Rusty Gate Mountain Retreat - Self Catering Accommodation & Venue nestled in the Riviersonderend Mountains near Greyton, Overberg, Western Cape
Rusty Gate Mountain Retreat offers guests the most serene and picturesque setting to rejuvenate body and soul... Truly a Mountain Retreat, Rusty Gate lies nestled in the Riviersonderend Mountains, with magnificent views over the Helderstroom valley and Overberg area.
The property, spanning 290 hectares, lies adjacent to the Riviersonderend Nature Reserve, abounds with fynbos and proteas and offers ample for nature lovers to enjoy.
Less than 120km from Cape Town International Airport (approximately 1½ hour drive along the N2 towards the Garden Route) Rusty Gate is conveniently situated midway between Greyton and Villiersdorp.
Our self-catering accommodation comprises five beautifully furnished cottages, each with its unique style, as well as Eagles Eyrie, a special communal entertainment and sleeping unit perfect for larger groups.
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Rusty Gate Accommodation
Our country style self-catering accommodation comprises five beautifully furnished cottages that sleep between 4 and 6 people as well as a special communal entertainment unit that sleeps 20 people with the necessary facilities to host large gatherings. You can put your feet up at one of the cottages, opt to connect with friends or family at Eagle’s Eyrie or book the entire venue.
Eagle’s Eyrie
Eagle’s Eyrie is located on a terrace overlooking the cottages, featuring a majestic view of the Helderstroom valley. With sleeping capacity of up to 20 people it is ideal for larger self-catering gatherings.
Cottages
The cottages are located on a terrace, lined with majestic pin oak trees overlooking a bubbling creek. Each cottage is private with a walled veranda, but also within comfortable walking distance for groups or families relaxing together.
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Special Occasions at Rusty Gate
Milestone birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and other special occasions are moments that matter. Rusty Gate is ideal as an extraordinary venue for small intimate gatherings and parties, and also corporate functions or team-building events.
Activities at Rusty Gate
Rusty Gate lies within the 69 000 hectare Riviersonderend Conservation Area which surrounds the towns of Riviersonderend, Greyton, McGregor and Villiersdorp and includes a combination of state land and private property.
Adjacent to the conservation area, the Riviersonderend Mountains with rugged peaks, forested kloofs, gorges and rivers makes it a particularly scenic and striking part of the Cape Overberg.
Flora in the mountainous parts of the conservation area is dominated by mountain fynbos and the Mediterranean climate also supports many other beautiful species. Fauna in these areas includes a range of small and medium game and birdlife and spotting tracks of the Cape Leopard in the dirt is not uncommon.
It is without a doubt an outdoor people’ paradise ideally suited for hiking, trail running and mountain biking.
Rusty Gate caters to the young, old and in-between by offering bird watching, hiking, mountain biking, swimming, kayaking and even a foefie-slide (zipline) for the less faint-hearted! For those less active, a leisurely read in a hammock alongside a shady stream amongst the pin oak trees should do the trick.
Please contact the team at Rusty Gate directly for enquiries.
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