Onverwacht Cottages Accommodation
All 7 cottages are equipped with electricity.
A Little gem called Onverwacht is tucked away in the beautiful Riviersonderend Mountains between McGregor and Greyton. This mountain range connects the Boesmanskloof Hiking Trail and Die Galg with the neighbour towns McGregor and Greyton. Onverwacht Cottages are surrounded by breathtaking views from many angles of the Riviersonderend Mountains The sounds of the Gobos River at the foot of this accommodation place bring peace to the soul. This treasure will restore the energies of the city sleekers
A huge swimming pool surrounded by amazing views over the local villages and mountain peaks guarantees great fun during the long warm summers or a hike on one of our trails
Scroll down for photos of the Overwacht Cottage and Views
GPS Co-Ordinates to Onverwacht cottages -34.009367, 19.723392
From Cape Town direction do not follow the direction to Greyton
Or click on this link for directions
Tariff for the 7 Onverwacht Cottages
1. Blushingbride Cottage - sleep 2
2. Waboom Cottage - sleeps 8
More than 2 persons - R300 p.p.p.n sharing a cottages
2 Persons per cottage per night – R600 per night
3. Bergrosie Cottage - sleeps 5 persons
More than 2 persons - R200 p.p.p.n sharing a cottages – bedding included
2 Persons per cottage per night – R600 per night – Bedding included
Please respect the privacy of your neighbour and maintain a peaceful atmosphere.
Click on links below to check the booked out dates of every cottage.
or phone – 082 612 4623 - Maybe there's a cancellation.
7 Onverwacht Selfcatering Cottages
Cottage 1,2,3 are Separate Cottages
Cottage 4,5,6,7 are Attach to each other
Click on the images to get more info of the 7 cottages as well as the
booked out dates of each cottage.
Important info to keep in mind for all the 7 cottages on Onverwacht.
Remember the blitz and wood.(We supply wood at extra cost).
Wood can be ordered when you make your reservation.
There is a braai grid but if you are used to your own braai equipment bring yours
Bring own casserole for a braai.
Don’t forget your binoculars and camera for excellent photos!
We supply dish cloths,dish washliquid,2 toilet rolls,2 garbage bags per cottage.
Bring cool box with ice for drinks
Bring own drinking water if you prefer not to drink tank water
Onverwacht Cottages Reviews
Dit was lieflik,baie dankie. Pragtige huisie,geniet die eenvoud van dit alles.
Ons voel verkwik.
Die Joubert gesin.
Fantastic 3 nights and 4 days with family.
Wonderful heritage day break! Bradshaw family.
What an awesome venue. Thanks. Brilliant week-end.
Die eerste en beslis nie die laaste nie.
Absoluut Hemels. Vreeslik baie dankie.
Ons het op die laaste minuut besluit om Wacky Wine toe te gaan en na 'n geweldige soektog was Waboom Cottage by Boesmanskloof Onverwacht Flora die enigste beskikbare verblyf groot genoeg om ons groep van 10 te kon akkommodeer..
Maar ons was so bly dat dit ons huis vir die naweek was!
Die feit dat dit 'n entjie se ry van Robertson af was het op die ou end nie eers saak gemaak nie.
Die plek is pragtig en die uitsig is iets wat ons altyd sal onthou!
Die huis self is perfek en ten volle toegerus, dit was nie nodig om enige iets behalwe klere en kos in te pak nie!
Daar was ook geen kans vir koud kry in die nag nie aangesien daar oorgenoeg beddegoed was en selfs warmwaterbottels.
Die feit dat daar nie krag is nie is ook geen kwessie nie want daar is genoeg kerse en gaslampe vir elke vertrek.
En ons stem saam met die vorige gaste - geen krag is deel van Boesmanskloof Onverwacht se "charm".
Ons kan nie wag om weer te gaan nie!
Baie dankie aan Sandra en Japie Oosthuizen vir jul hulp en gasvryheid - ons waardeer dit opreg!
Lekker naweek. Great hiking.
Baie dankie dat julle hierdie pragtige plek met ons deel!
Dit was n heerlike 2 dae.
Die Roose van Pringle.
So so nice!!!!c u again very soon.
