As Highland Giants Estate is a private working farm, we've put together this guide so you know exactly what to expect before you arrive.

We want you to settle in, relax and enjoy your stay from the moment you arrive.

Guest Information

Our aim is simple: to give you the information you need before you arrive, then leave you to enjoy your stay.

At Highland Giants Estate, where privacy is part of the plan, we believe the best hospitality is knowing when to be available—and when to let nature do the rest.

Check our FAQ for practical info about your visit

Check in Time

Strictly from 15h00

Go directly to your cottage, the keys will be inside.

We value your privacy and wont disturb you during your stay.

Privacy

We'll leave you to enjoy your stay.

Staff will only visit your cottage if you've requested assistance or a pre-booked service.

Road Access

Approx. 5 km of rough dirt road

The road is accessible to standard clearance vehicles but not recommended for low vehicles.

Check Out Time

By 10h00

Leave the keys & any cash due in the cottage.

Wood - Fire & Braai

There will be 1 bag unpacked in the cottage with our compliments

Bring your own firelighters

Extra Wood is ONLY AVAILABLE BY PRE ORDER

demand is high and stock is limited

R 70 per bag (+- 30 kg)

leave the cash in the cottage when you depart

Maximum of 4 bags per 4 night stay

Cleaning Service

Available if PRE BOOKED

not always available as staff do not live on the farm.

Minimum of R 120 per service

gratuities are encouraged

To respect your privacy, staff will only attend your cottage if a cleaning service has been requested.

Maximum of 1 service per day

up to 2.5 hours / service

This is a limited service:

washing dishes, sweeping, mopping, making beds, cleaning kitchen & bathroom.

& does not include the washing of clothes or cars

Provided in cottage

Linen & bath towels
One duvet & blanket per bed

Cleaning supplies & Rubbish bags

Hand soap, body wash and toilet paper (within reason).

All cottages have indoor fireplaces & outdoor braai facilities.

Fully Equipped self catering kitchen

Including residential fridge freezer; gas hob; electric oven; gas top kettle; microwave oven; toaster; coffee plunger, etc.
2 ice trays.

All Cottages have either camp chairs or patio furniture.

Poop Scoop

Not Provided - bring with you

Swimming towels & dog towels
additional blankets or electric blanket

extra toilet paper

extra firelighters

extra large cooking pot
Potjie pot

Ice
Charcoal

Dog Beds / Dog Blankets / Dog Food Bowls
Torch or rechargeable lights
Any foodstuffs including: salt, pepper, spices, tea, coffee, milk, sugar.
2-pin adaptors
Hairdryer
Iron

No WiFi

Enjoy a chance to disconnect and experience the peace and quiet of the countryside.

Vodacom and MTN both have

strong 4G coverage.

Mineral Water on tap

Our mountain water comes directly from the source and is supplied from two boreholes on the farm.

We encourage you to take some home with you.

Pipes may freeze in winter.

Kindly report any leaks or water issues as

soon as possible.

Weather

Four Seasons in One Stay

Always bring something warm.

Evenings:
Cool to cold all year round with a mountain breeze.

Summer:
unpredictable, with potential extreme heat, heavy rain, and cold mist.

Winter:
Mild days and cold nights. Windy from July to September.

Spring & Autumn: Temperate seasons.

Working Farm

Highland Giants Estate is a working cattle and game farm. While we try to schedule major farming activities during quieter periods, seasonal farm work is sometimes essential and helps maintain the land you'll enjoy during your stay.

General farming activities are ongoing including, but not limited to:
burning of fire breaks, tracer lines, block burns, tree cutting, grass cutting, draining & repair work

We are delighted to welcome your dog as part of the family.

However, please note that we are a dog-friendly guest farm, not a dedicated dog holiday destination.

We are therefore unable to offer refunds, cancellations, or

date changes if your dog is unable to travel

Pet Policy Applies

Bring your dogs own bedding & food bowls.

Treat your dogs for ticks before & after your visit.

Your dogs are welcome to walk off-leash, but CARRY YOUR LEADS with you as a precaution.

Avoid walking past other cottages or houses with your dogs off-leash.

Bring old towels for after swim or mud rub downs, your pups can get very dirty and we do appreciate you not using our towels to clean them off.

Please ensure your dog does not swim where someone is already fishing.