Montagu, South Africa, in the Breede River Valley, is famous for its vineyards, Winelands, and farmhouses with red roofs. Once a famous Victorian spa resort, it is located along Route 62 between Cape Town and Garden Route. It is also known as the “mountain mecca” of the Cape, with the Langeberg Mountain Range at its back, and is a well-known destination of mountaineers and hikers. There are also several historical architectures, museums, and national monuments to explore, plus a visit to the Montagu Dried-Fruit Factory should also be included in the itinerary. And don’t forget the natural mineral hot springs. To really immerse yourself in this quaint town and appreciate its beauty, stay at one of the self-catering accommodations in Montagu, South Africa, listed below.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 07, 2024.
1. Tranquil cottage near Montagu Nature Garden (from USD 38)
Enjoy the natural wonders of Montagu from this one-bedroom cottage for up to two guests. The host provides an array of locally produced farm products, including muesli, rusks, fruit, roasted coffee, tea, and milk. The kitchen has a toaster and a microwave for your dining needs. As for places you can visit, this home is only 350 m (1148 ft.) from several hiking trails. It is also close to several restaurants, attractions like Montagu Nature Garden, and shops like SPAR Montagu.
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the bed was lovely as was the private courtyard at the back of the cottagethe small kitchen is well equipped and the breakfast was goodmarchelle's and kotie's cottage is just wonderful we loved the little details and the bed was very comfortableCleanliness:
perfectly clean and just what was neededwhat a lovely stay it was exceptionally cleana beautiful and clean place that i would recommend to anyonethe place is great really clean and perfect for a couplethe place was beautiful and sprarkling cleanHost:
great hosts facilities privacy and value for moneyshe was warm and friendly and this really helped set the tone for my stay in montagubeautiful room and very kind peoplea perfect place to come home to and wonderfully gracious hostsa really quaint spot indeed and the hosts were so welcoming highly recommendedRead more reviewsLocation:
really nice little spot close to the hikeswe really enjoyed staying at marchelle and kotie's placegreat accommodation perfect location and a more than warm welcomeit is a lovely place with everything guests might need and the location is greatlovely cosy place perfectly situated for a stroll into town
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2. Rustic cottage for two (from USD 150)
Located a short walk from the main town, the Farm Cottage studio is surrounded by a stone wall and by the mountain ranges. The full kitchen is equipped with coffee, tea, sugar, olive oil, and other kitchen basics. There is plenty of seating inside and outside the cottage. Even when showering, you can choose to do it inside or outside, and the hosts have supplied all the basic bath necessities for you. If you want to cool off during the summer, there is a dip pool in the yard. The host also has a vegetable garden where you can pick the vegetables you’d like to eat. If you want to burn off excess energy, you can walk around the property or to the restaurants and shops in town.
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andrew and his wife are super friendly helpful hosts god willing we will go there again kind regards peter and rosemarieRead more reviewsLocation:
we absolutely loved this place
3. Modern cottage surrounded by animals (from USD 67)
The Wijnberg Cottage is a two-bedroom self-catering accommodation in Montagu, South Africa, good for four people. There is a full kitchen available with coffee, tea, milk, and fresh eggs from wandering chickens on the property. The bedrooms have queen-size beds good for four guests. There is one shower/bathroom so everyone can freshen up, in case you want to take a walk to the local restaurants in town. There are also five sociable dogs, two anti-social cats, lots of chickens, and several horses roaming around the property. Because of this, the host does not allow guests with children under five years.
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beautiful views and great facilitiesthe cottage is comfortable and has great views of the mountain and gardenbeautiful and comfortable cottage with a stunning view of the montagu mountainsthe cottage is very spacious and was equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stayreally lovely space and setting with a fully equipped kitchen which was a delightCleanliness:
a lovely self contained property with all mod cons very clean safe and securebeautifully decorated and extremely cleanspotlessly clean comfy beds lovely views over the veggie patch fruit orchard and mountains beyondlovely and clean cottage would certainly recommendthe beautiful and clean house was a good base for us for exploring montaguHost:
janetta was a very gracious hostjanetta and tiaan we're welcoming hostsjanetta & tian were lovely hostsjanetta was very welcoming and helpfuljanetta and her husband were the perfect hosts rossRead more reviewsLocation:
it is within easy walking distance of the townbeautiful property well appointed walking distance to entire towna great relaxing location with excellent hospitalitya wonderfully relaxing place to stay with excellent facilities in a very good locationsuch a pretty stroll thank you janetta for providing a lovely location for a weekend away
4. Garden cottage with terrace for two (from USD 85)
This self-catering accommodation in Montagu, South Africa, is a garden cottage with a beautiful terrace where you can stay to soak in the magnificent mountain views. This cottage for two people has a large bedroom with a queen-size and day bed, as well as an ensuite bathroom. There is a full kitchen with a gas stove, microwave, and fridge with freezer. Or you can cook outside in the garden on the barbecue. The host provides fresh milk, juice, water, coffee, tea and even dessert wine for their guests. This is a great place for people who want to get away and spend time in a place where they’ll be able to relax.
