With its beautiful Cape Dutch buildings, immaculate gardens, vineyards and Karoo feel Penhill Farm is the ultimate Western Cape getaway. Just 75 minutes’ drive from Cape Town and accommodation on the property for up to 24 guests it works as a perfect home-away-from-home for guests in this comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. With the whole 3 500-acre farm guests' disposal, Penhill offers a wide range of outdoor venues to choose from and so many delightfully picturesque spots from the beautifully-tended gardens to the vineyards and Karoo landscape. Peppertree Cottage is the oldest dwelling in the Nuy Valley. Built from mud bricks, poplar beams and thatch, and still has its old bakoond. This cottage has been lovingly refurbished honouring its historical significance to accommodate four people in two double bedrooms, with en-suite bathrooms. It has a fully equipped kitchen, dining room and sitting room. It is air-conditioned, has a wood burning stove, TV, wifi and sound system. With its own pool (uncovered) and wood fire hot tub in an enclosed garden that has magnificent views of the Naudesberg in the distance. This cottage is set slightly away from the other cottages so provides guests with a little more privacy. Just a few steps from the front door is the dam, which is perfect for some fishing as well as a swim or stand up paddle. This cottage is also situated at the start of the trails for those wishing to explore the mountain ranges behind the farm. There is plenty to keep all generations active and happy at Penhill with dams and pools for fishing, canoeing or simply splashing about in, chickens to collect eggs in the morning, the best tennis court in the Karoo, boules, croquet, not to mention trails for gentle walks, more strenuous hikes and several fantastic mountain bike trails leading directly from the farm. With its proximity to both Robertson and Worcester, as well as some great activities in the area guests will have plenty of options to stay close-by or venture out making for a fun filled stay. Our in-house chef, Frikkie Janse Van Rensburg, is available to handle all catering needs as well as hosting guests in newly refurbished Cellars restaurant. For bookings and to discuss other catering requirements please contact us directly. The full farm has a Manor House sleeping eight and four cottages sleeping four. The houses can be booked separately, however the farm is perfectly suited for gathering large groups of loved ones for family reunions, milestone birthday celebrations, anniversary parties and the like. If you would like to book the whole farm please email us directly. We at Penhill take great pride in providing exceptional service to ensure that our guests stay is memorable.