About this property

Esseljagpoort Farm Stay: Breathe Accommodations in Oudtshoorn offers a serene farm stay experience with a sun terrace and lush garden. Guests can relax by the outdoor fireplace or unwind in the hot tub. Comfortable Accommodations: Each unit features a private bathroom, balcony with garden or mountain views, and a fully equipped kitchenette. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, soundproofing, and free toiletries. Outdoor Activities: The property provides hiking and cycling opportunities, with nearby attractions such as Witfontein Nature Reserve (15 mi) and Outeniqua Pass (27 mi). Free on-site private parking and bicycle parking are available. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the hot tub, friendly host, and the property's suitability for nature trips.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Devon
South Africa South Africa
The accomodation was excellent and the staff incredibly friendly, going above and beyond to help wherever possible.
Sunette
South Africa South Africa
Stunning views, hot tub, fire pit braai area, cottage was comfortable
Sheree
South Africa South Africa
This is a great place to stay when you need to escape from the rush of day to day life. The lodge is well equipped and very spacious with bonus features such as a bar with an ice machine, plenty of fridge space and extra wood available which...
Candice
South Africa South Africa
Outstanding stay at Breathe! A beautiful location with a perfectly simple and comfortable home. Waking up to the birds and the shepard calling the sheep to pasture. Warm days spent exploring the farm, the river or enjoying the sun and a good book....
Gunn
South Africa South Africa
This was the most amazing stay and location. Views of the country that roles on forever.. Accommodation was spotless. Definitely a piece of paradise with very helpful hosts. Just wish we could have stayed longer. Will definitely be back. Photos on...
Marie-eve
Canada Canada
We stayed 4 nights in the cottage called "Views". The scenery is absolutly beautiful. The accomodation is located mid-distance between the cities of Oudtshoorn and George so we could enjoy activities all around. The cottage itself was comfortable...
Jeanette
South Africa South Africa
We enjoyed every bit of it. It was clean, neat and beautifully decorated. There was nothing that we felt was missing, even the small details were attended to. We will be back for another stay...
Joshua
South Africa South Africa
We absolutely loved the peaceful mornings, watching the sunrise come over the mountains, the beautiful breeze even though it was a heatwave. We love the privacy we had, we enjoyed every moment of this cabin
Thecolonel
South Africa South Africa
Peace and tranquility Sooooo quiet. Hot tub - without the fire on the warm days and with the fire for the cooler evenings. Comfortable bed. We were lucky to see some wildlife (zebra and buck) from the cottage
Kim
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The friendly welcome, the cosy and comfy bed, the ease of access to the property and the game and bird viewing from the patio.

Managed by Henri & Lisa Christie

Company review score: 9.8Based on 107 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Henri & Lisa live full time on the farm and have endeavored to restore this gem of a property back to its original vegetation. After a devastating fire in December 2016 we discovers some old canals that burned clean and we now maintain them and enjoy scenic walks in the 2 canals. We have bought in some game and are passionate about conservation and clearing alien vegetation. We would love to show you some of the special places on the farm where you can enjoy a beautiful sunset or swim in one of the natural rock pools. We invite you to come and “Breathe”, and share in the beauty of the area. With so much to see and do, you will be back to experience more of the natural beauty of Breathe Accommodation

Property info

Accommodation that offers privacy a true digital detox, quiet nights, uninterrupted views and relaxation awaits you at our comfortable and well appointed farmstay homes. Choose the house most suitable for your needs. Conveniently situated less than a 60min drive from either George or Oudtshoorn, this offers the perfect midweek or weekend getaway. A short section of gravel accessible to most vehicles. We offer 5 accommodation options, Our Lodge is luxurious and spacious, our Hideaway as the name suggests is very private our Cottage is rustic and comfortable, our Views perfect for a couple and our Aloe River Pod a delightful self contained unit for two. The Lodge has 3 bedrooms with double doors opening onto a spacious veranda with 2 outdoor seating areas, a barbecue facility, outdoor dining facility and an adjacent indoor pub room with fridge and ice maker. A undercover plunge pool/hot tub has an unobstructed view of the Swartberg and Kamanassie Mountains. Springbuck and Gemsbuck can be seen from the veranda or plunge pool, Zebra and Red Hartebees can be viewed on guided walks or quad rides. The Hideaway is a wonderful retreat from the busyness of life, beautiful vistas with beautiful night skies, a very private gem. 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms ( 1 room is a loft room accessible from the outside only with stairs. Undercover Wood fired hot tub and barbecue facilities. The Cottage is very rustic and authentic, has 3 bedrooms, indoor and outdoor showers, kitchen, lounge, barbeque and wood fired hot tub, outdoor shower. Please note our Stone Cottage has 12 V power. The Views Cottage is situated on a hobby-farm. A Spacious unit for a comfortable romantic getaway or for longer stays. Uninterrupted views and vistas. Aloe River POD is delightful. Mountain bike rides and walking in this area is very popular and we encourage to bring your own bike along. We suggest a good pair of walking shoes for those keen to walk around and explore the game camp on foot.

Neighborhood info

Oudtshoorn is between 45-60km depending on the route. Herold Wines is 21km away. Oudtshoorn offers many attractions like Cango Caves, Ostrich Farms and Cango Wildlife Ranch about 60 away. Giraffe feeding at Chandelier about 45 km away GREAT cycling and hiking area.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Breathe Accommodation

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

Breathe Accommodation takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 19:00 and 06:00
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 1,500 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about $92. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded by bank transfer if there's no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 10 are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

We are not in Oudtshoorn but in the Oudtshoorn district.

Accessible with cars but be aware of gravel roads to get to the property.

No restaurants close by

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Breathe Accommodation of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of ZAR 1,500 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded by bank transfer if there's no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.

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