Cabin Check-in Guide

We're thrilled to welcome you to our farm in the charming Tulbagh valley. 

Please remember that this is a fully operational fruit farm and that you will most likely hear sounds from everyday farming activities during your stay. We strive to provide you with the best possible experience and will therefore do our best to keep the farming sounds to a minimum where possible.

In 2021, we opened our first cabin (Kingfisher) and have since expanded with 6 more cabins and a campsite. All our accommodation units are named after bird species of the area so be sure to keep an eye out for them.

We trust you will have a memorable stay with us!

Find us on Google Maps

Address: Winterhoek Rd, Tulbagh, 6820

Food & Drinks

Please remember that all our cabins are self-catering and you need to bring your own food. You can read more about local grocery shops in the 'Shopping' section below.

Pizza ovens are provided at each cabin. Please bring enough cake flour (for dusting) as well as your own bases and toppings.

We do not have a shop on the farm selling any food essentials so please come prepared.

Ice

We do not sell ice on the farm. Please stock up before arrival.

Firewood & Firelighters

Complimentary wood is packed for your first fire.

You are more than welcome to bring your own wood or charcoal, but there are 10 bags of wood packed on the deck of your cabin which you can purchase at R30 per bag (around 12 pieces of wood per bag). Please bring your own firelighters. You can pay for the wood you have used once you check-out. 

Potjie

We provide a stand for your potjie, but please bring your own pot.

Bathrobes & Slippers

Please pack your own bathrobes and slippers for your stay.

Bicycles & Kayaks

You are welcome to bring your bikes and ride on the farm roads or visit Tulbagh MTB's website for routes.

We have a dam on the farm (only full in season) and you are welcome to bring your own kayak should you wish.

Check-In

• Check-in from 15:00 on day of arrival (earlier check-in upon prior arrangement only. We will try our best to accommodate each request, but a deep clean is done after each check-out and earlier check-ins cannot be guaranteed if we've had a same-day check-out at your cabin)

Key Collection

• Follow the signs to the office when arriving at the farm (the office is the small white building straight ahead of you when entering the farm). 
• Park at the guest parking (keep an eye out for the 'Guest Parking' sign). Please DO NOT drive straight up past the office. This road is for farm vehicles only and is not in a good condition.
• Walk around the Bougainvillea plant and follow the footpath to the steps of the office.
• If no-one is available at the office to assist you, please take your keys from the hook for a self check-in. NB! Ensure you take the keys for the correct cabin.
• Follow the signs to your cabin (to your left when standing at the guest parking facing the office)

Check-Out

• Check-out is at 10:00 on day of departure (Please adhere to this time)

Check-Out Guide

• Remember your stay is self-catering. Kindly make sure you have washed the dishes that you used. We reserve the right to charge an additional cleaning fee should your cabin be left in an improper condition.
• Remember to log out on your Netflix/ YouTube accounts
• Please do not light your indoor fireplace on the morning of your departure.
• Please place your rubbish in the bin provided.
• If you had to move our furniture around, please make sure all furniture is back where you found it.
• Switch off all lights, A/C & electric blankets
• Close all windows and doors
• Please report any accidents or damages
• Lock up and switch the alarm back on
• Remember to pay for the wood you used (See Payment for Firewood section below)
• Hang the key on the hook at the office
• Safe travels!

If you opened any of the sealed bags of wood which was packed on your deck, you can pay for it via SnapScan, EFT or leave cash in the safe. 

The wood that was packed in the braai, hot tub and indoor fireplace upon your arrival is complimentary.

The safe code: 2021E

SnapScan: Please scan the QR code in your cabin or click on the link below. Ref: your first name & wood

Pay via SnapScan

Banking details: Vrolikheid Landgoed (Pty) Ltd, Standard bank, Account no: 083090339, Branch Code: 051001, Ref: your first name & wood

Please send proof of payment to [email protected]

The Wi-Fi code will be sent to you via WhatsApp.

The television is a smart TV. Please use your own Netflix and DSTV login details.

Wood-Fired Hot Tub

Instructions for use:

• Wood is already packed in the stainless-steel drum.
• Light it with a firelighter and matches.
• Replace the stainless-steel lid and ALWAYS KEEP THE LID ON.
• Slide the lid left/right to adjust the airflow for a stronger/slower burning fire.
• LEAVING THE LID COMPLETELY OPEN RESULTS IN EXTREME DAMAGE TO THE PLASTIC OF THE HOT TUB. THE WOOD ON THE DECK CAN START TO BURN.
• It takes about 1.5 hours to heat the tub (depending on the outside temperature)
• Every now and then you can lift the lid and add 3 or 4 pieces of wood to the fire in the stainless-steel drum.
• Regularly stir the water with your hand to spread the heat
• The bubble plastic cover helps to keep the water warm.
• Please do not place the hot lid on the plastic of the hot tub. the plastic will melt. There are stands provided for the lids.
• Adding oils/bubble bath to the hot-tub will result in a R1000 cleaning fee

The hot tub’s water is circulated through a pump which is on a timer. The water is pumped through the jets/silver pipe when the timer goes on. The timer will go off automatically again.

