Bakoni Hide-away
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The Bakoni Hide-away is an off-the-grid retreat, ideal for a romantic getaway for lovers of the African bush. Unfenced, it is set on a remote spot on the side of a mountain with abundant birdlife as well as some buck and other game around
The architecture was inspired by the many stone circles that occur in this region and the Bakoni people who are believed to have roamed the area in the past. The cottage is ideal for a romantic getaway for 2, or for 2 good friends - the king size bed with a thick overlay can be separated into 2 comfy single beds.
The space
The cottage is targeted at birders and nature lovers familiar with the African bush who will delight in perhaps seeing a porcupine, jackal, buck or other wildlife drinking in the little rock pool close to the house if they are lucky! Lovely walks lead you to two waterfalls and some very special stone circle ruins that the area is known for. The cottage is not fenced in and a small rock pond has been created nearby to attract birds and game for closer viewing so this is the only cottage on our property that is not pet-friendly. There is a cast iron stove for cold winter evenings.
The Bakoni Hide-Away is also targeted to guests who are concerned about our global environment. It is off the grid with all power being provided by a solar geyser and batteries. The geyser provides extremely hot water but, in rainy weather, may take time to warm up – an outside “donkey” boiler lit by a fire is provided as an alternative geyser. Plug points are provided for charging laptops and phones (but not hairdryers) and there is a very spacious fridge/freezer.
A vehicle with high clearance is required to reach the hide-away (4x4 only necessary in wet weather). The owners will happily shuttle their guests to the cottage at the beginning and end of their stay at no extra cost. Please note that extra transfers during your stay are charged at R100/round trip.
Guest access
It is optimally designed for 2 in a large open-plan room with a private bathroom. Two single mattresses are supplied on the mezzanine floor above to accommodate up to 4 maximum.
Interaction with guests
The cottage is not serviced during your stay unless required by yourselves - if so, this will cost an extra R150 / service to be paid in cash at the time.
Other things to note
The cottage is off the grid with hot water being provided by a very efficient solar geyser and an outside donkey boiler for overcast weather. A large fridge/freezer is available and a gas hob and outside fire place are provided for cooking. An iron cast "potjie" pot is available for slow cooking on the fire.
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Features
- • King-size bed with thick overlay (can split into 2 single beds) and 2 single mattresses
• En-suite bathroom with dual shower
• Gas hob
• Cast iron wood stove for heating
• Off-the-grid design but phones & laptops can be charged
- • Outdoor fireplace and braai area
• 2 cold water old cast iron baths on the nearby cliff nearby for cooling off in hot weather
• small outside watering hole for wildlife nearby
• Loft reading area
• Front wall of glass doors opens cottage to the bush
Other info
- No TV or microwave
- Outdoor smoking only
