The most gorgeous off the grid stays within 2.5 hours of Cape Town
Looking for the most stunning mountain views, hot tubs and cozy fireplaces to snuggle up and have long conversations into the night? Look no further! Here are 6 of the finest off the grid stays under 2.5hrs drive from Cape Town. Whether you are just landing at the airport and don't want to travel much further or just don't fancy travelling far for a weekend away; you're not gonna wanna miss these stays.
Poortjies @ Suidster - Luxury Eco Off-grid Cottage
2.5hrs from Cape Town.
Firewood hot tub • Indoor fireplace • Stunning interior • Views • Sleeps 2
A luxury and modern barn-style home in between the mountains of Montagu this off the grid farm stay is well worth the 2.5hr drive. (The longest drive on this list but still isn't that far. For weekend short stays I'm usually willing to drive up to 3 hours) It's got views all around and plenty of large windows/glass doors for you to be able to take in the views even when relaxing inside. A very welcoming open plan style interior featuring a great inward facing kitchen and double bed back to back with a 3-4 seater couch facing an indoor fireplace to relax and keep cold while chilling or having dinner in the cold. For just such occasions there is also a toasty wood-fire fuelled hot tub. For the not so cold days there is also a stunning outdoor shower and outdoor table setting for lunch with a view.
R5900 for 2 nights (2 night minimum)
Wilde Als
2.5hrs from Cape Town.
Unique property • Hot tub • Fireplace • Stunning mountain views • Sleeps 2
In between the mountains of Robertson is this very unique shipping container based stay. This container also has functioning container doors leading to the "secret" kitchen. Just across the kitchen is the open living space with a large dining table for eating and playing some games. This area also features a large fireplace to keep warm and/or have a nice braai. There's also a comfy couch and hammock to relax and read or take a nap. On the topic of keeping warm there is also a toasty hot tub built into the deck of the living space. Inside the container itself is the bedroom featuring a double bed and en-suite bathroom. This bathroom does have a closed off shower, but if you're here on a good day across from the living area on the other side of the container is a stunning double outdoor shower.
R4126 for 2 nights (2 night minimum)
EcoTreehouse luxury off-grid cabin
2.5hrs from Cape Town.
Great mountain views • Sauna AND Hot tub • Cozy interior • Sleeps 3
Get cozy right under the Swellendam mountains in this luxury eco cabin with access to a bubbling hot tub AND a sauna. The Cabin is on a sustainable farm where you get your own private corner to enjoy and relax. Gorgeous mountain views right from your bed in the morning and star gazing from the hot tub at night there is definitely no lack of views while you're at this stay so bring your camera and/or binoculars because there is also plenty of diverse wildlife. There are also plenty of hikes and activities nearby (including horse riding) if you're looking to soak in nature even more.
R4380 for 2 for 2 nights (2 night minimum)
Stonewood Mountain Cabin
1.5hrs from Cape Town.
Mountain views • Large indoor fireplace • Cozy chill spots • Balcony views • Nature shower. • Sleeps 2-6
Up in the mountains of the Cape Winelands lies the Stonewood Cabin. A gorgeous fully wooden and powered by solar panels cabin with a large full balcony providing the most stunning views over all the vineyards and mountains. The balcony makes for an amazing spot to drink your morning coffee, read a book on the hammock or at night to look at the stars and watch the satellites fly by. (I'd recommend installing a tracker app before this trip, it brought as so much joy figuring out what everything is and looking up at the sky for hours.) The cabin features two double bed bedrooms (one en-suite and one detached bathroom) and two single beds in the shared spaces, one upstairs outside the bedroom and one under the stairs in the living room. The detached bathroom also features an absolutely stunning nature shower that provides such good views as you wash off.
R5812 for 2 for 2 nights (2 night minimum)
Alto Organic Retreat-Air
1.5hrs from Cape Town.
Organic gardens • Mountain views • Modern interior • Fireplace • Little reading nest • Sleeps 2
Under the mountains of the Cape Winelands is the Alto Organic retreat which allows full access to the farm it is situated on which features many marked footpaths for some gorgeous walks morning or evening. This includes access to the 2 rivers that cross over the farm for some refreshing dips. If you're looking more to cozy up the interior of the stay itself is stunning with a double bed and fireplace in the living space which also includes a small library so you can have a nice warm dinner and then snuggle up in bed for a good read.
R3464 per night
