Accommodation
Garden Cottages
An easy getaway cottage with everything you need beautifully placed in the farms rather large garden.
Horse Farm Cottages
These cottages are based on the lower section of the Basterskloof Farm also called Hoekplaas.
Lower Dam Cottages
This beautiful neatly renovated 1900’s cottage still has its original old world charm intact.
Mountain Cottages
The cottages are based at the Bass dam and directly in the fynbos with breath-taking mountain views.
About Basterskloof
Basterskloof farm started as a dream of a well-travelled Capetonian couple wanting to create a getaway for their own family in 1950’s. A getaway where one can breathe fresh air, drink clean water and enjoy the qualities nature has to offer the way it was intended. Botrivier, Van der Stel Pas was close traveling distance to and from anywhere in the world, but it still felt like you were isolated enough to reach inner peace once you hit the gravel of the pass. It’s a safe destination where you can still forget to lock your door or leave your personal belongings outside. The farm is a family operated farm without commercial influence. The cottages where build mostly from that produced naturally off the farm. The water is fynbos infused healthy and clean for drinking with its own mineral and anti-oxidant benefits. This resource we respect at Basterskloof because without it we cannot offer sustainability of our unique fauna and flora. The farm offers about 300 hectares of exploring by offering multiple small little paths ideal for walking or biking. The dams are well maintained suitable for swimming, fishing and canoeing.
Activities
Fishing (catch and release, please bring suitable gear) for Carp, Talapia, Bass and Silver fish in the various fishing areas.
2 small dinghy’s are supplied at the Bass dam.
Hiking trails (designated walking trails of various distances and terrain) comfortable walking shoes is a must.
Arrange for an on farm horse tour or demo.
Kayaking and stand-up paddle boards (the dams are perfect for the latter, just bring your own).
Mountain biking (the farm has various routes suitable for mountain biking, but is also close to popular neighbouring mtb trails).
Visit Cornells Kop our neighbouring farm for unique animal encounters.
Wine and Dine at all the renowned wine farms and diners in the areas.