Protea Wilds Retreat

BITOU VALLEY HOUSE ON PROTEA WILDS RETREAT (S/C, 6 ADULTS, 2 KIDS):

This spacious house has a stunning location on the property; completely private with breathtaking views. Victorian style house with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The main-en-suite bedroom has a double bed with bath and separate toilet. The second bedroom, with a view of the valley, also has a double bed and has a basin inside the bedroom. The third bedroom has two single beds. There is a two sleeper bunk bed in the open study area between the bedrooms and the shared bathroom, which has a bath and shower and separate toilet.

All bedrooms and study with built-in cupboards. Lounge with DSTV (most popular channels) and fireplace. Open plan dining room/kitchen with separate scullery and lockable pantry. The kitchen is equipped with a plunger, kettle, toaster, grill microwave oven, 4 plate gas stove with oven, electric Bosch oven, iron, washing machine, dishwasher and all crockery and cutlery. Large covered deck with stunning views, a bbq with table and seating for 8 and some loose plastic chairs. Garage parking for 1 vehicle and 2 more shaded parking spaces. Linen and towels supplied, serviced daily except some public holidays and Sundays. The house is fenced and gated, and there is also a pool.

PROTEA COTTAGE:

This is a private, Cape Dutch style house with own garden. Two large bedrooms (main- double, second with two singles) and two bathrooms. Main bathroom en-suite (shower), has a view from the bed – French doors opening up onto the covered patio. The second bathroom is across from the other bedroom with a bath. An extra single bed can be provided in one corner of the lounge for a fifth guest. It has a spacious open plan kitchen/lounge/dining room with dining table suited to six people and comfortable lounge suite. It has a separate scullery . Fireplace and DSTV with most popular channels (MNet. movie – and sport channels, SABC and ETV, as well as a few added like Kyknet and Series). 3 plate electric stove with oven, kettle, fridge/freezer, radio/cd player and toaster, ironing board and iron.

This house can sleep 4/5 guests. It has a large covered patio with views of the Langkloof Mountains. In front of that is a private lapa area in the garden with built-in braai (bbq), splash pool, picnic table under shade and boma fire pit. I do supply linen and bath towels, changed after every 4/5 nights. Serviced daily except Sundays and some public holidays. Firewood supplied, bring own Blits and Charcoal.

PROTEA WILDS SELF-CATERING STUDIO UNITS:

There are 6 spacious studio units, decorated to a local theme – Oyster, Ostrich, Stokkiesdraai, Elephant, Choo-Tjoe and Forest. All of them are minimum 30 square metres in size. These units can sleep mostly two adults or two older kids that can sleep on their own, an extra bed can be provided for a child to share in two of the units.

All the units have a spacious, private, partially covered patio (two chairs and coffee table) and deck with stairs from the garden and lovely views over the garden and mountains. The patio’s were designed so that it can open up between units should a party of four or more book a few or all the units or if kids would like to have quick access to mom and dad next door. All rooms have enough hot running water, tiled floors, amenity baskets and coffee and tea on arrival.

Four of the units have kitchenettes and two units have a separate little kitchen. All units have a separate bathroom with shower and toilet (a separate communal bathroom with a romantic Victorian bath is available for our bath lovers). Some units have twin and some have double beds. The Forest has a queen bed. All kitchenettes are equipped with a 130 litre small fridge or bigger, all crockery and cutlery, 2 plate gas stove, microwave, kettle and toaster.

The Fynbosskerm is about 10 – 30 metres away, to the front and side of the units. It has a large fully equipped kitchen, very spacious dining/breakfast room (seating for 10, 8 and 6) and lounge with a fireplace and DSTV with most popular channels (MNet. movie – and sport channels, SABC and ETV, as well as a few added like Kyknet and Series). It leads onto a pool deck with solar heated splash pool. Large communal or private bbq’s available. Breathtaking views from all locations.

These facilities can be used by groups exclusively (self catering or with breakfast that we serve) or individuals can also have breakfast here if booked extra. A large farm breakfast or continental breakfast can be booked. Dinner on request, booked 24 hours in advance.

Shaded parking, very safe environment. Linen and towels supplied, serviced once daily, except Sundays and some public holidays. Firewood supplied.

Minimum stay of two days during the Oyster Festival, Dec/Jan and long weekends.

FOREST SELF-CATERING STUDIO STYLE UNIT:

For the honeymooners! It consists of a room with a copper canopy bed, dining table and chairs, separate kitchen and bathroom (with shower – additional communal bathroom with bath also available a few metres from the unit).

Huge sliding doors (with block out curtains) lead to a private covered patio with coffee table and chairs. Next to the unit in the garden are paved, private bbqi facilities, garden table and chairs. The kitchen is equipped with a fridge, electric two-plate stove with oven, microwave, kettle and toaster. All crockery and cutlery supplied. Stunning views over the garden, Bitou Valley and mountains. Full access to the Fynbosskerm. An extra bed can be provided for a child sharing.

STOKKIESDRAAI SELF-CATERING STUDIO STYLE UNIT:

This is our most spacious unit (even bigger than the others!) and is suited to two guests and has a separate bathroom with shower and toilet and double bed. An extra bed can be provided for a child sharing. It has a covered patio and open deck (views). Full access to Fynbosskerm. It has a kitchenette with two plate gas stove, kettle, bar fridge, toaster and microwave, dining table and chairs.

Situated in the heart of the Garden Route, this safe and exclusive protea and fynbos farm offers you real peace and tranquility like you’ve never experienced before. End of the road, very safe and secure, halfway between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay, 9 kms off the N2, 20 mins drive to both. Close enough to enjoy the local activities. The unobstructed views of the Langkloof and Bitou Valley are exquisite and the hospitality second to none.