Charmaine and guys. Keep it like this.
Baie dankie vir n klein stukkie hemel.
Ons het so lekker gebly,gekuier,gestap en geswem.
So uniek,mens kon dit nie mis nie en sal ook nie.
Ons kom so gou moontlik weer terug. Vreeslik baie dankie.
Die van Wyk gesin
Japie en Sandra, Hierdie was n spirituele ondervinding.
Die Berg,die sterre,die proteas.
Julle het n stukkie hemel.
Otto snr,Petra,Otto jnr.
Duisend dankies vir n wonderlike paar dae.
Dis altyd lekker om hier te kom kuier en was die perfekte einde tot ons vakansie en begin van n nuwe avontuurlistige jaar.
MC,Jana Stefan en Marli.
Baie dankie vir die beste paar dae wat ons hier kon deurbring op julle stukkie hemel op aarde.
Julle sal ons beslis gou weer sien.
Patrick en Annuska.
Dear Japie and Sandra.
Thanks for the quote on the way to “paradise” the last couple of steps made the hike even more worth it.
Its places like this that ensure one remains grounded and appreciative of what is necessary for a meaning ful life.
I wonder how many people have been transformed by your creation of 0nverwacht.
Beste Japie en Sandra
Ons is so jammer dat ons julle nie ontmoet het nie, ons sou graag persoonlik wou sê hoe 'n heerlike ondervinding ons kuier daar was.
Dit was net wat ons nodig gehad het en het die stilte, die skoonheid van die omgewing en die kliphuisie.
Ek het foto's aan al ons vriende gestuur en hulle aangemoedig om dit ook te gaan beleef.
Ek het 'n glas gekraak, ek hoop julle het die R20 in die glas gekry.
Indien ons ooit weer Kaap toe, sal ons definitief weer daar wil oorbly.
Richard en Tokkie Young
Thank you so very much for this amazing place.
Seeing the amount of effort put into the preparation and decor of the rooms up to each minute detail was uniquely South African and comforting.
I know that I enjoyed my rest here and I am possitive that my group as well.
The stay was spetacular and the view of the valley astounding.
We all want to extend our great appreciation to you.
Trek Group 3.
Liewe Sandra en Japie.
Dit was my en johan se 4de keer wat ons julle besoek en elke keer was dit asof ons nader aan die hemel was.
Hierdie keer het ons as n werksfunksie gekom en dit was ongelooflik baie lekker.
Jan. Willa. Schalk. Vinkie. Jack. Lara. Robyn. Ryan. Ansie. Johan. Rika. Leon.
Ons gaan beslis weer kom. Mag julle geseend bly.
Oom Japie en tannie Sandra.
Baie dankie dat ons ook in julle paradys kan kom deel.
n Mens kry weer perspektief oor die lewe as mens so na die berge kyk en die stilte ervaar.
Ek verstaan nou hoekom Moses altyd na die berg gegaan het om stil te word en te luister.
Baie dankie ons sal definitief weer kom. Groete.
Die Kritzingers van Ceres
All was very spontaneos,we arrived and didn't know that we have to bring all our food.
It was so lovely that you came and brought us everything we needed.
It was a amazing stay,so different to anything else we had before.
Thanks a lot for your warmly welcome.
The 3 German Girls.
Lea,Theresa and Thoesa.
Baie dankie aan julle!!.
Ons kon nie vir beter vra,dit waarna ons opsoek,die het ons hier gevind.
Die musiek van die natuur is strelend vir die gemoed.
Net jammer ons kan nie langer vertoef maar ons sal beslis weer die stilte,rustigheid,vrede,...ens kom geniet!
Ronel Johan Bester. Kleinmond.
I'm leaving young Samurai,the way of the warrior: as a thank you for my stay.
Imraam .ohammed Baderoen.
Thanks so much for this faaabulous stay!
It was absolutely wonderful. Breath taking views of the mountains. Beautiful interior made me and the goup feel very at home!
Can't wait to race back here!
Ek wil net weer dankie sê vir die ongelooflike plekkie wat julle met ons deel.
Dit is sowaarlik 'n juweel en bitter kosbaar!
