Rockwood Cottage

Rockwood Cottage

Selected by The Greenwood Guide to South Africa, 2nd edition

Text written by Simon Greenwood

Rockwood is an extremely beautiful protea farm in the Cederberg highlands 800 metres above sea level. Both the main house where Pam and Noel live and their large and lovely guest cottage (self-catering) have front stoeps that overlook a succession of dams, the hinterland channelled away for miles and miles by rugged sandstone mountains. The highest peaks of the Sneeuberg Conservancy are often covered with snow in winter.

The guest cottage is cradled among giant rocks with the eponymous rockwood trees growing from beneath. And to the front a story-book stream burbles past the stoep and oak tree there. A wide expanse of lawn leads to more treasure. Noel has created a natural rock swimming pool that is filled all year round by a fresh drinkable river that cascades gently over the rocks. A sundowner either in the pool or in the jacuzzi just above allows you time to digest the magnificent view and feel properly smug. Behind this there is a deep gorge and waterfall, an idyllic world of water and rock, full of wild flowers in season with two bush trails cut through natural gardens. Pam and Noel will happily show their guests all there is to do on the property and in the region, still so unspoiled by tourism. They also have a separate extra cottage with en suite shower that sleeps two.

Contact Details

Telephone: +27-(0)22 9213517
Facsimile: +27-(0)86 6075851
Cell: +27-(0)84 2097150

Email address:
info@rockwoodfarm.co.za