Jan Hoppie, situated in Bonnievale, is a rustic yet comfortable and romantic old fashioned farm cottage in a peaceful setting overlooking the Breede River Valley. Named after a labourer who arrived out of the blue and became a local legend, Jan Hoppie is a simple farm cottage appointed above vineyards and exuding local character.

The approach to the cottage passes a slightly disheveled ensemble of implements and work sheds, all needed to keep this wine and dairy farm alive.

However, this initial impression dissolves as one enters the sweet scent of reed ceilings, old wood furniture and lingering smoke from yesterday’s open-hearth fire. The cottage retains its humble beginnings and it could be this simple charm that explains the many return visits.

The cottage is peppered with interesting artifacts, like an original cobbler’s table for the braai goodies, old paraffin lamps, farm tools, Victorian taps and bath and a stable door for front door.

The pleasant beskuit-en-koffie front stoep yields picturesque views across the valley, the river (about 950m away), and the mountains beyond. To make your stay even more comfortable, hosts Janie and Thys Wentzel throw in free wood, candles and blitz.
Text from www.budget-getaways.co.za