Even though the cooler months are approaching us, you should not have to postpone your vacations and be confined to your everyday existence. That’s why TravelGround is highlighting some of the stays in the Western Cape that offer a cosy and warm vacation experience — with their own wood-fired hot tubs.


Winelands Villa

Located in the heart of Winelands Estate, between Paarl and Franschhoek, Winelands Villa offers a spacious, luxury stay with a private housekeeper for all indoor requirements as well as a gardener. Wi-Fi is available throughout the house and there is a little bar with a wine cooler for refreshments. The house includes a music room with a few instruments on display.

You have access to a Jacuzzi, a large swimming pool, and an outdoor dining area with a built-in braai. The outside area includes a wood-fired hot tub and sun loungers. The garden features a trampoline, swings, and a slide for children.


Khanyisa Mountain Lodge

Khanyisa Mountain Lodge offers a relaxing stay in lovely units and is ideally situated 25 km from Robertson and 37 km from Worcester, ideal for a getaway, wedding, conference, or special event. You have a choice of air-conditioned rooms, suites, and cottages that can each accommodate up to two people. All of the units have a cosy indoor fireplace and free internet access. 

The accommodation opens onto balconies with outdoor braai facilities, overlooking the pool. Two of the rooms also have a private wood-burning hot tub that enjoys a view of the valley. The lodge has a lovely restaurant that can seat up to 50 people, and guests have access to the lovely 25-meter swimming pool and wood-burning hot tubs.


Higher Ground

Higher Ground is a modern, yet vintage home situated in Sedgefield, Western Cape. This stunning self-catering home can accommodate eight guests, making it perfect for a group of friends or a large family. The spacious open-plan living area features a dining table, comfortable couches, a cosy fireplace, and a TV. There is an entertainment area with a bar, an indoor braai, and a pool table.

The house also has a balcony with a splash pool, a grill, a wood-fired hot tub, and a sauna. Free Wi-Fi and secure parking behind an electric gate are available on the premises.


Steenbok Farm Cottages

Steenbok Farm Cottages offers lovely self-catering cottages located on a 65-hectare game farm, situated at the foot of the Witzenberg Mountains, just 7 km from Wolseley and 16 km from Tulbagh. You can relax in a private lounge which is equipped with a TV with selected DStv channels and has a cosy indoor braai area. Wi-Fi is also available.

The living areas open onto a covered patio with a built-in braai, and each of the cottages has a private, wood-fired hot tub/splash pool, ideal for summer and winter breakaways. Both cottages offer stunning views of the farm and surrounding mountains and have an enclosed grassy area where pets can play. Well-behaved pets are welcome by arrangement. There are two communal swimming pools on the farm, situated at the two conference venues, to share with other guests.


Rietfontein Guest Farm

Rietfontein Guest Farm is nestled in the hills between Barrydale and Ladismith and offers guests a choice of five self-catering farm cottages. Situated separately and divided by pepper trees and reeds, the cottages are connected by paths or footbridges. There is an outdoor braai area, and each cottage has a verandah with a private outdoor wood-fired hot tub. 

This property is completely off-the-grid and solar power is used for the lights and the stove, whilst the geyser works with gas. Rietfontein Guest Farm is at the southern foothills of the rugged Touwsberg Mountains, the area offers lovely views and is situated off the beaten track. The farm offers a network of hiking trails, mountain bike trails and driving routes in the area.


Hangklip House

Hangklip House is an old radar station, nestled at the foot of Hangklip Mountain, which has been restored to a charming self-catering house with scenic views of the Pringle Bay shoreline. The town boasts white sandy beaches and an abundance of exquisite fauna and flora. The dining area opens onto a covered patio fitted with braai facilities. 

There is a pool table as well as a dartboard in the flat upstairs, and a wood-fired hot tub with a 180-degree ocean view. Visitors to Pringle Bay can enjoy safe swimming, various water sports, snorkelling around the many rock pools, and diving.


La Belle Vie

La Belle Vie is a stylish house located in the heart of Swartland. This beautiful house has a maximum capacity of six guests and comprises three bedrooms and three bathrooms. This property features an open-plan kitchen and dining space which leads to a lounge that has comfy seating, and a Smart TV, where guests can enjoy Youtube, Showmax, Netflix, and DStv Now on their own account. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the house.

The sliding doors in the living area lead onto the patio, where you are welcomed by a pristine ambience, comfy seating, and an outdoor braai area. The patio leads to a wood-fired hot tub and a splash pool where you can unwind. Additionally, there is also a lovely sandpit for children to play in. This property is fenced and offers secure parking behind gates.


These are only some of the many options available for guests who are looking for accommodation with wood-fired hot tubs. Head on over to our user-friendly website to secure your ideal place for your next getaway today.


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