Choose to holiday on one of these ten options for farm accommodation, from the Cape to the Karoo.

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.

Snyderskloof Karoo Cottage accommodation near Matjiesfontein, Western Cape. Just in from a happy visitor to this diamond in the Karoo dust: “Everything was perfect. If you just want to get away from the city, Snyderskloof’s got it all.

Fossil Hills Farm Accommodation accommodation near McGregor, Western Cape. Up for a few days in the fossil-filled koppies of McGregor? Stone Cottage, Aloe Cottage, Lavender Cottage, Lemon Tree Cottage, Pinotage House, Tango Guesthouse and now the recently added two sleeper options: Albatross, Bateleur, Crane, Dove and Eagle Cottages on Thornvilla Wine Farm could be your spot - a nice mix of simple comfort, adventure and tranquillity.

At Snyderskloof Matjiesfontein Karoo Cottage you would truly experience Karoo tranquility, bright starry nights, magnificent views and picturesque sunrises and sunsets at its best. Snyderskloof cottage is a cozy dwelling built from stone collected from the veld. It is situated on a secluded, completely private area on a farm 24km from Matjiesfontein in the Succulent Karoo.

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Babylon's Tower Cottage & Shepherd's Hut accommodation near Hermanus, Western Cape. Big on farm vibe and gob-smacking mountain vistas, this one will have you in it's grip in no time. Whether you're opting for the Cottage's long voorstoep spilling gentle Hemel en Aarde vistas, an elegant understated interior of muted tones, exposed beams and screed floors, or the newly added Shepherd's Hut, a quickly and private little abode, with a far off and remote setting to boot.

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Klipspringer accommodation near McGregor, Western Cape. Best we set the record straight before we get cracking on this one: those new low-profiles on your Corsa bakkie ain’t going to cut the mustard here.

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

Choose to holiday on one of these ten options for farm accommodation, from the Cape to the Karoo.

Petersfield Mountain Cottages accommodation near Citrusdal, Western Cape. Both Dassieklip Luxury Farm Cottage and De Kom Mountain Cottage have become something of legends on the self-catering map – thanks in no small part to a mix of great setting, attention to detail, and a professional (yet relaxed) host.

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Ratelpost Guest Farm accommodation near Stilbaai, Western Cape. Don’t even bother packing that 200 Terabyte hardrive or those Excel spreadsheets your boss is breathing down your neck for - Ratelpost simply isn’t the place for reminders of the nasty outside world.

Self-catering Guest Farm Cottages near Greyton in the Western Cape South Africa.