Pat Busch Mountain Reserve
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Self-Catering Cottages / Chalets / Cabins and Tented CampSpecial Categories:
Birder-Friendly, Family Friendly, and Tented CampsGeo Co-ordinates:
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Child Policy:
Children of all ages are welcome. Kids under 10 pay half-price, kids under 2 are free!
STANDARD SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION
Our comfortable, standard self-catering cottages cater mostly to smaller families of 3-4 people who are either on a budget, or who prefer to go away more often with the family at a reasonable cost.
Pine Cottage
Great for a family of four the cottage offers one double bed in the bedroom, and 2 single beds off the lounge. It has an indoor fireplace, ceiling fan and cosy feather duvets for the winter months! Open plan lounge / dining and kitchen area. Fully equipped kitchen, bathroom with shower and outside undercover stoep with braai, potjie and utensils all included.
Fig Cottage
Great for a family with one child this spacious cottage is open plan with indoor fireplace and ceiling fan. It has a double bed and one single bed, fully equipped kitchen with small dining area, bathroom with shower and outside stoep with undercover braai including potjie, grid and utensils.
Quince Cottage
Perfect for a family with two children as it has a bunk bed for kids. This cottage has a double bed in the bedroom and a bunk bed off the lounge for children. Indoor fireplace, ceiling fan and cosy feather duvet for the winter months! Open plan lounge / dining and kitchen area, fully equipped kitchen, bathroom with shower and outside stoep with undercover braai, potjie, grid and utensils included.
FARMHOUSE ERIKA AND GARDEN FLAT
This very large self-catering farmhouse is perfect for large groups of friends or families!
It has its own private garden with lawn and oak trees, a fully equipped large outdoor braai area and indoor fireplace. It can sleep up to 25 people in total (16 people between 6 bedrooms upstairs and a a further 6 in the garden flat beneath the house). The house also offers a futon and various sleeper couches which can be used for small children. Farmhouse Erika offers 3 bathrooms and the garden flat has its own bathroom with shower and kitchenette.
There are 2 lounge areas and a beautiful large fully equipped farmhouse kitchen. There is a large outdoor braai area and an undercover patio area with a second built-in braai. For the kids and sport lovers there is a flat screen TV and DVD player in the lounge as well as DSTV dish (please bring own decoder, all cables, remote control and card). Bring along own DVDs for the family.
EXCLUSIVE SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION
Nightjar and Hadeda cottages offer all the extras to make your visit to the reserve as relaxed and as comfortable as possible. These cottages are situated a short distance away from the rest of our accommodation, so they are very private. Nightjar cottage offers sweeping views down the valley and overlooks the vineyards. Hadeda cottage is more secluded with wild olive trees offering even more privacy and its own private garden with lavender and indigenous succulents.
Nightjar Cottage
Comfortable cottage with air conditioning and great vineyard views down the valley, offering 2 separate bedrooms, each with percale linen and feather duvets in winter. Bathroom with a luxury spa bath and shower, fully equipped kitchen, dining room table and cosy lounge with indoor built-in braai and equipment. Outside braai area with patio furniture, potjie and braai utensils, extra outdoor hot and cold shower to help you cool off, and an outdoor hammock.
Sleeps 4 people
Hadeda Cottage
Comfortable private cottage surrounded by wild olive trees with vineyard views from the garden, air conditioning, 2 separate bedrooms with percale linen and feather duvets in winter. A bathroom offers a luxury spa bath and shower. Fully equipped kitchen, dining room table and cosy lounge with indoor fireplace. Outside undercover braai area with patio furniture, potjie and braai utensils, extra outdoor hot and cold shower to help you cool off, and outdoor hammock. This is our most secluded cottage on the nature reserve offering lots of privacy with it’s own garden surrounded by Wild Olive trees and comfortable outdoor furniture.
Sleeps 4 people
BOUTIQUE CAMPING
Guests staying in these beautifully designed boutique camping or ‘glamping’ tents will enjoy unsurpassed mountain views of the valley and natural scenery. Spacious elevated wooden decks floating above the indigenous fynbos with all the comforts you could think of in your tent! Each tent will sleep five and with the added comfort of air-conditioning and percale linen. Cosy fireplace to enjoy the colder months of the year, plus braais on the deck outside.
