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High Season Farm Luxury Self-Catering Cottages

High Season Farm is perfectly positioned in the breathtaking Hemel-en-Aarde Valley near Hermanus,
just 110 km from Cape Town.

Escape to a peaceful stay in our luxury 4-star self-catering cottages, each privately nestled within its own piece of countryside paradise. Surrounded by panoramic mountain views and unspoilt natural beauty, our eco-friendly working farm offers a relaxing escape for couples, families, children, and large groups. Explore the farm’s scenic walking trails, tranquil dams, and open spaces, where you and your children can enjoy birdlife, wildlife, and our much-loved Nguni cattle. Spend your time hiking, mountain biking, swimming in our refreshing pool, or discovering the many nearby activities the valley has to offer.

The Hemel-en-Aarde Valley is home to some of South Africa’s finest wine estates, restaurants, and hiking trails, while nearby Hermanus is world-renowned for spectacular land-based whale watching. High Season Farm is also ideally suited to family getaways, group stays, intimate weddings, and conference or team building retreats in nature.

Each luxury cottage is fully equipped and features an indoor fireplace, barbecue area, free WiFi, 20-channel DStv, and backup power supplied by inverters in every cottage. As this is a wildlife-friendly working farm, we unfortunately cannot accommodate dogs or pets.

High Season Farm – an unforgettable countryside escape.

 

 

Our Accommodation

View our luxury self catering cottages

Lodge

The Lodge

Sleeps 6

Pine Tree Cottage

Pine Tree Cottage

Sleeps 6

Oak Tree Cottage

Oak Tree Cottage

Sleeps 6

Paddock Cottage

Paddock Cottage

Sleeps 6

Lemon Tree Cottage

Lemon Tree Cottage

Sleeps 6

Wild Olive Cottage

Wild Olive Cottage

Sleeps 4

Protea & Agapanthus Cottage

Agapanthus Cottage

Sleeps 2

Protea & Agapanthus Cottage

Protea Cottage

Sleeps 2

The charities we donate to

At High Season Farm, we believe in giving back to the land and the community that sustains us. That is why 2% of all of our cottage sales are donated to worthy causes. The organisations that we donate to are close to our hearts and aligned with our values. If you would like to learn more about the charities we support or want to contribute directly, please click here.

High Season Farm Luxury Self Catering Cottages are child-friendly

Child Friendly Farm Stays

There is endless fun to be enjoyed by young guests at High Season Farm. Children are always fascinated by our impressive Nguni cattle, peacocks, chickens, and other farm animals that roam the property. Surrounded by rolling fields and wide-open countryside, families can enjoy a true farm-style escape in the heart of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley.

Our child-friendly farm offers plenty of space for kids to explore and connect with nature. They can enjoy our swimming pool, jungle gym or swings. There are also gentle walking trails and peaceful farm dams for the older children. From outdoor adventures to quiet moments in nature, High Season Farm creates memorable experiences for guests of all ages.

Whether you are planning a family holiday near Hermanus or looking for a nature-filled getaway for large family groups, High Season Farm offers the perfect balance of comfort, outdoor activities, and authentic countryside charm.

Meal Baskets

 Welcome to delicious home cooking.

We offer freshly prepared home-made food baskets. You can order them and easily prepare them in the luxury of your own cottage.

High Season Farm Luxury Self Catering Cottages offer fresh breakfast meal baskets with eggs, bacon, fresh produce and juice

Valley Breakfast Basket

High Season Farm Luxury Self Catering Cottages offer fresh braai meal baskets with wors, chops, potato salad, garlic bread and Magnum ice cream

Farm Braai Basket

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    282khalid
    13 August 2026
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    Great vacation in High Season Farm A wonderful place. The reception team was helpful and friendly, everything was clean, and best of all, the experience of staying on a beautiful, well-kept farm was a real visual delight. Thank you to everyone; my family truly enjoyed the experience.
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    GcMcMinn
    25 July 2026
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    Women’s Healing & Empowerment Retreat The most precious gem found! Incredible service, STUNNING accommodation and views. But the best experience was the friendly staff. Thank you! We’ll be back with another women’s healing retreat. Glenda McMinn at: Beautiful Women’s Retreats SA
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    Getaway16480757104
    8 July 2026
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    The perfect getaway for little ones. (And their grown-ups) I chose Highseason Farm for my 2-year-old and it did not disappoint. So much for her to do, but honestly, even this city girl was hooked. We planned to visit coffee shops but never left. It was too tranquil, cosy and inviting. We spent our days watching cows, tractor rides, feeding chickens, pondering by the pond and walking to the park which was just the right amount of fun for our little one. Booked 2 nights, extended to 3. Best decision, because the cows came right to our window (fenced, don't worry!). Magical. Tasneem was the sweetest and gave us a tour, fresh eggs, complimentary milk and plenty of wood. Practical tips: winter = muddy, pack boots. Bring enough food if you're staying in and don't forget Nespresso pods. We'll definitely be back with family and friends, this gem needs sharing. Highly recommend!
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    Heppell2026
    4 May 2026
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    AWESOME High Season is absolutely stunning. We loved everything. Thank you for a awesome stay and friendliest staff. Kind regards Jackie
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    shaynemidds
    1 May 2026
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    Wonderful Weekend Away! My husband and I had a lovely weekend at High Season Farm. The cottage was so thoughtfully laid out, comfortable, with lots of extras that you need for self-catering. I was super impressed. We enjoyed a delicious braai basket on the first night, as well as a tasty breakfast basket the next day. Every little thing you need is there, we will definitely be back to visit the cows, chickens and awesome nature!
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    colinthorpe91
    19 April 2026
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    Wonderful holiday Our stay was fantastic. The location and hospitality was amazing. We will be coming back real soon but this time for a longer visit
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    Gabi A
    6 April 2026
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    Beautiful, peaceful accomdation My family & I stayed at High Season Farm for my wedding. The accommodation was amazing & so keen to go back! The team were so helpful - we had some family who couldn't make it due to flight issues & they were so accommodating & willing to assist. My bridesmaids & I also got ready in The Lodge cottage on the day of the wedding & the team were amazing with arranging extra glasses etc.
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    PMP
    27 January 2026
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    Beautiful place Wonderful place to stay. We rented 2 houses as there were 5 small children. Couldn’t have been better. Lots of space for them to run around plus the lovely pool and climbing frame/swings. About 20 minutes to the beach, and close to so many great vineyards for delicious lunches.
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    Sarah R
    15 January 2026
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    Great family farm escape in the Hemel en Aarde Valley We loved staying at Wild Olive Cottage, with its own private garden, located on the beautiful, leafy High Season farm. The cottage was stocked with everything we needed to self-cater and braai, and it enjoyed magnificent views across the Hemel en Aarde valley and of the surrounding mountains. We were just minutes away from top wine farms such as Creation and Spookfontein and only 20 minutes from central Hermanus (where we watched a pod of dolphin from Fick's Tidal Pool). Our son loved diving into the beautiful deep swimming pool on the farm. There was a playground and a lovely swing under the old oak tree. We spent ages playing with Sadie, the farm's border collie puppy. In the morning, we had tea on the patio made with High Season farm milk and served with homemade rusks. When we got back to Cape Town we realised that a treasured teddy had been forgotten in the bed sheets. Jani located it for us straight away and it arrived by courier at our house the next day. What an adventure for teddy, what a relief for us, and what amazing service from High Season! Thanks so much for having us!
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    reesmike6
    25 October 2025
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    Golf retreat Brilliant service very clean rooms and food exceptional. The entire experience was outstanding and would definitely do it again
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