Fairfield Cottages - Each season is special on the farm – winter boast views of snow capped mountains and crystal clear streams running past the cottages, in spring the orchards in pink and white blossoms are breathtaking – so is the abundant wild flowers, summer is ideal for our numerous activities and autumn turns our special town (a mere 6 km away) into a picturesque wonderland.
Our activities on the farm include hiking
trails, mountain biking, fishing, canoeing and bird watching. Fairfield is also home to a variety of
wildlife, magnificent fynbos, 2 resident four legged friends (which duty it is
to pay a friendly visit to all guests) and a few horses.
The self-catering accommodation is also pet-friendly.
THINGS
TO DO
Within 10km from farm:
Ceres Zip Slide Tours
Ceres fruit farm tours (seasonal)
Ceres Fruit Growers Factory tour
Ceres Golf Club
Scenic Drives and views
Day Hikes
20 to 50km from farm:
Mountain Biking
4x4 Routes
Horse riding trails
Wine Tasting
Museums
Seasonal
Flower Farm Tours
Matroosberg Nature Reserve (35km
outside Ceres - abseiling, paintball, target shooting & quad biking.
Each cottage has a list of activities and booking details as well as maps, brochures etc. of the area.
Of all the Ceres accommodation options, we have the widest variety of activities!
Walking, jogging or mountain biking
Explore the orchards or single track along the foot of the mountain.
Hiking
Stroll along on the two well marked Orchard Routes that follow the farm roads. Alternatively, put on a pair of hiking boots and go explore the 3 rocky mountain routes. There are two sites with rock paintings very close to the cottages with breathtaking views of Ceres Valley and its pink mountains at sunset.
Fairfield Dam
Ideal for skiing, swimming and bass fishing. Canoes also available for guest use. Be on the lookout for our winter trout fishing opening soon!
Plunge pool and swing
Pool with loungers and shaded lawn between the self catering cottages.
Wildlife
You will run into the Duiker and Klipspringer families roaming between the cottages. Also be on the lookout for fish eagle, hadeda, mongoose, meerkat, geese, guinea-fowl, pheasants, owls and numerous other species of birdlife. At night the Caracals can be heard calling up in the mountains. Please don’t feed any animal on the property.
Fynbos
Cottage (sleeps up to 12)
The Fynbos self-catering
accommodation consists of an open plan kitchen, with fire hearth and living
area. The spacious outdoor braai area is
next to the vine covered porch which looks out onto the garden.
- Two double rooms (both with double beds)
- Two bathrooms (one with shower, one with bath)
- Large loft with 8 single beds
- Air-conditioning in loft, fans in bedrooms
- White linen and towels
- Electrical blankets in winter (on double beds)
- Wall heaters for winter
- Indoor fire hearth; outdoor braai area
- 30 m from splash pool
- DSTV Accesss package
Klipspringer Cottage (sleeps 6)
The Klipspringer self-catering accommodation consists of an open plan
kitchen and living area with a fire hearth. The spacious outdoor braai area is next to the
vine covered porch which looks out onto the mountains It has three bedrooms and
a bunk bed suitable for a child. For the
adventurous there is a second bathroom outside, boasting a tree shower (with
hot water), basin and toilet.
Outside under the towering
pine trees is a braai area on the lawn with a little stream running past in
winter. Children can enjoy the tree
swing and the plunge pool is 50 m away.
- Three rooms: 1) one double
bed; 2) one double bed; 3) two single beds
- Bathroom with shower in bath
- Luxury Outdoor Tree Shower and bathroom
- Fans in bedrooms, no air-conditioning
- White linen and towels
- Electrical blankets in winter
- Wall heaters for winter
- Indoor fire hearth; outdoor braai area
- 50 m from splash pool
- DSTV Accesss package
Mountain
Spring Cottage (sleeps 6)
Mountain Spring self-catering
accommodation consists of an open plan kitchen and living area, with a comfortable double sleeper couch. For rainy days in winter, there is a
fireplace in the living area. The
spacious porch with built in braai area has a spectacular view of the
mountains. For the adventurous there is
an outside bath tucked away behind the rocks with hot water and breathtaking surroundings.
- Two bedrooms: 1) one double bed; 2) two single beds
- Bathroom with shower
- Famous outdoor mountain bath
- Indoor fire hearth; outdoor braai
- Air conditioning in living room, fans in bedrooms.
- White towels and linen
- Use of splash pool 150 m away
- DSTV Accesss package
The Fynbos self-catering
accommodation consists of an open plan kitchen, with fire hearth and living
area. The spacious outdoor braai area is
next to the vine covered porch which looks out onto the garden.
- Two double rooms (both with double beds)
- Two bathrooms (one with shower, one with bath)
- Large loft with 8 single beds
The Klipspringer self-catering cottage consists of an open plan kitchen/living area with a fire hearth. The outdoor braai area is next to the vine covered porch which looks out onto the mountains It has three bedrooms and a bunk bed suitable for a child. For the adventurous there is a second bathroom outside, boasting a tree shower (with hot water), basin and toilet. Outside braai area with tree swing and the plunge pool close by.
Mountain Spring self-catering accommodation consists of an open plan kitchen and living area, with a comfortable double sleeper couch. For rainy days in winter, there is a fireplace in the living area. The spacious porch with built in braai area has a spectacular view of the mountains. For the adventurous there is an outside bath tucked away behind the rocks with hot water and breathtaking surroundings.
- If cancelling 7 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total.
- If cancelling 14 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the deposit.
- If cancelling 21 days before arrival, forfeit 50% of the deposit.
- If cancelling 30 days before arrival, forfeit 25% of the deposit.
FROM CAPE TOWN (± 2 HOURS)
1. Take the N1 past Paarl and through the Hugenot Tunnel.
2. Turn right at the R101 Rawsonville turn off.
3. Go past the Slanghoek turn off and take a left at Goudini Road (R43)
4. Follow this road, turn right at the T-junction marked Wolseley (R43) and go over the bridge
5. Drive along and turn left towards Ceres (R43) at the next T-junction
6. Continue and turn right at the next T-junction marked Ceres (R46).
7. Drive into Ceres and turn left at the sign marked Prince Alfred Hamlet (R303)
8. Continue for 5km, Fairfield Cottages gate will be on your left.
Children under 3 years old stay free of charge.