Some Boutique Camping Pat Busch Tent Information…
- Tent 35 m2
- En-suite bathroom 8 m2
- Veranda 24 m2
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Lounge area
- Dining area
- 2 Bedrooms
- Each tent sleeps 5 people
- Wooden floor
- Tents supplied with lights and electricity
- Air-conditioning unit
- Fireplace
- Braai Facilities
Tent Specifics
- Main Bedroom with a queen-size bed (XL length 2 mtrs)
- 2nd bedroom with a queen-size bed and single bunk bed (both XL length 2 mtrs)
- Sufficient bedroom storage space
- En-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin
- Lounge area with comfortable couch and side table
- Dining area with dining table and 5 chairs
- Large wooden veranda with 2 lounge chairs and a picnic table
Kitchen Specifics
- Kitchen utilities for 5 persons (plates, cutlery, glasses, cups, pots, pans etc.)
- 4 hob kitchen gas stove
- Fridge / Freezer
- Microwave
- Coffee press
- Water kettle
- Toaster
Tent Extras
- Bed linen
- Towels
- Dishcloth
- Fleece blankets
- Coffee / tea facilities
- Sugar
- Powder milk
- Dish wash liquid
- Hand soap
- Cleaning service every 4th day (incl. new towels and bed linen)
- Baby Cot (on request, subject to availability)
- Highchair (on request, subject to availability)
We are perfectly situated to explore the wineries on the Robertson Wine Valley Route, which happens to be the longest wine route in the world, with over 40 wine estates within 30 minutes of the Pat Busch Mountain Reserve.
Activities in the area include:
- Beauty & Spa Treatments
- The only full-time residential Zen centre in Africa
- River Rafting
- Boat Trips on the Breede River
- Montagu Tractor Trips
- Skydiving
- Horse Riding
- Rock Climbing
- Quad Biking
- Golf at Silwerstrand
- Hot Springs
- Restaurants
- Wine Tasting
- Arts & Crafts
- Marbrin Olive Growers – Tours & Tastings
- Micro-Brewery
From Cape Town International Airport (Matroosfontein, Cape Town)
- Get on Settlers Way/N2 in Crossroads from Borcherds Quarry Rd/M22
- Take N1 to Roux Rd in Worcester
- Take R60 to your destination
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Child Policy:
Children of all ages are welcome. Kids under 10 pay half-price, kids under 2 are free!
Deposit Required:
We find it most convenient for both parties if the balance of payment is settled via EFT, prior to arrival. However you are also welcome to settle in cash on arrival and check-in.
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ACTIVITIES
Activities on the Pat Busch Mountain Reserve include hiking, fishing, swimming, paddling, biking and plenty of outdoor activities involving clean country air and sunshine. Please note that these on site activities are offered exclusively to guests staying overnight and are not open to the general public or to day visitors.
The following activities are available at Pat Busch Mountain Reserve:
Hiking in our Private Mountains
Beautiful scenery awaits the nature lover! The reserve offers several trails, from mountain fynbos and protea hikes to kloof hikes along wooded streams. Hiking trails are not open to the public, and are exclusively for the enjoyment of our overnight guests which means that guests can walk or hike in complete safety. Each cottage has a detailed map of our trails. Please remember to never hike alone, and to be prepared with enough food and water, good hiking boots, common sense and a jacket. Take nothing but photos and leave nothing but footprints. Hikes take 3-5 hours and can be difficult.
Fishing, Swimming and Paddling in our Dams
Our freshwater mountain dam is a short walk from the cottages. The dam wall is lawned with shade, plus a large jetty from which you can fish or jump. There are row boats, a single and double kayak is included for our guests. Life vests and oars are at the hall. Bring along your fishing tackle for bass and Kurper (Tilapia) fishing on a strict catch and release basis.
Swimming and Tanning at our Saltwater Pool
In 2014 we installed a large 4x9m saltwater swimming pool complete with martini seat facing the spectacular mountain view, and a wide shallow step where young children can cool down under supervision. The charcoal pool usually warms up naturally and reaches 25-30 degrees C in summer. The pool is surrounded by rolling green lawns with shade sails and sun loungers for the diva in you.
Fauna and Flora on our Reserve
There is an abundant range both fauna and flora (including a rare protea Vexatorella Latebrosa), as well as bird life on the nature reserve (approx. 150 different species). Bring your own binoculars!
Hire our quality Mountain Bikes (MTB)
In 2014 we purchased two new Axis 90 mountain bikes with front suspension and Shimano 18 speed parts. These bikes are great quality and very comfortable – so try out some fun mountain bike action over the weekend or explore the Klaasvoogds valley by cycling to nearby restaurants for breakfast or drinks. Bike rental is R150 per day/ R100 for a half day incl. helmets.
Mountain Biking in the Area
Bring along your own mountain bike or hire one from us while staying at Pat Busch and explore the Klaasvoogds Meander. There are a few trails to explore – please ask for a map when booking or find one in the cottage!
