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Riverhouse-Velddrif

Riverhouse Sunsets — *This is our "backyard" view at the end of each day - and never the same....*

Street view — *Fence not fully closed in but will block easy access for dogs*

Relax.....don't wanna go home! — *Relax on the stoep with a view*

*Abundant birdlife to the Estuary on the left of Riverhouse. Any birdlover's dream.*

Veranda, Outside Braai and deck — *Slide the zig-zag glass door open and let the outside in. Outside braai, veranda, deck into the garden with immaculate views of the Estauary, Bergriver and Atlantic*

View to the right — *Our view to the right take you all the way to the harbour and river mouth to the Atlantic*

Open-plan kitchen & inside Braai — *Open-plan kitchen with scullery and inside braai area and sitting area with full views of the Berg river*

View from kitchen/sitting area — *Slide open the door and let the outside in!*

*Sitting area downstairs which open up on the veranda/deck and outside braai area. You have direct view of the Bergriver.*

Sitting area, loft and stairs — *Our interior of sitting area and loft*

Loft — *The loft is fitted with twin beds, sitting area and TV with separate Shower/toilet*

*Main Bedroom with queen bed, he&she cupboards and en-suit with direct views to the garden and Berg river*

2nd (Middle) Guest Bedroom — *Guest bedroom fitted with double bed and cupboards*

3rd Queen bed Guest Bedroom — *Two guest bedrooms below share the 2nd bathroom*

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Set on the banks of the Berg River in Velddrif, the Riverhouse-Velddrif offers luxury West Coast accommodation for up to six guests. Velddrif, which started off as a small fishing community, is a popular destination for family holidays, fishing trips, water sport events and much more.

Just off the River House`s veranda, you`ll find the Laaiplek slipway, where locals launch their fishing boats and often return from sea with hulls filled to brim with the day`s catch.

The guest house can accommodate up to eight (8) guests, making it perfect for family vacations, or weekends away with a group of friends. Besides the ample sleeping space, this self-catering guest house features two large braais and a comfortable living area that opens up onto a veranda.

The Berg River mouth flows past Velddrif - an authentic West Coast fishing town. The River House is situated between Port Owen and Laaiplek, where one can enjoy the best of both worlds: the wide Berg River and the vast beaches of the West Coast.

Riverhouse-Velddrif room description:
Main Bedroom:
This double room opens onto a small private veranda through a large sliding door. It also has incredible views of the river and jetties and has an en-suite bathroom.
Beds: Double Bed

Guest Bedroom: (double)
This bedroom has a double bed and built-in wardrobe, and has a fresh and welcoming West Coast feel to it. A large window looks out onto the side of the house, with jetties and the local fishery in the distance.
Beds: Double Bed

Guest Bedroom: (Queen)
This 3rd bedroom with queen bed and wardrobe is at the back of the house close to the bathroom and perfect for elderly and or parents who want more privacy .
Beds: Queen Bed

Living Area:
The living area features a dining-room table for six, a lounge and a large inside fireplace to slice through the cold of winter or enjoy an inside braai with friends and family. The distinctly West Coast inspired decor makes it feel like you are on the beach watching the yachts go by, even with the blinds closed.

Kitchen:
The River House`s kitchen is modern and fully equipped, with a gas-top stove and oven, microwave oven, toaster, fridge with a freezer compartment and counter space for food preparation. The adjacent scullery has a dish-washing basin, deep freezer and an outside door.

Loft:
The loft above the kitchen is accessible by stairs leading up from the living room. It features a lounge, a television with twin beds and a separate guest bathroom. This area is perfect for entertaining children during the cold winter months. Not for small children without adult supervision.

Veranda:
Probably the area where guests spend most of their time, the veranda features a large wind sheltered braai and ample space to relax and watch yachts go by on the Berg River. The large wooden deck is perfect for outdoor breakfasts and lazing in the afternoon sun.

Minimum nights stay
During Easter period you need to stay a minimum of 4 nights.
During Christmas and New Years you need to stay a minimum of 12 nights.

Activities:

Canoeing on the Berg River:
The Berg River is a great area for rowing in a canoe or kayak. From The River House, it is only a short row to Port Owen and it is even possible to row up to Velddrif, where one can enjoy lunch or drinks at one of the popular river-side restaurants and pubs.

Wild Flower Viewing:
During the Western-Cape's lively spring months, the veld around Velddrif and the surrounding areas sprouts hundreds of different wild flower species. Most often these flowers form multicoloured carpets that cover entire fields as far as the eye can see.

Berg River Fishing:
The rich fishing waters of the Berg River and the West Coast is what caused early settlers to found Velddrif. Fishing from one of the jetties right in front of The River House is usually extremely rewarding, because of the abundance of shad (also called elf) in the Berg River mouth.

Kite Surfing:
The South Westerly is ideal for kite-surfing and sailing. Young adventure seeking kite surfers are often seen making their way up the Berg River.

Bird Watching:
You will find migratory birds in summer like Whimbrel, Curlew and Sandpiper who migrate from their breeding places in Greenland and Siberia to escape the icy northern winters.
Resident Birds: Watch weed eating birds like ducks, geese and Red-knobbed Coots, Fisheagles, Herons, Cormorants and may be a Kingfisher catch fish.
You will find this bird watchers house in Velddrif next to the road to Piketberg. Free parking and entrance.

Rooms and Units Available:

Riverhouse

Riverhouse is a free standing, 3 Bedroom House with twin beds in loft, that accommodate up to 8 guests. 3 Bedrooms downstairs all fitted with queen beds in the main bedroom (en-suite) and one guest room and the middle guest room is fitted with a double bed (all bedrooms with build in cupboards). The 2 guest bedrooms share a bathroom. The loft is fitted with twin beds, seating, TV and own shower/toilet.
The open plan and fully fitted kitchen and living area with inside braai (and separate scullery) is perfect to cater for family and friends, not to mention the well protected outside Braai area as well, with full view of Berg River. The outside braai area on the veranda is extended with wooden deck into the garden with full view of the estuary and rich birdlife (flamingo’s, seagulls, pelican etc) the Bergriver with all its activities and yachts passing by and to the right the Berg river mouth that link with the Atlantic.

Sleeps 8 Adults

Facilities & Services available:

Babies
Children under 12
Elderly
Disabled (wheelchair friendly)
Honeymoon Couples
Airport Shuttle Service
Self-Braai / Barbecue

Fireplace on the Premises
Garden
Parking (off-street - open)
Parking (off-street - covered)
Afrikaans
English
Communal Satellite TV

Hiking / Walking Trails
No Pets Allowed
Beaches
Nature
4x4 Routes
Riverrafting
Golfing

Hiking
Fishing
Surfing
Birdwatching
Historic Sites
Arts and Craft

Cancellation Policy:

- 30 day notification is needed and full confirmation deposit will be returned.
- If not, 20% of confirmation deposit will be deducted and balance refunded to client.

Directions:

- Entering Velddrif on the West Coast Road (R27) from the Cape Town side, take the first left after the bridge.
- Continue on this road for exactly 1.47km, and take a left (this is the first turn-off after the main Port Owen entrance).
- Take another left and follow this road around a bend, all the way to the river, where you will find The River House on your left.

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TGCSA Grading:
Accommodation Type: Self-Catering
Minimum stay: 2 Day/s
Sleeps: 8
Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM