Fisaasbos se Huis 2.61

Located in a cul de sac of the Tulbagh valley... perched on a hilltop surrounded by fruit orchards... and guarded by the towering Klein Winterhoek peak... Ta daaaaaam!

Fisaasbos - its name derived from 'Fisante Bos' meaning Pheasant's Bush (trivia) - is located on Remhoogte, a working fruit farm in the cul de sac of the Tulbagh valley. The harvest: apples, pears, cling peaches and prunes. Lots of prunes.

The renovated thatched cottage, perched on the hilltop overlooking the valley and guarded by the peaks of the Winterhoek, has served as secondary house and bachelor's cottage to the main farm since the 1940s. The cottage is an extended rondawel with three (round) bedrooms: two doubles and one sleeping four on bunk beds. One double room claims a fireplace, the other the en suite bathroom (shower and bath). A second bathroom serves the rest. All linen and towels provided.

Don Quiquote's kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering purposes, with dishwasher, stove, microwave, fridge, coffee machine and the rest. The living room opens up to the front stoep, with views stretching across the valley, all the way to town and beyond.

A backyard braai is set in the shade of some giant acorn trees and with a view up the mountain slopes, cliffs and kloofs. And then there's a sprawling lawn with pecan trees. BYO hammock.Barbecue grid, utensils and wood are provided, for both the braai and indoor fireplace.

Pets are allowed but should be kept from wandering off. Good cell phone reception. Even better when ignored.

ACTIVITIES:
True to its name, 'Remhoogte' has some steep farm roads ideal for mountain biking, trail running and casual hiking while for some, the calm, the quiet and the picturesque setting remains this spot's most appealing qualities.

The town of Tulbagh offers visitors a myriad of options, from award winning wineries to olive farms and a chocolatier. The town's historical significance is celebrated in and around Church Street, boasting the biggest single collection of national heritage buildings in the country. Heard about the earthquake? You will.

Annual festival type events include the Agricultural Show in September, Christmas in July, Spring Music Fest, and well, every weekend.