KolKol Mountain Lodge

Log cabin retreat-cum-botanical paradise in the bountiful Overberg

After visiting vibrant Cape Town and its winelands, enjoy this section of the Cape's mountains, either en route to the Garden Route, or to the whale-frequented waters off Hermanus.

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About KolKol Mountain Lodge

South Africa and mountainside log cabins? Surely not! You may need to expand your impressions of this country, because that's just what you'll find at KolKol Mountain Lodge. The place is one surprising revelation after another. Set in the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, a 90-minute drive from Cape Town, Kolkol is surrounded by exceptional views and an impressive plant diversity – 1,600 species, principally endemic fynbos. Here, nine Canadian-style log cabins have been built, complete with private wood-burning hot tubs. With an atmosphere cosily romantic, and a small team to care for your needs, this is log-cabin living, South African-style.

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From $70 person/night

Lodge

14 Rooms

Overberg, South Africa

Highlights

Wandering the trails on the property will mean experiences both great and small: views of the landscape and close encounters with a bewildering variety of fynbos.

Romance is stoked here with a honeymoon package, which includes complimentary slippers, robes, a bottle of sparkling wine and a deli platter.

Any hour is right for a dip in your private wood-fired hot tub – enjoy it at sunrise with a cuppa, or beneath the star-studded night sky with a bottle of bubbly.

The property

Each cabin is built of wood harvested from the invasive tree species found in the area. The design clearly aims to integrate and accentuate the surroundings, and the owners have been really successful in their use of gently treated wood, natural stone and exceptional placement within the landscape. Outside, each cabin has a porch with braai (bbq) facilities, a hot tub and wide views. The interiors are comfortably furnished, with a contemporary twist. All cabins have fully equipped kitchens.

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The rooms

Of the nine pretty, rustic cabins, two cater for larger groups and families. King Cabin sleeps up 10 in two bedrooms and a loft with two queen-sized beds. KolKol Cabin sleeps a total of six guests in one bedroom and the loft, which has two singles. The remaining cabins each accommodate two in a queen-sized comfort. All cabins have en-suite bathrooms with showers and tubs (strategically placed in a windowed-corner for the views), and plush cotton towels.

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One more thing...

All the cottages are stunning, but Pincushion is the highest and most private – extra, extra special.

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Activities

Cultural

Birding

The cabins are so cosy and well-equipped that you may find it difficult to venture outdoors. But, while the fireplace, farm butter, new-laid eggs and homemade rusks appear to be conspiring to keep you indoors, it would be a pity not to wander the grounds; an incredible diversity of plant-life populates this place. For guests with itchy feet, the region fizzes with activities, from whale watching and shark-cage diving to wine-tasting, quad-biking, fly-fishing, horse riding and gorgeous beaches.

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About Overberg

Overberg

A little-explored gem where hills roll into the ocean and nature reserves rub against golden sands.

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