Private houseTHE WHOLE HOUSE, ALL YOURS
A whole stone house. Your favourite people. An extraordinary place to come together.
Own pool · Whole house
STONE COTTAGES. WILD MOUNTAINS. MCGREGOR.A little closer
A little closer
to nowhere.
Leave the everyday a little further behind.
↓ONVERWACHT COTTAGES & EAGLE’S NEST HOUSEWESTERN CAPE · SOUTH AFRICA
Find your stay, check live availability and book and pay securely online.
WELCOME TO BOESMANSKLOOFMore mountain.
More mountain.
Less everything else.
Beyond McGregor, the road leads to stone cottages, open skies and the kind of quiet you can feel.
Nine Onverwacht cottages and Eagle’s Nest House. A place for early walks, long conversations and afternoons with nowhere else to be. Come for an adventure. Stay for a slower way of being.
A little about our corner of the worldFIND YOUR OWN LITTLE CORNER
Explore all ten staysStay a little closer.
Private house
Stone cottage
Stone cottage
Stone cottage
Stone cottage
Stone cottage
Die Trein
Die Trein
Die Trein
Die TreinLet’s find a better fit
Try a different house or group size. For several cottages together, ask your hosts.
* Capacities confirmed by the hosts. Bed layouts still need confirmation. Selecting a stay does not reserve it.
TAKE THESLOW ROAD
No rush.
No ordinary view.
LIFE ON MOUNTAIN TIMEA little adventure.
A little adventure.
A lot of breathing room.
Follow the trail, find your poolside spot, or simply let the afternoon unfold.
A LITTLE GOOD TO KNOWBefore the
Before the
mountains call.
A few answers to help you plan your stay.
Still have a question? Ask your hostsWhat accommodation can I choose from?
Nine Onverwacht cottages and Eagle’s Nest House. Die Trein is the group of Erica, Sewejaartjie, Repens and Compacta, not an additional house. Your hosts confirm the right bed layout and group arrangements before booking.
Explore the staysWhere are you, and how do I get there?
On the McGregor side of the Riviersonderend Mountains. Drive in via McGregor, and ask your hosts for the correct arrival pin and current road advice for your chosen stay.
Plan your arrivalCan I book or pay through this website?
Yes. Choose your stay and dates to see live availability and your price, then pay securely online through Yoco. Your booking is confirmed once payment is received. For larger groups, special requests or dates that cannot be booked online, contact Retief and Jana.
Choose your stayCan we plan a stay for a group?
You can enquire about Eagle’s Nest House, several individual cottages, or the four Die Trein cottages. Send your hosts your group size and preferred dates; availability and special arrangements need their confirmation; the listed capacities are confirmed.
Explore group staysIs there a swimming pool?
Onverwacht guests share a swimming pool, while Eagle’s Nest has its own pool. Bring swimming towels and confirm current access with your hosts.
Explore mountain lifeDo I need to arrange hiking permits and transport?
Confirm hiking permits, transport and current trail conditions separately with your hosts and the official trail operator. Do not assume that an accommodation booking includes a permit or shuttle.
Read the trail guideWhat should I pack?
Start with food and cooking essentials, swimming towels, warm layers, walking shoes, sun protection and a torch. The packing checklist has more suggestions; ask your hosts to confirm any cottage-specific extras.
Open the packing checklist