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A love letter to Marrakesh in the heart of the Swartland, arriving at Cactus Flower you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d just walked into your very own riad, complete with desert garden and lantern-lit courtyard pool
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The small town of Riebeek Kasteel, one of South Africa’s oldest, has become a popular bolthole for Cape Town’s creative types, attracted by the wild beauty of the landscape and the town’s flourishing art scene

The Lowdown 

Arriving at Cactus Flower, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d just walked into your very own riad. Make your way through the desert garden and into the main house, which greets you with a pool terrace and bar, and you’ll enter spacious, double-volume living spaces appointed in a clever mix of Moroccan and South African art and design

Sleeping Arrangements 

All 5 bedroom suites are arranged around the central courtyard lounge and pool—at night, a truly magical sight, gently illuminated by glowing fanous lanterns—which offers an effortless space for gathering with loved ones. Three of the bedrooms also have private gardens 

What To Expect 

Cactus Flower offers an interesting mix of rest and entertainment areas, with no shortage of cosy lounge spaces—indoor, on the terrace, by the pool, or in the courtyard—where guests can while away lazy afternoons. The open-concept kitchen comes equipped with a gas-burner stovetop and 3 ovens. An inverter battery and solar panels mean that, even during load-shedding blackouts, the power never goes out 

The Art House Difference 

Cactus Flower is a one-of-a-kind experience: a love letter to Marrakesh in the heart of the Swartland. But beyond the traditional architecture, guests will discover an inspired collection of South African art and design

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10
Guests
5
Bedrooms
5
En-suite bathrooms
1
Adjacent bathroom
Rates from
6 500
ZAR
per night*

5 bedrooms (accommodates 10 guests):

  • 4 bedrooms with king beds (en suite with shower)
  • 1 bedroom with twin beds (en suite with bath)

  • Wifi
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ grill
  • Secure parking on the premises
  • Pool and sun loungers
  • Courtyard pool
  • Outdoor entertaining areas
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Indoor fireplace
  • Washing machine
  • Back-up power with solar system and inverter
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Assistance available for lighting of fires in the braai/BBQ, firepit and fireplace
  • The house is located just outside the centre of town, meaning nearby restaurants, cafes, and galleries are all within walking distance.
  • Wine tasting at popular Swartland wineries—including Allesverloren and Mullieux—with are all within a 10-minute drive 
  • 1-hour drive from Cape Town
  • Check in: 2:00pm
  • Check out: 10:00am
  • Security deposit
  • No smoking
  • No parties

R6 500 throughout the year

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