With the winter holidays in full swing, families are likely going to be scrambling to organise their annual winter holiday getaway. But no holiday is complete without getting to spend it with the entire family (and that means your honorary family members too!). For those who can’t handle leaving their furry companions at home, here are our top pet-friendly accommodations in the Western Cape.
Flintstones Guest House, Cape Town
The Flintstones Guest House is a quirky accommodation in Milnerton, Cape Town. Guests can relax in a warm and pet friendly atmosphere just 300 metres from the lagoon and beach, and 700 metres from Milnerton Light House.
Accommodation is offered in 3 bedrooms, one of which is pet friendly (subject to confirmation and size of dog), and another which is wheelchair friendly. Each room has a king-sized bed, private entrance, and en-suite bathroom. Guests can enjoy use of the swimming pool, braai area, bar, and Wi-Fi facilities. Laundry and babysitting services, as well as airport transfers are also available. Find out more.
Ruiterbosch Lodge, Mossel Bay
Ruiterbosch Lodge is a pet friendly accommodation situated at the foot of the Outeniqua Mountains near Mossel Bay. Offering wide open fields and stunning scenic views, it is the ideal stopover for families who want to get away with their pets. The surrounds offer a true farm style experience with horses grazing in paddocks and ostriches in the fields.
The accommodation consists of a family unit (sleeping 6), an Annex Apartment (sleeping 8), Garden Unit (sleeping 3), and a Loft Apartment (sleeping 3). Other facilities include a braai area, off-street parking, and conference facilities. The lodge is also wheelchair friendly. Find out more.
365 on Helena, Calitzdorp
365 on Helena is a charming pet friendly guest house in Calitzdorp. This quiet guest house is ideal for a stopover or a longer stay for those who enjoy peace and quiet. Guests can choose between 3 bedrooms in the main house, including 2 double rooms and 1 twin room, and a self-catering family unit with 2 bedrooms and an open plan lounge. Each room has a separate bathroom and tea and coffee making facilities. Those staying on a B&B basis can enjoy breakfasts and dinners in the dining room.
Numerous activities nearby offer hours of fun for the whole family (including your pet!). Go for hikes in the Karoo mountains, visit the Cango Caves, enjoy wildlife adventures (with cheetah, tiger, and crocodiles), or visit the various ostrich farms. The views of the Swartberg and Rooiberg mountain ranges are exquisite; especially in winter when their peaks are capped with snow. Find out more.
Keisie Cottages, Montagu
Keisie Cottages offers spacious self-catering and pet friendly accommodation in the Keisie Valley near Montagu in the Western Cape. Set on a beautiful fruit and wine farm called Vredendal Farm (literally: Peace in the Valley), pets will be in their element as they gallivant through the large open spaces. It’s not only pets who will love this accommodation; kids will enjoy tractor rides on the Protea Farm and the whole family will enjoy fruit picking (grapes, apricots, quinces, and gooseberries) in season.
There are 3 charming farm cottages (sleeping 2 – 4 people) and 2 larger houses (sleeping 6 – 10 people) available. Each cottage has comfortable bedrooms, a kitchen, living area, bathroom, fireplace, veranda, and braai facilities. Keisie Cottage has the added benefit of its own private, fenced off garden. Other facilities include a swimming pool, wooden deck and gazebo, a herb garden, and 2 hectares of rose gardens (which you can pick at a nominal fee). Find out more.
40 Winks Accommodation, Somerset West
40 Winks Accommodation offers self-catering accommodation in Somerset West. While situated far enough away from the hustle and bustle of city life, it is still close enough to all of the attractions in the surrounds such as the Cape Winelands, beaches, and more.
There are various accommodation options available which are pet friendly, provided you arrange this in advance. Choose between the Guinea Fowl Cottage (sleeping 4), Dolphin Cottage (sleeping 4), Birds Nest Studio (sleeping 2), and Lion’s Den overnight room (sleeping 2). Other facilities include an ADSL line, laundry service, off street parking, a salt water swimming pool, braai facilities, and a lovely herb and veggie garden. Please note that there are two young, friendly dogs on site, so ensure your pets get along with other dogs. 40 Winks is wheelchair friendly. Find out more.
What other pet friendly accommodations have you found across the Western Cape?
You can also check out our top 5 pet-friendly accommodations in South Africa, and pet-friendly accommodation in KwaZulu-Natal. Follow these tips for travelling with pets, check out 5 gadgets for travelling with dogs, and brush up on winter care for pets on holiday.
