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True to tradition, every time the owners of Greyton Forest House turn off the eastern motorway and drive the scenic road that winds and glides towards the quaint little village of Greyton, their favourite family song blasts out of the windows. Emphatic pitches of “Ah, home, let me go home. Home is wherever I’m with you”, pierce the crisp valley air and catch onto the breeze that’s travelling up to the Riviersonderend mountains ahead. After a slow cruise through the town – down the old farm lanes flanked by old oaks – the singing stops with the engine, and the car keys flung away for the duration of their stay. Another customary policy in place – they’re only ever on foot or on saddle when they venture off the premises. A quintessential trait of the town where laissez-faire living is as inherent as the abundance of charisma and nature that prevails in this little hamlet.
At the foot of the mountain range and sitting adjacent a wild forest, this gorgeous Greyton hideaway embodies family holiday living from the inside out. Vice versa as the mountain air permeates the open living spaces, warmth from the sun smothers itself across the polished concrete floors, and fresh fruit from the giant lemon and guava trees make their way into the kitchen. Nature coolly comes inside and sits beside you on the sofa, the wicker chairs, and the barstools. At the long table, in the bath or at the foot of your bed. A quiet reassurance of spending slow, simple days.
The owners collaborated with Urban Nest’s architect, Minette Bell, to achieve the seamless flow of light, continuity and style from the pine beams of the high A-frame ceilings to the black-framed glass doors and windows. Dollops of mustard is lathered onto walls and sliding doors, and dotted about the furniture breaking the signature white-washed cottage walls and concrete floors. The undisputed heart of the home is the “splinter-blue” and Spanish-tiled kitchen. Coming from an accomplished culinary background, the matriarch of the home knew where she’d enjoy spending a lot of her time. Hovering above her Smeg oven or reclaimed oak island – slicing and dicing the mise en place. With the vantage point of looking out beyond her station to where the party’s happening on the verandah, in the pool and all over the garden wall.
Before the evening feasting begins, it’s time for the next family ritual of cycling through the village alongside the free-roaming farm animals. They seem to be in tune with tradition, just like the family, as they eagerly accompany them on their journey.
Reviewed by Colleen Ogilvie
Sleeps 16
No pets allowed
Based on 1 reviews
Guest reviews are written by our customers after their stay at Greyton Forest House.
We absolutely loved everything about Greyton Forest House. The cool, contemporary design, the light, spacious feel, the fabulous indoor / outdoor flow. Most of our time though was spent on the comfy stoep, taking in those glorious mountain views while the kids played in the pool. Greyton is a super village to amble through, everyone loved the Saturday market and the kids took a trip in a horse and cart - and my daughter now wants a horse so thanks for that! We also loved the family bedrooms - with clever in-built beds for the kids - and plan to return with 3 families of friends soon! It was a truly PERFECT hideaway - thank you!
R6000 - R8500 per night for up to 10 guests
R7500 - R10500 per night for 11-16 guests