In choosing to stay at either The Pottery, Helderfontein House or The Kaya self catering cottages on Clouds End Farm, you will discover a valley in the Western Cape, which is matchless in its beauty and uniqueness.  The cottages are situated 11 kms outside the seaside town of Hermanus, the famous whale-watching capital of the world.

Clouds End is a family owned, working fruit and wine farm in the fertile Hemel en Aarde Valley which is surrounded by some of the most dramatic mountains and home to some of South Africa’s finest wine and fruit farms.

The name Clouds End is derived from the sight of a single wisp of cloud that lingers over the tallest peak in the range of mountains called Babylon’s Toring – The Tower of Babel.

The Helderfontein House is over 100 years old and has been carefully and lovingly renovated, maintaining much of their character,  to ensure the modern yet simple comforts.

Helderfontein House is the original farm house altered to embrace the spectacular views. This cottage sleeps 6 ( main bed en suite ) in a spacious and gracious environment.

The Pottery has been recreated from an old shed  and once housed a complete potter’s workshop, with workbenches, kilns and wheels. It sleeps 4 with a modern  shower, loo and basin. It embraces all the light and openness of an artist’s studio.

The Kaya is a rustic, quirky no frills cottage in a tranquil setting and has marvelous views of the mountain range and that it’s only suitable for 2 adults and 2 small children.

All 3 cottages have a braai drum grids and tongs and the Pottery also has a braai pit in the boma. The cottages have modern liquid gas ethanol fireplaces in the lounge areas as well as heater panels in the bedrooms.

You are able to braai, walk, cycle, picnic at the dam and go on for walks through some of the secluded orchards and fynbos. There are many first class restaurants and interesting sights to explore and experience. 

We hope your stay will create a connection between you and this unique environment aptly named The Hemel en Aarde valley.