The Caravans

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Experience Affordable Comfort in Our Cozy Caravans

Embark on an unforgettable journey with our two charming caravans, tailor-made for budget-conscious travelers seeking comfort and convenience. Nestled within the picturesque setting of an old apple orchard, these caravans offer a tranquil retreat amidst nature’s splendor.

Cosy and Well-Equipped

Step inside to discover cozy interiors equipped with all the essentials for a comfortable stay. Each caravan provides a welcoming space where you can unwind after a day of exploration. Rest easy knowing that modern amenities are at your fingertips, ensuring a hassle-free experience.

Convenient Access

Our caravans offer easy access to a communal kitchen and bathroom facilities, just a short stroll away. Whether you’re whipping up a quick meal or freshening up after a day of adventure, these facilities cater to your every need, promising convenience at every turn.

Surrounded by Nature’s Beauty

Immerse yourself in the tranquility of our scenic surroundings, where the rustling leaves of the apple orchard provide a soothing backdrop to your stay. Relax in the shade of towering trees and embrace the possibility of a passing cow adding to the idyllic charm of your surroundings.

Your Budget-Friendly Haven

Perfect for solo travelers or couples seeking an affordable yet comfortable accommodation option, our caravans offer a cozy retreat amidst the beauty of The Rest farm. Experience the joys of budget travel without compromising on comfort or convenience.

Plan Your Escape

Embark on an affordable adventure and make lasting memories in our cozy caravans, where comfort meets affordability amidst the natural beauty of The Rest farm.

The Rest Farm Retreat in the Serene Sneeuberg Mountains

Retreat. Heal. Reconnect.

We experience the seasons acutely up in the mountains. Snow is not uncommon in winter and summer floods create dramatic patterns in the landscape. 

The spring is celebrated with beautiful veld flowers and the fruit trees are their best as they display their blossoms. While we rarely experience the searing heat of the lowlands, hot summer days are enjoyed in the river sheltered by the poplar grove. Autumns are dramatic, as the forest turns from green to red, gold and orange.

Homemade bread, farmstyle meals, grassfed Karoochoice meat and eggs (when available) can be purchased on the farm (bread and meals need time to make). We are one hour away from the nearest grocery shop so you need to bring everything else!

No load-shedding! We are powered by solar!

We have two rustic, family sized, self catering cottages available on the farm. We also have three cute caravans that are fully equipped. In the summer months, camping is a fun and good value option

We recommend a digital detox but we do have good wifi connection if you need it.  There is no cellphone signal on the farm.

We are committed to reducing our footprint on this earth

We are guided by a strong environmentally sustainable policy in our farming and guest houses.  We have decided against en suite bathrooms and energy hungry appliances because we are working actively towards water and energy conservation.

We invite you to join us to reduce your footprint too!

The water is the best you will find to drink.  If you don’t need to use it for other things then don’t!

We like to reuse, recycle, repair and compost!

Pets are welcome if they are well trained and not tempted to hunt.  Ours is a sensitive ecosystem and we ask you to respect it as such.

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Getting to The Rest
We are half way between Cape Town and Johannesberg (about 8 hours in either direction) half an hour off the N9 highway. We are an hour from Graaff-Reinet and 25 minutes from Nieu Bethesda.

To Drive: Email us for directions and check on the current state of the road and how your car will fare on the dirt roads.

Carpool to workshops: Join the event on the Facebook page and see who is keen to carpool. Email us to put you in touch with other drivers coming from your area.

Bus: Both Intercape and Translux stop in Graaff-Reinet. We will arrange to pick you up from the bus station and bring you to the farm directly or via a guest house (buses usually arrive at awkward times in the late or early hours.)
Email us to arrange this.

Fly: Catch a flight to Port Elizabeth and hire car to drive to the farm (this is a four hour drive).
Co-ordinate with other workshop participants who want to do the same. Email us for directions.

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