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Wooden River Cottage

Best self-catering accommodation on the West Coast right on the banks of the Bergriver.

Pet friendly for trained animals by prior arrangements.

  • 2 Bedrooms: 1 X double bed / 2 x single beds
  • 2 x Toilets
  • 1 x Bath + shower combo
  • Sleeps 4
  • Double bed – sleeper couch (optional) for 2 extra heads

We offer:

  • Slipway at additional cost per boat
  • No Wi-Fi (your cell will pick up signal in certain areas only)
  • Fully self-catering (includes cutlery & crockery)
  • Microwave / kettle / toaster / electrical frying pan
  • Fridge & freezer combo
  • Outdoor braai
  • Plastic chairs & tables
  • 40-50 meters walking distance to fish from side of the river
  • Slipway-boat launch (additional fee) / canoe
  • Life jacket rental available (at managers office in camping area)
  • Wood & ice available to buy at the Rivershack restaurant

  • Spoil yourself while visiting Velddrif. Relax in the comfort of home away from home.
    Full Body Massage, Bank Neck & Shoulder Massage, Head/Scalp Massage, Yoga Sessions on request.
    Book in advance

Bring Along:

  • Your invoice & proof of payment
  • Bedding / pillowcases / sheets / towels
  • Mobile music system / radio
  • Dish towels
  • Baai grid / potjie / paper cups / plates
  • Cleaning material
  • Mozi spray & Doom (for that unexpected insects/little visitors that might happen).
  • Bring along extra cutlery & crockery if you are having a party

Rules:

  • WhatsApp your eta (estimate time of arrival) a day before arriving.
  • Entry time:14h00
  • Exit time: 10h00
  • No load music will be permitted
  • No water skiing or tubing off the jetty (this is allowed beyond the train bridge only)
  • Life jackets must be used on boats
  • Fishing allowed off the jetty
  • Boats can be left at the jetty during your stay once-off launching fee of R150.00 has been paid.
  • The speed limit on all farm roads is 20km /h. The speed limit inside the premises is 5km/h
  • Knor Varkie will not be held responsible for any damages or injuries incurred on the premises


Do you feel a boat cruise:

Book with our Partner Cracklin Rosie Tours departing from Bokkomlaan, Velddrift. They will collect you from your private Jetty at Knor Varkie: