Here at Eco Cabins Western Cape, our cabins are the perfect opportunity for the beleaguered city inhabitant to make their escape to. They are a place where one can relax and recharge, getting rid of stress from the comfort of a well-furnished hot tub overlooking a fynbos-filled mountain landscape.
This article will be a comprehensive guide to our eco cabins experience, detailing what we offer, where we are situated, our values and available activities both within and nearby the property on which the cabins are situated. Located just outside Worcester and within the Breedekloof Wine Valley, anyone tired of the city life can treat themselves to the perfect restorative weekend away. If you’re itching to pack your bags by the end of this article, you can reach us via our listed contacts and we’ll gladly help you plan the perfect weekend away.
Eco Cabins Western Cape: What We Offer
We’ve formulated the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of the Mother City in the mountains overlooking Worcester. This escape takes the form of small mountain cabins nestled between the fynbos and boulders of the mountainous terrain. Our lodges are abound with rustic charm, each cabin placed to offer its occupants an unobstructed view of the breathtaking scenery that comprises the landscape. On top of this, each of the cabins are placed far apart enough from each other to really emphasise the seclusion of the location, truly making it the ideal choice for those looking to enjoy their own company.
Each and every one of our cabins is luxuriously constructed and furnished to provide guests with the ultimate comfort. During the winter, our cabins are the perfect cosy place to shelter against the cold and keep snug. This is only elevated by our relaxing hot tubs, which offer the perfect opportunity to watch the wintry mountain landscape as you steam away the chill.
If you’re looking for a relaxing spot to enjoy during the summer, these cabins also offer shady, cool spots to rest and read a book or enjoy a glass of crisp white wine. Additionally, the cabins are built near natural streams and mountain pools, which are an unrivalled choice to cool off in.
Eco Cabins Western Cape: Where We’re Situated
Our eco cabins are built on the slopes of the Rooiberg mountain, which is situated above the town of Worcester. The cabins are laid over 16 hectares of an old and untouched farm that stretches across 8000 hectares of rugged fynbos wilderness. The farm was originally established in 1831, before being sold to Willem Johannes Krynauw almost seventy years later in 1903. Since then, nature has been allowed to reclaim its dominion over this land, erasing any sign of human interference and offering guests only the beauty of nature. This makes the location feel truly secluded and tranquil, a world away from early morning traffic, shopping malls and bustling crowds.
Despite this appearance of total isolation, we’re happy to say that the property is only a brief 73 minute drive from Cape Town. This makes it the perfect getaway for a weekend trip without the hassle or cost of a long journey.
Should you for any reason need to restock your food, equipment or supplies of any kind, the town of Worcester is large enough to provide you with any of the shops or amenities you would require to do so. Furthermore, the close proximity to the Breedekloof Wine Valley opens plenty of opportunities for day trip exploration and activities.
Eco Cabins Western Cape: Why Visit Us?
The city can be an exciting place. It’s a hub of culture and activities, with tons of activities to do, sights to see and people to meet. However, city life can get overwhelming quickly. Constant activity, noise and company overloads our senses and capabilities, leaving us physically and emotionally stressed. Prolonged periods of emotional tension is physically bad for you, leaving your body drained of energy and less capable of protecting and regenerating itself. Moreover, stress and feelings of anxiety can be detrimental to our relationships with those around us, leaving us without the capacity to spend time with and connect with loved ones.
One of the healthiest and most sustainable solutions to this problem is to remove yourself from the source of tension for a getaway, allowing your mind and body enough time to recharge and return to a more balanced state. Nature is the perfect place to do this. The tranquillity, isolation, beauty and freedom from obligation all help calm our nerves and instil a sense of peace.
Our cabins are built specifically to make the most of nature’s tranquillity, truly capturing the serene solitude of the Western Cape’s mountain landscapes. The cabins are the perfect place for a small solo trip away from the city, giving any individual the time and space they need to recharge and return to their life in the city with a fresh and rejuvenated mindset.
Alternatively, you could book a cabin to accommodate a romantic partner or family members. This way, you can deepen bonds with your loved ones, giving everyone the perfect setting to connect and be present without the interruptions of everyday city life.
Eco Cabins Western Cape: What We Value
Here at Eco Cabins Western Cape, we value three major components; true seclusion, treading lightly and respect the danger of veld fires.
Our first value means that we aim to earnestly offer our guests a solitary experience that allows them to enjoy the serenity and privacy of the fynbos landscape as much as possible. We do this by building all of our cabins far apart from one another so that guests don’t feel as if they’re overlapping on each other’s experiences and can each enjoy their own solitude. You’ll note that our three cabins are built across 16 ha of wild land, giving each lodge plenty of space for our guests to retreat to.
Secondly, we are dedicated to treading lightly, meaning that we are set on leaving nature as intact as possible around our cabins and throughout our property. After all, the very reason why people continue to choose our cabins is to retreat into nature. Above all else, we do not wish to spoil the Eco Cabins Western Cape experience through unnecessary tampering of the land. We ask that you aid us in this goal by treating the wilderness around you with respect by not treading off trails, collecting flowers and wildlife or leaving any kind of litter behind. As they say: take nothing but photos and leave nothing but footprints.
Our third value is rather unambiguous in its meaning. Veld fires are a necessary part of the fynbos ecosystem with most of the flora requiring the occasional burn to clear away old brush and help germinate new seeds. That being said, manmade and uncontrolled wildfires are immensely destructive and dangerous to not only the local environment, but also human structures, livelihoods and lives. Considering the dry and flammable nature of fynbos, especially during the dry summer season, we preach extreme caution when it comes to fire.
Only make fires in clearly demarcated areas, keeping an eye on your fire source at all times and ensuring all accelerants are far away from where they may catch ablaze. Once you’re done with your fire and there are still flames or warm embers (which there are likely to be), douse the remnants with sand or water before turning in rather than letting it smoulder unattended. Should you happen to spot any fires on the property or in the vicinity, be sure to call the relevant authorities immediately. The nearby authorities are well prepared to deal with these eventualities and are experienced in handling wildfires.
Eco Cabins Western Cape: What To Do?
Our mountain cabins are the perfect place to simply unwind and relax. Feel free to while away the hours with a good book, a bowl of snacks and a glass of something good as you soak up the mountain scenery. However, should you decide to take a more active approach, there is still plenty to do and discover in the surrounding area. Nature lovers need not look far as they are given access to plenty of hiking trails that thread through the fynbos. From small antelope, colourful butterflies, flitting sunbirds, caracals and soaring birds of prey, there are plenty of animals to spot for the keen eyed and patient. The property is also fed by two mountain streams, which are perfect to hike to. These streams feed mountain pools, which reward hikers with the perfect reprieve during the summer, or perfect challenge during the colder months.
There are also more cultural and human elements to enjoy only a brief trip away from the property. Our cabins lie near the Breedekloof Wine Valley, a hotspot renowned for its celebration of craft foods, flowers and excellent wines. Make the short trip to this region to explore the local wine farms, small towns and enjoy not only the superb restaurants and artisanal stores, but also the region’s laidback culture and rich history.
Experience Tranquillity With Eco Cabins Western Cape
In conclusion, our Eco Cabins Western Cape lodges are the ideal getaway destination for any Cape Town residents or visitors keen on a change of scenery. Staying in our small but well-furnished cabins is the perfect opportunity to switch out the routine of early morning traffic and cityscape with slow mornings on the porch and sweeping vistas of the surrounding mountain.
Palaced on the Rooiberg mountain near Worcester on a large swathe of natural farmland, our property offers the ideal access to untouched nature. You can enjoy the sights, sounds and smells thereof from your cosy cabin, or immerse yourself in the environment through a range of hikes that lead to locations such as rivers and mountain pools.
Should you desire more social activities within the community, our cabins sit near the Breedekloof Wine Valley, which offers many opportunities to enjoy local cuisine, culture and history. We’ve built these cabins keeping both the considerations of our guests and the surrounding wilderness in mind, providing a truly serene and private getaway that doesn’t impose upon the landscape.
Book a secluded luxury mountain cabin today by visiting our website or getting in touch via our online contact form.