Malachite Kingfisher

• Property TypeHouse
• Guests2+2
• Bedrooms1
• Bathrooms1
• Minimum Stay1-3 Nights
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• • FEATUREHot Tub

Malachite Kingfisher is a highly recommended property for self catering in Montagu for up to 4 guests visiting the Breede River Valley region.

About Malachite Kingfisher

Malachite Kingfisher is a renovated 100 year old plus stone cottage (with private, wood fired hot tub) offering accommodation in Montagu with a whole lot of charm and character. The off-grid Farm is situated in the picturesque and secluded mountains some 25 kilometres (11km on tar and 14km on gravel) outside the town of Montagu.

Self Catering Accommodation

Malachite Kingfisher is a self catering stone holiday cottage in Montagu sleeping two adults and two children. It is adjacent to the main farmhouse but has its own private enclosed garden and separate entrance.

The one bedroom cottage is furnished with twin single beds and two small sleeper couches in the lounge to accommodate children. The bathroom is fitted with a shower, basin, and toilet. All linen and bedding is provided, and there is no need to carry bulky towels with you either.

The fully equipped kitchen has a two-plate gas stove, bar fridge and tea and coffee available. In line with our sustainable operation and to minimize the ecological impact we supply biodegradable guest amenities and dishwashing liquid.

The cottage has its own private garden including a braai pit with outdoor seating and is pet-friendly and with a private, wood fired hot tub.

Activities

The surrounding mountains offer great hiking (demarcated routes include 'leopard trail' and 'rock pool trail'), mountain biking (bring your own bikes) and typical Karoo and Cape birding.

There are also kloofs with plenty of fabulous rock pools to cool off in.

The farm dam offers fishing, including: trout (per kg), grass carp (C&R) and Mozambique tilapia (C&R).

Fresh rainbow trout products, as well as 'health' bread and muesli rusks are sold on site (please order before arrival).

Animals that frequent the area include Klipspringer, Grey Duiker, Grey Rhebok, Cape Grysbok, Chacma Baboon, Rock Dassie, Porcupine, Black-backed Jackal, Caracal, Bat-eared fox, Grey and Water Mongoose, Cape Clawless Otter, Genet, African Wild Cat. The elusive Cape Leopard is also regularly caught on our camera trap. Perhaps you are lucky enough to spot him!

Eco Friendly

• A dry sanitation systems uses sun and wind to transform human waste into a safe, stabilised material without the use of water, electricity or chemicals.
• The cottage is off-grid, powered by solar-energy.
• The cottage is equipped with energy efficient lights and appliances, as well as water savings fittings and fixtures.
• All cleaning and guest amenities are biodegradable and environmentally friendly.