Farm 215

Press Reviews

The Guardian, June 2011
"Perched right in the middle of the fynbos, the facilities at Farm 215 are as uncompromising as they are luxurious - a refusal to add chemicals means the drinking water is a peaty yellow and the bath water a teaky brown; the three "fynbos suites" are solar-powered... Even to the uninitiated, staying in the midst of such a precious ecosystem - sharing the knowledge and hospitality of such committed conservationists - is clearly a rare privilege."

The Independant, March 2009
"This luxury retreat is in a vast nature reserve, overlooking the Agulhas Plains and the Atlantic Ocean on the Western Cape. There are just six rooms spread between the country house homestead and three freestanding suites: eye-catching design with wood-burning stoves, downy duvets and toiletries made from native fynbos plants. You can relax by the designer lap pool along a winding walkway, or go hiking with a local guide."

Greenwood Guide
"The individual cottages, angled to look rosy-faced into the sunset and onto sea and mountains, squat above the 35 different species of protea that contribute to the vast and wild garden. Yellow lichen, a sign of air purity, paints the rock faces of this self-sufficient retreat. The log fire in the restaurant provides the under-floor heating, while solar panels heat the spectacular chlorine-free 25m-lap pool. Maarten is constantly improving his fynbos world and speaks with eager animation of plans in progress..."

Guest Reviews

Reviews are only from people who have stayed there and booked through i-escape.

• “The Fynbos suites are absolutely stunning: the architecture, the interior, the views, all are extremely special. A great place to settle for a couple of days and wind down. It is not cheap but if you consider the fact that they have chosen to (almost) completely manage the place in a sustainable way with respect for nature and local social structure I am willing to pay a little extra.”
  Michiel, Netherlands (17.12.11)