Wine Down Cottage
on Riverton Stud farm dam wall
Couples Hideaway & 'Work from Home' retreat
With the ever changing moods of the sky reflected in the dam water, we just had to create the perfect couples hideaway or writers recharge to enjoy this view!
The one bedroom cottage has a bathroom with an oval bath and a shower, and an open plan kitchen, living, indoor braai & dining room opening out to a sheltered patio. Joined to the cottage by an outdoor reading nook is an office with a stunning view of the dam.
The cottage also has an outdoor shower and a braai to enjoy the good weather on our side of the mountain.
Has an inverter & batteries!
Luxury S/C
Our new accommdation is perfect for a couple or an author wanting to escape to the country to reflect and recharge.
Meticulous attention to detail makes this well appointed cottage a haven to unwind. Massages can be booked in the privacy of the cottage or at the dam.
No dogs, cats or pets allowed.
Ideally located near the top wine estates (between Springfield and Bon Courage) and 6 km from the restaurants in Robertson.
Wine Down Cottage is situated on banks of the farm dam for a spot of swimming, kayaking or fishing.
Included
Unlimited free Wifi
Braai (BBQ) wood
DSTV
Luxury toiletries
For your convenience:
Dressing gowns (should you make use of these please leave them over the bath for housekeeping to launder)
Safe in the bedroom
Self-catering
The cottage and office will be serviced and laundry taken in once per week for guests staying a week or longer.
Bookings
Check availability and book online.
Details of our long stay specials can be viewed on the above booking site.
You will receive a tax invoice with banking details.
We require a 50% deposit payable within 5 days of booking to confirm a reservation. The balance is payable 2 weeks before arrival.
We do not have credit card facilities on the farm. You are welcome to pay via EFT or SnapScan. Our international guests can request a PayPal invoice or pay via our SWIFT code.
Designed for comfort and relaxation this L-shaped lounger affords a view over the dam and the bespoke TV unit with premier DSTV etc. To the right of the dining room table there is an indoor braai for chilly winter evenings. A gas heater is also available. The enclosed courtyard is accessed via the stackable doors. Robot vacuum cleaners are on hand in the main dwelling and the adjacent office to make self-catering a synch. The tripod lamp works during loadshedding.
Who needs an oven? The kitchen is equipped with a healthy Air Fryer, induction hob, toaster, snackwich maker, juicer, coffee station and a microwave/griller and a fridge/freezer both in the latest black mirror finishes. An integrated dishwasher is hidden adjacent to the double sink and a reverse osmosis unit provides pure filtered drinking water.
LOADSHEDDING – ROBERTSON AND OUR FARM FALL UNDER ASHTON BLOCK 3
There is an inverter & battery system to keep the TV, WiFi, fridge, microwave, airfryer, kettle and the lights on!
Note: Keep showering or bath times to outside of loadshedding as our farm pumps cannot pump water without power. They unfortunately draw too much power to connect them.
There are USB ports to charge your phone set within the shelf of the bedside tables and flexible reading lights can be adjusted for good bedtime reading. The bedside and the outside wall lamps have emergency bulbs that stay on in the event of load shedding. (Robertson’s schedule falls under Ashton Block 3)
The bespoke leather king will ensure a peaceful sleep as you are cocooned in the Simon Baker hypoallergenic microfibre duvet designed to keep you at the optimal temperature. You have the choice of a hypo-allergenic firm bamboo pillow or a softer microfibre pillow.
Elegant oval stone basins perch on top of a granite counter.
“His” is the one on the right with an adjacent electric shaver socket.
Sink into the bliss of this free-standing natural stone bath fed by a waterfall spout or enjoy the spacious rain shower. No one can resist touching the 3D Origami shape shifter wall!
Office
These ceiling fan lights throughout Wine Down cottage have got to be the coolest thing! Their speakers are Bluetooth enabled so you can select the appropriate music from the playlist on your phone and decide whether you want to change the cool white or bright light to a warm white to set the mood depending on whether you are in the office or the bedroom. The remote controls the speed of the retractable fan blades.
The office has USB ports, a laptop stand, and a coffee station. It even has its own loo in case you need to quickly leave your Team or Zoom meeting.
Reading Nook
The sheltered outdoor reading nook with spotlights for the evening enjoys a view of the dam and the outdoor braai.
Outdoors
Le Corbusier inspired sun loungers, a teak table and chairs, kayak, fishing, boules court, and abundant bird life make this the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the fresh country air and warm sunshine.
Parking
Secure undercover parking is available adjacent to the cottage. Private security do random patrols of the farm.
Take an outdoor shower after a refreshing swim in the dam.
The Barry House on Riverton outdoor shower addition has been such a hit that we couldn’t resist putting one here too!
Wine Down!
Foaling Season
mid-August to mid-November
One of the few places in the world where guests may have the opportunity to see a foaling!
There are no guarantees, but many of our guests have been fortunate to witness a mare give birth. Mares tend to foal between midnight and 5am. Guests are welcome to leave a mobile number for a wakeup call. Have your jacket & boots ready as it can happen within 10 minutes!
Please whisper so as not to distract the mare. The foaling units are conveniently situated adjacent to Barry House.
Wine Valley Safari
Fun transport in an open-air safari vehicle. Allowing you to fully breathe in and discover the Robertson Wine Valley in all its glory.
Choose from self-guided hop-on hop-off routes to pre-packaged wine tasting, township, and sunset tours. Tours leave adjacent to the Laverne Wine Shop in Voortrekker Road, Robertson.
info@winevalleysafari.com or phone +27 (0)81 740 0145
Best to book this activity for Saturday morning or midweek as many of the wineries are closed on Saturday afternoon and Sundays.
Wellness Treatments @ Barry House on Riverton
Zandra Hattingh, a qualified Somatologist has all the equipment to do various different massages, facials, manicures and pedicures, body scrubs ect. As well as your more advanced treatments like chemical peels.
So relax and enjoy a treatment in the comfort of your room or on the veranda to enjoy the view.
Please book in advance by contacting her directly via
email: zandrahattingh1@gmail.com
or message her on 072 654 9267.
Horse Riding
We do not have riding horses on our farm. However, the Robertson Horse Adventures is only four farms away and you can book outrides through the vineyards and along the banks of the Breede River or wine tasting carriage rides with them.
For enquiries phone or WhatsApp Wilke Strydom +27(0)82 963 8976. Riding helmets are available should you not have your own.
Restaurants & Fun Outings
Scroll down our Activities page for some great ideas like picnicking onboard a riverboat etc, or download the Whats On in Robertson PDF.
Cafe Maude on neighbouring Bon Courage Wine Estate has delicious frozen meals should you not feel like cooking or eating out. In season, delicious table grapes are available from Cloverfield Wine Estate across the road.
Book Wine Down Cottage Today!
Weekend bookings include a late departure on the Sunday afternoon.
Discounts available for longer stays:
Less 40% for a 1 week stay
Less 50% for a 2 week stay
Less 60% for a 3 week stay
Less 70% for a 4 week or longer stay
Long stays include housekeeping once per week
E-mail us at info@rivertonstud.co.za should you require further information.
Sorry, no dogs, cats or other pets allowed.