With Easter close at hand, it’s time to round up your family and book a stay at a property that is not only beautiful but also comes with breathtaking views and nooks and crannies that seem tailor-made for Easter egg hunts!

Disa 23

Struisbaai

Disa 23 is a spacious self-catering house nestled in the heart of Struisbaai and is within walking distance of a swimming beach. It can accommodate ten guests and has five bedrooms and five bathrooms.

This house has more than enough space for the whole family and comprises a spacious living area on the ground level with a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area with a fireplace and a cosy lounge, as well as a fun entertainment room with a bar, built-in braai and a pool table. Upstairs, there is a second entertainment area with a dining table, a lounge with a TV and another built-in braai.

The ground level opens onto an expansive outdoor area with a splash pool and a braai. With a big, fenced lawn, there’s plenty of room for children to run around and for you to hide those sweet little Easter eggs!

Inhoek Farm Gatehouse

Malgas

Inhoek Farm Gatehouse is a self-catering cottage that can sleep two adults with two children and is nestled on a picturesque farm outside Malgas. The house boasts panoramic farm views and is ideal for a quiet getaway.

The house comprises a bedroom, bathroom, living area, and kitchen. The living area offers a cosy fireplace and opens to a patio with built-in braai facilities and an outdoor dining table. Relax in the outdoor bath with sweeping views of the farm, or enjoy biking, hiking, running, and birdwatching. You can even head down to the Breede River for some canoeing, water-skiing, paddle boarding, swimming, fishing, and boating.

Being ideally located on a farm, you’ll be able to turn an ordinary Easter egg hunt into an exploring adventure. So make sure to pack everyone’s trail shoes and hats, plant those Easter eggs and go on an egg-tastic escapade!

Time-Out Apartment

Stellenbosch

Tucked away in a shady, green, and peaceful corner of the Stellenbosch Winelands, you’ll find Time-Out Apartment. It offers accommodation to two guests, as well as breathtaking views of the olive groves, vineyards, and the majestic Helderberg Mountains.

The bedroom is furnished with a king-size bed and an air conditioner and has an en-suite bathroom. This property even has backup power during load shedding. The kitchenette is well equipped for self-catering, and there is a cosy living room and a patio with a braai. Relax by the communal pool, go for a run or walk in the beautiful olive grove, or head to the surrounding wine farms for some wine tasting and central Stellenbosch for excellent restaurants and boutiques.

This property boasts endless open spaces and many little hiding places. Not only will the young ones have a blast searching for those sweet treats, but you’ll also be able to find joy in choosing the sneaky hideaways!

Melk Houte Bosch

Swellendam

Melk Houte Bosch is located on a working farm along the Breede River, just 36 kilometres outside Swellendam. It comprises three bedrooms and three bathrooms and accommodates six guests.

The house has a spacious kitchen that is fully equipped and a lounge with comfortable couches, a TV and a cosy fireplace. It also boasts an indoor braai and lounge area with table tennis. An inverter system ensures backup power during power outages. This farm is perfect for exploring and the beautiful town of Swellendam offers lots of restaurants to try, as well as charming shops to visit.

With lots of room to frolic around, you’re sure to find many spaces to hide those delicious Easter eggs. Here, you might even make use of an opportunity to turn the yearly Easter egg hunt into an educational escapade by incorporating some fun farm lessons with each egg and hiding spot!

Sea-La-Vie

Velddrif

Sea-La Vie is a beautifully furnished villa in Port Owen that can accommodate eight adults and four children and comprises four bedrooms and three bathrooms.

The open-plan kitchen is equipped for self-catering and the living area features a dining area, a TV and a built-in gas braai, as well as a foosball table. The upper level of the villa also comprises a TV room. The living area opens onto a patio, boasting access to a stunning garden, a free-standing gas braai and a dining area that’s perfect for an al fresco dining experience. This villa even boasts a private jetty and braai area at the riverside, making it the ideal choice to have some waterside fun and enjoy your days on the water.

This villa’s garden is not just beautiful to look at but offers plenty of sneaky hiding spots where the young ones are sure to have a blast snooping around, trying to find them!

BeachVilla @ Tenfifty

Dwarskersbos

BeachVilla @ Tenfifty is a self-catering house with a beautiful ocean view located in Bloumosselstrand, within walking distance of the beach, restaurants, and shops. This self-catering house can accommodate 12 guests and comprises six bedrooms and five en-suite bathrooms — perfect for a big family!

The open-plan house includes a dining room, lounge, well-equipped kitchen, and a patio with a built-in braai, dining area and amazing ocean views. On the lower level, the living area opens onto a small golf course that makes this ideal for golfing enthusiasts. In this area, you can even enjoy activities like horse riding, fishing and mountain biking, go swimming or do some peaceful birdwatching.

Why not try something new for this year’s Easter festivities? Use the lovely little golf course for some Easter egg hitting. Get some plastic Easter eggs, fill them with something sweet and for every egg someone gets in a hole, you can enjoy the treat!

South Hill Villa

Grabouw

Located at the southeastern end of the Elgin Valley, you’ll find South Hill Villa which provides accommodation to 12 guests. This luxury villa offers relaxed accommodation in the Villa and the Pumphouse Cottage, with access to the farm dam for paddling and vineyards for a lovely stroll.

The Villa comprises six en-suite bedrooms and overlooks the pool, surrounding lawns, and vineyards. Outside there is a braai area and pizza oven. The Pumphouse Cottage boasts vineyard and mountain views and a private courtyard with a hot tub and braai facilities. It also features a private jetty overlooking the farm dam and an indoor pot belly fireplace. Being perfectly located in the wine region, you can go wine farm hopping to do some tastings, or even just stick to the farm, enjoy some paddling on the dam or take a hike through the vineyards!

This villa boasts several outdoor areas with lots of running and hiding space. With so many nooks and crannies, you are sure to have a hard time deciding where you are going to hide those Easter eggs, so make sure to bring loads along!

Villa Simondium

Franschhoek

Villa Simondium is a self-catering house on an equestrian estate next to Solms-Delta wine farm in the heart of the vineyard region of Franschhoek. The house has room for six adults and two children and comprises four bedrooms, a TV lounge and a kitchen fully equipped for a self-catering stay.

Two side doors open onto a garden with a lovely covered patio with sun loungers, a swimming pool and a second covered patio with a picnic bench and a fire pit. This is the perfect getaway for nature, food and wine lovers. Enjoy a wine tasting and dine at some of the Cape Winelands icons, like Boschendal and Babylonstoren, and of course Solms-Delta next door!

The villa offers lots of space for family fun! With plenty of pretty flower beds, there are ample hiding spaces for those Easter egg hunts. Relax by the pool or next to the fire at the fire pit, while keeping an eye on the young ones in search of those Easter eggs!

So, embrace the allure of Easter Weekend and explore the wonders awaiting just beyond Cape Town’s bustling streets. Book now, because your unforgettable holiday adventure awaits!

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This blog was originally written by Adriëtte le Roux.

Main image via: LekkeSlaap, Villa Simondium

All other photos: LekkeSlaap