De Waenhuis is a unique original farm cottage situated on the edge of an apricot and peach orchard in the Klein Karoo. De Waenhuis started its life as an old store, then a garage and finally it was used as a small farm church, hence the chapel-style windows in the kitchen. After 9 months of being lovingly restored and refurbished, it is now a fully equipped, self-catering cottage.

The cottage can accommodate 2 to 3 guests and contains 1 bedroom with a queen-size bed, an en-suite bathroom with a shower, an open-plan lounge, dining and kitchen space, an outdoor breakfast courtyard, and a private terrace. There is a day bed in the lounge.

The kitchen is equipped with a gas stove, microwave, kettle and toaster. There is no oven but guests have exclusive use of an art studio with a pizza and bread-baking oven inside. Due to its positioning on the extensive farmstead, the cottage is wonderfully cool in summer and for winter boasts a gorgeous fireplace to warm up the space. Best enjoyed with red wine from one of the local wineries.

The cottage has been renovated to retain all of its original features. The roughly plastered and lime-washed walls create a delicate and interesting backdrop. The reed ceilings and the hand-cut poplar rafters with antique light fittings are a reminder of the Karoo building methods and styles. The interior decor is simple, rustic, and luxurious, with Belgian linen, French ticking, and farm antiques collected from all over the world.

The terrace features a built-in braai, a sun lounger, dining space, and a plunge pool. The views from this terrace sweep across the peach and apricot orchards below over the valley to the Swartberg mountain range and the most spectacular sunsets.

Bring your bikes or hiking boots as the trails and scenery are spectacular.