About this property

Historic Charm: Watermill Farm Cottages in Van Wyksdorp offers a unique farm stay experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy garden views and mountain vistas from the sun terrace and outdoor seating areas. Outdoor Amenities: The property features a year-round outdoor swimming pool, sun terrace, and lush garden. Additional facilities include an outdoor fireplace, barbecue, and picnic area, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Comfortable Accommodations: Each cottage offers a private bathroom, kitchenette, and balcony. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, enhancing the guest experience. Local Attractions: Located 166 km from George Airport and 46 km from Ladismith Golf Club, Watermill Farm Cottages provides easy access to local activities such as bike tours, hiking, and cycling. Highly rated for its friendly host and scenic location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Chanique
South Africa South Africa
The entire feel of it, it was amazing!!! Check-in was super easy, our cottage was beautifully decorated, and had everything we needed! The book shelf had a great variety and the flip file was so thoughtful with information about the town and...
Andrew
South Africa South Africa
This place is a gem nestled in the Karoo. Everything about it was perfect. We will definitely return.
Kim
South Africa South Africa
Our hosts were super helpful and friendly and the Cottage was a beautifully and authentically renovated wagon shed. We loved our stay and we’ll be back soon.
Liza
South Africa South Africa
The welcome was warm and kind - the lovely and historic house was a pleasure for the eye - tastefully furnished - obviously with attention to detail
Maria
South Africa South Africa
Beautiful location just outside Vanwyksdorp. Russel and Janine were such friendly hosts. Russel even drove us around town for the best lemon meringue and the small but nice Saturday market. We loved the Mill House, built in the 1800's. Watermill...
Menahem
South Africa South Africa
Beautiful rustic setting, simple but comfortable, very friendly and helpful hosts. We loved swimming in the dam, being able to clean our bicycles, and getting all the provisions we needed for a sunset braai! Thanks so much for a lovely stay!
Richard
South Africa South Africa
Awesome experience of living life as it should be lived. Accommodation is true to its original design and intent. Will definitly be back.
Brenda
Kenya Kenya
The cottages are absolutely magnificent and so well kept. They’re designed with such intention for guests and the surrounding environment. It’s quiet and so peaceful. The farm animals are a delight.
Anneke
South Africa South Africa
Setting is very beautiful, all amenities are available, house is very cosy
Hanli
South Africa South Africa
Lavender cottage offered a wonderful stay. The indoor fire place warmed the cottage beautifully. Bed was comfortable . Great farm stay and getaway.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Russell & Janine Dinwoodie

Company review score: 9.5Based on 75 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Surround yourself with the Serenity and Tranquility of Watermill Farm, enfolded within the foothills of the Rooiberg Mountain Range and Conservancy area, situated 3 kilometers from the Little Karoo village of Van Wyksdorp. The farm is ideally suited to nature lovers, plant and bird enthusiasts and those simply needing to soothe their souls. All the cottages are fully equipped, with Egyptian percale cotton bedding and towels provided. The hand-made mud brick walls are plastered with earth on the interior and then whitewashed. The dung floors are warm and soft to the tread, and each cottage is unique. We have tried to match the furnishings with the style of each cottage, gleaned mostly from local antique shops, thus creating each with its own character and individual ambiance. The single thread that draws them together is a gentle simplicity redolent of how we once lived - and perhaps could again. At Watermill Farm we are immersed in unspoilt nature, surrounded by pristine veldt, clean air, and pure water that comes from a natural spring that bubbles out of the mountain from an ancient limestone aquifer. We are very aware of how privileged we are, and so we take our commitment to the environment and sustainability seriously, living with care and concern for the environment. There are lovely walks around the farm, plus a mountain spring water fed dam to swim in. Clear skies offer magnificent sunsets and exceptional stargazing at night. All our cottages are completely off grid powered by solar energy. Firewood and fresh organic farm eggs are available to purchase.

Neighbourhood information

The Mall is an eclectic shop and coffee bar. Dusty Dog is a licensed restaurant with ad hoc live music events. Buffelsfontein Art Gallery showcases local artists paintings and pottery. Rooiberg Lodge outside the village offers an à la carte licensed restaurant seven days a week. The village has a street market every Saturday morning offering local fresh produce in season.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.