Welcome to Houdenbek Farm Cottages & Guest House

Houdenbek Cottage is a restored National Monument and offers self-catering accommodation on a working fruit and vegetable farm in the well known Koue Bokkeveld. It is an affordable family retreat, about 2 hours drive from Cape Town. This is a picturesque area on route to the Cederberg and is nestled against the rugged Skurweberg mountains.

The cottages and Sandrivier Farmhouse are surrounded by old oak trees - promising a peaceful and relaxing stay. Surrounding mountains host a number of beautiful hiking trails and offers a perfect challenge for rock climbers.

You can choose to have dinner or breakfast on prior arangement at our establishment during the week.

On weekends the accommodation is self-catering - breakfast baskets optional.

Activities at Houdenbek

• Hiking and mountain climbing – several trails on farm, varies from leisure walks (Rock art trail 1h)
• Mountain climbing for the more energetic (Heiveld Arch trail 5h)
  "Of all the Cederberg's rock arches, the best of them is here" by Peter Slingsby in Walks with a fat dog.
• Bring own bikes and canoes

• Rock Paintings
• Fresh water fish like bass
• Luipaardskloof 4x4 route nearby
  (enquire with reservation)
• Mini golf course and volley ball in the garden of the cottages
• Diversity of bird species and fynbos (See general info)

Location of Houdenbek Farm Cottages

The Koue Bokkeveld is a mountainous area situated on a plateau, 1050m above sealevel and can be reached on the R303 from Ceres via Gydo Pass and the N7 via Citrusdal. It is a mere 60 km from Ceres and 200km from Cape Town. The area has a rich history and Houdenbek Farm cottages are situated on one of oldest farms.