The Melkkamer Foremans Cottage is one of 3 houses on the opposite side of the De Hoop Vlei. The cottage is charming and tucked away amongst the milkwood trees. It is a short walk from the vlei and the Melkkamer Manor House. It has three bedrooms, open plan sitting room with dining room and fully equipped kitchen and braai/bbq area. The kitchen is fully equipped with coffee & tea tray. There is 1 bathroom with bath only and the house has an outside Shower. There is no electricity and all the appliances are powered by gas. There is a gas fridge, stove, oven, heater and geyser. The house is connected to a generator which is switched on at pre-determined times as discussed with the guests. Travelling to Melkkamer is either by a 10min boat ride across the vlei

There is a staff member that stays at Melkkamer and looks after the guests - from boat transfers across the vlei to overnight camera charging. Serviced daily.

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Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Cooking Equipment, Cooking Facilities, Electrical Outlets, External Shower, Fireplace, Fridge, Fridge/Freezer, Gas Cooker, Gas Cylinders, Gas Hot Water System , Hand Towels, Heater, Kitchenette, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge, Microwave, Oil/Paraffin Lamps, Outside Shower, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Table, Tea / Coffee, Wardrobe

The 3-bedroomed houses are set in amongst the Milkwood trees near the opstal area. They have spacious bedrooms (1 x King, 2 x Twin), separate sitting room with fireplace, dining room and a fully equipped kitchen with coffee & tea tray. Bathrooms are equipped with both shower and a bath, with a separate toilet. These houses are well appointed and perfect for families or groups of friends. The rates are for accommodation only but meals can be added. Each house has an outside braai/bbq area with table. Serviced daily.

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Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Cooking Equipment, Cooking Facilities, Electrical Outlets, Fireplace, Fridge, Fridge/Freezer, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Heater, Kitchenette, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge, Microwave, Oil/Paraffin Lamps, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Shower, Table, Tea / Coffee, Wardrobe

These beautiful thatched 2 bedroomed cottages have a living area and dining area with well-equipped kitchen with coffee & tea tray and cosy fireplace. Each cottage has a bathroom with a shower. The bedrooms are 1 x four poster King and 1 x twin. There is a braai/bbq area outsde with a picnic bench. These houses have partial views of the vlei. The rates are for accommodation only but meals can be added. Serviced daily.

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Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Cooking Equipment, Cooking Facilities, Electrical Outlets, Fireplace, Fridge, Fridge/Freezer, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Kitchenette, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Lounge, Microwave, Oil/Paraffin Lamps, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Shower, Table, Tea / Coffee, Wardrobe

There are six cosy 4-sleeper cottages and one 6-sleeper cottage. Each cottage has a fully equipped kitchen with coffee & tea tray, bathroom with shower, seating and dining area and outside braai/bbq area with picnic bench. The rates are for accommodation only but meals can be added. Serviced daily.

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Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Cooking Equipment, Cooking Facilities, Electrical Outlets, Fireplace, Fridge, Fridge/Freezer, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Kitchenette, Laundry Service (Available), Microwave, Oil/Paraffin Lamps, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Shower, Table, Tea / Coffee, Wardrobe

Ideal for a family and friends getaway, the cottages are well appointed and provide guests with a home-from-home setting. Each cottage has 3 bedrooms - 1 x king, 1 x bunk beds, 1 x twin beds. There is a bathroom with shower, fully equipped kitchen with coffee & tea tray, lounge area and outside braai/bbq area with picnic bench. The rates are for accommodation only but meals can be added. The De Hoop Village is about a 5 min walk from the restaurant and other facilities. Serviced daily.

