskraal (5 km). With Franskraal on your right, you’ll see a sign to Baardskeerdersbos on the left. Take this left turn and follow the road through Baardskeerdersbos, straight on into the small town of Elim (37 km tarred road). Once in Elim, turn left at the sign to Bredasdorp, and drive 9 km. Black Oystercatcher is on your right. Total: 51 km
From Struisbaai
Drive towards Bredasdorp (R319). Around 20 km outside of Struisbaai (4 km before Bredasdorp), turn left to Elim/Die Damme (R43). Drive 20 km, turn right at the T junction (to Elim). Drive 3 km, past Die Damme turn off, and you’ll see Black Oystercatcher on your left. Total: 43 km
OR take a shortcut:
Warning the shorter route includes 24 km of gravel road.
Drive towards Bredasdorp (R319), turn left 4 km outside of Struisbaai (to Elim/Die Damme), drive 24 km (gravel road). The road becomes tar, drive 4 km, past Die Damme turn off, and you’ll see Black Oystercatcher on your left. Total: 32 km
R 450 per person sharing
R 650 per single person
2016 Tariffs are quoted in South African Rand per person per night sharing. Children under 12 sharing with adults pay half price. Contact us to negotiate rates for group bookings.
Child Policy:
All children are welcome.
Deposit Required:
100% Deposit required to confirm reservation
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation policy
- 30 days prior to arrival: 100% refund
- 15 days prior to arrival: 50% refund
- 7 – 0 days prior to arrival: 0% refund
- Early departures: 0% refund
- Refunds & waivers at sole discretion of management
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The Elim wine ward, and the greater Agulhas Plain region, is increasingly luring tourists to its many attractions. Aside from the wine farms, the Agulhas Plain is home to many nature-based tourism activities, not least those offered by the Nuwejaars Wetland Special Management Area.
Other sites to visit on the Agulhas Plain include the Cape Agulhas Lighthouse, the Waenhuiskrans Cave, the fisherman’s harbour in Arniston and the many nature reserves in the area. For the more brave, don’t forget to go shark-cage diving at Gansbaai. Accommodation is also available throughout the area – from the more affordable B&B’s, to the more expensive guesthouses and hotels.
We have recently launched our mountain bike cycling route with various routes for all levels of experience.
