Whipstock Guest Farm

Whipstock Guest Farm

McGregor, Western Cape, South Africa
Guest House, Self-catering from R 250 (family units from R 1,980)
R 250

Come and visit Whipstock Guest Farm and turn back time to a more relaxed pace of life away from the hustle and bustle. Located in the rain shadow of the Sonderend Mountains, on the banks of the Koningsriver, we have kept a small part of rural South Africa remarkably untouched by progress.

We offer two self-catering and three bed and breakfast cottages, each with an atmosphere and charm of its own. The cottages are equipped with fridges, coffee and tea-making facilities and fireplaces. The accommodation reflects its natural surroundings of beautiful countryside living. The commons room offers a small bar area; we are not licensed so bring your own, with large fireplace, dining room and a television with full DSTV. A variety of board games are also available and a library is available for readers to browse.

Whipstock Guest Farm is a prefect getaway for adults with children, as the farm offers a myriad of activities to keep everyone busy. There is a wonderful farm dam with clean mountain water for swimming and canoeing - perfect for those hotter summer days.

The surrounding areas are underdeveloped, lending a rustic charm to the scenery for great walks or mountain bike rides. Short and longer trails have been laid out on the farm such as the Over the Hills walk and the Valley Walk. With Whipstock Farm far from any development, the night sky is clear and the stars are unbelievably visible. At night, stargazing is a journey into another world. The surrounding wine estates offer stylish wine-tasting outings, and the fascinating, historic and artist town of McGregor is only 7 km away, providing a small store for basics, numerous shops, and restaurants.

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WHIPSTOCK GUEST FARM FACILITIES
Braai/Barbecue Cosy December School Holidays Indoor Fireplace No Credit Card Facilities Satellite TV Wi-Fi
WHIPSTOCK GUEST FARM REVIEWS (82%)
Wonderful by

We had the most wonderful time! We were collected promptly from the end of the Boesmanskloof Trail and taken to pots of hot tea and filtered coffee and a huge fire. After resting our weary legs we took a short walk to a beautiful Chrystal clear dam. If the weather had been warmer I would have loved to have a dip. The home cooked dinner and breakfast were outstanding! Thank you Dennis and Gail we will be back!

Cold to the bone by

We travelled as a group of friend to the wacky wine weekend. Whipstock Farm was a last-minute booking and we were fortunate to get a place for the festival. The place is beautiful and charming, especially the main house. The photos on Safarinow.com doesn't do it justice.

We almost froze to death during our stay there. It was one of the coldest www and we felt it to the bone. The fireplace in Longland Unit 1 smoked up the room. Even though we tried to contain the fire, we had no choice but to keep one door open, while it was cold and raining outside, to keep the smoke out. Just defeats the whole purpose of having a fireplace.

The Longland Unit 2 had a Queen Ann stove, which was just as useless for heat as the fireplace in Longland Unit 1 because it smoked up the room just as bad. I called ahead of arrival to check whether there was adequate heating in our units. I was assured there was a gas heater if needed, but only to discover on our arrival it had no gas. I'm glad I brought extra blankets from home since the bedding there was quite thin. My extra bedding almost saved us from experiencing the coldest, possibly miserable, weekend away.

I'm not sure how self-catering guest farms operate but these units did not have cleaning services, and our beds were made. We paid R300 pppn for the www, a bit overpriced for what we got. Perhaps if I spent the weekend in the summer time, I probably would have a different opinion of Whipstock. But I just can't stand the cold!

Establishment's Response:

Longlands Unit 1 - due to the fire being burnt in front and not at the back as instructed, caused the room to fill with smoke. Longlands 2 - a gas heater was promised, and we got a spare bottle from the common room, but the gas heater was found to be faulty and we were unable to use it as planned.

Due to the Queen Anne stove not being used correctly it resulted in the flue cracking and emitting smoke into the room. Extra bedding is provided in all units and if more was needed, it would have been supplied on request.

On the website it is not advertised that the units are serviced. In the whole time that the guests were in residence not once did they complain or make any suggestions to there discomfort.


The sheer beauty of the farm combined with how well it is kept & run and how welcome we were made by

The hosts are delightful, accommodation cosy, comfy & pristine and the breakfast is more than generous! !

The peacefulness by

Excellent for getting away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

The peaceful surroundings by

A wonderful farm setting not too far from McGreggor. We had an absolutely amazing stay, waking up every morning to an amazing mountain visa with absolutely no noise pollution at all. The rooms are clean and comfortable with a communal area with everything needed. All in all, an absolute Gem of a guest house.

quiet family time to enjoy the country life by

Great location for spending quality family time, we really enjoyed our stay and our hosts were terrific

Luxury farm-life by

We really enjoyed our stay. The room is well equipped and cozy. We enjoyed the peacefulness of farm-life but the proximity to many beautiful areas to explore was a bonus

WHIPSTOCK GUEST FARM LOCATION

Location of Whipstock Guest Farm

Latitude: -33.97931   Longitude: 19.75259


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