Oak Lodge: Classic Country Getaway

Classic Greyton thatched country house set in a landscaped garden with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains, featuring a pool and a Weber braai for the hot summer days and cosy fireplace in the for the cold winter nights. Large open-plan living area and an equipped farm-style kitchen make this a great space for families and groups of friends. There is a spacious open plan lounge and dining room, fully equipped kitchen, three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a private upstairs deck, a downstairs patio and a large landscaped garden. All downstairs rooms lead to the garden, which has a full-sized pool. Please note that the pool is not maintained during the cold months from May to September, but you're welcome to use it if the temperature and water colour don't bother you! In addition to the full en-suite bathroom, the upstairs bedroom has private access to a spacious deck with beautiful views of the garden, trees and surrounding mountains. This bedroom is spacious enough to add two air mattresses if parents wish to share their room with children. There are beds for six people (two double beds and two singles) and two inflatable mattresses if needed. Downstairs there is a spacious double volume open plan lounge and dining room plus a fully equipped kitchen. There is a fabulous wood burning fireplace for winter nights. Wood is supplied. The two downstairs bedrooms have french doors leading to the garden. There is a full bathroom for these two bedrooms to share . Upstairs is the romantic loft bedroom with full en-suite bathroom, leading out to the deck with stunning views of the mountains. This bedroom is spacious enough to add two air mattresses if parents want to share the room with their children. There is plenty of secure parking on the property, and a large landscaped garden with a pool and an outdoor picnic table area with a Weber braai. Perfect for families and travelling pets by special arrangement. Ross's lovely mother is a Greyton local, and is resident on the property in her own separate space in the west wing of the house. She will make you feel welcome and give you any village info you ask for, and then respect your privacy. Greyton is often called the most beautiful village in South Africa and is renowned for its country lifestyle. Many artists and people wanting a slower pace of life have settled in the village, but it comes alive on weekends with a not-to-be-missed Farmer's Market featuring local and artisanal produce, arts and crafts, regular classical and jazz concerts, and good food at the many owner-run restaurants. The area is fantastic for outdoor pursuits, and is particularly popular for mountain biking, hiking, trail running and horse-riding. Frequent sporting, arts and culture events make Greyton a wonderful place to plan or undertake spontaneous travel. Come and check it out! There is plenty of secure parking on the property. Nearly everything around Greyton is in walking distance, and we are within 5 minutes walk of the main restaurants, and 10 minutes from the Saturday Morning Market. We recommend parking your car when you arrive and joining the slow lifestyle for your stay. Greyton's backstreets are a mix of tar and gravel, and are generally of an easy gradient, so if you're keen on cycling around down or bringing bikes for the kids, we encourage you to do so! We can offer space in the garage on the property to stash bikes safely. Please note: There is no cover on the pool or the small "leiwater" irrigation dam. Children who are not water-safe thus need to be directly supervised if doors are left open or when playing in the garden. The upstairs bedroom floor does creak a lot when moving around - we advise against putting those who need to get up a lot at night or rise very early upstairs! The upstairs deck is not considered safe for children, and does have some loose and aging boards. Please watch your step; this is one of our favourite spaces, but use at your own risk. Two sweet dogs and two cats live on the property, but they do not go into the guest wing. We try to keep Oak Lodge as ‘green’ as possible, so please assist us in saving power and water wherever we can. This includes switching off lights and heaters when out of the room, and using water sparingly.