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Garsland Homestead, Suite and Cottage on Garsland, and Cloudskraal Stone Cottage above the dam. Places for 2 to 6 guests. Send your dates to Frances for availability and rates.

Kliphuis, the Stone Cottage: a thatched stone house with a chimney, in a field of yellow flowers
Cloudskraal Stone Cottage, known to the family as Kliphuis.

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4 stays across Cloudskraal and Garsland

Garsland lit from within on a clear, starry night
Garsland at night, lit from within under a clear sky.

Garsland Homestead

Sleeps 6 · Garsland

The first building on the hill after the turn at the two lions, Garsland is nestled close to Cloudskraal's vineyards and overlooks a shimmering dam, with unobstructed views across the landscape. Positioned near the main well, the homestead catches the first light of day, offering some of the most spectacular sunrises you will witness. For those who appreciate quiet mornings, scenic beauty and a close connection to nature's rhythms.

  • Beside the vineyards
  • Dam views
  • Sunrise aspect
  • Near the main well

Amenities

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Please check these with Frances before booking.

  • Kitchen / self-cateringAsk us
  • Private bathroomAsk us
  • Wi-FiAsk us
  • TVAsk us
  • ElectricityAsk us
  • Backup powerAsk us
  • FireplaceAsk us
  • BraaiAsk us
  • Linen and towelsAsk us
  • ParkingAsk us
  • Pets welcomeAsk us
  • Smoking permittedAsk us
  • Wheelchair accessAsk us
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Kliphuis, the Stone Cottage: a thatched stone house with a chimney, in a field of yellow flowers
A flowering shrub in spring, the thatched cottage behind it

Cloudskraal Stone Cottage

Sleeps 6 · Cloudskraal

Perched above a serene dam, the three-bedroom stone cottage offers a tranquil escape surrounded by natural beauty. A traditional thatched roof evokes the warmth of a bygone era, and a large hearth fireplace invites you to settle in on crisp evenings. From the cottage you look out over the nearby forest, where rustling leaves and birdsong are the soundtrack to your stay, and trails begin just outside the door.

  • Three bedrooms
  • Thatched roof
  • Hearth fireplace
  • Views over the dam and forest
  • Trails from the door

Amenities

  • FireplaceIncluded
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Please check these with Frances before booking.

  • Kitchen / self-cateringAsk us
  • Private bathroomAsk us
  • Wi-FiAsk us
  • TVAsk us
  • ElectricityAsk us
  • Backup powerAsk us
  • BraaiAsk us
  • Linen and towelsAsk us
  • ParkingAsk us
  • Pets welcomeAsk us
  • Smoking permittedAsk us
  • Wheelchair accessAsk us
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Yellow flowers in the Chenin Blanc on Garsland, next to the guesthouse
Yellow flowers in the Chenin Blanc on Garsland in spring.

The Garsland Suite

Sleeps 2 · Garsland

A two-guest option on Garsland. Frances describes the suite and its arrangements when you send your dates.

Amenities

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Please check these with Frances before booking.

  • Kitchen / self-cateringAsk us
  • Private bathroomAsk us
  • Wi-FiAsk us
  • TVAsk us
  • ElectricityAsk us
  • Backup powerAsk us
  • FireplaceAsk us
  • BraaiAsk us
  • Linen and towelsAsk us
  • ParkingAsk us
  • Pets welcomeAsk us
  • Smoking permittedAsk us
  • Wheelchair accessAsk us
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Garsland Cottage in the early morning: a white, green-roofed house at the end of a farm track

The Garsland Cottage

Sleeps 4 · Garsland

A four-guest cottage on Garsland. Frances describes the cottage and its arrangements when you send your dates.

Amenities

Ask about other amenities

Please check these with Frances before booking.

  • Kitchen / self-cateringAsk us
  • Private bathroomAsk us
  • Wi-FiAsk us
  • TVAsk us
  • ElectricityAsk us
  • Backup powerAsk us
  • FireplaceAsk us
  • BraaiAsk us
  • Linen and towelsAsk us
  • ParkingAsk us
  • Pets welcomeAsk us
  • Smoking permittedAsk us
  • Wheelchair accessAsk us
Book nowSend your dates. Frances confirms availability and rates.

Rates, arrival and departure times, what is provided in each house and the terms of the stay are confirmed in your booking quotation.

Check dates

Online booking is being set up. Send us your dates and Frances will reply with availability, the rate and the arrangements for your stay.

Rates, arrival and departure times, what is provided in each house and the terms of the stay are confirmed in your booking quotation.

An aerial view of an oval dam on the edge of the krans at sunset, the Knersvlakte beyond
The vleiland on the edge of the krans, with the view down onto the Knersvlakte.

The journey is part of the stay. Up the N7, over Vanrhyns Pass, then left at the two lion sculptures.

Directions and what to pack

Find your way to Cloudskraal

From Cape Town along the N7, across the Knersvlakte and onto the Bokkeveld Plateau.

North along the N7 — geographic mapRoads from OpenStreetMap and owner-confirmed house and entrance pins, projected at a uniform metre scale. Building footprints are indicative. Hiking routes are not plotted.Cape TownPiketbergClanwilliamVanrhynsdorpVanrhyns PassLion sculptures50 kmN

© OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL · Coastline: Natural Earth · UTM34S, grid north · OSM data

An overview for planning your drive. Follow road signs and your confirmed arrival instructions for the final turn.

North along the N7

Cape Town, the N7 and Vanrhynsdorp. Turn east onto the R27, cross the Knersvlakte and climb Vanrhyns Pass.

  1. Cape Town → Vanrhynsdorp
    Follow the N7 north.
  2. Vanrhynsdorp → the plateau
    Turn onto the R27, across the Knersvlakte and up Vanrhyns Pass.
  3. The lion sculptures
    Turn left here for the farm.

Lion sculptures

Turn left off the R27 here after climbing Vanrhyns Pass.

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Garsland

The Homestead, Suite and Cottage are on Garsland. Frances confirms the final approach to your accommodation.

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Kliphuis

The Stone Cottage, further along the farm road.

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Driving directions in Google MapsArrival notes
The drive
From Cape Town take the N7 north to Vanrhynsdorp, turn onto the R27, climb Vanrhyns Pass onto the plateau, then turn left at the two lion sculptures.
Signal
Mobile signal can be patchy on the plateau: download your maps before Clanwilliam and keep these directions to hand.