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Ricky's Drift
Olyvenrivier
6690
Western Cape
021 344 2440
14:00-19:00
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-33.721513137834
21.428395807743
Ricky's Drift Vegan Farm
Ricky's Drift Vegan Farm
Ricky's Drift Vegan Farm
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The beautiful guesthouses and luxury tents are carefully decorated with love and attention to detail. All the accommodations are fully equipped to be self-catering, and delicious home-cooked vegan meals are also available on request.
The Top House and the Tents are strictly vegan (i.e. plant-based only in the fridges, kitchen, dining etc.). The Faraway House, Annexe and Boshuis are for everyone.
The accommodation is completely off-grid and is unaffected by loadshedding. Uncapped Wi-Fi is available without interruption.
Enjoy your time peacefully in the beautiful healing garden, full of powerful plants, beautiful flowers and fruit trees. Enjoy coffee, tea and cake of the day on the stoep. Guests can go hiking in the surrounding fields and mountains, and there is also a natural pool. Browse our farm shop for homemade produce, handmade soaps and local art.
The beautiful guesthouses and luxury tents are carefully decorated with love and attention to detail. All the accommodations are fully equipped to be self-catering, and delicious home-cooked vegan meals are also available on request.
The Top House and the Tents are strictly vegan (i.e. plant-based only in the fridges, kitchen, dining etc.). The Faraway House, Annexe and Boshuis are for everyone.
The accommodation is completely off-grid and is unaffected by loadshedding. Uncapped Wi-Fi is available without interruption.
Enjoy your time peacefully in the beautiful healing garden, full of powerful plants, beautiful flowers and fruit trees. Enjoy coffee, tea and cake of the day on the stoep. Guests can go hiking in the surrounding fields and mountains, and there is also a natural pool. Browse our farm shop for homemade produce, handmade soaps and local art.
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Reviews (7)
7 guests' feedbackWelcoming, private, adventurous, warm, heartfelt! The touch of a fruit plate with the most delicious granadillas and bananas was awesome. Thank you for the care.
If you are looking for a tranquil off the beaten track stay, this is the place for you. Louise, the host, is an absolute gem; her hospitality is second to none. The surroundings are peaceful and the scenery is breathtakingly beautiful. It truly gives you peace of mind and rest for your soul from the hustle and bustle of the city. I could go on.
This stay was food for the soul, and the views were just breathtaking! It was our first time in the Karoo, and we did not want to leave. We can't wait to visit Ricky's Drift Vegan Farm again. We love the different options of cottages, and we love Ricky and Louise!
This is one of the most beautiful places I have stayed in. The farm is pure Africa, with beautiful views of the mountains and walking trails on the property itself. The hosts are very friendly and helpful, and I could order some food (all vegan in this case) which was plentiful and delicious. I stayed here for 8 days and was sad to leave afterwards. The road is a bit rough to get there, so one has to drive carefully, but one gets used to it and it's no problem.
Very nice stay, nicest front porch and back porch. Good beds and bedding. Everything has a farm feeling. Beautiful view and the silence is indescribably nice. Hiking trails are very nice, not too easy, but nice view.
There was no mention of an almost a 2 hour drive on a gravel road. They should advise it's a 4x4 terrain to get to accommodation. Our car exhaust got damaged and the motorbike on the trailer also due to the road. We left the accommodation a day earlier due to having the exhaust fix as before the garages close for new year's day. There was nobody to put our complaint to. The town itself was very nice and good food.
What a gem, peace and tranquility at its best!
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Faraway House - Pets by arrangement are welcome as garden is enclosed.The Annexe - never rented alone, this is an addition to the Faraway House.
The Boshuis - Not safe for dogs. Pets are not allowed.
The Top House - This unit is solely for vegans. No meat, dairy or eggs to be stored, cooked or eaten here.
The Tented Camp - This is also served by a strictly vegan kitchen.
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This cottage, set in the veldt and surrounded by mountains, can accommodate 2 guests. The bedroom is furnished with a queen-size bed and the bathroom is fitted with a shower, toilet and washbasin. There is an outdoor bath. All linen and bath towels are provided. The comfortable self-catering kitchen is equipped with a gas stove and mini-oven, fridge and tea- and coffee-making facilities. The cozy lounge has a gas heater, books, games and local art. There is a Weber braai and free Wi-Fi. The most private and secluded of all our cottages, this is the perfect nature getaway. Relax on the sheltered verandah and enjoy the view, listen to the silence and watch the stars.
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Faraway House - Pets by arrangement are welcome as garden is enclosed.
The Annexe - never rented alone, this is an addition to the Faraway House.
The Boshuis - Not safe for dogs. Pets are not allowed.
