Need to know
Rooms
11
Check–Out
11am, but flexible, subject to availability. Earliest check-in, 2pm.
More details
Rates include all meals and drinks (including wine and champagne), a daily signature Sterrokopje spa treatment and an array of activities around the hotel.
Also
The four pillars of the Sterrekopje experience are to stay, rest, grow and play – as such, you're respectfully asked to use your phone or other devices only in your room, where you have free WiFi access, but leave them there when exploring the peaceful grounds.
Hotel closed
The farm is closed to guests in July and August.
At the hotel
This 50-hectare farmland cultivates fresh olive oil and grows flowers, vegetables, herbs and a variety of local fruits. There are free daily activities to get involved in around the farm, such as harvesting kitchen ingredients from the gardens, joining a bakery class, pottery-painting in the atelier or heading out for a hike up Sterrekopje mountain. You can also borrow bikes for a ride into town or go for a spin around the Western Cape terrain in the owner’s 4x4. In rooms: ceiling fan and/or air conditioner, Sonos sound-system, free WiFi, complimentary minibar with fresh home-made snacks, Nespresso machine, milk frother, homegrown herbal teas, kettle, stationary, bathrobes, slippers, water bottles, Sterrekopje toiletries made with herbs and spices from the gardens. The hotel also offers a laundry service (including ironing) free of charge.
Our favourite rooms
The Rejuvenating Suites offer that little bit more in terms of living space, as well as some unique architectural details in each one. Furnishings and fittings remain on brand, with antique materials and fabrics as well as hand-picked decorative pieces. You can take your bath or shower out in the open air if you like, or simply enjoy the peace of the gardens from your private terrace area.
Poolside
You can take a dip in the garden's outdoor saltwater pool before drying off under the shaded olive trees. There’s another natural pool area by the Bath House and also a gorgeous lake nearby for wild swimming and canoeing.
Spa
The beautifully decorated Bath House has a hammam and two treatment rooms where you can enjoy a range of deeply relaxing experiences, including the signature Ritual of Cleanse (a hammam-style session including exfoliation and soothing skin treatment using vegetal elements from the garden) and the Ritual of Touch (a blend of full-body massage, reflexology, aromatherapy and energy alignment). All three-, five- or seven-day retreats include the 'Sterrekopje journey', consisting of a range of rituals developed by a team of holistic practitioners to help restore the body and soul. There are plenty more experiences on offer, too, from hypnotherapy to breathwork to sound baths.
Packing tips
An open mind and comfortable clothing.
Also
Due to the nature of the land here, the hotel is not suitable for wheelchair users. Although, there is one room that is wheelchair friendly.
Children
For the most part, this laidback farmstead is geared more for adults in search of some reformative rest. That said, family retreats are available a few times a year. You can book a nanny service in advance and private buy-outs are possible.
Sustainability efforts
With an unwavering respect for nature, Sterrekopje Farm prioritises composting programmes and a natural water filtration system, that in turn grows the farm’s fruit and veg that eventually makes it onto your plate. Bath products are made using herbs and spices from the lush gardens, and are eco-friendly. The kitchen operates a zero-waste policy.
