We loved our little cottage at Spekboom cottages in Carlitzdorp! Although perhaps a little tired in decor and with very little in the kitchen drawers - if you want to do self catering take a tin opener, cork screw, colander and grater! The cottage has the most stunning views, a fabulous braai and enormous terrace with spacious garden and sweet... More

This place was a welcome retreat after a long drive from Stellenbosch. The place had cosy rooms albeit needing some maintainence. We had very friendly and helpful hosts however and it's a given they plan to upgrade the place as it has wonderful bones. The quaint cottages are in a lovely setting and the gardens are gorgeous with a rainbow... More

Suitable for families to stay for a while but not a casual B&B. No radio, internet, TV, or phone in cottage. The bedrooms and bathrooms were nice but the lounge was very basic with terrible lighting. A little courtyard with an inbuilt braai was provided but no information re possibility of getting firewood or a braaipack was available, the bar... More

The two Keith's and two Jane's had a wonderful weekend in Calitzdorp picking Apricots at De Krans and tasting wine, port at the various wineries. Spekboom Cottages are clean, well equipped but their website is deceiving as our cottage no. 1 did not have a working pool although Sean allowed us to use the pool at a nearby cottage. Dining... More