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Self Catering in Bredasdorp

De Melkportaal Cottage

Reviews

4.8/ 5

Based on 22 reviews

Excellent

Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Value for money
4.8
Service
4.7
Safety
4.8
Tony V
Short stay With partner
5.0
Mar 2026

Romantic, off-grid luxury retreat with unforgettable views and comfort. With so many properties to choose from in the Western Cape, it’s tempting to try somewhere new each time you plan a getaway. But this is one of those rare places that makes you want to linger longer — and return again and again. In fact, we booked our second stay the day after arriving home from our first two-night visit. Set in breathtaking surroundings with truly magnificent views, this property is something special. The lack of electricity takes anywhere from five minutes to an hour to adjust to (and there is cell phone signal), but it quickly becomes part of the charm. Everything you need for a romantic escape is here: oil lamps and candles throughout, the satisfying ritual of lighting the fire for the hot tub, heating the water tank, and cooking on the gas hob or braai. It’s rustic, yet deeply comfortable — from the dining area and sofa to the wonderfully inviting bed. The oversized bathtub and rainfall-style shower are highlights. About 20 minutes after lighting the donkey fire, you’re rewarded with reliably piping hot water, and the shower temperature is easy to control. It’s a place you can enjoy in any season, in any weather. With a beautifully equipped kitchen and complete privacy, it’s hard to imagine wanting anything more.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0

Gerhard O
Short stay With partner
5.0
Dec 2025

If you ever want to get away to a place that can just rest your soul, then this is your place. It's amazing. Quiet. Peaceful. Beautiful.

As jy ooit wil wegbreek na 'n plek wat jou siel net kan rus, dan is dit jou plek. Dit is amazing. Stil. Rustig. Beeldskoon.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0

Christa S
Short stay With partner
5.0
Sep 2025

Wonderfully nostalgic. Such a cute little place. Quiet. Oil lamps and a donkey with hot water were a lovely memory.

Heerlik nostalgies. So oulike plekkie. Rustig. Olielampe en 'n donkie v warm water was 'n heerlike herinnering.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0

Monico Q
Short stay With partner
4.2
Feb 2026

Beautiful. Beautiful, peaceful, relaxing. Will book again, that is me and my wife gem we got.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
1.0
Value for money
5.0

Jaco B
Short stay Family with young children
5.0
Jul 2025

Rest and peace to your soul. We enjoyed ourselves a lot, it's clean and well looked after. The donkey stoking is a highlight. Surrounded by evergreen fields. Will, God willing, visit again.

Rus en vrede vir jou siel. Ons het ons baie geniet, dis skoon en mooi nagekyk. Die donkie stook is 'n hoogtepunt. Omring deur immergroen lande. Sal, as dit God se wil is, weer gaan kuier.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0

Willem F
Short stay Family with young children
4.8
Jul 2025

What a privilege to be able to feel like a child again among all the farm animals! Very nice stay. Was so much fun to give the kids a little more exposure to farm life. Also nice to show all the 'girls' that you can survive without WiFi. Pieter was also there right away to help us. Would have loved to stay longer!

Wat 'n voorreg om weer soos 'n kind te kon voel tussen al die plaasdiere! Baie lekker gebly. Was soveel pret om die kinders bietjie meer blootstelling te gee van die plaaslewe. Ook lekker om vir al die 'girls' te wys dat mens wel kan oorleef sonder WiFi. Pieter was ook dadelik daar om ons te help. Sou so graag langer wou bly!

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
4.0

Amandre B
Short stay With partner
4.4
Dec 2025

It was an amazing off the grid experience, a well needed reset after a long 2025. See stars.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
2.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0

Francois N
Short stay Individual traveller
5.0
Sep 2024

Very peaceful destination. Very nice stay, thank you.

Baie rustige bestemming. Baie lekker gebly, dankie.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0

Matthys D
Short stay Individual traveller
5.0
May 2024

To repeat this visit as often as possible! An incredible experience! In the middle of nature, no traffic, long walks and fresh air. Somewhere to stay for as long as you can! Stunningly private and incredibly well-kept property.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0

Riette C
Short stay With partner
5.0
Feb 2024

The pool and the views. Wow! Breathtaking combination. We had such a good time there that we simply stayed one extra night. The bottle of wine, rusks and farm fresh milk was a great treat. Our dog really enjoyed the lawn too. Will definitely book there again.

Die swembadjie en die views. Wow! Asemrowende kombinasie. So lekker gekuier daar dat ons sommer nog een aand ekstra gebly het. Die bottel wyn, beskuit en plaasvars melk was groot bederf. Ons hondjie het die grasperk verskriklik geniet ook. Gaan beslis weer daar boek.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0

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Off the R43, Grashoek Farm, Bredasdorp, 7280, Western Cape

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  • Sleeps 5 guests
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 21:00
    Check-out: 10:00
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