Offering a barbecue and views of the mountains, Strawberry Hill Farm borders the Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve and is 20 km from Heidelberg. Free private parking is available on site. All units at Strawberry Hill feature a sitting area for your convenience. Guests can enjoy various activities in the area, including mountain biking and hiking. The Grootvadersbosch Hiking Trail begins within 1 km of Strawberry Hill Farm. The property is surrounded by 120 km of mountain bike trails as part of the Grootvadersbosch Conservancy trail network.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
3 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 4:
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.0
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  • Pieter
    South Africa South Africa
    Great location. Beautiful views. Right next to the Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve.
  • Jean
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful scenery and well-maintained cycle trails
  • D
    Denise
    South Africa South Africa
    Strawberry Hill farm and cottages are right at the entrance to Groot Vadersbosch Conservancy and hiking trails. This is a huge bonus as this is the main appeal for visitors along with mountain biking in the area. The cottage was eco-friendly,...

Hosted by Aileen Anderson

9.2
9.2
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Host review score

Aileen Anderson
Strawberry Hill Farm offers comfortable self-catering accommodation in the magical Grootvadersbosch region – surrounded by mountains, forests and fynbos. We have 3 accommodation units on the farm, which borders the Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve. Forest Lodge is a rustic cottage with lots of character and can accommodate 6 guests. Strawberry Hill Lodge is a renovated house with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, with lovely mountain views. Jenny’s Cottage is a spacious 1-bedroom cottage on the edge of the reserve, accommodating 3 guests. Strawberry Hill Farm offers braai facilities, a fireplace on the premises, hiking and walking trails, a series of mountain biking routes (we’re surrounded by 75 miles of trails, as part of the Grootvadersbosch Conservancy trail network), and river pools nearby. The farm is 20 minutes from the town of Heidelberg and 38 minutes from Swellendam (the start of the Garden Route on the N2). This property is also rated the best for value in Heidelberg! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this town. Strawberry Hill Farm has been welcoming guests through this website since May 29, 2016.
Aileen Anderson is passionate about riding her bike and planning ways to build more. She has 2 environmental master's degrees with a focus on water resource management but much prefers spending her time managing the Grootvadersbosch Conservancy. That job includes keeping 132 rural people employed in environmental projects. Aileen will welcome you to Strawberry Hill Farm, a member of the Grootvadersbosch Conservancy. For Aileen, the focus is on quality and comfort at the Strawberry Hill self-catering accommodation. And on showing you the wonderful, natural world you can experience here (preferably on a bike).
Strawberry Hill Farm is situated in the Grootvadersbosch Conservancy. It's a beautiful and secretive natural world, surrounded by glorious green landscapes, magical forests and luscious Fynbos. The farm is right next door to the Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve (this is a CapeNature-managed reserve). This makes it a wonderful setting for mountain biking, trail running, hiking, birding - or even just admiring the spectacular views from your self-catering accommodation. These activities are all available within the Grootvadersbosch Conservancy. There are also lots of hidden rock pools, dams, rivers and kloofs to explore on a hot day near Strawberry Hill Farm, so don't forget your swimming gear. We can also recommend a few places to go for some open water swimming training (if you like that kind of thing). A little further afield, you can enjoy kite surfing and whale watching at the Witsand coast (about an hour's drive from the farm). For rainy days, try some of the local favourite restaurants and coffee shops in Heidelberg, Swellendam, Suurbraak and Barrydale.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Strawberry Hill Farm
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Private entrance
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
      Languages spoken
      • Afrikaans
      • English

      House rules

      Strawberry Hill Farm takes special requests - add in the next step!

      Check-in

      From 14:00

      Check-out

      From 10:30 to 11:30

       

      Cancellation/
      prepayment

      Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

      Children and beds

      Child policies

      Children of any age are welcome.

      To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

      Cot and extra bed policies

      0 - 11 years
      Extra bed upon request
      ZAR 300 per child, per night

      Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

      There is no capacity for cots at this property.

      The maximum number of extra beds allowed depends on the room you choose. Please check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

      All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

      No age restriction

      There is no age requirement for check-in

      Payments by Booking.com

      Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


      Smoking

      Smoking is not allowed.

      Pets

      Pets are not allowed.

      The fine print
      Need-to-know information for guests at this property

      Please inform Strawberry Hill Farm in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

      Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

      Legal information

      This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

      FAQs about Strawberry Hill Farm

      • Room options at Strawberry Hill Farm include:

        • Holiday Home
        • Chalet

      • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

      • Check-in at Strawberry Hill Farm is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

      • The prices at Strawberry Hill Farm may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • Strawberry Hill Farm offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

        • Cycling
        • Hiking
        • Swimming Pool
        • Bike tours

      • Strawberry Hill Farm is 10.6 miles from the centre of Heidelberg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.