5. Cozy cottage near the springs (from USD 47)
This three-bedroom self-catering accommodation in Montagu, South Africa, can accommodate up to seven people. The Cricket House has an open-plan fully equipped kitchen, dining room, and living room. They also have a courtyard garden with outdoor seating and a barbecue. It’s air-conditioned with two bathrooms. If you want to enjoy the hot springs of Montagu, Avalon is 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away, while the Montagu Springs is 2.8 km (1.7 miles) away.
6. Home away from home in the mountains (from USD 37)
Smit-en-Meer is a self-catering accommodation in Montagu, South Africa, good for four people. There are two bedrooms, one with a queen-sized bed, and the other one with two single beds. There is a full kitchen where you can prepare your own food if you decided to stay inside. There is a gas stove, fridge/freezer, a kettle, microwave, and toaster, plus the host has provided coffee, tea, milk, and sugar. There is also a satellite TV and free WiFi in case you want to stay connected to the rest of the world. In case you need recommendations on where to go, the host is always just a message away.
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enjoyed a dip in the pool and the comfortable mattressesthe place is as described and the beds were very comfortablepanel heaters and blankets for winter and the rooms were nice and warm when we arrivedthe pool was an extra bonus particularly on hot afternoonseverything was great there is generous space in the apartmentCleanliness:
quite clean and comfygreat clean and spacious accommodationit is a clean placeit was very clean and quietamazing clean and lovely placeHost:
lovely place and super friendly hosthost was great and very helpfula pleasant and friendly hostcarla is a very nice hostcarla was a very nice hostRead more reviewsLocation:
very comfortable and good locationincredibly beautiful location - 15/20 min walk to the centre of townthis house is in a lovely peaceful location but also close to the main town of montagugreat place definitely worth a visit and great location for easy access to rock climbingsituated in the most beautiful place surrounded by mountains
7. Serene wheelchair-friendly cottage (from USD 78)
This cul-de-sac is a self-catering accommodation in Montagu, South Africa, that’s great for guests who use a wheelchair or have difficulty climbing stairs. This serene space has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two kitchens, a spacious lounge with a dining room, and a barbecue (braai) area outside.
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all rooms are equipped with a ceiling fan and big windowsit's also very quiet and comfortableCleanliness:
nice clean and comfortable stay for an affordable ratethe place was lovely and clean and gerda was very helpfulspacious clean great communication and very helpful host value for money to be recommendedthis is a very tidy neat lovey place to stayHost:
host was friendly and very helpfulgerda is a pleasant host who was ready for us when neededtop host and home was great thank you gerdashe was so friendly and helpful when we arrivedgreat stay very friendly and accommodating hostRead more reviewsLocation:
super central to everything you needgood place to stay in montagu central location within walking distance of restuarantsa nice house to stay in a good locationwe felt at home had everything we needed and could explore the exquisite countryside easily from the locationa pleasant place to stay and easy to find
8. Charming cottage in the heart of Montagu
This charming farmhouse cottage in the heart of Montagu is located on the grounds of the Klein Nektar Wine and Olive Estate. This two-bedroom cottage is good for four people and is great for getaways with your small family or your friends. The cottage is equipped with an indoor fireplace, a gas stove and an oven, hot and cold water, and a braai (barbecue). It’s got an open-plan kitchen, dining, and living room, plus there is an outdoor patio with outdoor furniture, in case you want to spend more time there. You can also use the day time to walk to the restaurants and shops in town, and explore the vineyards, flower beds, and the fruit orchards. There is no electricity and no TV in the Klein Nektar Farm Cottage, only gas, and solar energy. But it won’t matter, though, if you want to go off the grid and connect with nature, your family, and your friends. This is definitely the perfect place to achieve that.
