About this property

Charming Chalet in De Hoop: Melkkamer Foremans Cottage offers a cosy chalet experience in De Hoop Nature Reserve, South Africa. Guests enjoy a serene garden view and a comfortable living room. Outdoor Amenities: The property features an outdoor fireplace, seating area, and picnic spots. Barbecue facilities and bike hire enhance the outdoor experience. Comfortable Accommodation: The chalet includes three bedrooms and a bathroom, providing ample space for relaxation. Daily housekeeping service ensures a pleasant stay. Activities and Attractions: Guests can engage in hiking, cycling, and snorkelling. Arniston Cave is located 37 km from the property.

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Property highlights

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
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Managed by De Hoop Collection

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Company information

De Hoop Collection manage accommodation and guided activities inside the spectacular De Hoop Nature Reserve. The Foremans Cottage is sold on a self-catering basis but a staff member will always be nearby to assist you or ferry you back to the Opstal Area.

Property information

The Melkkamer Foremans Cottage is charming and tucked away amongst the milkwood trees. It is a short walk from the De Hoop Vlei and has three bedrooms, open plan sitting room with dining room and fully equipped kitchen and barbecue area. The cottage offers complete privacy and a lovely outside shower. The Foreman Cottage is fully equipped for self-catering and has gas appliances including a fridge, heater, geyser, oven and stove. Candlelight and lanterns add to the romance and charm of this unique area that date from the 1800’s. A generator is available for the cottage and is switched on at pre-determined times for your convenience. On arrival, guests cars are parked at the Opstal Area near reception and from here you will be assisted to the boat house for your transfer across the De Hoop Vlei - a 19km Ramsar Site. The boat ride takes approximately 10mins and the boat can transfer 10 guests at a time. We suggest checking in between 14h00 and 17h00 to ensure you are transferred and settled at Melkkamer before sunset.

Neighbourhood information

Few other reserves offer as complete an outdoor experience as De Hoop Nature Reserve – sea, sand dunes, the vlei, a floral sensation of rare fynbos plants, diverse antelope and the Potberg Mountains. Birders observe wading birds on the shores of the vlei while the Potberg Mountains are home to a colony of endangered Cape vultures. Hikers and cyclists have close-up encounters with bontebok, Cape mountain zebra, eland, baboons and ostrich. And guided activities including mountain biking, hiking, bird watching, boat cruises and nature drives are offered at an extra charge. De Hoop Collection's footprint in the De Hoop Nature Reserve, is divided in two by the De Hoop Vlei. On the north side is the Opstal Area where most of the accommodation and facilities are. A short boat ride across the vlei, takes you to Melkkamer - a secluded homestead dating from the 1800's.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 17:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.