“A rare find, hidden in the Red Cederberg. A gem to discover…”
ABOUT
The Onderhuis at Keurboschfontein is a historic family farm that nestles in the beautiful Red Cederberg, 3km’s past Matjiesrivier on the back road to Wupperthal. The main farmhouse is almost 200 years old and is a rare remaining example of a traditional Cederberg farmstead, and was carefully restored together with all the other old buildings on the farmstead by owner Johan van der Westhuizen in 2000.
Many of the traditions of the region are still practised here, and the farm has an old-world feel that takes you back in time to a much simpler way of life. Electricity is not utilised on the farm by choice. Our intention is for guests to escape from the intensity of the city and experience the natural rhythms of day and night.
Known locally as the rose farm, there are over 40 varieties of roses that bloom spectacularly in spring alongside the wildflower season from August to October. On the farm, you will find pear, almond, fig, apricot, peach, guava, apples, pomegranates and oak trees, some of which are more than 150 years old, next to the original water furrows that are still being used today.
TARIFF
R12500 per night for 2026 (ex VAT) for the entire farm including accommodation and all facilities and staff. Limited to a maximum of 10 guests and a minimum stay of two nights over weekends and school holidays. For Midweek stays, the rate and number of nights booked are negotiable.
FACILITIES
The farm has 6 rooms with 5 double beds and 4 single beds.
There are plenty of outdoor areas to relax and breathe on the farm, as well as two pools for a cool respite in Summer (although one of them might be home to weavers…) and for the brave at heart in Winter.
The farm has multiple trails and our local hiking guides are available at R500 a day to guide you on the various walks and trails in the area.
Whether you are 8 guests or just two, the Onderhuis at Keurbosfontein can only be booked on an exclusive basis, ensuring that guests have the farm to themselves for the duration of their stay.
An addition to the farm by Justin Bonello is the WaenhuisKombuis, a purpose-built kitchen in the old waenhuis (wagon house) that has been designed to create a central entertainment area for guests. At its heart is a kaggel (interior fireplace) that allows guests to prepare their meals on the open fire in the comfort of the wagon house.
There are two pools on the property. In summer they both act as cool respite from the hot days and nights, and in winter for the brave at heart, they serve as ice-cold plunge pools.
Justin’s team are on hand to ensure that guests can truly escape and return from the Cederberg with their lives refreshed, including preparing all meals based on one of `Justins menus with ingredients that you bring.