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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Melk Houte Bosch Guest Farm in Malgas offers a sun terrace, lush garden, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out services, an outdoor fireplace, and an indoor play area. Comfortable Amenities: The property features family rooms, a games room, and a barbecue area. Additional facilities include a pool with a view, laundry service, and free on-site private parking. Scenic Surroundings: Situated on a hillside, the guest house provides mountain and garden views. Activities such as fishing, canoeing, hiking, and cycling are available nearby. Highly Rated: Guests appreciate the friendly host, scenic location, and swimming pool. The property is 37 km from Swellendam Golf Course and Drostdy Museum.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jaco
    South Africa South Africa
    Exceptional views of the farm, very spacious house, well decorated and friendly hosts. Could cycle and walk for many kms and close to Malgas. Kids loved the farm life
  • Lorna
    Australia Australia
    The most amazing farm stay. Everything was perfect with Sonja being a wonderful host.
  • Olivia
    South Africa South Africa
    The accommodation and facilities were excellent and as advertised. Sonja and Hennie were brilliant hosts, salt of the earth people with hospitality just a natural part of who they are.
  • Christine
    South Africa South Africa
    Such a nice place, just a pity that we could not stay longer! The house is truly spacious and comfortable, with all the things you could need. The friendly doggies were a bonus. The gravel road to the farm is quite a long drive, but the area was...
  • Milea
    South Africa South Africa
    My friends and I stayed in the farm house over news years 2025. I must say, we were all blown away with how amazing the location and the service was. The views are spectacular and the farm dogs are such pleasant, well behaved and loving...
  • Mina
    Germany Germany
    Very spacious cottage, equipped with table tennis and an indoor barbecue area. The location is stunning but be aware that you have to drive 30 km gravel road to get there. We would have loved to stay longer!
  • Jenna
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful house with all the amenities one might need (air fryer included). The area is vast and the views stunning. So much space to explore and enjoy, by foot, bicycle or 4x4. The river with canoes is wonderful. The farm dogs are too sweet and...
  • Michele
    Germany Germany
    Great stay! The house has everything you need. Wood for the Braai, dishes, games for kids, quiteness and great views.
  • Nemanja
    South Africa South Africa
    Clean and modern house set on a beautiful working farm. The house was spacious and had the all the equipment that you would expect. The indoor braai and table tennis table were a hit. Sonja and Charity were highly responsive to our messages and...
  • Maximilian
    Austria Austria
    Sonja the host was very friendly and helpful. Spacious and well equipped guest house. Loved the dogs and farm animals!

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

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House rules

Melk Houte Bosch Guest Farm takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:30
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 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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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.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Melk Houte Bosch 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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.