Ons het die breuk so bitterlik nodig gehad en ons kon beslis nie 'n beter plek gekies het om te kom ontspan nie
.Dit was net jammer dat die mis my piekniek planne Saterdag in die wiele gery het, maar ons het sommer op die stoepie later ontbyt gehad, dit was heerlik.
Die een olielampie se glas skerm het omgeval en gebreek.
Laat weet asb wat die bedrag is om dit te vervang en ek betaal dit dan gou vir julle in. (Jammer daaroor, dis maar ek wat 'n lomp hand gehad het).
Weereens dankie en julle sal ons definitief weer sien!
We enjoyed the views,warm fires and beds. Fabulous stay!!
The rest was well needed and we appreciated the wonderful stay.
Trek group 4.
Dit was a lekker stay.
Warm and cold but we enjoyed every single little bit of ons se wonderful moment. Stay cool.
Trek group 5.
Jis die stay was NAACE!
There was no warm water but we survived!
The view was mooi and I could hear the bobbejane.
Thanks for the fab stay.
Truly inspirational and very eye-opening. Nice to see all these religious references these days in such a dark world.
Ek het dit so baie geniet. Die circle route was lekker.
Baie dankie vir n lekker tyd.
Goeie more Sandra en Japie,
Ek moet julle nogmals bedank vir die goeie ontvangs, lekker en netjiese verblyf, julle vriendelikheid, die uitstekende sonsondergang en opkoms en alles wat gepaard gegaan het met ons naweek saam met julle.
Dit was asemrowend en 'n helse goeie ervaring om tussen die klowe, dale en riviere te kon geloop en verken het... (dit was al te koud vir my om in die poel te swem).
Ons sal defnitief weer by julle oornag maar sal dan die Vrydag oorslaap om die wandelpaaie rondom die huisies die Saterdag en Sondag te gaan verken.
Ek sal skreeu...Groete daar en alle voorspoed met die oes van julle proteas – dit staan in volle prag hierdie kant teen ons berg se hange.
I stayed here for two nights and enjoyed the bungalow as well the surrounding nature with mountain views, little streams, walks between protea buds, blossoms and little birds and a sunrise over blue mountains very much.
Thank you for this quiet,beautiful and peaceful place.
Felix van Verschuer Living in Cape Town
Lynne and the Christian Hiking Network Cape Town
Thank you for this awesome Hidden Treasure!
We had a wonderful time,beautiful sunset,wonderful fellowship and all were touched by the peace and franquality for the soul.
Till we meet again,hopefully soon.
Peter M,Cathy D,Meg,Lee,Kate,Pauline,Mara,Jenny,Pauline,Hanna,Ian,Keith
Huisie nr 5 .
Ons het nie gister 'n pen gehad om 'n boodskappie te los nie, maar ek wil net julle laat weet dat ons die naweek ongelooflik baie geniet het en dat julle ons defnitief weer gaan sien!
Ek het vanoggend gemerk dat Derek perongeluk twee van die huisie se vatdoeke saam ingepak het. Laat weet asb julle bankbesonderhede dat ons julle kan terug betaal daarvoor!Mooi week vir julle!
We had such a fantastic time at Onverwacht – the drive there was beautiful and so relaxing.
Onverwacht really is high in the mountains and is so perfect for a weekend break and getting back to basics.
It’s rustic, self-catering, peaceful, perfect for kids, cost effective and offers some beautiful mountain walks.
The views across the valley are stunning and the air is clear and crisp.
We were fortunate enough to see mountain buck on our arrival too.
Early on Saturday morning, we rode our bikes from Onverwacht into the little town of McGregor which was exceptional.
It’s a down-hill ride most of the way (approx 27km’s) and the town welcomed us with a hearty breakfast at one of the many quaint restaurants.
I would recommend Onverwacht for a weekend getaway and most certainly will return…
Thanks once again to Sandra and Japie for their hospitality, it certainly was a weekend that we will remember!
Good day Sandra/Japie
We just want to let you know that we had an awesome week-end.
It was fantastic and we enjoyed every minute of it.
We went to bed at about 9 o’clock in the evening, something we never do at home.
All the trails that we walked was good and I feel so good today and well rest.
