Champagne by the River Campsite and Cottage accommodation is a fruit farm with a private campsite and a cottage on the Zonderend River. Situated 15 km from Greyton and 32 km from Caledon in the Western Cape, and hour and a half drive from Cape Town. Camp or stay in a beautiful small cottage which is situated next to the Zonderend River surrounded by fruit trees.
Champagne Campsite and Cottage offers different styles of accommodation. One Self catering cottage. 7 River front standard campsites. 4 spacious Bush camp sites. And recently added, our 8 brand new Superior Orchard Campsites with private bathrooms.
Wheelchair access
Children’s play area
Secured parking
Free parking
BBQ / Picnic area
WIFI
Orchard Superior Campsites
For your more casual campers who likes to have a bit of class with camping. Spacious sites. Every site have its own private bathroom, just for your site. The sites are located on the river bank. No risk for flooding and safer for small toddlers.
Number of sites: 8 sites
Location: All sites are on the river bank in the orchard.
Access to power points (normal 3 point) and water taps.
Grass, soil covered, picnic table
Afternoon shaded
Each site have its own braai
Sites includes your own exclusive private bathroom (2 x showers and 1 toilet)
River can be accessed via main site
Total of guests: 2 – 4 people
Standard River Campsite
These sites are against the river. Spacious, grassy area. Great for swimming or fishing.
Number of sites: 6 sites
Location: All sites are against the river on a river bank.
Access to power points (normal 3 point) and water taps.
Grass, soil covered
Shade is available on site 1,2,3,6. Site 4 and 5 are semi shaded
3 communal braai areas. Welcome to bring your own braai
SHARED FACILITIES. 2 showers,two toilets and a small scullery. No fridge facilities.
River is about 2 meters deep – ideal for fishing, swimming, floating.
Total of guests: 24 – 30 people
Bush Camp Standard Sites
These sites are located away from all the other sites. Spacious and green. The river is shallower and great for kids, doggies. The sites are a bit more “wild” with a solar powered showers available. We recently added power points in the site, which makes it a little bit “wilder”
Number of sites: 4 sites
Location: All against the river, at the end of a fruit orchard. Away from the main site
Access to power points (normal 3 point) and water taps
Fully grass covered
Shade is very limited. Gazebo are recommended.
3 communal braai areas. Own braai are welcome
Solar powered warm water. 2 showers and two toilets(solar powered)
River is about knee height. Ideally to cool down or for kids/dogs. Swimming area is just around the corner at the main site.
Total of guests: 16 – 20 people
Willow Tree site
This site are located between the river and bush camp site. A bit more space and a bit more privacy. The site are against the river, where the mountain stream and the river meets. Nice fresh flowing water coming past your site.
Number of sites: 1 site
Location: Against the river between the main and downstream site. More private.
Access to a power point (normal 3 point) and water tap. Just bring extension.
Grass covered
Fully shaded. Big willow tree.
1 braai drum. Own braai are welcome
The bathroom are located at the river site and are shared.
River is where two streams meet. Nice river stream sound. Swimming and fishing area.
Total of guests: 2 – 4 people
Cottage
Self catering unit
The cottage are located away from the campsites. Against the river. It is fully self catering cottage.
Sleeps: 4 persons. One double bed and two sleeper couches in lounge.
Location: On the river bank. Close to a orchard and the campsites.
Normal house hold appliances. Microwave, oven, stove, fridge, toaster, kettle, radio etc.
Outside braai, inside fireplace (coal stove)
Free Wifi
Linen and towels are included
The cottage is a duplex and the top part can be rented out on request.
One toilet and shower
Total of guests: 2 – 4 people
Champagne Cottage is a fairly simple self catering cottage with a timber deck facing the river, the cottage sleeps 4 and is fully equipped. A queen-size bed plus two sleeper couches is available. The cottage is open plan and there are no separate rooms.
Champagne by the River offers:
Wood for sale at R20/bag
Electrical points available (bring 20m extension)
2 Showers and 2 toilets
Kitchen available to wash dishes
Things to do:
Explore the river – bring along tubes, lilos or anything that floats
Fishing – mostly Carp and Barbel, also Eels and Bass
Swimming – water is safe for swimming
Greyton – Always something going on in Greyton
Relaxing!
Rates:
R650 per site per night (4 people) children under 5 is free
Champagne Cottage is R1500 per night per for 2 to 4 people
Group bookings also welcome
Check in: 14h00
Check out: 11h00
Booking is essential, at least 2 days before arrival.
Not on the same day.
