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Melkkamer House & Cottages

Few other reserves offer as complete an outdoor experience as De Hoop – sea, sand dunes, the vlei, a floral sensation of rare fynbos plants, diverse antelope and the Potberg Mountains. Birders observe wading birds on the shores of the vlei while the Potberg Mountains are home to a colony of endangered Cape vultures. Hikers and cyclists have close-up encounters with bontebok, Cape mountain zebra, eland, baboons and ostriches.

The sandstone buildings on the opposite side of the vlei (wetland) are known as ‘Melkkamer’. This remote and exclusive homestead is a 40 min drive from the Opstal area of De Hoop Collection and boasts 3 units dating from the late 1800’s. There is no electricity and all the units have gas powered appliances, with candlelight and lanterns adding to the romance and charm of this unique area. A generator is available for the Melkkamer Manor House and Melkkamer Foremans Cottage and is switched on at pre-determined times for the convenience of our guests.

All three cottages are fully equipped for self-catering or guests can drive around for dinner to The Fig Tree Restaurant at the Opstal. Please note that booking a table for dinner is essential. For those who prefer to self-cater, kindly ensure that you have adequate supplies, as the nearest towns are an hour’s drive away.

Come and escape to a bygone era in the peace and tranquillity that is the Melkkamer Homestead.

Melkkamer Manor House
This beautiful remote, old stone Manor House comprises four magnificently appointed bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. The house is fully equipped for self-catering and has a beautiful spacious kitchen, a cosy lounge and charming dining room. There are fireplaces inside and a lovely outside braai area under the milkwood trees.
Melkkamer Manor House is the perfect destination for discerning guests who seek the privacy of sole-use villa accommodation.

Melkkamer Vlei Cottage
The lovely old stone cottage overlooks the stunning De Hoop vlei. It has four beautifully appointed bedrooms with 2 separate bathrooms. There is a sitting room, dining area with fully equipped kitchen, a cosy fireplace and barbecue area. Paraffin lamplight and firelight add to the romance of the location, where there is no electricity.
Melkkamer Vlei Cottage is set on a unique wetland location and ideal for families or small groups, especially keen birders.

Melkkamer Foreman Cottage
This charming cottage is tucked away amongst the milkwood trees. It is a short walk from the vlei and the Melkkamer Manor House. It has three bedrooms, open plan sitting room with dining area and fully equipped kitchen and barbecue area. The cottage has one bathroom and boasts a lovely outside shower.
The Melkkamer Foremans Cottage is ideal for family getaways or for a small group of friends.