Wildekrans Country House

Country Living in Elgin Valley

The Old Homestead (built in 1811) has three bedrooms all en suite, with great bedding, contemporary South African art and antique furniture. A living room with fire place and library make for cosy winter afternoons.

Birch Cottage is a two roomed traditional Cape Cottage ideal for families.

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view of the Houw Hoek mountains from the window inside Mountain View bedroom at Wildekrans Country House

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MOUNTAIN VIEW SUITE

Our spacious suite includes a balcony & living room with fireplace, library & tv. Enormous views of the dramatic mountains with private breakfasts in the living room make for a real getaway.

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ART ROOM

This funky and fun room is eclectically furnished and filled with bits of contemporary SA. King/Twin beds, with great bedding contrasted with modern art. Underfloor heating for cool winters, bath and separate shower, art books and tv. Side views of the garden and bathroom looking onto enviable vegetable patch.

photo of luxury Granny Goose linen on antique four poster bed in Garden View bedroom at Wildekrans Country House

GARDEN VIEW

This softly furnished room has the best views of the garden, swimming pool and two renowned sculptures. Traditional four poster bed with great bedding contrasted with modern art. Writing table and tv. This room is the owner’s favourite, and makes for a tranquil and rejuvenating stay.

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window view inside Birch Cottage overlooking the indigenous garden at Wildekrans Country House

BIRCH COTTAGE

Authentic Cape cottage with verandah and dramatic garden and mountain views, bordered by Birch trees. Two en suite rooms separated by kitchenette. King/Twin beds, with great bedding and antique furnishings. Second room doubles as living area with tv and dining table. Outdoor dining and bbq on verandah.

TRIPADVISOR REVIEWS - WHAT GUESTS SAY ABOUT WILDEKRANS COUNTRY HOUSE

Wildekrans Country House embraces the visitor with an old world charm. You feel at home in a bygone, elegant, well looked after Manor house, the lounge is yours to sit and choose a book from a vast selection, accept a cup of tea and a home made piece of carrot cake . The beds are comfortable, the linen very pleasant, caring touches everywhere. The garden a beautiful almost untouched ground for fairies, peaceful, you want to sit and read or paint allowing your soul to rest. So many areas to sit and just Be. The Barn invites you for a healthy breakfast with garden roses on linen table cloth. Take your walking stick and venture out into the mountains with a guide! No doubt you have found a little paradise! - 17 Jan 2024

A home away from home, beautiful food, quite warm rooms, gracious host & staff, cape gables opened out to garden walks - discovering art and wild life, we went to walk and taste wine in the surrounding areas, the guides were fabulous with a wealth of knowledge to share and our wine tasting venues were perfect ! Thank you all. - 18 Oct 2023

From the moment you drive into the “secret Valley” road that takes you off the N2 at Hawick, you enter a special place where time slows down. On opening the garden door into Wildekrans, you step into a Green tranquility where old and new blend, where your comfort is prioritised against the solid foundations and warmth of the Wildekrans homestead. Gracious bedrooms marry history, comfort and works of art. The amenities are all in place and the hospitality is plentiful. Sit down meals are thoughtfully conceived and delicious, prepared by Anna and her team, using fresh local ingredients. An honesty bar caters for stronger tastes and offers a selection of wines from the area. These are also enjoyed with fireside chats in the cosy lounge area. We have visited Wildekrans on 4 different occasions and we always look forward to the next opportunity to explore the garden and art. - 16 Oct 2023

We stayed at the Wildekrans Country House whilst hiking the Green Mountain Trail with a group of friends. A beautiful country house with a very special host catering to everyone’s needs. I’m a vegetarian and the meals were outstanding, from our sit down meals to our packed lunch boxes - so much thought. Our rooms were spacious and so comfy. The weather was not ideal but every fire was continually stoked and a little treat having a hot water bottle in our bed each night. Wildekrans is surrounded by a beautiful garden, many sculptures and amazing artwork. We are planning the Blue Mountain hike next and will certainly be enjoying the hospitality at Wildekrans a second time. - 2 Nov 2023

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