Go, Go, Go!

WHERE IT IS: In the foothills of the Riviersonderend Mountains, 186km from Cape Town.

WHY GO THERE: To leave the rat race far behind. You’ll struggle to get signal, so switch off those screens and gaze up at the mountains instead. Hike to waterfalls, swim in the pools, and entertain the kids with porcine antics at the pig paddock. Rest, relax, recharge.

WHAT IT OFFERS: There are cottages scattered across the farm, from couples-escapes near the farmhouse to a cluster of homely getaways facing the farm dam. The four secluded Mountain Cottages — with exclusive use of spacious lawns, a swimming pool and shaded lapa — are the pick of the bunch.

AND THE FOOD: The cottages are nicely kitted out for selfcatering, and there’s a well-stocked farm shop for anything you’ve left behind. Don’t leave without a pack of free-range lamb and pork raised on the farm. Wine and cheese-tastings are offered on selected weekends, and catering is available on request.

RATES: Varies according to cottage. Mountain Cottages cost R750 per cottage for two, and R320pppn thereafter. Children under-12 half price. Discounts offered in winter and mid-week.

GETTING THERE: Follow the N1 and R60 from Cape Town to Robertson. From the McGregor turn-off, follow directions along 34km of tar and gravel to the farm gate.

CONTACT: Visit www.goodhopefarm.co.za or call 082 264 1016.