Rockwood Farm Cottage

• Property TypeHouse
• Guests4
• Bedrooms2
• Bathrooms2
• Minimum Stay1-3 Nights
• + 
• • FEATUREBraai / BBQ

Rockwood Farm Cottage is a property for self catering in Karkloof for up to 4 guests visiting the Natal Midlands region.

About Rockwood Farm Cottage

Rockwood Farm Cottage is nestled on the wall of Spitzkop Farm Dam. This self-catering cottage offers access to some of the best mountain biking routes in the country, as well as, hiking in the indigenous forest of the Karkloof Nature Reserve, excellent dam and river fishing, stunning views, bird watching, unrivalled peace and a short car trip to the adrenalin inspired Karkloof Canopy Tour.

Self Catering Accommodation

Rockwood Farm Cottage has two bedrooms and two bathrooms and can sleep up to four people. The first room has a King-size bed and an en-suite bathroom with a bath and an outdoor shower. The second room has twin beds and an en-suite bathroom with a bath and an indoor shower. All rooms have heaters, tea and coffee making facilities, insect repellent, soap, shampoo, and linen.

There is an open plan living and kitchen area. The fully equipped kitchen with fridge / freezer, microwave and cutlery and crockery for 4 people. Basic condiments are provided including tea, coffee, sugar, milk, cooking oil, spices and charcoal for the Big Green Egg cooker.

The lounge has a TV with DStv (hospitality package), iPod docking station, Blue Ray DVD player with a selection of titles. There are a range of board games available from housekeeping staff.

The veranda offers superb farm and forest views.

Activities

Guided Mountain Biking Tours:
The Karkloof is excellent MTB country and host to the biggest mountain-biking event in South Africa, the Karkloof Classic Race. We'd gladly book a guided tour for you with Hylton Turvey, the race designer. Alternatively, explore the area on your own through a series of self-guided trails in the private Karkloof Nature Reserve.

Karkloof Canopy Tour:
As this kicks off within our reserve, we've negotiated a 15% discount for guests of Rockwood. A must-do on your holiday itinerary!

Hiking:
Bring good hiking gear and you'll be able to explore the reserve fully as you work your way between mistbelt forest and grassland, up and down steep inclines and over slippery rocks. Just chill out and take a leisurely stroll along some romantic farm roads…You choose.

Birding:
The area has several rare and endemic species of birds and is listed in the Roberts CD. Birding on the forest fringes and streams can offer some excellent rewards to birders. Some of the more elusive species found are the Cape Parrot, Narina Trogon, Crested Guinea Fowl (sub-species) and the Crowned Eagle.

Fishing:
There are several weirs and dams within and adjacent to the reserve which are well stocked with rainbow and brown trout. Bring your own rods.

Children's Play Area:
Watch your kids be kids on the trampoline or jungle gym.