Strandlopertjies Cottage

Strandlopertjies is a charming, picturesque stone cottage located on the riverfront at the mouth of the Breede River. The interior is cosy, modern and artistically furnished. The cottage has two bedrooms. The main bedroom has a double bed, the second bedroom has two single beds/double bunk and then there is a second double bed in the lounge. Sleeps six in total.Please note that own linen and towels should be brought. There are duvet inners and pillows but own covers are needed.

The cottage also offers a fully equipped kitchen and a lovely outside barbecue area under the old Milkwood trees close to the water. There is a cosy stove fireplace inside to warm up the winter evenings. There is no television. Strandlopertjies Cottage is ideal for children as there is a shallow sandy beach right in front of the cottage which is very safe for swimming.

The area is also a paradise for fishing and fly-fishing enthusiasts and blood worm and pink prawns can be pumped right in front of the cottage. The surrounding area offers sailing and windsurfing, and is rated as one of the 10 best locations for kite surfing in the world. Other activities include hiking, bird watching, and of course, whale watching in the bay is one of the best whale watching spots in the country, and that the best months for that is during winter, June to October.

Please note that it is a one hour's gravel road from Swellendam to the cottage. Also there is only a farm shop where you can buy only the very basics, so food should rather be brought with. Braai wood can be bought at the farm shop. Own duvet covers, fitted sheets, pillow covers and towels should be brought along. We provide the duvet and pillow inners.

As there are no municipal services, guests are politely asked to take their own garbage to the dump about 2 km from the cottage.

Come and enjoy the peace and quiet, the sunny climate, breathtaking views and sounds of unspoilt nature.

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Reviews

"The perfect location for a Breede River holiday"

22 March 2021

"The cottage is very cute with an awesome location. Right on the riverfront. Walk straight out the doors onto a little path that leads directly to the river. Beautiful view of the river and Witsand on the other side. The cottage has a great braai area under a Milkwood tree with views of the river. A lovely gathering spot for friends and family. The stone cottage is decorated very creatively with a modern feel. Stella and Kobus live next door in the main house and are the perfect hosts. They are very friendly and lovely people and will help with any requests."
"Perfect Beach Gataway"

18 September 2019

"We had such a lovely relaxing time away. The cottage is beautiful and cosy and so close to the water / beach."
"location was awesome"

07 October 2018

"perfect location, great hosts, relaxed and comfortable!"
"Close to nature"

27 January 2018

"I've read certain reviews complaining about the lack of luxury at this cottage. That is not what this cottage is about. It is about being close to nature, peace and quiet, a short walk to the beach and river, fishing and the amazing bird life in the milk wood tree right in front of the cottage. Kobus and Stella are the most friendly and generous hosts. Kobus even showed us how to pump bloodworms for bait and advised us on the best spots for fishing. There is everything we needed in the cottage. If people are looking for luxury there is a pricey up market hotel across the river. We had a wonderful time and intend to go back."
"Nice cottage in pieceful environment"

26 September 2017

"If you like simple accomodation in a beautiful and pieceful environment beyond the touristic maintream then you are at the right place!"
"Attractive cottage on banks of Breede river - too close to main house"

01 May 2017

"The cottage is attractively decorated and nicely situated on the banks of the Breede river. Unfortunately, our visit coincided with a large, extremely noisy group staying in the adjacent house which is 5 m away and has an entrance right next to the patio in front of the cottage. The reviews had mentioned peace and seclusion and that was our expectation. So I would recommend checking if the owners have a big group in the main house before booking. In addition, having to take own bedding and make beds when you get there is less than ideal if you're coming for a quick break. Otherwise the location is nice and the cottage is pleasant."
"Stunning farm house!"

17 February 2016

"We loved the decor! Such a lovely place and amazing view of the river. Such love and care went into the cottage.<div><br /></div><div>Thank you</div>"
"October Weekend Away"

26 October 2015

"We had such an amazing time staying at Strandlopertjies over the weekend. Great spot, beautiful wildlife, excellent fishing. We will definitely be back. Thank you for sharing your little piece of paradise with us. Memories for life :) <br /><br />"
"Our weekend away at Strandlopertjies"

08 June 2015

"We had a very nice weekend at Strandlopertjies this past weekend the 5th - 7th of June 2015. It was very cold though, but we made sure to pack in warm clothes and blankets. However, I do think there needs to be carpets put down on the floors in the lounge area and most definitely an in door fire place, because the cottage is stunning in winter and it is a lovely getaway location for a weekend. The view is great, we had a lovely walk on the side of the lagoon, beautiful sunsets and sitting by the fire at night was a treat!"
"Nice area"

05 February 2015

"The area is nice, but the housekeeping and the cleanliness were below the average in this price range."
"Strandlopertjie"

05 May 2014

"We had a wonderful stay here! Relaxing and also at the same time there are lots to do like fishing, walking, birdwatching, windsurfing or kiting..We will definately go back. Thanks Kobus and Stella for your hospitality and help with the boat."
"Nice place"

26 November 2013

"Charming cottage in great location."
"Enjoyed it"

19 February 2013

"We enjoyed our stay at Strandlopertjies Cottage! Close to the river, watching the lights of Witsand @ night, it was peaceful! we saw and heard many different kinds of birds, and enjoyed watching the butterflies and veld mice family gather food. On our last day we even had a visit from a tortoise!"
"A hidden gem"

07 January 2013

"We had a great stay in this lovely cottage. Our hosts, Kobus and Stella, were charming, inspiring and helpful. We really hope that we can return for a longer stay. If you enjoy nature, peace and quiet, this is a super place for a family holiday!"
"Thanks"

17 December 2012

"Great place, great cottage, great hosts. Many thanks."
"Comfortable and serene"

10 December 2012

"Lovely cottage in a beautiful setting, we spent a tranquil weekend watching the tides and fishing."
"Great location!"

19 November 2012

"Ideal place to have a fishing holiday. If you like being close to nature, this will suit you. Had a great time."
"Basic but nice"

05 November 2012

"Cottage was basic but clean and had all we needed. We were a group of 3 flyfishermen. Price was right too. Will be back."
"Comfortable, nicely decorated with all basic necessities"

14 July 2012

"Definitely think a fireplace inside for winter would be a plus! Maybe some more hooks in bedrooms and outside for hanging wet towels, jackets etc."
"Fantastic"

11 January 2012

"We had a lovely stay. The cottage is gorgeous and the setting breathtaking. The hospitality of Stella, Kobus and Werner was heartwarming and we all managed to have a relaxing break away from it all."
"Great"

04 December 2011

"Beautiful in all aspects!"
"Very nice"

07 November 2011

"Very nice and a great view! Everything was just perfect. Will definitely go again!"
"Wonderful"

11 July 2011

"It was wonderful, our hosts were great. Definitely going back."