The Top House - This unit is solely for vegans. No meat, dairy or eggs to be stored, cooked or eaten here.
The Tented Camp - This is also served by a strictly vegan kitchen.
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This cottage, set in the veldt and surrounded by mountains, can accommodate 2 guests. The bedroom is furnished with a queen-size bed and the bathroom is fitted with a shower, toilet and washbasin. There is an outdoor bath. All linen and bath towels are provided. The comfortable self-catering kitchen is equipped with a gas stove and mini-oven, fridge and tea- and coffee-making facilities. The cozy lounge has a gas heater, books, games and local art. There is a Weber braai and free Wi-Fi. The most private and secluded of all our cottages, this is the perfect nature getaway. Relax on the sheltered verandah and enjoy the view, listen to the silence and watch the stars.
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This charming home is set in a veldt and surrounded by mountain views on every side and can accommodate 4 guests. The bedroom is furnished with a king-size bed and 2 single beds and features an en-suite bathroom fitted with a bath, shower, toilet and washbasin. All linen and bath towels are provided. This unit offers comfortable self-catering accommodation and includes a kitchen equipped with a gas stove and mini-oven, fridge and tea- and coffee-making facilities. This unit has an outdoor bath. Access to free Wi-Fi is available.
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Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
House Rules
Faraway House - Pets by arrangement are welcome as garden is enclosed.
The Annexe - never rented alone, this is an addition to the Faraway House.
The Boshuis - Not safe for dogs. Pets are not allowed.
The Top House - This unit is solely for vegans. No meat, dairy or eggs to be stored, cooked or eaten here.
The Tented Camp - This is also served by a strictly vegan kitchen.
Cancellation policy
before check-in
before check-in
before check-in
Description
This charming home is set in a veldt and surrounded by mountain views on every side and can accommodate 4 guests. The bedroom is furnished with a king-size bed and 2 single beds and features an en-suite bathroom fitted with a bath, shower, toilet and washbasin. All linen and bath towels are provided. This unit offers comfortable self-catering accommodation and includes a kitchen equipped with a gas stove and mini-oven, fridge and tea- and coffee-making facilities. This unit has an outdoor bath. Access to free Wi-Fi is available.
Faraway House and The Annexe
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This character cottage, set in the veldt and surrounded by mountains, can accommodate 2 guests. Fully furnished with a king-size bed and comfortable lounge/living area. It features wide, spacious verandahs at the back and front. The full bathroom is fitted with a bath, shower, toilet and basin. All linen and bath towels are provided. The fully equipped kitchen has a stove, oven, fridge, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. Free Wi-Fi and a fully enclosed, dog friendly garden complete this very special Karoo home. The Annexe can be rented as an addition to this cottage giving the option of an additional bedroom and bathroom.
Room Arrangements
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About This Room
Services
Bathroom
Room Facilities
Appliances
Extras
Entertainment
Price Includes
Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
House Rules
Faraway House - Pets by arrangement are welcome as garden is enclosed.
The Annexe - never rented alone, this is an addition to the Faraway House.
The Boshuis - Not safe for dogs. Pets are not allowed.
The Top House - This unit is solely for vegans. No meat, dairy or eggs to be stored, cooked or eaten here.
The Tented Camp - This is also served by a strictly vegan kitchen.
Cancellation policy
before check-in
before check-in
before check-in
Description
This character cottage, set in the veldt and surrounded by mountains, can accommodate 2 guests. Fully furnished with a king-size bed and comfortable lounge/living area. It features wide, spacious verandahs at the back and front. The full bathroom is fitted with a bath, shower, toilet and basin. All linen and bath towels are provided. The fully equipped kitchen has a stove, oven, fridge, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. Free Wi-Fi and a fully enclosed, dog friendly garden complete this very special Karoo home. The Annexe can be rented as an addition to this cottage giving the option of an additional bedroom and bathroom.
The beautiful guesthouses and luxury tents are carefully decorated with love and attention to detail. All the accommodations are fully equipped to be self-catering, and delicious home-cooked vegan meals are also available on request.
The Top House and the Tents are strictly vegan (i.e. plant-based only in the fridges, kitchen, dining etc.). The Faraway House, Annexe and Boshuis are for everyone.
The accommodation is completely off-grid and is unaffected by loadshedding. Uncapped Wi-Fi is available without interruption.
Enjoy your time peacefully in the beautiful healing garden, full of powerful plants, beautiful flowers and fruit trees. Enjoy coffee, tea and cake of the day on the stoep. Guests can go hiking in the surrounding fields and mountains, and there is also a natural pool. Browse our farm shop for homemade produce, handmade soaps and local art.
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