Montagu, Western Cape, South AfricaTop guest reviews
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we loved the fresh flowers in the roomslovely well appointed comfortable cottagethe 2 br with bath and kitchen offered lovely space for an adult family of 4you can walk to a view great places to have breakfast lunch and dinnerit’s nicely decorated and would be quite comfortable despite lack of electricity if only a little warmerCleanliness:
very clean and spacious perfect for a couple of days getawaythe house was sparkling clean and had everything we neededa fantastic place lovely fresh and cleanthe cottage was so clean and we slept so wellHost:
the farm manager was very welcoming and helpfullovely estate lovely apartment great hostour host was very welcoming and we truly enjoyed our stayvernon the farm manager who let us in was very helpful with all the questions we hadvernon was the perfect hostRead more reviewsLocation:
very quiet and peaceful yet within walking distance to townso much fun walking distance to town and good restaurantslovely little cottage within walking distance to the town centerit’s a nice place very cozy and with good locationsuper friendly host and beautiful house with the best location in the middle of olive and wine trees
9. Romantic getaway with farm and mountain views
This romantic cottage is located inside the Kogman & Keisie Guest Farm in Montagu. With two bedrooms, this cottage is good for a couple or a small family. It has a full kitchen inside plus a barbecue area outside. The two bedrooms have their own bathrooms, and one of the bedrooms opens up to a sunny terrace. The Kogman & Keisie Guest Farm is a working farm with a vineyard, olive trees, and even farm animals. There is also a swimming pool you can use when you want to cool off during the summer. And when you arrive, expect to be greeted by the host’s three dogs.
Montagu, Western Cape, South AfricaTop guest reviews
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petrus and his wife are excellent hostspetrus and liana were wonderful hostsfelt very welcome and petrus and liana as well as their staff made our stay very specialfrom the outset petrus communicated really well and upon arrival he was very welcoming and helpful
10. Quaint cottage for a couple or small family
This quaint self-catering accommodation in Montagu, South Africa, is a great cottage for two people or a small family with a small child and a baby. It is adjacent to the main house but it has the complete amenities of a house. This studio has a well-equipped kitchen, a private bathroom, a small living room, a queen-sized bed, plus outdoor furniture in the patio and a barbecue outside. There are small hiking trails nearby in case you want to explore the area around, plus there are also wine, olive, and alpaca farms nearby. The Avalon Springs is also a 10-minute drive away.
Montagu, Western Cape, South AfricaTop guest reviews
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we really appreciated the way they prepared our light breakfast with some sugar and coffee cups and teathe guesthouse is fully equipped and very comfortablea lovely self contained garden apartment with beautiful views to the mountains in a peaceful areaa very comfortable and secure cottage with really friendly hostsluxurious toiletries available in a lovely bathroomCleanliness:
the place was so clean and it had the smell of lavender and clean linenthe place was clean and comfortableclean neat and pleasant to stay atthe place was very clean and fully equippedthe accommodation is clean and comfortable and well situatedHost:
hosts are awesomelovely hosts and lovely placevery friendly hosts :)our hosts were very warm and friendlylovely host great hospitality and the attention to detail was wonderfulRead more reviewsLocation:
beautiful location surrounded by mountainsdefinitely a place to visit again in the near futurewalking distance to the steeple as an added bonus for rock climbersdon’t miss an opportunity to stay in this lovely locationwhat a wonderful place to stay
11. Private cottage surrounded by nature
The New Beginnings Cottage is located inside a small farm just outside Montagu in an area called Pietersfontein. This cottage is right beside the main house and is surrounded by a freshwater dam, greenery, and birds with breathtaking mountain range views. There is an open-plan kitchen and a dining room with tall windows to bring in more sunlight. The living room and bedroom open up to the terrace and plunge pool. If you still need to be connected to the world, there is no cellphone coverage but there is wifi available in the cottage. The hosts also have nine dogs running free around the property as part of their security for the farm. So this cottage is perfect for dog lovers, too.
Montagu, Western Cape, South AfricaTop guest reviews
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the view was spellbinding and the facilities comfortablespacious bedroom and bathroom well-equipped kitchen and a fantastic patio/braai area with beautiful viewsstylish and comfortable cottagecomfortable warm beds and beddingthe cottage was wonderful; sparkling clean well appointed and with a beautiful patio plunge pool and gardenCleanliness:
very clean place and very beautifully furnishedaccommodation is clean and very nicely put togetherthe cottage is clean and you have your own private pool and gardenthe accommodation itself was wonderful - neat clean and with great viewsHost:
libby is an awesome hostthe hosts are extremely welcoming and make you feel at homeyou were indeed a great hostlibby is a brilliant attentive hostbrilliant hospitality from lovely people and friendly dogsRead more reviewsLocation:
neat place in a secluded locationa wonderful serene and scenic locationwe loved the remote location and the sound of silence at the cottagelibby’s place was the perfect remote getawayabsolutely idyllic location and perfect for a couple of small family
Escape to Montagu
With these beautiful self-catering accommodations in Montagu, South Africa, you’ll be sure to enjoy yourself in this small town. Whether you want to take things slow, go off-grid, spend quality time with your family or friends, or just discover a new place, you’ll definitely have a great time at Montagu.
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