Description

Blue Hill Escape is a family owned accommodation establishment and research station on a 2300 hectare mountain fynbos reserve, in the Kouga Mountains in the Western Cape. The property lies to the west of the Baviaanskloof Wilderness area and shares two borders with the reserve.

We offer various accommodation options to suit a variety of people, such as bed and breakfast in the main house, in our lovely double and twin rooms. A spacious communal lounge with fireplace and an extensive library are available for guests to enjoy. Additional meals can be booked.

We also have three self-catering options available: Swartberg Flat with double bedroom, lounge with sleeper couch, fully-equipped kitchen area, and bathroom with bath and shower. Baviaans Cottage has a twin bedroom, lounge with fireplace, kitchen, and a bathroom with shower. Baviaans does not have electricity and all appliances are gas-powered. Kammanassie is a large open-plan family room with double bed, one bunk bed, lounge area, kitchenette, and bathroom with shower. Access to braai area in the garden.

Activities on the property and in the surrounding area include hiking, mountain biking, bird watching, wildlife watching, expert-led walks, visits to San Caves, the Baviaanskloof, or a working farm.

Directions

Travelling on the N9 between Uniondale and Willowmore: 11 km north of Uniondale (48 km south of Willowmore) turn east onto gravel road at sign "Hartbeesrivier". Drive for 18.8 km to Hartbeesrivier (cluster of houses). At the Y-junction follow the main road left. Drive for 6 km. Turn right onto a smaller gravel road (signs "Paardekraal" and "Blue Hill Escape". You still have 4.6 km to go. At next Y-junction turn left if you have a 4x4 or right if not. Roads meet shortly after. Drive past several buildings and through two gates. Y-junction: turn left. (Signs: "Paardekraal" and "Blue Hill Escape". Third gate: our property. Drive up to the house.

Shorter route from Willowmore:
Travelling on the N9 between Willowmore and Uniondale. About 3 km south of Willowmore turn left onto gravel road towards Baviaanskloof. Drive for 29 km. Turn right towards Uniondale. Stay on this road for 27.3 km. Ignore the Uniondale turn-off to the right after 14.3 km and continue straight towards Hartbeesrivier. After 27.3 km turn left onto a smaller gravel road (signs "Paardekraal" and "Blue Hill Escape"). You still have 4.6 km to go. At next Y-junction turn left if you have a 4x4 or right if not. Roads meet shortly after. Drive past several buildings and through two gates. Y-junction: turn left. (Signs: "Paardekraal" and "Blue Hill Escape"). Third gate: our property. Drive up to the house.

GPS:  S 33 35.5  /  E23 24.4