Set on the banks of the Berg River in Velddrif, the Riverhouse-Velddrif offers luxury West Coast accommodation for up to eight (8) guests. Velddrif, which started off as a small fishing community, is a popular destination for family holidays, fishing trips, water sport events and much more.
Just off the River House`s veranda, you`ll find the Laaiplek slipway, where locals launch their fishing boats and often return from sea with hulls filled to brim with the day`s catch.
The guest house can accommodate up to eight (8) guests, making it perfect for family vacations, or weekends away with a group of friends. Besides the ample sleeping space, this self-catering guest house features two large braais and a comfortable living area that opens up onto a veranda.
The Berg River mouth flows past Velddrif - an authentic West Coast fishing town. The River House is situated between Port Owen and Laaiplek, where one can enjoy the best of both worlds: the wide Berg River and the vast beaches of the West Coast.
Riverhouse-Velddrif room description:
Main Bedroom:
This double room opens onto a small private veranda through a large sliding door. It also has incredible views of the river and jetties and has an en-suite bathroom.
Beds: Double Bed
Guest Bedroom: (double)
This bedroom has a double bed and built-in wardrobe, and has a fresh and welcoming West Coast feel to it. A large window looks out onto the side of the house, with jetties and the local fishery in the distance.
Beds: Double Bed
Guest Bedroom: (Queen)
This 3rd bedroom with queen bed and wardrobe is at the back of the house close to the bathroom and perfect for elderly and or parents who want more privacy .
Beds: Queen Bed
Living Area:
The living area features a dining-room table for six, a lounge and a large inside fireplace to slice through the cold of winter or enjoy an inside braai with friends and family. The distinctly West Coast inspired decor makes it feel like you are on the beach watching the yachts go by, even with the blinds closed.
Kitchen:
The River House`s kitchen is modern and fully equipped, with a gas-top stove and oven, microwave oven, toaster, fridge with a freezer compartment and counter space for food preparation. The adjacent scullery has a dish-washing basin, deep freezer and an outside door.
Loft:
The loft above the kitchen is accessible by stairs leading up from the living room. It features a lounge, a television with twin beds and a separate guest bathroom. This area is perfect for entertaining children during the cold winter months. Not for small children without adult supervision.
Veranda:
Probably the area where guests spend most of their time, the veranda features a large wind sheltered braai and ample space to relax and watch yachts go by on the Berg River. The large wooden deck is perfect for outdoor breakfasts and lazing in the afternoon sun.
Minimum nights stay
During Easter period you need to stay a minimum of 4 nights.
During Christmas and New Years you need to stay a minimum of 12 nights.
Riverhouse is a free standing, 3 Bedroom House with twin beds in loft, that accommodate up to 8 guests. 3 Bedrooms downstairs all fitted with queen beds in the main bedroom (en-suite) and one guest room and the middle guest room is fitted with a double bed (all bedrooms with build in cupboards). The 2 guest bedrooms share a bathroom. The loft is fitted with twin beds, seating, TV and own shower/toilet.
The open plan and fully fitted kitchen and living area with inside braai (and separate scullery) is perfect to cater for family and friends, not to mention the well protected outside Braai area as well, with full view of Berg River. The outside braai area on the veranda is extended with wooden deck into the garden with full view of the estuary and rich birdlife (flamingo’s, seagulls, pelican etc) the Bergriver with all its activities and yachts passing by and to the right the Berg river mouth that link with the Atlantic.
- Entering Velddrif on the West Coast Road (R27) from the Cape Town side, take the first left after the bridge.
- Continue on this road for exactly 1.47km, and take a left (this is the first turn-off after the main Port Owen entrance).
- Take another left and follow this road around a bend, all the way to the river, where you will find The River House on your left.
