The Homestead
Our home in the bushveld, surrounded by nature, friendly farm animals and the peaceful rhythm of farm life.
Eastern Cape · South Africa
Water View Homestead
Rest · Reconnect · Rejuvenate
A small family cabin beside the dam.
Book your stayWelcome
A little piece of bushveld.
A place to slow down, breathe deeply and simply be.
Water View isn’t a large resort or busy lodge. It’s our home — a small family homestead that we’re privileged to share with others.
This is a place where life moves at a gentler pace. Mornings begin with birdsong, afternoons are spent enjoying the view across the dam, and evenings bring beautiful sunsets, crackling fires and skies filled with stars.
We want you to feel welcome here — to relax, switch off from the noise of everyday life and enjoy the simple beauty around you. There is nowhere you need to rush to.
“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
Psalm 23:2 — KJV
He leadeth me beside the still waters.”
You’re at Water View.
Discover
The homestead & the land
The Dam
A beautiful place to sit quietly, watch the wildlife and enjoy the changing colours of the bushveld sky.
The Animals
Our dogs, cats, sheep and ducks freely roam the homestead. They are very much part of the Water View family.
The Wildlife
Keep your eyes open for our grey duiker and the bushbuck ewes and rams that frequently visit across the dam.
Your bushveld cabin
Rustic charm. Modern comfort. Beautifully peaceful.
Our cosy self-catering cabin is a warm retreat for couples or solo guests looking to escape the everyday.
The cabin combines rustic character with modern comforts — everything you need for a comfortable stay, and nothing you don’t.
Sleep & relax
A comfortable queen-size bed for lazy mornings and restful nights, plus books, games and puzzles for switching off.
Your own kitchen
- Gas hob and oven
- Microwave
- Gas kettle
- Fridge / freezer
- Pots, pans and utensils
Bathroom
A private en-suite with a shower — everything you need after a day in the bushveld.
Private balcony
Sit back and take in the views across the dam towards the mountain. The view changes with every hour of the day.
Experience Water View
Plenty to enjoy — without ever leaving the homestead.
Take to the water
A peaceful paddle on the dam in our canoe. Take your time, and keep an eye out for wildlife at the water’s edge.
Explore on foot
On-site hiking trails through the bushveld. A leisurely stroll, fresh air, and the sounds of nature around you.
Mountain biking
Bring your bike and explore the farm at your own pace. Freedom, bushveld, and no rush.
Fishing — catch & release
A quiet afternoon beside the dam. Fishing is strictly catch-and-release so others can enjoy the same still water.
A look around
The homestead, as it is.
Photographs from the farm — views, cabin, animals and that bushveld light.
Must know
Finding Water View
Eastern Cape bushveld, a short way inland from the Wild Coast.
East London Airport
Olive Wood Golf Club
Haga Haga Coast
Crossways Spar
Shopping centre
N2 turn-off to our gates
100% off-grid
Solar power for lights, the fridge, and charging your devices.
Farm water
Pure, filtered water sourced directly on the farm. Please use it mindfully.
Conscious luxury
High-wattage appliances such as hairdryers and irons are not supported.
Wi‑Fi & signal
Full free Wi‑Fi is available throughout your stay. Mobile signal is best on Vodacom and MTN. Checkout is 10:00.
Smoking is not permitted inside the cabin — outdoor designated areas only.
Say hello
Questions before you book?
Dates, the dirt road, the animals — write to us and we’ll come back to you.
Or email hello@waterview.co.za
Come as a guest.
Slow down. Breathe. Enjoy the bushveld.
Bookings are simple — reserve your stay through LekkeSlaap.
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