Bergzight Cottage

Bergzight Cottage is a large two-roomed cottage, one of the original farm dwellings of Zandrivier. A wide stoep is ideal for early morning coffee or late afternoon sundowners while taking in the sweeping views for which the cottage is named.  

This cottage sleeps up to four adults comfortably with two bedrooms, a shared living space, and bathroom with shower: it contains all that is required for a comfortable weekend. The kitchen is equipped with a fridge, small oven, microwave, cutlery and crockery. Electricity is provided and there is 3G and cellphone reception. There is a braai area outside and a large fireplace inside. Guests are welcome to swim in the farm dams and explore the fields, woods and veld. Wood and freshly baked farm bread are available on request.

The farm offers a variety of activities or guests can simply relax and enjoy the great views. Zandrivier is located about 1200 m above sea level and enjoys snowfall during most winters. Guests can explore the walking trails on the farm, interact with our animals, cycle, horse-ride or go birding (see our list of What to do for more activities available).

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FROM US TO YOU ON DAY OF ARRIVAL
- One crate of firewood
- Complimentary loaf of freshly baked farm bread, butter, home made jam and farm milk 

NOTE:
- Extra bread can be ordered.
- Extra firewood available - purchase per crate.
- Artwork is available for purchase. Please talk to our resident artist Floris van Zyl.
- Our valley has some wonderful home produce, fruits and jams. Ask us for the latest lists.

QUICK INFO
Self-catering 
Accommodates 4 adults
Check-in from 14h00 on day of arrival
Check-out at 10h00 on day of departure
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Wifi, Vodacom & CellC coverage
Wood-burning fireplace

Rate:  R1000 per night  (2-4 adults) 
Long stay rates available.

Note:  If you will be arriving earlier or wish to leave later, please let us know via email. We will do our best to accommodate you.

CONTACT ZANDRIVIER

     Karoo nights - the stars are bright and there is a soft stillness in the air which you don’t find anywhere else. What a lovely place! Ben and Stefan are great hosts - we enjoyed talking to them plus a trip to see some fossils and the home-baked bread on our arrival was wonderful!
We visited in winter and even though it can be cold, the fire in the lounge is magic. The stoep facing the mountains is lovely for sitting in the early morning sun. Would recommend the cottage summer or winter. We did not avail ourselves of Stefan’s cooking but if his bread + peach preserve + melon preserve – on the house - is anything to go by I’m sure it’s excellent. 
There is much of interest on the farm, such as bushman paintings, fossils, rock formations, kloofs and a waterfall. Sitting as it does between two mountain ranges, walk in any direction and the views are always amazing. We loved that we could bring our dogs – it was wonderful to share wide open spaces with them.
Well equipped kitchen and very interesting décor. Anton loved trying the different hats in the entrance hall!
-  Lorraine and Anton, Wilderness, South Africa

    We had to come back... last time Stone Cottage, this time Bergzicht.  We so enjoyed Bergzicht cottage with its crisp linen and lovely stoep overlooking the valley.  After tucking into the hot bread, the kids vanished to see calves and sheep and horses and chicks. Thanks also for the intro to the farmers in the valley. ​We loved picking and eating our own organic apricots and delicious cling peaches. Yum!  
- Kerry from Cape Town

     Lovely holiday on the farm. Bergzicht Cottage is nicely decorated and well-equipped. We made a nice fire and there was enough wood. The kids had a ball on the farm and even planted on their own piece of land and decorated it. Ben and his team spoiled us with freshly baked bread, butter and apricot jam! We would definitely recommend that you stay a night or two at Zandrivier on your way through. 
​- Suzanne D, July 2019