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    Orchard Cottage

    Beautiful small vintage self-catering cottage situated in an orchard in the town of Mcgregor
    1 of 26Beautiful small vintage self-catering cottage situated in an orchard in the town of Mcgregor
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    2 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms , Sleeps 4
    McGregor, Western Cape
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    Orchard Cottage is a beautiful self-catering cottage situated in an apricot orchard in the town of McGregor, in the beautiful Breede River Valley of the Western Cape. The cottage can accommodate up to four adult guests and has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a open plan living room, and a small kitchen.

    The main bedroom has a queen-size bed and the second bedroom has twin single beds. Both rooms have duck down duvets and percale linen. The first bathroom has a bath, toilet and basin, and the second bathroom has a shower, toilet and basin.

    The small kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering (includes a microwave, stove, kettle, toaster and full size fridge-freezer). The lounge has a romantic fireplace, a flat screen TV with DSTv and a DVD player. The garden features barbecue facilities for relaxed entertaining and children play area wi...     Read more
    Listing #HL6821321
    About the Owner
    Petro B
    Languages spoken:English
    Response Rate:100%
    Response Time:Within a few hours
    Listed Since:October 2015
    Interaction with guests: 
    Philen is the person that support guest for us in Mcgregor if you need to ask questions about the cottage or the area. We will send guest a code for the lock of the post box with the key so that guest can enter the house. There is a automatic gate at the private roads starting point on 7 Voortrekker. The code will be send to you before your arrival. We will communicate with guest via e-mail, sms or Whatsapp . It is your time in McGregor and we see that the cottages is your home for the time that you are in McGregor.
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    Reviewed 16 February 2018
    Lovely old cottage

    Perfectly and interesting refurbished now including all modern comforts. Hot when it was very hot outside. The double bed was the best so far in South Africa!

    Thank AroundTheWorld000
    Management response:Responded 16 February 2018

    Thanks for staying with us. We hope that you had a wonderful time in South Africa and even if it was very hot this Feb., that you will still come back to see more wonderful places

    Reviewed 28 January 2018
    Felt at home the minute I walked through the door

    This was our third visit to McGregor and we struck gold this time. Petro has such a lovely cottage and we absolutely loved the stay. Even before our stay she was super helpful and friendly and sent me links with things to do in and...More

    1  Thank Gavin S
    Management response:Responded 29 January 2018

    Gavin, thanks for this very positive review. As a guest you need to feel that the cottage is your house for the time that you are there. Hope to see you back in McGregor in the future

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    Reviewed 24 July 2017
    Wonderful and peaceful

    Orchard cottage was an excellent choice, Clean, spacious for a family of four with adult children sharing a big room and bathroom. Our room was perfect, enough blankets and heaters to keep you warm and the facilities in the cottage were perfect. For those wanting...More

    Thank rckt6667
    Management response:Responded 25 July 2017

    Thanks for these hard-warming comments. We hope to see you coming back to McGregor in the future again

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    Amenities
    • Cable/satellite TV
    • Dining Seats (4)
    • Double Beds:(1)
    • DVD Player
    • En Suite Rooms (1)
    • Fireplace
    • Grill
    • Iron
    • Linens Provided
    • Living Room Seats (4)
    • Microwave
    • Mountain Views
    • Private Garden
    • Secure Parking
    • Shower Rooms (1)
    • Single Beds:(2)
    • Suitable For Children Under 5
    • Towels Provided
    • TV
    House rules
      Kid-friendly
      Pets not allowed
      Smoking not allowed
      Check in: 2:00 PM
      Check out: 11:00 AM
    Please do not use the fire place as a 'braai area' as this fire place is only to keep the house warm in winter
    Bathrooms
      1 Shower
      1 Attached (ensuite)
    Bedrooms
      2 Twins
      1 Full
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    About the neighbourhood
    Ten minutes’ drive from Robertson you will find the small rural village of McGregor, set within the a valley surrounded by the hills of the Langeberg mountains. McGregor was established in 1862 (original name, Lady Grey). It was renamed McGragor in 1905 in honor of Andrew McGregor who had been the minister of the Dutch Reformed Church of the Robertson District for 40 years.
    McGregor is a popular tourist destination due to its remote location and old world charm. This small village is characterised by whitewashed cottages with lovely gardens. The old stone irrigation channels are still providing water to the gardens of the towns inhabitant. Hiking trails like the Boesmanskloof hiking trail, between McGregor and Greyton is very popular. Very special places to visit during your sta...     more
    Getting around
    There are no public transport to the town and you will thus need a car. Most people love walking around in town to the shops and some of the nature walks around town. It is a small town.
    Access
    Car advised
    How to get there
    Airport: Cape Town International : 180.0 km
    Drive on the N1 from Cape Town to Worcestor (90km). Drive through the town and follow the signs to Robertson (R60). At Robertson, take a right turn at the four-way stop in the main street. Follow the road to Mcgregor (20km). (If you come via the N2, take the Swellendam turnoff and follow the road to Robertson. ) Immediately after entering the town of McGregor , you will see a brown sign that reads, 'Mcgregor Country Cottages'. Turn into the automatic greengate and follow a private road past the trees. The cottage is at the end of the road, in the orchard (about 200m). The street address is No. 7 Voortrekker st., but the cottage is not in Voortrekker st. You will need to go into the private road to get to the cottage.
    Activities nearby
    Fishing Nearby, There Is A Golf Course Within 30 Mins Drive.
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