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- Property TypeGuest House/B&B
- Guests26
- Rooms/Units5
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- FEATUREPet Friendly*
Doornbosch Estate and Guesthouses is a highly recommended guest house with self catering option, providing accommodation in Elim for anyone visiting the Cape Agulhas region.
About Doornbosch Estate and Guesthouses
Doornbosch Estate and Guesthouses are part of a 5000ha working farm, with horses, game, fynbos and honey cultivation. We are located in the heart of the rural Overberg, no more than two hours from Cape Town, close to the white beaches of Pearly Beach, and just a few kilometres away from the scenic mission village of Elim.
This rural part of the southernmost area of the Western Cape is a well-kept nature reserve. Life here is relaxed, quiet and unspoiled. This is the place where 'getting away from it all' is really possible.
accommodation
Our guests experience a special stay in absolute tranquillity in one of our five comfortable, self-catering holiday hideaways.
Each accommodation option offers a fully equipped kitchen, spacious bedrooms with en suite baths with rain shower heads, a cosy living area with fireplace and dining area, a private terrace with outdoor fireplace, braai facility and sun beds.
Please see the individual unit descriptions with photographs below, to assist you with your choice.
All our guests have access to the beautiful outdoor pool, private secure parking, the garden (vegetables depend on season and water situation) and to kilometres of hiking or biking trails.
activities and attractions
• We offer game drives. You might be able to spot eland, zebra, ostrich, fallow deer, springbuck and various bird species
• Horse rides, mountain biking and hiking through the beautiful fynbos, proteas and wildlife are available
• Wine tasting at the various wine farms in the area is offered
• Explore the interesting villages of Napier and Elim less than 20 minutes away
• Swim and snorkel at Pearly Beach
• Shark cage diving at Gansbaai
Features you'll appreciate
- pet friendly
- swimming
pool - wifi
- parking
- kitchen
- braai / bbq
- fireplace
In Room / Unit
- Bathrobes
- Bathroom (en-suite)
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Cleaning materials supplied
- Complimentary toiletries
- Fireplace
- Heater(s)
- Internet connection (wireless)
- Kitchen (fully equipped)
- Patio / verandah / balcony
- Private pool
- Smoking: not allowed
- Telephone (direct dial)
- Television (with satellite)
- Underfloor heating
On Site
- Garden(s)
- Guest lounge with TV
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Parking (garage)
- Pets allowed (by arrangement)
- Reception (business hours)
- Smoking: none indoors
- Swimming pool
Food & Drink
- Braai / barbeque (BBQ)
- Complimentary tea / coffee
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Transfers
- Tour assistance
Languages Spoken
- English
- Afrikaans
- Dutch
- Flemish
- Ndebele
- Xhosa
- Zulu
Rooms & Rates
Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.
Zebra Cottage
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed
Zebra is a cosy hideaway for couples and families. Airy, sunlit and colourful rooms unite with breath-taking views from the private veranda. Here you can use your outdoor braai facilities. The living room with open fireplace merges into the fully equipped kitchenette with fridge, stove, oven and all utilities to cook. The bedrooms and bathrooms welcome you with robes and luxury amenities. Enjoy colourful stucco walls, bright prints, comfy furniture, local art and fine linens and soft towels. Terracotta floor tiles and wooden doors and windows, as well as mouldings and stucco walls are handmade by local craftsmen and showcase the traditional Cape Dutch Style. Long walks, a swim in the clear pool, watching birds or gazing into the starry skies, make Doornbosch your perfect hideaway.
- Bathrobes
- Bathroom (en-suite)
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Cleaning materials supplied
- Complimentary toiletries
- Fireplace
- Heater(s)
- Internet connection (wireless)
- Kitchen (fully equipped)
- Patio / verandah / balcony
- Private pool
- Smoking: not allowed
- Telephone (direct dial)
- Television (with satellite)
- Underfloor heating
Springbok Cottage
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed
Springbok is a cosy hideaway for couples and families. Airy, sunlit and colourful rooms unite with breath-taking views from the private veranda. Here you can use your outdoor braai facilities. The living room with open fireplace merges into the fully equipped kitchenette with fridge, stove, oven and all utilities to cook. The bedrooms and bathrooms welcome you with robes and luxury amenities. Enjoy colourful stucco walls, bright prints, comfy furniture, local art and fine linens and soft towels. Terracotta floor tiles and wooden doors and windows, as well as mouldings and stucco walls are handmade by local craftsmen and showcase the traditional Cape Dutch Style. Long walks, a swim in the clear pool, watching birds or gazing into the starry skies, make Doornbosch your perfect hideaway.