We are planning on coming again the end of April and we want to bring the kids with.
I will confirm the exact dates with you later.Your place is really beautiful and we had a lot of fun.
I love all the little “ornaments” that were around the place - it gave so much character to the place.
Things that we normally see as junk and would through away, gave character to the place.
I just stood in awe when I looked at the mountains and realised again how great and big our God is.
Thanks again and you will hear from me very soon.Keep well and my God bless you and your business.Regards
Cyril & Esme
Just wanted to say thank you for a lovely weekend.We enjoyed ourselves so mush at your beautiful place - Onverwacht is very special and we'll definitely be coming back.
We enjoyed our walk today down to the pools and swim too.
Hope you enjoyed the weekend too.Kind regards
Ons moes net eenvoudig wegbreek van die geraas in die stad!
Met twee kinders saam,was dit heerlik hier, Sal definitief terugkom!
Met ons besoek hier,gaan nog baie mense saam met ons terug keer.
Kliphuisie is definitief spesiaal,ons dank julle,om die geluk en vrede,saam jul te geniet.
Baie,baie Dankie vir julle gasvreiheid.
Ewald/Suenette,Zenya & Darius.
We had a great time with our new 2-A friends,good talks,good fires.
Almost impossible to find a quite place like this in Europe and I was very greatfull to be here!
Erik,Letske Breda Holland
Woorde ontbreek om dit saam te vat
Danie en Sophia Buys
Hallo Sandra en Japie !
Verlede jaar hierdie tyd het ons gesin al ernstig begin uitsien na ons Kersfees by julle huisies in die berg !
(Dis mos ek wat my lang braaitang daar agtergelos het. Sal jou nog laat weet sodra ons weer kom kuier om hom dalk op te tel as jy dit nog het !)Die mooiste Kersseisoen vir julle !
Ons sal beslis met warmte terugdink aan laasjaar daar by julle pragtige bergvesting !!!Baie groete
Thanks again for providing this special piece of paradise!
What a truly generous gift!
Rein and Shirley
Hi there Sandra & Japie
ONVERWACHT is such an appropriate name for your wonderfu l'haven'you have up in the mountain.
We came round a bend in the road-and suddenly there before us was this UNEXPECTED magical place !
The whole atmosphere up there makes one feel joyful- all your amazing succulents and little pathways, and signs, and interesting bits and pieces.Walking around there is a lovely experience and you can tell that this little piece of earth is loved and cared for and very special.
And of course the views are breathtaking, and the proximity of the mountains just overwhelming.Delf, Roslyn, Elaine and I arrived on Saturday morning and the weather was glorious, clear skies, warm sun, still and tranquil.We settled very happily into No 7 - we love the way you have fitted it out-nice and rustic and comfortable-en daai kaggel !! Mense !
Wat praat jy !
We took a really nice easy 8km walk to the pool,stopping often to examine the flora-wonderful to see the rebirth there after the fire.
That took us about 2hrs 45mins.What a perfect swimming place !
We enjoyed our lunch - rested and chatted for a while before starting back.By that stage the clouds had come in and lowered and we had a soft drizzle on our 2.5 hr walk back.Who cared !
Those mountains fill one with such OOOMPH that nothing seems to matter-especially not a little soft rain.
We were treated to such a wonderful storm that night - and once again - who cared ! We were safe and warm in our bungalow with a great fire going, drinking Jerepigo,en ons het darem lekker GEKUIER ! !
Delf managed to do a superb indoor braai-and we slept comfortably and warm .
We woke to a beautiful sunrise and the start of a glorious day. Unfortunately we could not stay, but we all left Onverwacht,knowing that we WILL be back,and feeling re-energised and filled with joyful exuberance.
The next time I come back it will definitely be for longer than just an overnight - thats for sure !
Thank you both for enabling us to have access to such a magnifiscent piece of God's earth.Baie dankie dat julle hierdie plek so pragtig versorg-julle is seker'gekies 'vir hierdie groot en belangrike taak.Alles van die beste - tot volgende keer.
Weereens baie dankie vir die onvergeetlike ontvangs op die bordjie by die hek.
Die manne kon dit nie glo nie. Die een man was vir n paar jaar n toergids en hy dink dit is iets besonders om ons so te verwelkom.
