Whether you’re looking to explore or escape to the mountains for some peace and quiet, Stonewood Mountain Cabin offers the chance to see and do as much or as little as you like.
Explore the Mountains Hiking
For those with a passion for the outdoors, Mount Bain Nature Reserve and surrounds are a natural playground. Discover the beauty of the area with a trail run, hike or nature walk – over 1,300 species of fynbos and an abundance of birds, wildlife, rivers, and waterfalls can be found here, making the cabin the ultimate base for outdoorsy travellers.
Swim in the Sun at the River
Bring along a floaty to enjoy on an exclusive section of the Witte River during the summer months. Only for guests. Further details provided after booking.
Where: Mount Bain Private Nature Reserve, Bainskloof (3 min, 2 km from Cabin)
When: Anytime
Cost: Free
Mountain Biking in Slanghoek Cellar
Discover the incredible scenery of the Breede River Valley along the Slanghoek MTB trails. There are five routes to choose from, covering 8.5km to 20km, each beginning at Slanghoek Cellar. Routes tailor for all ages, but kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration for the route is required and can be done at the cellar during office hours or via Snapscan.
Where: Slanghoek Cellar, Slanghoek (15 min, 20 km m from Cabin)
When: Open daily. Registration can be done at the cellar during office hours: Mon – Fri. 08:00 – 17:00 and 10:00 – 13:00 on Saturdays or via Snapscan.
Booking Required: Yes
Cost: R30 per person
Pizza and Beer at The Calabash Bush Pub
The Calabash Bush Pub can be found at the entrance to the reserve (approx. 800m away) and is open six days a week (closed on Mondays). They offer a wide selection of food and drinks, a bar area, firewood and both indoor and outdoor seating.
Where: Calabash Bush Pub, Bainskloof (2 min, 800 m from Cabin)
When: Tuesday to Friday 11:00 to late, Saturday to Sunday, 9:30 to 17:30
Cost: Take a look at their menu.
Booking Required: No
Gin Tasting at Monk’s Gin
We’re lucky enough to have Monks Gin Distillery right on our doorstep. Just a short drive or cycle away from Stonewood Mountain Cabin, Monks offer buchu, hemp or blueberry infused gin tastings from their mountain-facing tasting room, ideal come storm or shine.
Whats better than this? We’ve partnered with the Team at Monk’s Gin and our guests get every second tasting for free! Be sure to have your booking confirmation available to show the Monk’s Gin staff to be eligible to redeem your free tastings.
Where: Monk’s Gin, Bainskloof (3 min, 2km from Cabin)
When: Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00, Saturday 10:00-16:00
Cost: R70 per person (every second tasting free)
Booking Required: Walk-ins welcome (best to Whatsapp or call if you’re a large group)
Wine and Lunch at Bergsig
Enjoy a decadent lunch and local wines surrounded by unparalelled mountain and vineyard views at Bergsig Estate. The Bergsig Bistro offers traditional lunches like Bobotie, Oxtail and Waterblommetjie Bredie, crafted with the local flavours and ingredients of the surrounding Breede River Valley.
Where: Bergsig Estate, Bainskloof (5 min, 3 km from Cabin)
When: Mondays to Fridays 08:00 to 16:00, Saturdays and public holidays 09:00 to 15:00
Booking Required: No
Coffee at Rietdakkie Padstal & Farmstall
Great coffee, fresh produce and freshly baked goods are the order of the day at Rietdakkie Farmstall and Kitchen. Start your day with home brewed coffee and their famous fresh baked roosterkoek from the farm-style kitchen and let the kids loose in an enclosed outdoor play area. Perfect for a pitstop to stock up on padkos!
Where: Rietdakkie Padstal & Farmstall, Bainskloof (7 min, 8 km from Cabin)
When: Monday to Friday 08:00 to 17:00, Saturday 08:30 to 16:00. Closed Sundays
Booking Required: No
Walk In Gardens and Lunch at Bosjes
The tranquil landscaped gardens at Bosjes, a working family-run farm surrounded by orchards, vineyards and fynbos, is the ideal weekend activity. Discover a plethora of succulents, Renosterveld, indigenous forest, and water plants, or enjoy the elevated Boombrug canopy walk provides a vertical labyrinth to discover. Finish off with lunch at Bosjes Kombuis with its exquisite seasonal menu and play areas for kids.
Where: Bosjes, Breede Valley (11 min, 12 km from Cabin)
When: Bosjes Kombuis is open Wednesday to Sunday, 11:30 – 15:30. The Spens, Chapel and Gardens are open Wednesday to Sunday, 08:30 to 16:00
Cost: Take a look at their Spens menu and their Kombuis menu
Booking Required: No, but you can book here for the Kombuis
Walk Through Flowers and Pick Your Own at Adene’s Farm Flowers
Stroll through five hectares of 50,000 flowering Dahlias, thousands of Hydrangeas and anemones at this working flower farm in the Wolseley. Bring a hat, flat closed shoes and a bucket to take your flowers home with you. Dog-friendly on a leash.
Where: Adene’s Farm Flowers, Wolseley (12 min, 13 km from Cabin)
When: Mid December to Beginning April on Saturdays and Sundays 08:00 to 12:30
Cost: Entry is R70 for adults and R40 for kids (you receive a complimentary packet of seed upon entrance worth R65)
Booking Required: No
Animal Petting at Fynbos Guest Farm & Animal Sanctuary
Take a stroll through the animal sanctuary and pet some of the 150 animals including llamas, alpaca, zebra, springbok, to goats, horses and more. Feel free to take a walk on their trails or through the labyrinth in the forest. There is also a café and farmstall if you’re feeling peckish.
Where: Fynbos Guest Farm, Wolseley (16 min, 17 km from Cabin)
When: Monday to Friday 09:00 to 16:00, Saturday to Sunday 09:30 to 17:00
Cost: Entrance fee of R60 per adult & R30 per child
Booking Required: Yes, call or email before visiting