Entire Cottage
The Faraway House at Ricky's Drift Vegan Farm and Sanctuary
Vanwyksdorp, Western Cape, ZA
4 guests
2 bedrooms
2 beds
2 bathrooms
Vegan Kitchen
Meet Your Host
Louise
Van Wyksdorp, South Africa · Joined March 2024
I am a neo animist and passionate about the rights of fellow life forms to freedom, dignity and respect. I am also a food farmer and vegan.
Amenities
Everything to make you feel at home
Refrigerator
Oven
Hot water
Stove
Wifi / Internet
Coffee / tea
Vegan breakfast
Vegan snacks
Cookware
Closet / drawers
Living room
Garden
Kitchen
Meditation / yoga space
Porch
Pool
Private entrance
Free parking on premises
Backyard
Scenic views
Hiking trails
Mountain views
Additional Services
Extras your host offers
Meal Preparation
We are a working veganic farm and home to several farmed animals. We welcome volunteers who want to learn about sustainability, food gardening and who want to get to know some animals.
Overview
Capacity
4 guests
Booking
Request to book
Kitchen
Vegan
Minimum stay
2 nights
Maximum stay
30 nights
Check-in
Flexible
Booking window
6 months
Weekly discount
20% off (7+ nights)
Monthly discount
50% off (28+ nights)
Sleeping Arrangements
Where guests will sleep
King
1 bed
Queen
1 bed
Neighborhood
Getting around the area
The farm is wild, remote and beautiful. If you enjoy bird watching, hiking, being in nature, you will love it. Nearby, Vanwyksdorp offers a choice of restaurants that cater for vegans, art galleries and a glimpse of Karoo life.
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Location
Vanwyksdorp, Western Cape, ZA
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About This Space
A closer look at the stay
About
Ricky's Drift is a vegan farm and animal sanctuary. We have several guest houses and luxury tents. Faraway House is very private and surrounded by veldt and mountains. Comfortable, airy and well equipped. Relax, hike, swim, visit our farm shop and kitchen.
The space
The main house has an bedroom with king size bed and en suite bathroom. In the garden is the Annexe which has bedroom with Queen size bed and en suite bathroom. Fully fenced yard, so dogs welcome. Perfect for friends travelling together. Enjoy company and privacy.
The kitchen
The fridge is fully equipped for self catering guests. Meals are available on request.
Other things to note
We have free ranging horses, pigs, donkeys, dogs and chickens on the farm. There is also wildlife such a hares, buck, ant eaters, porcupines and lots of rodents, frogs and other fauna. The house has good WIFI. It is very quiet and peaceful.
Cancellations
Clear expectations if plans change
Flexible
Cancel up to 24 hours before your trip and get a full refund minus service fees back.
House Rules
Shared expectations for the stay
Suitable for children (2-12 years)
Suitable for infants (Under 2 years)
Companion animals allowed
No parties or events