The Retreat

Self Catering

Capacity: 8 people
All ages welcome
Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out: 15:00
Address: 36 Hof Street, Aurora, 7325, Western Cape
From R2 800 per night, for 8 ppl

Description

The Retreat is situated in the quiet village of Aurora, 35 km inland on the West Coast, nestled below the Piketberg mountains. The Retreat is one of Aurora's old homesteads, built in 1928; it has thick walls, wooden floors and high wooden ceilings. The property has beautiful trees and a developing garden, and there are several areas within and around the home and garden for sitting and relaxing.

The house comprises 4 bedrooms and can accommodate up to 8 guests. There are 2 bedrooms with a double bed in each, 1 bedroom with a king-size bed, and 1 bedroom with 2 single beds. These bedrooms have mosquito nets. There is 1 bathroom with a shower and toilet, and one separate toilet. Please take note of this when booking for several guests as facilities are limited.

The kitchen is the hub of the house, and features a long wooden table for meals. The kitchen is equipped with a gas hob, an electric oven, a large fridge, an under-counter deep freeze, a dishwasher, and a washing machine. The kitchen opens to an area with 2 large wing-back armchairs in front of an open fireplace. This area leads to the lounge, with double doors to a long, wide verandah. This is a lovely cool spot on a hot summer morning.

In winter, there is an open fireplace to sit around in the living area. In summer, relax on the verandah listening to the birds, cool off in the swimming pool, or read a book or snooze in the hammock slung between the trees. Sundowners on the verandah while watching the sunset is the ideal way to spend the evening. The pool is not fenced off, but it does have a safety cover; children need to be supervised at all times.

Please be aware that Aurora is a small, quiet village; this is to be respected, and guests may not play loud music or party.

Please note we have security cameras, one outdoors and one indoors. These are deactivated remotely on the day of guests' arrival, and reactivated in the afternoon of their departure. Cameras must not be tampered with in any way as they are vital for the security of the property whilst it is vacant, and we cannot risk them being disrupted.

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Room Arrangements

Sleeps up to 8 people • 4 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms

Bedroom

1 x Double Bed

Bedroom

1 x King Bed

Bedroom

1 x Double Bed

Bedroom

2 x Single Bed / Three-Quarter Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet

What you'll find here

Free Secure Parking

Wi-Fi

Swimming Pool

Pets by Arrangement

Full Kitchen

Braai

Reviews

4.8/ 5

Based on 16 reviews

Excellent

Cleanliness

4.6

Location

4.9

Value for money

5.0

Service

4.8

Safety

4.9

Guest highlights

Susan E

With friends

5.0

Delicious. Will definitely be back again. Recommend it to anyone. What a winner of a place to stay! Lovely, large, peaceful, beautifully furnished, ol...

Sep 2024

Julia A

With partner

5.0

Will recommend. Very quiet village and relaxing stay.

Jun 2024

Christopher H

With friends

4.8

Pleasant experience. We loved the house! Farm style cottage in a small town. Nice fireplace inside and the beds and bedding were super comfortable. Us...

Aug 2024

Magali V

Family with teenagers

4.8

A great comfortable peaceful place for a retreat among flowers and birds . We had a very nice stay at the Retreat. It is a very nice house with a stun...

Aug 2024

Rondine C

Family with young children

4.6

Rest and peace. The retreat was the perfect "get away from the city" spot. We really enjoyed the pool to cool off every day. The place was clean and t...

Mar 2024

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