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About this property

Zeekoe is located along the worlds longest R62 wine route and surrounded by the Swartberg and Outeniqua mountains. It provides air-conditioned farmhouse accommodation in a perfect setting for outdoor activities and wildlife explorations. Oudtshoorn is 7 km away. De Zeekoe Guest Farm is a beautifully restored colonial homestead, dating back 150 years. Offering luxurious rooms and cabins with breathtaking surroundings, the farm is a nature lover's paradise. Relax in your stylish room set amongst lush indigenous gardens with a patio offering spectacular mountain views. Each is decorated in warm colours. Cool off in the salt-water swimming pool, before savouring home-grown, organic produce and local specialities such as ostrich and venison. A selection of local wines is available from the wine cellar. De Zeekoe Farm offers unique opportunities to interact with wild meerkats. Explore the vast farm grounds in a malaria-free area and the unspoilt Karoo by mountain bike or hiking. Spend time fishing or canoeing within the borders of the farm. The Cango Caves, waterfalls and museums are all in the vicinity of De Zeekoe Guest Farm.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • Fair Trade Tourism
    Fair Trade Tourism

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lily
    Australia Australia
    The room was big and comfortable, and the continental breakfast buffet was great. Staff were friendly and attentive. Sunset views from the property were beautiful.
  • Carolyn
    Australia Australia
    The view out the window from our two apartments was just divine. So peaceful sitting on the balcony in the swing chair listening to the birds there. The decor was unique and of high quality-really lovely to just sit and look around in your room....
  • Fourie
    South Africa South Africa
    Love the peace and quiet. Beautifull decor. Good food.
  • John
    South Africa South Africa
    The place is fantastic and the meercat experience was amazing
  • Viriato
    Brazil Brazil
    Our experience was wonderful from start to finish. The room was spacious, comfortable, and beautifully decorated, with lovely views of the farm. Dinner was a highlight — the ostrich bobotie was outstanding, full of flavor and perfectly cooked. The...
  • Julie
    Australia Australia
    A wonderful place. Beautiful view and great rooms. Breakfast was excellent.
  • David
    South Africa South Africa
    The amenities, spacious room, great quality accommodation.
  • Marc
    South Africa South Africa
    The rooms are large and comfortable, the food is fantastic, and the overall feeling you get when staying there is peace & quiet, close to nature. The Meerkat tour is a must!
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Situated out in the country, beautifully appointed and peaceful.
  • Peter
    Ireland Ireland
    Had dinner and breakfast which were excellent. Overall had an excellent experience. Was able to park my motorcycle close to my room and within view.

Hosted by Main house

9.2
Host review score
Main house
Owners Paula & Boetie started the guest farm20 years ago. They live on the property to keep a hand on things and making sure everything is running smooth.Only 7km outside Oudtshoorn, in the Garden Route's Klein Karoo, surrounded by the famous Swartberg and Outeniqua mountains, is one of the world’s 17 "hot spots" with 3 overlapping flower zones. Surrounded by a variety of Oudtshoorn Attractions like ostrich farms, longest wine route in the world (R 62), Cango caves, Wildlife ranch, waterfalls and museums, makes this the ideal destination for a visit or a stay over in the Klein Karoo. This owner managed, 3000 hectare working farm, is malaria free and child friendly.De Zeekoe Oudtshoorn offers a unique in the world opportunity to walk with Wild Meerkats (Five Shy meerkats) and to be part of the shy 5 experience! De Zeekoe's unique charm & extraordinary activities attracts guests of a different kind. People from all walks of life visit this stylish lusern farm in search of a unique experience. Guests can choose between various accommodation, ranging from stylish rooms to rustic chalets, or cottages either for a self catering stay or a stylish bed and breakfast.
Enjoy a wide range of activities on the farm, from canoeing ( in rainy season), swimming, biking, birding
De Zeekoe is only 7 km from town and 3000 hectares
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • De Windpomp restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

De Zeekoe Guest Farm takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 450 per child, per night
3 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 450 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that Meerkat tours need to be arranged in advance. For more information contact the farm. Contact details are found on the booking confirmation.

Please inform De Zeekoe Guest Farm in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.