Porcupine Hills
  • Caledon

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Location

  • Longitude: 19.238242
  • Latitude: -34.114004
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Accommodation Offered

  • Self Catering

Porcupine Hills

Porcupine Hills offers self-catering guest accommodation close to Cape Town (100km) but a world away from city and suburban life. This is the perfect place to escape into nature and spend time in a quiet, tranquil and beautiful space.

Accommodation - Eyrie

The largest accommodation option offers a truly comfortable, luxurious and stylish farmhouse stay.

  • Sleeps six in three en-suite bedrooms. Two bedrooms have queen size beds and the main bedroom has the option of either a king-size bed or two single beds.
  • Each bedroom opens onto a vine-covered veranda, with two having hot outdoor showers.
  • Large outdoor braai facility.
  • A fully equipped kitchen with a large fridge, freezer, oven and stove, as well as an indoor braai facility.
  • Swimming pool and large private garden
  • Open plan lounge with flat-screen TV and airy dining room.
  • Dining room and lounge open onto a covered deck which looks over the garden, swimming pool and cliff-face where you can watch the Black Eagles soaring.
  • DSTV and DVD player
  • Comfortable indoor and outdoor living.
  • We supply: firewood and firelighters; all bathroom amenities; tea, filter coffee, sugar and complimentary farm olive oil.

Accommodation - Farmhouse

Perfect for couples or families, the Farmhouse is situated on a hillside with views of the cliff and the surrounding hills.

  • Sleeps two to six in two en-suite bedrooms with queen size beds; two additional single beds in the loft area.
  • Comfortable double-volume lounge with a large fireplace opens onto the covered veranda with an outside dining area.
  • The kitchen is fully equipped with an eat-in table, large fridge, freezer, oven, stove and microwave.
  • Self-catering and fully furnished.
  • Large swimming pool in a beautiful, lush, private garden.
  • Outdoor braai.
  • We supply: firewood and firelighters; all bathroom amenities; tea, filter coffee, sugar and complimentary farm olive oil.

Accommodation - Rondawel

Situated on the banks of the Bot River, the Rondawel offers direct access to the river and its peaceful sounds and surrounds. A two bedroom cottage with the rondawel functioning as a large living space with a fully-equipped kitchen area. There is a deck area at the back overlooking the river with an outdoor bathtub under the trees.

  • Sleeps four: one double room with queen bed and another room with two single beds.
  • One bathroom with shower
  • Guest toilet
  • Outdoor shower and bath
  • Self-catering and fully furnished
  • Braai
  • We supply: firewood and firelighters; all bathroom amenities; tea, filter coffee, sugar and complimentary farm olive oil.

Accommodation - Caracal River Cottage

The largest cottage, suitable for a couple or family with small children. Can be booked along with Mongoose Chalet and/or Dassie Chalet which are on the other side of the garden and sleep two each.

  • Sleeps two/three in a large bedroom with the option of a king size bed or two single beds, and a single sleeper couch.
  • Bathroom with bath and overhead shower.
  • Comfortable lounge with doors leading out onto a private garden.
  • Fully equipped eat-in kitchen off lounge with fridge, stove, oven, microwave as well as large original fireplace that can be used as an indoor braai.
  • Outdoor braai and covered terrace with table and chairs which is perfect for warm and cool evenings.
  • Mountain plunge pool in the central shared garden.
  • We supply: firewood and firelighters; towels and all bathroom amenities; tea, filter coffee, sugar and complimentary farm olive oil.

Accommodation - Mongoose River Chalet

Situated next to the plunge pool on the far side of the garden from Caracal Cottage. Only available if booked with Caracal.

  • Sleeps two in 2 three-quarter beds with en-suite bathroom with shower.
  • Kitchenette area equipped with bar fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle etc.
  • Verandah overlooking stream with table, chairs and weber braai.
  • We supply: firewood and firelighters; towels and all bathroom amenities; tea, filter coffee, sugar and complimentary farm olive oil.

Accommodation - Dassie River Chalet

Situated just downhill from Mongoose with a small natural forest garden next to the stream.

  • Sleeps one/two in queen bed with en-suite bathroom with shower.
  • Kitchenette area equipped with bar fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle etc. (no stove or oven!)
  • Verandah overlooking stream with table, chairs and Weber braai.
  • We supply: firewood and firelighters; towels and all bathroom amenities; tea, filter coffee, sugar and complimentary farm olive oil.

Map and Directions to Porcupine Hills

GPS : 34° 6' 50.41" S / 19° 14' 17.67" E

From Cape Town

  • From the N2 turn left onto the R321 at the "Grabouw / Villiersdorp" sign
  • Turn left at the sign "Villiersdorp ? Franschhoek" to stay on the R321
  • Follow this road for almost 21km and turn right at the sign "Botrivier"
  • After 11.2km turn left into the gateway of Porcupine Hills Estate and follow the road to reception.

From George

  • From the N2 between Caledon and Botrivier ruen right onto the R43 at the sign "Villiersdorp"
  • After 4km turn left at the sign "Hawston View Rd"
  • After about 5.8km turn right at the at the T-junction
  • After about 4.9km turn right into the gateway of Porcupine Hills Estate and follow the road to reception.

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