De Hoop Collection

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Situated just three-hours’ drive from Cape Town, the 36,000 hectares of De Hoop conservation area forms part of a World Heritage Site characterised by rich biodiversity and rare species of fynbos that lead down to an unspoiled coastline. A 19km vlei, which is a Ramsar site, stretches across the reserve and is home to rich birdlife, including pelicans that breed on its waters each year. The three nautical miles of De Hoop Marine Reservebeyond the shoreline offer some of the best whale-viewing in the world, with some 40% of the global Southern Right Whale population coming to the bay each year to breed.

From camping and caravanning sites and affordable Self-Catering rondawels to more luxurious Self-Catering cottages, the De Hoop Collection has something to offer families travelling on a limited budget and couples seeking a comfortable but affordable breakaway, right through to international guests looking for a top-end luxury experience – and all of this in one of the most beautiful places the South African coastline has to offer.

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44	Unit/Rooms	14:00 Check In 11:00 Check Out
2	Vlei Rondawel
	Twin beds (can be double if requested) Equipped with 4 beds, bedside table, linen provided Braai Communal kitchen with fridge/freezer, oven/stove, microwave, kettle, cutlery and crockery for 8 and a dinig room table Communal bathrooms and showers	Rates on request.
10	Caravan & camping site
	Communal kitchen (soon) and bathrooms available for campers and caravanners All sites equipped with braai area and picnic tables No electricity at sites Bring pots and pans etc.	Rates on request.
5	Campsite Rondawels at the Opstal
	Twin beds (can be double if requested) Equipped with 2 beds, bedside table, bathroom basin, cupboard, kettle, bar fridge, some basic cutlery and crockery, toaster, braai and outdoor dining area Communal bathrooms, showers & kitchen at the Campsite NB: Bring your own pots and pans	Rates on request.
9	De Hoop Village at the Opstal
	9 cottages – Kitchen, lounge/dining area and outdoor braai and dining area Amenities – Kettle, toaster, microwave, fridge/freezer, stove/oven, basic crockery and cutlery, basic kitchen utensils, sink (dishwashing liquid & sponge provided), braai equipment, permanent braai grid provided 3 Bedrooms – 1 double room (either twin or double bed), 1 twin room & 1 bunk room. Linen and hangers provided 1 Bathroom – Shower, basin, toilet, bath mat. Bathroom towels, soap, hand wash, shampoo & conditioner, body wash & body lotion provided	Rates on request.
7	Equipped Cottages at the Opstal
	7 cottages in total – 6 of them 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, 1 with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom (Eland), kitchen, lounge/dining area and outdoor braai and dining area Kitchen amenities – Kettle, toaster, microwave, fridge/freezer, stove/oven, basic crockery and cutlery, basic kitchen utensils, sink (+ dishwashing liquid & sponges provided), braai equipment (NB: fetch braai grid from reception). Bedroom setup – 1 double (double or twin beds) and 1 twin (& 1 bunk room in Eland). Linen and hangers provided. Bathroom – Shower, basin, toilet, bath mat. Bathroom towels, soap, hand wash, shampoo & conditioner, body wash & body lotion provided	Rates on request.
3	Vlei Cottage
	3 cottages Kitchen, lounge/dinning area, outdoor braai. Facilities; Kettle, toaster, microwave, fridge/freezer, stove/oven, basic crockery and cutlery, basic kitchen utensils, sink (dishwashing liquid & sponge provided), braai equipment, permanent braai grid provided Bedroom setup – 1 double and 1 twin. Linen and hangers provided Bathroom – Shower, basin, toilet, bath mat. Bathroom towels, soap, hand wash, shampoo & conditioner, body wash & body lotion provided	Rates on request.
3	Opstal House
	3 houses Kitchen, lounge/dining area, fireplace, outdoor braai. Facilities – Kettle, toaster, microwave, fridge/freezer, stove/oven, basic crockery and cutlery, basic kitchen utensils, sink (dishwashing liquid & sponge provided), braai equipment and permanent braai grid provided Bedroom setup – 1 double (double or twin beds) and 2 twin bedrooms. Linen and hangers provided Bathroom – Shower, basin, toilet, bath mats. Bathroom towels, soap, hand wash,shampoo & conditioner, body wash & body lotion provided	Rates on request.
1	Melkkamer Foreman's Cottage
	3 bedrooms – 1 double (double or twin beds) and 2 twin bedrooms. Linen and hangers provided 1 bathroom – Bath, basin, toilet, bath mat. Bathroom towels, soap, hand wash, shampoo & conditioner, body wash & body lotion provided Kitchen, lounge/dining area, fireplace,outdoor braai and dining area – No electricity. – Gas fridge/freezer, gas stove/oven, basic crockery and cutlery, basic kitchen utensils, sink (dishwashing liquid & sponge provided), braai equipment (NB: fetch braai grid from reception) NO ELECTRICITY	Rates on request.
1	Melkkamer Vlei Cottage
	4 bedrooms – 2 double (double or twin beds) and 2 twin bedrooms. Linen and hangers provided 2 bathrooms – 2 Showers, basins, toilet, bath mats. Bathroom towels, soap, hand wash, shampoo & conditioner, body wash & body lotion provided kitchen, lounge/dining area, fireplace, outdoor braai and dining area. Kitchen – No electricity. Gas fridge/freezer, gas stove/oven, basic crockery and cutlery, basic kitchen utensils, sink (dishwashing liquid & sponge provided), braai equipment NO ELECTRICITY	Rates on request.
1	Melkkamer Manor House
	4 bedrooms all en-suite Self catering Diningroom Lounge	Rates on request.
1	Opstal Manor House
	The Opstal Manor House (previously the Ou Huis) accommodates 6 people in 3 en suite bedrooms	Rates on request.
1	Koppie Alleen
	4 bedrooms – 2 double (double or twin beds) and 2 twin bedrooms. Linen and hangers provided 2 bathrooms – each with showers, basins, separate toilet, bath mats. Bathroom towels, soap, hand wash, shampoo & conditioner, body wash & body lotion provided Kitchen /Livingroom – Gas fridge/freezer, stove/oven, crockery, cutlery, basic kitchen utensils, sink (dishwashing liquid & sponge provided),gas & conventional braai, braai equipment. NO ELECTRICITY	Rates on request.

Directions

Take N2 to Caledon. From Caledon drive through Napier to Bredasdorp. From Bredasdorp take the R319 to Swellendam. At about 6kms turn right - sign posted De Hoop / Malagas / Infanta. Gravel road for 35kms until you see a sign to the right - De Hoop Nature Reserve. From Swellendam, drive on N2 for 13km in the direction of CapeTown, turn left onto gravel road, signed Spitskop. Continue on this road for about 45km until you reach a T-junction. Turn left at the T-junction signed Malgas / Infanta and travel approx 2km before you turn right onto the De Hoop Pad signed BUCHU BUSHCAMP / DE HOOP. It is 7km from this turn off to the Main Gate of the Park and a further 8km to the office.