High Country Cottage: A Modern Mountain Retreat in the Heart of the Breedekloof Valley

Set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the Breedekloof Valley and just 20km from the storied town of Tulbagh, High Country Cottage is not your typical country escape, it’s a striking synthesis of nature, design, and soul. Surrounded by rugged mountain peaks and wild fynbos, this contemporary retreat delivers the kind of stillness that rewires your senses and leaves you changed.

This is the unexpected heart of nowhere. Tucked within the private De Vierde Liefde Nature Reserve, High Country Cottage is both sanctuary and statement – an architectural homage to the highlands and the love they inspire. With sweeping vineyard views and nothing but birdsong on the breeze, time seems to stretch and soften here.

Named for the owners’ profound connection to high places, the cottage is a bold 21st-century take on the traditional barn-style farmhouse. Echoing Cape Dutch tones but spun into a thoroughly modern form, it’s made up of two striking barns joined by a glass corridor: one a soaring, light-flooded living pavilion; the other, a two-storey wing housing four spacious, character-filled bedrooms.

The home is purpose-built for both privacy and conviviality. Whether you’re reading in the internal winter garden, soaking in a mountain-view tub, or gathering around the quirky gold-tiled kitchen island, the house moves with you, offering ease and inspiration in equal measure.

High Country Cottage is more than a place to stay – it’s a place to be. The design invites you to linger in sunlit corners, to nap with doors open to the breeze, to float in the pool while mountains turn gold around you.

And when you’re ready to explore, the wild landscape is yours. Hike, walk or mountain bike in any direction and you’ll find dramatic views, untouched terrain, and total solitude.

In the end, High Country Cottage isn’t just a getaway. It’s a love letter to the land, a retreat for the soul, and a vivid reminder that true luxury lies in space, silence, and the raw, breathtaking beauty of nature at your doorstep.

High Country Cottage is available to rent through Perfect Hideaways.