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Self Catering in Cape Winelands

Merwespont River Life Gasteplaas

  • Sleeps 52 guests
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 15:00 to 23:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Merwespont Road, Farm 223, Bonnievale, 6730, Western Cape See Map

Description

Merwespont River Life Guest Farm is situated on a working farm along the Breede River just outside Bonnievale. The guest farm offers self-catering accommodation suited to family weekends, business stays, school and sports groups, team events, reunions, celebrations, and relaxed farm-style weddings. Guests can enjoy river access, open farm spaces, and a peaceful farm atmosphere. The property is pet-friendly.

Die Wyntenke can accommodate 20 guests and comprises 7 bedrooms, including 5 en-suite bedrooms and 2 large loft rooms sharing 1 bathroom and 1 additional toilet. The unit has a total of 8 toilets, 6 showers, and 1 bath. The farmhouse features 2 fully equipped kitchens, a large braai and entertainment area with an indoor fireplace, a Smart TV with Netflix, uncapped Wi-Fi, and an open-plan TV and lounge area.

A Snoozer’s Cottage comprises 2 bedrooms and 3 budget rooms with 2 shared bathrooms. The cottage is booked privately and includes an open-plan living area, a fully equipped kitchen, Smart TVs with Netflix, uncapped Wi-Fi, and a washing machine. Die Langhuis and Annex offer practical accommodation for contractors and work teams with kitchen facilities, braai facilities, uncapped Wi-Fi, washing machines, and DStv and Netflix.

On-site facilities include braai areas, lawns, river access within walking distance, farm walks, cycling routes, and private entertainment spaces. Guests can enjoy swimming, fishing, canoeing, birdwatching, sunsets along the riverbanks, and cosy indoor fireplaces.

The property is located within 20 km of Bonnievale and the surrounding Breede River Valley, where guests can explore wine farms, cycling routes, river activities, and local farm experiences. The remains of Die Houthuis, originally built in 1967 as the first guesthouse in Bonnievale, can still be viewed after the structure was destroyed during the 2026 Breede River floods.


What you'll find here

Tea and Coffee
Free Secure Parking
Wi-Fi
Laundromat Nearby
Swimming Pool
Pets by Arrangement
Scenic View

Reviews

4.9/ 5

Based on 11 reviews

Excellent

Cleanliness
4.8
Location
5.0
Value for money
4.9
Service
5.0
Safety
4.8
Guest highlights
Craig D
With partner
5.0
Spectacular scenery, awesome friendly hosts, unforgettable experience. What an amazing stay! Stunning scenery right on the river. The host is the best...
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Jan 2026
Rowan A
With friends
5.0
We had an amazing stay, will definitely recommend you to my family and friends. We had an amazing time at Merwespont Guest Farm. The house is wonderfu...
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Nov 2025
Reynier V
With partner
5.0
Great stay. Very good, very quiet and peaceful.
Nov 2025
Natie L
With partner
5.0
Lovely guest house and beautiful surroundings. Beautiful and very spacious house where we stayed and were very kindly received by Ronelle who pointed ...
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May 2025
Tessa V
With partner
5.0
Fantastic, home away from home, we'll be back. Been coming here for years, absolutely awesome, the hosts are the best! The wine, rusks and abundance o...
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Apr 2025

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  • Merwespont Road, Farm 223, Bonnievale, 6730, Western Cape
  • Guests think Merwespont River Life Gasteplaas is in an excellent location
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Merwespont Road, Farm 223, Bonnievale, 6730, Western Cape

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  • Sleeps 52 guests
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 15:00 to 23:00
    Check-out: 10:00
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