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Sleeps
2 guests
Bedrooms
1
Beds
King bed
Bathrooms
1

About Wine Down Cottage

A contemporary conversion of a cow barn standing on the dam wall, for two. One king bedroom with an en-suite oval bath and shower, an open-plan kitchen, living and dining room with an indoor braai opening onto a sheltered patio, plus an outdoor shower and outdoor braai with wood provided. Joined to the cottage by an outdoor reading nook is a dedicated office with a stunning view over the farm dam, making it equally suited to a couples' escape or a writer's retreat. Unlimited wifi, DSTV, Bluetooth speakers, a safe, dressing gowns and an inverter with batteries. A kayak is available and the dam offers swimming and fishing; massages can be booked in the cottage or at the dam. Please note the cottage takes no children, as the dam is unfenced, and no pets.

Where it is

Part of Barry House on Riverton

Barry House is the original manor house on Riverton, one of South Africa's leading thoroughbred stud farms, on the R317 wine route 4.4 km outside Robertson with the Breede River running through the property. It is let exclusively to one party at a time: six bedrooms and five…

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Nature

What lives at Barry House on Riverton

158 birds recorded here or nearby.

Fynbos
BirdLife SA
BirdLife Affiliated
The birding year here3 of 158 are at their peak in October

Nothing is hidden: in-season birds simply move to the front. Months come from national records, not from this garden.

These are records, not promises. Wild animals and birds move, so sightings are never guaranteed.

Location

Riverton Stud Farm, Bonnievale Road (R317), Robertson, 6705

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Important information

Check-in and check-outIn 14:30 · Out 09:30

Check-in Time

14:30 - 18:00

Please arrange your arrival within this time window. If you need to arrive outside these hours, please contact the host in advance.

Check-out Time

By 09:30

Please ensure you check out by this time to allow for cleaning and preparation for the next guests.

Cancellation and changes

This accommodation has a specific cancellation policy:

If cancelling 14 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the deposit. If cancelling 30 days before arrival, forfeit 20% of the deposit. A 50% deposit is due within 5 days of booking and the balance 2 weeks before arrival.

Please note that some accommodations may have their own specific cancellation policies that differ from our standard policy. These will be clearly indicated on the accommodation's page or during the booking process.

For any questions regarding cancellations or to request a cancellation, please contact our customer support team.

Pet policyNo pets

Pet policy

Pets are not allowed

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Before you book

Payment terms

Payment is required at the time of booking to secure your reservation.

Cancellation Policy

If cancelling 14 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the deposit. If cancelling 30 days before arrival, forfeit 20% of the deposit. A 50% deposit is due within 5 days of booking and the balance 2 weeks before arrival.

Note: The 2.5% conservation contribution, payment processing fees, and any applicable referral commissions are non-refundable in the event of cancellation. Conservation contribution fees (2.5%) support conservation and community projects in the destinations you visit. Payment processing fees are absorbed by Spekboom for completed bookings, but cannot be recovered once a booking is cancelled. Referral commissions, where applicable, are paid to the referring party upon booking confirmation.

Payout Protection: Guest payments are held until the free cancellation window passes. This protects guests who cancel within their cancellation window and ensures hosts receive guaranteed payouts after the cancellation period ends.

House rules

Guests are expected to respect the house rules of each accommodation. These rules will be provided upon booking confirmation.

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in from 14:30 • Check-out by 09:30

Liability

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