Important Booking Related Information

As we are a little ways off the beaten track it's important to us that you have a good idea of what to expect when you visit our hidden gem.

Click on the tabs in the table below to see the information relevant to your stay on our farm:

What is Provided in the Cottage:

Linen & bath towels (bring your own swimming towels & dog towels).
Cleaning supplies & Rubbish bags
Hand soap, body wash and toilet paper are provided.
All cottages have indoor fireplaces and outdoor braai facilities. no charcoal provided.
Bring your own firelighters.
Fully Equipped self catering kitchen
(excluding extra large pot and potjie pot). Including residential fridge freezer; gas hob; electric oven; gas top kettle; microwave oven; toaster; etc.

Guinea Fowl Cottage at Highland Giants Estate

Firewood

A bag of wood is approximately 35 kg of wood.
There will be 1 bag unpacked under the fireplace for your stay.
Extra wood can be arranged for R60 per bag (payable in cash).
Kindly try and prearrange for wood, or request in the mornings as we do not always have staff on the farm.
The wood can be wet at certain times of the year, we encourage you to bring extra firelighters.

Check in & Check Out

Check-in time: strictly from 15:00
you will receive a system generated message asking that you let us know what time you plan on arriving, it is not necessary to let us know, you may arrive from 3 pm at your leisure.
Check-out time: strictly by 10:00
Early check-in or late check-out can be arranged in advance at an additional cost, subject to availability.
Go directly to your cottage on arrival, it will be open with the keys inside and the outside lights will be on in case you arrive after dark.

Working Farm:

We are a working cattle farm surrounded by other active farms, this means farm-related noises such as tractors & chainsaws are common.

We limit major farming activities like burning tracer lines, fire breaks, block burning, and grass cutting to midweek during off-season periods as much as possible.

Please understand that these activities are essential.

Firebreaks, though temporary eyesores, protect our cottages, grazing areas, and property from potential wildfires in winter.

As some of this work is dangerous, It is important that we always know how many people are on the farm so please let us know if you plan to arrive on the farm before check in time or leave late (depart after check out time).

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation to ensure a safe and pleasant stay for everyone.

Bats, Bugs & Other Naturally Occurring Creatures

Being in the countryside, our farm hosts a variety of animals and insects, depending on the season and weather.

Bats: Small bats help control mosquitoes and may occasionally enter cottages if doors are open at night. They might nest in ceilings, causing some noise, which is annoying but harmless.

Insects: Summer brings more insects and moths, attracted to light. Keep doors and windows closed at night to minimize their presence.

Mice and Shrews: Field mice and shrews may enter cottages through open doors, especially in colder weather. They are harmless.

Bush Roaches: These insects, distinct from city cockroaches, may appear in small numbers during wet, hot summers.

Frogs: Frogs are common and may cause dogs to foam at the mouth if touched. This reaction is harmless and temporary.

Snakes and Scorpions: Rarely seen, but present in grasslands. Be cautious when hiking and moving rocks. Venomous species include puff adders and rinkhals.

Weather: Four Seasons in One Stay

Pack for both warm and cold weather as conditions can vary throughout the year.

Evenings: Cool to cold all year round with a mountain breeze. Always bring something warm.

Summer: Weather is unpredictable, with potential extreme heat, heavy rain, and cold mist. Pack a light raincoat or umbrella and warm clothing. Don't forget your swimsuit for a dip in the dams or river.

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

Spring & Autumn: Temperate seasons.

We experience lightning year-round.

Avoid fishing or long walks if you hear thunder or see lightning,

even if it seems distant.

Bicycles are welcome. However, quads and motorbikes are not permitted.

Our pet policy applies to all bookings.
Treat your dogs for ticks.
No dogs permitted on the furniture (brings covers if your dogs sit or sleep with you)

Please be respectful of other guests, especially around other cottages or where fishing.

It is the guests responsibility to ensure that the correct dates have been booked.

We reserve the right to move a booking to an alternate cottage at no notice if necessary (in case of maintenance issues)

We reserve the right to cancel a booking 5 days prior to check in if the balance payment or proof thereof has been requested and not received.

Acceptance of quote and payment of the deposit serves and as acceptance of all terms, conditions, policies and indemnities as detailed on this website.

Check in & Check Out

Once you get onto the dirt road

We are on Eskom Power

Cell Signal & WiFi