Bainskloof Pass · Rock pools & scenic drives
Stay at the foot of Bainskloof Pass
La Vita Farm Stay is on the R301, the road that climbs over Bainskloof Pass. Spend the day at the rock pools, then come down to your own hot tub.
From R1,500 a night for two · Book directly with Martyn · Free cancellation up to a week before
159 guest reviews across three booking sites
The pass starts up the road
Bainskloof Pass was built by Andrew Geddes Bain in the 1850s and is still one of the Cape’s great mountain drives.
A few minutes’ drive
The pass begins just up the R301 from the farm.
Rock pools
Swim in the river pools along the Limietberg trails in summer.
Picnic spots
Pack lunch from Café La Vita and stop along the way.
Hot tub to finish
Every cabin has its own private hot tub.
What guests say
“Awesome, will definitely be back… great views of mountains, horses and springboks!”
“A peaceful breakaway. A very peaceful experience.”
“Fantastic. Great service, loved the animals.”
Read all the reviews on Booking.com, Airbnb and LekkeSlaap.
Places to stop
Tap one for the route from La Vita Farm Stay.
The rock pools are in CapeNature’s Limietberg Nature Reserve. Check capenature.co.za for permits and river conditions, especially after winter rain. La Vita Farm Stay isn’t connected to these places. They’re listed to help you plan your trip.
Your base below the pass
Each cabin sleeps two and has its own hot tub.
La Vita Romantic Getaway Cabin 1
A freestanding bath and an egg chair on the patio
An arched cabin with a king bed and an en-suite bathroom with a freestanding bath. Step out to your own patio with a braai, a hanging egg chair and a private wood-fired hot tub facing the mountains.
From R1,500 a night for two
- Wood-fired hot tub
- Freestanding bath
- Patio & braai
- Air conditioning
- Smart TV
- Bar fridge & microwave
- Coffee
- Free WiFi
La Vita Romantic Getaway Cabin 2
A spa bath and a window full of mountains
An arched cabin with a king bed, a window onto the Hawequa mountains and an en-suite bathroom with a spa bath. Outside is your own patio with a braai and a private wood-fired hot tub.
From R1,500 a night for two
- Wood-fired hot tub
- Spa bath
- Patio & braai
- Air conditioning
- Smart TV
- Bar fridge & microwave
- Coffee
- Free WiFi
La Vita Farm Stay Suite
A hot tub overlooking the farm dam
A private suite attached to the farmhouse, with its own en-suite bathroom. Outside there’s a hot tub looking over the dam towards the mountains, an outdoor dining area and a braai, and the pool is a short walk away. Guests on Airbnb rate it 4.89 out of 5.
From R1,500 a night for two
- Hot tub with dam views
- Private en-suite bathroom
- Outdoor dining area
- Braai
- Swimming pool
- Mountain views
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
Summer at the foot of the pass
Send Martyn your dates and he’ll check what’s free.
Questions guests ask
Where do we stay?
In one of three places on La Vita Farm, on the R301 about 2 km outside Wellington: two Romantic Getaway Cabins and the Farm Stay Suite. Each sleeps two and has its own hot tub.
What does it cost?
From R1,500 a night for two. Book directly with Martyn on WhatsApp.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is between 15:00 and 18:00 and check-out is by 10:00. If your plans need different times, ask Martyn when you enquire.
Is there somewhere to eat?
Café La Vita, right next door, serves breakfast and lunch every day. Each cabin also has a braai, a bar fridge, a microwave and coffee.
Can I cancel?
Cancellation is free up to a week before you arrive.
Summer at the foot of the pass
Send Martyn your dates and he’ll check what’s free. Send your dates and where you’d like to stay on WhatsApp. Martyn usually replies within the hour.
- Deal directly with Martyn, your host
- Personal service from enquiry to check-in
- Quick answers to questions about dates and extras
- Free cancellation up to a week before arrival
More to do nearby
Hiking trails right next to the farm, and rock pools and waterfalls on Bainskloof Pass.
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The Wellington Wine Route on your doorstep, with Paarl and Franschhoek a short drive away.
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Welvanpas MTB trails and the Bainskloof Pass climb, a few minutes from your cabin.
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Stay right next door to Café La Vita: breakfast and lunch every day, a short walk away.
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A quiet base for day trips to Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch.
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