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The Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge is situated on The Oude Molen Eco Village - A Beautiful site on the last remaining farmland in Central Cape Town.

Enjoy a taste of farm style living, with open fields and rivers, spectacular views of The Table Mountain Range and breath taking sunsets Devil`s Peak and Lion`s Head from the front door. The Cape Town City Center is just 10 minutes drive away or easily accessible by train. The local supermarket is within walking distance. A splendid exhibition of Green Energy, a sense of community, urban agriculture and recreation make us the ultimate work/live/play combination.

Humble and Friendly. The Backpackers offers a Home Away from Home Feeling, where guests become like family.

Whether its a peaceful weekend get-away you are after. Or a full on Backpackers experience. You can get it here.

We have cosy and affordable, self catering Dorm Rooms, as well as comfortable Double Rooms and Family units available. A range of facilities and local attractions will make your stay something to write home about.

Facilities at the Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge:
- Bedding and linen supplied. duvet and pillow
- Each person should bring their own towel
- Cosy television lounge with DSTV
- Book Swap Library
- Internet connections for laptops at R10 per 100 megabytes
- Laundry service R60 per 5kg load washed, dried and folded
- Maps and brochures available
- Secure garden with braai area
- Secure parking area
- Farm village atmosphere with horses to ride and lovely farmstall
- River and large wetland area with lovely view of Devil`s Peak and Lion`s Head
- 5 minute walk to rail link at Pinelands station
- 10 minutes by car on the N1 or N2 highways, from the city and all attractions
- Friendly, helpful staff

Accommodation at the Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge:
We offer a range of accommodation. Our guests include, individual travellers sharing mens or ladies dorms, couples or small families, groups of friends travelling together, small groups with a purpose i.e. church retreats or corporate team building, sports or cultural events, large school groups touring Cape Town.

We also have spacious and cosy dorms and private rooms available for long staying guests at a separate monthly rate.

All accommodation is subject to availability.

Activities:

- Swimming Pool
- Wet Land Sight seeing walks
- Horse Riding
- Farm Stall
- Volunteering on organic farm
- Weekly Pub Crawls

Rooms and Units Available:

Dorm Room 1

Large room with 6 double bunk beds sleeping 12 people max. Shared facilities.

Amount of similar units: 12
Sleeps 1 Adult

Dorm Room 12
Large 6 bed dormitory room with 3 double bunk beds sleeping a max of 6 persons. Shared facilities.
Amount of similar units: 6
Sleeps 1 Adult

Dorm Room 13
4 Bed dormitory room with 2 double bunk beds sleeping a max of 4 persons. Shared facilities.
Amount of similar units: 4
Sleeps 1 Adult

Dorm Room 3
Dormitory room with 2 double bunk beds sleeping 4 adults. Can also be used as a twin.
Amount of similar units: 4
Sleeps 1 Adult

Dorm Room 4
Large 6 bed dormitory room with desk and chair sleeping a max of 6 persons with shared facilities.
Amount of similar units: 6
Sleeps 1 Adult

Dorm Room 5
Large 6 bed dormitory with desk and chair sleeping a max of 6 persons. Shared facilities.
Amount of similar units: 6
Sleeps 1 Adult

Dorm Room 7
Small 4 bed dormitory with 2 double bunk beds sleeping a max of 4 persons. Desk with chair. Shared facilities.
Amount of similar units: 4
Sleeps 1 Adult

Double Room

Our double room has one double bed. Furnished and serviced with linen. Bring own towels. Facilities include shared separate male and female bathrooms and a full self-catering kitchen serviced daily.

Amount of similar units: 2
Sleeps 2 Adults

Family Room

The room has a double bed and 2 single beds that are fitted with linen. Desk with 2 chairs. Plug point for device charging. Side table with reading lamp. Shared facilities including bathrooms, kitchen, tv lounge, garden and secure parking.

Amount of similar units: 3
Sleeps 4 Adults

Single Bunk Bed

Our twin room has one bunk bed. Furnished and serviced with linen. Bring own towels. Facilities include shared separate male and female bathrooms and a full self-catering kitchen serviced daily. Locker under each bed. Bring own padlock.

Sleeps 2 Adults

Facilities & Services available:

Airport Shuttle Service
Laundry Service
Limited Room Service
Self-Braai / Barbecue
Dining room
Fax & Photocopy Machine
Garden
Library
Internet Access
Parking (off-street - open)
Tourism Information Desk
Wi-Fi
Afrikaans
English
Communal Television
Communal Satellite TV
Playground

Cancellation Policy:

- Cancel on arrival or during the stay, the full payment due may be levied.
- Cancel 0 to 14 days before arrival date or no show, full deposit paid is forfeited.
- Cancel 15 to 28 days before date of arrival, 75% of deposit paid or 25% of full quote value (whichever is greater) is forfeited.
- Cancel 28 days + days before date of arrival, 50% of deposit paid or 25% of full quote value (whichever is greater) is forfeited.

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  • Accommodation Type: Guest Farm, Self-Catering and Youth Hostel