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Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Bunk Bed, Cooking Equipment, Cooking Facilities, Electrical Outlets, Fireplace, Fridge, Fridge/Freezer, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Kitchenette, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Microwave, Oil/Paraffin Lamps, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Shower, Table, Tea / Coffee, Twin Bed, Wardrobe

The 5 Campsite Rondawels are thatched units that sleeps 2 guests in either King or Twin beds. The rondawels are basic with shared ablutions and no kitchen facilities. Each rondawel has a bar fridge, coffee & tea tray, cutlery, crockery and glassware for 2 guests and an outside braai/bbq area with picnic bench. The shared ablutions are 2 outside showers and 2 toilets. The guests are welcome to make use of the adjacent campsite ablution block and basic kitchen area. The rate includes accommodation only but meals can be added. Serviced daily.

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Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Electrical Outlets, External Shower, Fridge, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Heater, Laundry Service (Available), Outside Shower, Shared Ablutions, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Twin Bed

The Melkkamer Vlei Cottage is one of 3 houses on the opposite side of the De Hoop Vlei. The lovely old stone cottage overlooks the stunning De Hoop vlei. It has four beautifully appointed bedrooms with 2 separate bathrooms. There is a sitting room, dining area with fully equipped kitchen with coffee & tea tray and a cosy fireplace. Paraffin lamplight and firelight add to the romance of the location, where there is no electricity. The house has gas geysers, fridge, oven, stove and heater. There is an outside braai/bbq area and the kitchen is fully equipped. The bathrooms have showers only. The unit sleeps 8 guests. Travelling to Melkkamer is a 10min boat ride across the vlei.

There is a staff member that stays at Melkkamer and looks after the guests - from boat transfers across the vlei to overnight camera charging. Serviced daily.

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Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Cooking Equipment, Cooking Facilities, Fireplace, Fridge, Fridge/Freezer, Gas Cooker, Gas Cylinders, Gas Hot Water System , Hand Towels, Heater, Kitchenette, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge, Oil/Paraffin Lamps, Table, Tea / Coffee, Wardrobe

The Opstal Manor House is a beautiful original home which has been restored to its former glory. the House is next to the Fig Tree Suite in the courtyard, close to the restaurant. Rooms are booked individually and include dinner and breakfast. There are no cooking facilities. The old kitchen is a feature of the house and has a fridge and coffee-and-tea-making facilities. There are 2 large suites and 1 small room. The small room is suitable for children only and is en-suite with a shower and toilet. The 2 large suites are also en-suite with bath and shower. The house also has a shared lounge with a lovely fireplace. Each rooms sleeps 2 pax. Serviced daily.

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Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, Fireplace, Fridge, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Heated Towel Rails, Heater, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge, Oil/Paraffin Lamps, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Wardrobe

The Cloete Suites are next to the courtyard, within close proximity to the Fig Tree Restaurant. Two of the suites (1 & 2) have a view of the grasslands where bontebok, eland and mountain zebra amongst others can be seen grazing, while Cloete Suites 3 & 4 have a spectacular view of the old majestic fig trees in the courtyard. Each suite is beautifully decorated and has a seating area and an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower. Cloete Suite 1 has a lovely fireplace for those chilly winter nights. All 4 suites have air-conditioners, bar fridges,mosquito nets and coffee & tea trays. Dinner and breakfast is included in the rate.

Cloete Suites 1 & 2 have a communal entrance for those wishing to share but have their own space. And Cloete Suites 3 & 4 also has a communal entrance. All suites can be accessed privately too, for those that prefer not the use the communal entrance. Each suite sleeps 2 pax. Serviced daily.

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Air Conditioning, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, Fridge, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Nets, Mosquito Netting, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Wardrobe

The air-conditioned Opstal Cloete Cottage is a suite situated between the Fig Tree and Cloete Suites. It is a lovely private suite and is only a short walk from the Fig Tree Restaurant. This suite sleeps 2 people and has one bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower & bath. Dinner and breakfast is included in the rate. The bed has a mosquito net and there is a bar fridge and coffee & tea tray available. Serviced daily.

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Air Conditioning, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, Fridge, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Netting, Tea / Coffee, Wardrobe

The Opstal Stable Suite is smaller in size compared to the other suites. It is air-conditioned and sleeps 2 guests. The room has an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower. Dinner and breakfast is included in the rate and it is only a short walk to the restaurant. The bed has a mosquito net and there is a bar fridge and coffee & tea tray available. The suite is set in the courtyard next to the Vlei Suite. Serviced daily.

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Air Conditioning, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, Fridge, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Nets, Mosquito Netting, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Wardrobe

The Dassie Suite has a fabulous view of the vlei. This Suite is perfectly positioned to view the birdlife and majestic sunsets from your veranda. The suite is air-conditioned, sleeps 2 guests and has an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower. There is a sitting area and cosy fireplace for winter. The bed has a mosquito net and there is a bar fridge and coffee & tea tray available. Dinner and breakfast is included in the rate and the restaurant is easy accessible. The suite is also close to the infinity swimming pool. Serviced daily.

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Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, Fireplace, Fridge, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Netting, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Tea / Coffee, Wardrobe

The air-conditioned Figtree Suite is set in the courtyard with its magnificent Wild Fig Trees. It is between the Cloete Cottage and the Opstal Manor House. It has an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower and sleeps 2 guests. The bed has a mosquito net and there is a bar fridge and coffee & tea tray available. Dinner and breakfast is included in the rate and the restaurant is only a short walk away. Serviced daily.

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Air Conditioning, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, Fridge, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Netting, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Wardrobe

The 3 Otter Suites are positioned close to the serene De Hoop Vlei. Otter Suite 1 has a view of the vlei from inside the unit. Each suite sleeps 2 guests and has air-conditioning. They have en-suite bathrooms with bath only and outside showers. The bed has a mosquito net and there is a bar fridge and coffee & tea tray available. Dinner and breakfast is included in the rate and the restaurant is a comfortable walk away. Serviced daily.

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Air Conditioning, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, External Shower, Fridge, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Netting, Outside Shower, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Wardrobe

The Opstal Vlei Suite is air-conditioned and has a fantastic view of the vlei. The Luxury bedroom, sleeps 2 people and has an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower. Dinner and breakfast is included in the rate and the restaurant is only a short walk away. The bed has a mosquito net and there is a bar fridge and coffee & tea tray available. This suite is next to the Stable Suite. Serviced daily.

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Air Conditioning, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, Fridge, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Nets, Mosquito Netting, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Wardrobe

The De Hoop Villa is conveniently located at the Opstal, the hub of the reserve. The villa has 3 en-suite bedrooms, an open plan lounge and dining area with fireplace and inviting outdoor spaces. A private swimming pool, wood-fired hot tub and boma area adds to the exclusive experience.

All meals and guided activities are included.

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Air Conditioning, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, Fireplace, Fridge, Fridge/Freezer, Gas Cooker, Gas Cylinders, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Lounge, Microwave, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Shower, Table, Tea / Coffee, Wardrobe

The De Mond Villa is at the mouth of the De Hoop Vlei, giving it specatular views of the Ramsar Site with its prolific birdlife. The unit has 5 en-suite bedrooms with 3 inside the house and 2 with outside access. There is a living room and dining area. The villa is off-the-grid and powered by a combination of gas and solar. There is wifi available and a private outside area with bbq and swimming pool.

All meals and guided activities are included.

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Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, Fireplace, Fridge, Fridge/Freezer, Gas Cooker, Gas Cylinders, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Lounge, Microwave, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Wardrobe

Melkkamer Manor House is a majestic, old sand stone manor house overlooking the vlei. It has been beautifully restored to its former grandeur. This beautiful building has 4 en-suite bedrooms (bath and shower), a gorgeous large fully equipped kitchen (can seat up to 20 people) with open fire place, dining room and living room. There is wifi availabile and it also has an outside bbq area. The house has no electricity, is equipped with gas appliances and powered by a generator at pre-determined times.

All meals and guided activities are included.

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Bath Towels, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, Fireplace, Fridge, Fridge/Freezer, Gas Cooker, Gas Cylinders, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Lounge, Microwave, Mosquito Nets, Mosquito Netting, Oil/Paraffin Lamps, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Shower, Table, Tea / Coffee, Wardrobe