Rusty gate
A special place to relax and enjoy nature, where you can see the stars at night with no city lights in sight!
If you are looking for a serene and picturesque place to rejuvenate body and soul, Rusty Gate Mountain Retreat is perfect for you.
Rusty Gate is truly a Mountain Retreat, nestled in the Riviersonderend Mountains, with unsurpassed vistas over the Helderstroom valley and Overberg area. The property, spanning 290 hectares, lies adjacent to the Riviersonderend Nature Reserve, abounds with fynbos and proteas and offers ample for nature lovers to enjoy.
Less than 120km from Cape Town International Airport (approximately 1½ hour drive along the N2 towards the Garden Route) this special getaway is conveniently situated midway between Greyton and Villiersdorp.
Our self-catering accommodation comprises five beautifully furnished cottages, each with its unique style, as well as Eagles Eyrie, a special communal entertainment and sleeping unit.
Enjoy a Relaxing stay with us
Accommodation
Self-catering accommodation to suit the needs of couples, families and larger groups
Our country style self-catering accommodation comprises five beautifully furnished cottages that sleep between 4 and 6 people as well as a special communal entertainment unit that sleeps 20 people with the necessary facilities to host large gatherings. You can put your feet up at one of the cottages, opt to connect with friends or family at Eagles Eyrie or book the entire venue.
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Check availability and rates for the accommodation options that best suit your needs and book online instantly. If you have special requirements or want to host an event at Rusty Gate, please contact us directly.
Featured Facilities
Everything you need to feel right at home
All our self catering stay options come with great facilities. These are just a few provided.
Fully Equipped Kitchens
All our kitchens provide for comfortable self-catering, equipped with gas hobs, electric ovens, fridge/freezers, microwave ovens, all the crockery, cutlery and utensils you will need, and dishwashers in the cottages.
Cosy Fireplaces
The Eagle’s Eyrie has two wood burning stoves and all our cottages have fireplaces for a romantic atmosphere and keeping you warm in winter.
Outdoor Living
Covered porch, eating area and built-in braai facilities with hammock to hang amongst the majestic pin oak trees to enjoy the view.
Recreational Dam
Brimming with pure mountain water, access to a jetty and grass embankments for lazy sun soaking as well as a zip line (“foefie”slide) and canoes for the more adventurous folk.
Special Events
Celebrating those moments that matter
Rusty Gate is ideal as an extraordinary venue for small intimate weddings or special celebrations such as birthdays, family gatherings, bachelor’s parties, and even corporate functions or team-building events.
things to do
What to do at Rusty Gate
Rusty Gate caters to the young, old and in-between by offering bird watching, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, swimming, paddling and even a foefie-slide (zipline) for the less faint-hearted! For those less active, a leisurely read in a hammock alongside a shady stream amongst the pin oak trees should do the trick.
Birding
Rusty Gate offers much to explore for birding enthusiasts as a result of the interesting geography and fauna on the farm. Take your time to explore the veld, rocky outcrops, ravines and water areas to spot many of our feathered friends ranging from endemic and local species to various migratory birds and raptors.
Hiking
There are many tracks and trails to explore at Rusty Gate for the hiking enthusiast. Take a leisurely stroll around the cottages or the “Otter Trail”. The more adventurous can opt for the longer mountainous 2 kilometre hike to the Elandskoof Dam in the adjacent Nature reserve. The more energetic folk can do a 3 to 4-hour round trip hike following river courses and dirt tracks.
Water Activities
The recreational dam within walking distance to the North-east from Eagle’s Eyrie and the cottages is a favourite spot of Rusty Guests for water activities. The dam holds about 100 000 cubic meters of water with the deepest point at over 15 meters when full. The dam caters for summer and winter recreation.