Weekends aWay

The best adventures can happen in your backyard. We’re here to get you started; armed with a little local knowledge, take a detour off the beaten track and prepare to see another side of Cape Town. 1. The Cave, Chapman’s Peak Drive Heading out from Hout Bay, cruise along the infamous Chapman’s Peak Drive past

Rockhaven Farm accommodation near Porterville, Western Cape. Like a number of surrounding getaways, Rockhaven has the unfair advantage of being nestled among the spectacular Groot Winterhoek mountains.

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The Blue House accommodation near Stanford, Western Cape. Sitting in front of that grey screen dreamin' about that idyllic weekend escape? A place where gran and gramps are happy to tag along, where the clan can run free in a lawned garden, where you can sneak out the front door and in true Paleolithic tradition hunt down a wild cappucicno? The Blue House ticks all the boxes.

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Fynbos Retreat accommodation near Stanford, Western Cape. Tucked away in fynbos-clad hills between sleepy Stanford and Gansbaai, is the 2500ha Grootbos Nature Reserve.

The River Cottage group is situated further up the valley about 1km from the entrance, next to the Kloof River. It is surrounded by lush trees and a hillside and is a short walk away from the dam (for wonderful swimming and picnicing) and the Secret Forest as well as longer walks up to the top of the surrounding hills for spectacular views and sunsets.

Buitenstekloof Mountain Cottages offer romantic and secluded self-catering accommodation in Robertson.

2 Bedroom Tented camp in Robertson to rent from £437 pw, with a shared swimming pool. With air con.

UnderHill Farm accommodation near Grabouw & Elgin Valley, Western Cape. An easy-to-reach bolthole from the Mother City, UnderHill Farm offers a soothing setting under giant oak trees and a poplar-lined river bank.

UnderHill Farm accommodation near Grabouw & Elgin Valley, Western Cape. An easy-to-reach bolthole from the Mother City, UnderHill Farm offers a soothing setting under giant oak trees and a poplar-lined river bank.

A romantic mountain lodge in the tranquil mountains of the Overberg, South Africa

Want to bring your pets with you on holiday? No problem! Travelstart reveals some of the best pet-friendly accommodation spots around South Africa.

Villa Felicita is pet-friendly accommodation in Stanford. Pets are allowed but subject prior approval

Baby Blue is pet-friendly accommodation in West Coast National Park. Baby Blue is a newly refurbished Norwegian Lifeboat, convert...