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Underhill Farm – Botriver

Hobbit Hollow, Underhill Farm

For the Easter weekend we stayed at Underhill Farm, located in Botrivier. Unquestionably our decision for this destination was based primarily on the name of our accommodation, Hobbit Hollow. Furthermore with its grass topped roof alongside the river, there was a definite Lord of the Rings vibe.

The farm is dog friendly so our pugs were could join! In addition, with an enclosed area this meant we could comfortably let them off their leashes to explore. The quiet surroundings took a day or two for all of us to get used to.

  • Pugly looking disapprovingly
  • Pugalina viewing the surrounds

Arriving on the afternoon of Friday, we spent the remainder of the day settling in. The Hobbit Hollow is able to accommodate a family consisting of 2 adults and 2 children.

  • Main bedroom
  • Alcove with two single beds
  • Bathroom with a unique skylight
  • Natural pool
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Kleinkloof Farm – Piketberg

Kleinkloof Farm, Picketberg

To celebrate our wedding anniversary (3 years) and to take advantage of the long weekend, we went away to Kleinkloof Farm, just outside of Piketberg. Just 2 hours outside of Cape Town. From the little I can tell it is mostly an olive farm, and the views are breathtaking.

Our journey to Kleinkloof Farm, Piketberg, was a meandering one. We left Cape Town on Thursday morning, arriving just after lunch time. And if you are in that part of the world, I can recommend the vetkoek at Du Vlei Farmstall and Restaurant. They are pug / dog friendly. The food is tasty and plentiful.

Our cottage was in a cluster of three cottages, and all three were originally labourer cottages. The furnishings were gorgeous and the views unbelievable.

Our first night was spent making ourselves at home, and unpacking the clothes and food. And then the weather turned … Read the rest

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Duck Pond Cottage – Klondyke – Ceres

Duck pond Cottage Klondyke Cherry Farm Ceres

Travelling on a Friday afternoon with two excitable pugs, we arrived on a Friday night at Klondyke Cherry Farm just outside Ceres and settled in for our three nights of country living in the Duck Pond Cottage. There was unfortunately no snow on the surrounding mountains.

Duck Pond Cottage is perfect for us and the pugs. An old renovated labourer’s cottage with an indoor fire for the cold evenings, and cute kitchen which make everything cozy. The electric blanket and oil heater was a welcome sight what with the cold nip in the air.

Our pugs claimed the farm and surrounding land as their own and ensured that everyone knew they had arrived. At first the sights and smells were overwhelming for the pugs, but they soon settled in and took advantage of the open space to run and play. They actually did more of a trot than a run … Read the rest