Pizza Oven

Instructions for use:

• Defrost the pizza before use
• Make a fire in the outdoor braai
• Wait until you have coals.
• Only use a few coals to prevent your pizza from burning
• Generously dust the pizza stone with cake flour
• Place the stainless steel pizza oven over the hot coals
• The temperature gauge will quickly reach 160-180*C
• Place the pizza on the stone with the pizza spade
• Cook with the lid closed for about 10-20min or until the crust is crispy and the cheese has melted (check it regularly)
• NB!! The pizza stone is made of a porous material and should not be exposed to liquids. Never wash or immerse in water. The dark stains on the stone are completely normal and does not mean the stone is dirty. Please leave the stone for us to clean.

Gas Stove / Geyser

The geyser and stove are gas-powered. Should your water not heat up or your stove not work, you have probably run out of gas. There are 2 gas cylinders outside your cabin. Please WhatsApp us for assistance and we will send someone up to switch it over to the spare cylinder.

We kindly request that you familiarise yourself with our house rules. Not adhering to the below rules can lead to a fine of R1000 for each house rule that has been ignored.

Smoking

No smoking inside. Kindly close all windows and sliding doors when smoking outside.

Pets

Regrettably not pets allowed at our cabins.

Children

Babies 9 months and younger are allowed at our cabins. No children older than 9 months are permitted. No bedding/ camping cots are provided. Please bring your own.

Music

No noise, parties or music allowed

Day Visitors

No day visitors, photographers, event planners, bridesmaids/ bridegrooms, etc are allowed. Photographers for engagements/ couple shoots by prior arrangement only.

Septic Tanks

Please do not flush anything other than toilet paper down the toilet as we make use of septic tanks. No sanitary products, please!

Hot Tub

Adding oils/bubble bath to the hot-tub is strictly prohibited

Deck Cushions

All deck cushions are to be stored inside at night and on rainy days.

Drones

According to South African regulations, drones may not be flown within 50 metres of people or private property without permission from the property owner. Prior arrangement needs to be made with Vrolikheid Landgoed, subject to approval.

Speed Limit

Kindly drive slowly. The speed limit is 20 km/h. Watch out for moving farm vehicles and the farm owner's pets and children.

Terms & Conditions

Please familiarise yourself with our full terms and conditions here

Additional Cleaning Fee

You can expect to find sparkling clean accommodation upon check-in. A complimentary clean is included for stays of 5 nights or more. Additional daily cleaning can be requested at an extra cost - our cabins are self-catering and daily cleaning is not included.

Basic clean: R250 per clean | Clean with linen and towel change: R350 per clean

We reserve the right to charge an additional cleaning fine should your accommodation be left in an improper condition (please refer to the check-out instructions in the "check-in / check-out" section above). This fine will be payable within 5 days of receipt of the invoice. 

Our farm is solar powered with a backup battery pack. Tulbagh is known for regular power outages, but this will not affect you if the sun is still providing power to our solar system. In the event where there is a power outage/loadshedding in the evening or on a cloudy/rainy day, we will inform you and kindly ask you to switch off aircons so that we can stretch the batteries for as long as possible.

Police

Tulbagh: +27 23 230 8100 or 10111

Wolseley: +27 23 231 8000

Ceres: +27 23 316 8600/24

Medical

Worcester Medi-Clinic: +27 23 348 1500 | +27 23 348 1724 (Emergency Department)

Ceres Provincial Hospital: +27 23 316 9600

Worcester Provincial Hospital: +27 23 348 1100

Dr. West (Tulbagh): +27 21 007 1082 | +27 83 230 4068 (After hours)

Dr. Rossouw (Ceres): +27 23 312 1350

Pharmacy

Tulbagh Pharmacy

+27 23 230 0666 | +27 69 190 5674

Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 17:30

Saturday: 08:00 – 13:00

Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed

Farm Owners (Emergencies ONLY)

Philippus & Ané: +27 84 761 7182

Philippie & Antoinette: +27 82 691 0020

PLEASE do not use these numbers for anything other than emergencies. Ané is generally very quick to respond to all queries on our WhatsApp line: +27 82 595 4888

• Complimentary wood for your first fire (10 extra bags on the deck at R30 p/bag)
• One piece of firelighter to get you started (please bring your own)
• 1 x 250ml milk (please bring your own)
• Olive oil
• Salt & pepper
• Coffee, tea and sugar (please bring your own)
• 4 rusks
• Sponge and dishwashing liquid (ask for more if needed)
• Small ice bucket in freezer (please bring extra ice)
• 5L Filtered drinking water (ask for more if needed)
• 1L Drinking water in fridge
• All bedding
• All kitchen utensils
• All cutlery & crockery
• Shampoo, hand & body wash, body lotion (please do not
  remove these from the cabin)
• 1 Hand towel
• 4 Bath towels
• 2 Swimming towels
• Hairdryer
• Braai grid and braai utensils
• Braai stand
• Pizza oven (please bring your own bases, toppings and cake flour for dusting)
• Potjie stand (please bring your own potjie)
• Steamer or iron and ironing board (depending on your cabin)

We acknowledge that accidents happen. We do, however, reserve the right to invoice you for damages or breakages which we consider to be deliberately or recklessly caused, for any items discovered missing after you’ve departed or for a nightly rate for the period for which the damages have rendered the accommodation unusable.

Glasses: R30 per broken glass

Hot Tub: R1000 cleaning fine if oil/bubble bath has been used. Any damage you have caused to the hot tub will be for your account. The invoice for the repairs will be sent to you via email and will be payable within 5 days of receipt of the invoice.

Sheets: guests will be held accountable for replacing any damaged/ stained sheets.