Almal, ek ingesluit, wat jou ontmoet het dink jy is iemand besonders en het gevra dat ek hulle waardeering en dank aan jou moet oordra.
Die manne het dit verskriklik geniet.
Seeninge vir julle.Stapgroete
Nick en die manne
Dear Japie, Bernardo and Sandra,
We would like to thank you for a truly memorable weekend at your cottage.
It has the most magnificent view we have ever seen - Bergrosie really treated us well! A HUGE big thank you to Bernardo and Japie for all their assistance in getting extra food, charging a destroyed cellphone and getting us safely through to McGregor.​
We are all EXTREMELY grateful for all your help and generosity and will never forget it.
We are already planning our next trip up the Boesmanskloof trail and up to the Onverwagt Cottages - except this time we will be more prepared, and much fitter!
We unfortunately didn't have a pen to write in your guest book but hopefully this email will make up for that - we will be sure to write in it next time!
Could you please send me the balance of how much we still owe, we will EFT it through.
Ian, Lisa, Matthew and Paige
Ons sal seker nog vir lank praat van hierdie wonderlike naweek in Greyton se berge.
Dit was absoluut onvergeetlik! Baie dankie vir jul gasvryheid by die Onverwacht Cottages.
Ons lywe was gedaan toe ons, ons blyplek bereik.
Ek weet regtig nie of ek al ooit so lekker geslaap het soos met jul vars berglug nie.
Ons kom beslis weer op 'n dag terug.
Nogmaals dankie tannie Sandra en oom Japie.
Die Nel-sussies uit Pofadder en Wellington
Rumanie and Dan
We have both enjoyed,firstly staying in this cosy,cute "blushing bride"
stone cottage. It feels like a place of comfort a home away from homes. We
can't quite describe the magestic rolling landscape of mountains,but it was
truely a blessing to be able to recharge,unwind and enjoy.
Thank you Japie and Sandra for providing a place for one to do that.
Highlighter-The walk down to dam and mystic pools-icy but worth it!
Dankie vir weereens 'n onvergeetlike naweek!
Kan nie wag vir ons volgende kuier in Desember nie.
(VIWO AND ELLIRICH)
In die Compacta, Speldekussing is ons soggens deur winde-koor wakker gesing.
Die kerslig en die parafin reuk wat jou aan die slaap sus.
Daar is geen beteR verjaarsdag geskenk as Onverwacht nie.
Nader aan my geliefde en My Skepper.
Wou net se baie dankie vir die voorreg om in die skakel huisies te bly by Onverwaght.
Ons voel almal sommer weer ‘recharged’ en reg vir die volgende uitdagings wat oor ons pad mag kom.
Sodra ek die foto’s afgelaai het, sal ek dit aan jou stuur.
NS. Baie dankie vir die moeite met die gevriesde bottles.
Sikhula KunYe! (We Are Growing Together
Baie dankie dat ons in julle pragtige plekkie kon besoek, dit was so lekker, ons sal beslis weer kom.
Dit is 'n stukkie hemel daar in McGregor!
Ons wil weereens dankie se dat jul dit moontlik gemaak het dat ons n stukkie van die paradys kon beleef.
Dankie vir hout.
Ons het geld in skryfboek geplaas.
Ons beplan om nader aan lente weer so te maak.
Kobus en Jenny
Hello Japie en Sandra
Dit was weer een van daardie wonderlike stap-naweke wat onvergeetlik sal bly.
My groep is dit eens dat n mens die LIEFDE en deernis voel wanneer jy daar bo-op die berg is.
Dit is n saligheid wat jou eenvoudig omvou en koester wanneer n mens op die stoep of enige plek staan op daardie berg.
n Mens voel hoe GOD se nabyheid, genade en liefde jou toevou daarbo.
Ek en my groep se net weereens baie dankie vir julle opoffering om alles vir ons so lekker te maak.
Die HERE seen julle en ons hoop om julle weer eendag te sien.
Nick en stapgroep
Hi Sandra, thank you so much for you assistance and making our experience so welcoming. We really enjoyed our stay and the accommodation was most welcoming after the long day hiking.