Searching for a relaxed, pet-friendly farm stay? Look no further than Overview Farm – a working dairy farm set in the picturesque Bushman’s Nek Valley just 14km from Underberg. Sit in the beautiful garden watching Jersey cows grazing at the foot of the dramatic Southern Drakensberg, or keep an eye out for the reedbuck and otters that visit our two well-stocked trout dams. When you’re ready for more activity cast a line at the brown- and rainbow trout in the dams – and then release them to fight another day – take a walk to enjoy the majestic mountain scenery, head out to one of the nearby golf courses for a round or two, or go horse riding. After a busy day relax in front of your fireplace or out in the garden and enjoy the views towards Underberg and Garden Castle. There are a number of both easy and demanding outdoor walks, leading to outstanding views of the Drakensberg range from various sites. Bird lovers have the opportunity to view Cape vultures, fish eagles, cormorants and crowned cranes along with a host of smaller birds.

In summer the Amur falcons visit the area and can often be seen in the early morning and late afternoon. During both winter and summer an extensive variety of small and larger wildlife – porcupine, aardvark, jackal and reedbuck, among others – visit the farm. As this is a working farm the dairy cows can be seen moving to and from daily milking, and children wishing to view the milking can make arrangements to visit the dairy. If you visit during summer you’ll want to make use of our swimming pool which has a large, shallow step for little ones to play on with the area fenced off for safety. For those who enjoy cooler weather, the Drakensberg mountains usually have snow on them from July to September and the farm experiences occasional snow in winter. We have a number of self-catering accommodation options available, and groceries are available from Underberg, a 20-minute drive from the farm. Linen, a litre of farm milk and firewood are supplied upon guests’ arrival. Tony and Di welcome you to their little piece of heaven – Overview Farm – and wish you a pleasant and relaxing stay.

MIDDLE HOUSE

Sleeps eight in four bedrooms. The house is fully equipped for self-catering with both gas and coal stoves for convenience and warmth. All rooms are en-suite and one of the bedrooms is furnished with two three-quarter beds and a fireplace. The large lounge area seats 12 people and has a fireplace to ensure cosy winter evenings. All beds are fitted with deep duvets for winter warmth.

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CUDDLE INN

Is perfectly named – although it’s situated within the larger farm area it is quiet and secluded, offering views of the hills and the grazing cattle on the farm. The main bedroom has a brass double bed and the second bedroom is en-suite with twin beds. The third bedroom is furnished with two single beds. All beds feature deep duvets for winter warmth. The kitchen has recently been renovated and the fireplace in the lounge ensures you’ll have warm, cosy evenings in winter. A garden gazebo houses the braai and garden furniture.

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STABLES

Is fully equipped for self-catering with an electric stove and fridge. All four bedrooms lead out on to an outside verandah. The main bedroom is en-suite and has a double bunk if you prefer to keep the children close. The other three bedrooms are furnished with two three-quarter beds and there’s a family bathroom. All the beds boast deep duvets to ensure winter warmth. The lounge area accommodates eight people and has a fireplace for cosy winter evenings.

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COTTAGE

Is the original “cottage” used by the current owners and sleeps four in two bedrooms – one ensuite and one with a separate bathroom. Cottage is fully equipped for self-catering. Blackwood furniture in the main lounge and dining areas, along with a fireplace, make this a cosy area for entertaining, even in winter. A second front lounge – also with a fireplace – offers views towards Underberg and of Garden Castle. Situated just 200m from one of the dams, Cottage is ideal for the fisherman who wants to fish close to the comfort of his accommodation.

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SHED

Has been transformed from an agricultural shed into comfortable accommodation and sleeps four in two bedrooms, which share a bathroom plus additional toilet. It is fully equipped for self-catering and the open plan living area offers spectacular views over the adjacent dam and farm. The fireplace ensures you’ll have a cosy area for entertaining even in winter. Shed is situated just 150m from the lower dam so you won’t have to travel far for your daily fix

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