Self-catering group accommodation, Monks Cowl — sleeps 14 | Ondini

Book the whole of Ondini: main house and cottage on a private forest estate 2 km from Monks Cowl, Champagne Valley. Sleeps 14, tennis court, fireplaces, trails.

Your own forest at the foot of Cathkin Peak

When you book Ondini, you book all of it: the main house, the cottage, eight hectares of indigenous forest, a tennis court and the view. There is no reception desk and no other group. It is the kind of place where the children disappear into the trees after breakfast and the adults finally finish a book.

The Whole of Ondini — up to 14 guests

The main house is a 1990s Berg family home built for gatherings: a big lounge with a fireplace, [a separate dining room seating x], a full kitchen and a covered patio facing the mountains. The cottage sits [x m] away in the garden, with its own open-plan living area, fireplace and view.

Room	Beds	Bathroom
Main house, bedroom 1	1 queen	En-suite
Main house, bedroom 2	[beds]	Shared bathroom A
Main house, bedroom 3	[beds]	Shared bathroom A
Main house, bedroom 4	[beds]	Shared bathroom B
Main house, bedroom 5	[beds]	Shared bathroom B
Cottage	[beds]	En-suite

A plain note on bathrooms: one bedroom in the main house is en-suite and the cottage has its own bathroom; the other four main-house bedrooms share two bathrooms. Families and groups of friends rarely mind. If you need a bathroom per couple, ask us and we'll tell you honestly whether Ondini suits you.

The Cottage — for 2 to [4]

When the main house is free, the cottage can be booked on its own: an open-plan hideaway with a fireplace, a garden and the same view of Cathkin Peak. Ideal for a couple who want quiet, or a small family. Minimum 2 nights.

What's included

Bed linen and towels
Firewood for the fireplaces and braai [confirm: how much is included]
Daily housekeeping, 08:00–11:00
Wi-Fi throughout the main house: fine for video calls, not built for big downloads (which is rather the point)
Tennis court and forest trails
Backup power and water [confirm: solar, inverter, generator, borehole, tank?]
Secure parking for [x] cars

Good to know

Self-catering. Bring your own food, or ask us to arrange a braai pack, an arrival-night dinner or packed lunches for walks.
No pool. Swim in the mountain streams on the Sterkspruit Falls walk, or use the pool at Dragons Peak, 3 km away [confirm arrangement].
No pets, with regret: the forest is home to grey duiker and nesting birds.
Check-in from [14:00]; check-out by [10:00].
Minimum stay: 2 nights at weekends, 3–4 nights in peak season.

Rates

From R[x] per night for up to [10] guests, plus R[x] per extra person up to 14. Mid-week and longer stays cost less. [See full rates and booking terms →] (links to Rates & FAQ)