Best Farmstays with Pool in South Africa in 2026

This is a top quality, very exclusive farm stay on a 10,000-acre working farm and nature reserve in the Riebeek Valley, Western Cape, South Africa. The Farmhouse has amazing views of the valley and the Elandskloof Mountains, a very fine restaurant, and an outdoor swimming pool. Its rooms and self-catering units are all stylish and spacious with private bathrooms and WiFi throughout. A broad range of services is provided by the friendly staff, including concierge services, tour bookings, maid service, laundry/ironing service and a business meeting room is available. The farm itself contains sheep and cattle and there are great… > See All the Details & Book

Just outside the tiny village of Tonteldoos, in the east of Limpopo, South Africa, Wooly Bugger Farm Stay has a great range of self-catering accommodation on a working farm that also specializes in fishing. It has two large trout dams stocked with brown and rainbow trout and guests are welcome to fish as much as they like. Their accommodation is very clean and comfortable with each unit having its own kitchen, lounge, open fireplace, and patio. The main attractions are the farmland and the landscapes that surround it. They’re great for hiking, mountain biking, and of course fishing. There are… > See All the Details & Book

In Free State Province, where South Africa meets Lesotho, Pumula Guest Farm Stay is a working farm with self-catering cottages and apartments in a wonderfully relaxing, peaceful environment. They all have full kitchens and lounges with open fireplaces, their own BBQ facilities, and patios. There’s an outdoor swimming pool, too. Guests are free to wander the farm and the friendly owners are always willing to show you around and advise about further travel around the area, like the Golden Gate Highlands National Park, about 70 kilometres away from the farm. Note: There’s no internet at this guest farm! WHAT OTHER… > See All the Details & Book