- Bathrobes
- Bathroom (en-suite)
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Cleaning materials supplied
- Complimentary toiletries
- Fireplace
- Heater(s)
- Internet connection (wireless)
- Kitchen (fully equipped)
- Patio / verandah / balcony
- Private pool
- Smoking: not allowed
- Telephone (direct dial)
- Television (with satellite)
- Underfloor heating
Eland House
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 6 guests (max 6 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed
Eland house is the most prestigious house on Doornbosch grounds. The large living room with a dining table for up to 12 people and the elegant leather sofas in front of the fireplace show the history and splendour of elegant country living. The fully equipped kitchen with freezer, stove, oven, dishwasher and all utilities is a playground for chefs and foodies of all kind. The two-storey house has three separate bedrooms and three elegant bathrooms with robes and luxury amenities. Enjoy colourful stucco walls, bright prints, antique furniture, African art and fine linens and soft towels. Terracotta floor tiles and wooden doors and windows, as well as mouldings and stucco walls are handmade by local craftsmen and showcase the traditional Cape Dutch Style. Sunsets watched from the large private veranda with a glass of wine in hand make a perfect holiday moment.
- Bathrobes
- Bathroom (en-suite)
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Cleaning materials supplied
- Complimentary toiletries
- Fireplace
- Heater(s)
- Internet connection (wireless)
- Kitchen (fully equipped)
- Patio / verandah / balcony
- Private pool
- Smoking: not allowed
- Telephone (direct dial)
- Television (with satellite)
- Underfloor heating
Doornbosch House
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 6 guests (max 6 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed
The former farmhouse is spacious and states gracious living. Three separate bedrooms with en suite bathrooms offer spectacular views and absolute tranquillity. Terracotta floor tiles and wooden doors and windows, as well as mouldings and stucco walls are handmade by local craftsmen and showcase the traditional Cape Dutch Style. High standard fixtures and kitchen appliances give a modern touch. The furniture is an eclectic mix of local antiques and comfortable and colourful European style. The fully equipped kitchen has a fridge with freezer, stove, oven, dishwasher and all utilities for a great self-catering stay. The verandas lead to the lovely outdoor pool and have great vistas of the Fynbos covered hills and vast planes.
- Bathrobes
- Bathroom (en-suite)
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Cleaning materials supplied
- Complimentary toiletries
- Fireplace
- Heater(s)
- Internet connection (wireless)
- Kitchen (fully equipped)
- Patio / verandah / balcony
- Private pool
- Smoking: not allowed
- Telephone (direct dial)
- Television (with satellite)
- Underfloor heating
Take the Tour
Guest Reviews
4 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.
Verified review
There is no place like this--and no finer hosts. Heidi and Bertie made it amazing from start to finish. We had been eating in restaurants for 2 weeks so home-cooked food from their chickens and neighbors and bee hives-- and veggies we got to pick straight from their garden were all delightful. The basket of local eggs, honey, bread, jam, bacon, fruit--- was beautiful. Their pride in the land and the animals and the lodges was contagious. This was exactly what we wanted--a place with a truly African feel, cozy fireplace, lots of land--a place where we could walk out our door and see wild zebra and ostriches and varieties of antelope grazing with beef and horses. We couldn't ride the horses because the wind was wild. Don't let this put you off. It added to the wonder and left us without a doubt that we had found the real deal. It was our mistake to spend too little time. Thanks, Heidi and Bertie!
September 2023
Mary Anne R. (San Francisco)
Verified review
Had a wonderful stay... friendly staff! Neat and clean!
December 2019
Candace S. (Pretoria)
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Need to Know
Response timeDoornbosch Estate and Guesthouses typically responds to requests in 5-10 minutes.
Child policyChildren of all ages are welcome
Closest airport(s)Cape Town International - 180km
Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00
Check-out by 10h00
Payment methods accepted by the property Mastercard, Visa, EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com
Host on SA-Venues.com for 14 years
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