Local escapes

Long Thin Farm accommodation near Stilbaai, Western Cape. Long Thin Farm overlooks the Goukou River, 13km from Stilbaai. And, judging by the gushing guest feedback, it looks like a Budget gem in the making.

If you are a fan of the outdoors and the beach, this list will certainly help you make the most of both popular and hidden beaches.

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Wild Olive Guest Farm accommodation near Stilbaai, Western Cape. This is one tranquil getaway. A 140ha property, where olives, organic fruit and veg grow amidst bushy hills, green pastures and the idyllic Goukou River, Wild Olive offers two timber chalets with decks and open views across the water, and an historic cottage called Apple Tree (sleeps 4-6) tucked under a 1000-year-old milkwood tree.

Our readers share their best holidays: 12 remote, off-the-grid places to stay across South Africa. The perfect accommodation for taking a break from it all.

Our readers share their best holidays: 12 remote, off-the-grid places to stay across South Africa. The perfect accommodation for taking a break from it all.

River Magic Cottages accommodation near Vermaaklikheid, Western Cape. The name isn’t an exaggeration – both the setting and the gorgeous abodes, Backtrack, Glory Be, Base Huis, and Deck Plek are magical.

Oshoek River Farm accommodation near Vermaaklikheid, Western Cape. Getaways like this are few and far between. Oshoek, the Borain family farm, lies in a beautiful valley, along the banks of the tidal Duiwenhoks River.

Oshoek River Farm accommodation near Vermaaklikheid, Western Cape. Getaways like this are few and far between. Oshoek, the Borain family farm, lies in a beautiful valley, along the banks of the tidal Duiwenhoks River.

A selection of the best readers’ photographs sent to the Getaway Gallery photo competition for May 2017.

If you are a fan of the outdoors and the beach, this list will certainly help you make the most of both popular and hidden beaches.

If you are a fan of the outdoors and the beach, this list will certainly help you make the most of both popular and hidden beaches.

Find a place to sleep in the South African winelands

Our readers share their best holidays: 12 remote, off-the-grid places to stay across South Africa. The perfect accommodation for taking a break from it all.

Our readers share their best holidays: 12 remote, off-the-grid places to stay across South Africa. The perfect accommodation for taking a break from it all.

Our readers share their best holidays: 12 remote, off-the-grid places to stay across South Africa. The perfect accommodation for taking a break from it all.