Mara's self-catering cottage is perfect for a small family or group and sleeps up to 4 in 2 spacious bedrooms. The compact, well equipped kitchen and meal area is the central hub of the cottage and leads to the bedrooms and bathroom with shower. A cot is available on request.

An al-fresco seating area leads from one of the bedrooms and is positioned under a private pergola festooned with grape vines and overlooking a magnificent valley Gather around the fire-pit as evening falls and enjoy a braai as stars appear in the clear night sky. This is the ideal spot to absorb the true rhythm of country life.

Feel free to use the facilities in the main homestead during your stay. The farm kitchen, TV lounge, sunroom and large shady balcony are yours to enjoy while relaxing in a comfortable and down-to-earth home environment.

Children are welcomed and we encourage you to let them spend time with the various animals in our sanctuary as well as the menagerie we have collected along the way!

To make your life even easier we offer a complete holiday shopping service. Avoid the rushing and stress of last minute holiday shopping. Send us your shopping list prior to arriving and let us take care of groceries, liquor and soft drinks, braai requirements etc, allowing you to save time, sanctity and car-space. We can also arrange to have pre-prepared meals available for you simply to heat up. Contact us for details!

When complete, the main homestead will sleep 8 - 10 guests in 4 x double bedrooms and sleeper couch making the venue ideal for interest groups, workshops, private parties and team building. The homestead is perfect for entertaining with the large patio leading into a huge sunroom featuring comfy seating, lots of books and a 10 seater built-in oregan table. This in turn flows to the farm kitchen, where 2 stoves complete this fully equipped heart of the home.

Although not 100% complete the main house is presently available on request. Rates are dependent on group size and requirements.