FAQ
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You fly into Cape Town international airport and then either drive towards Franschhoek or we arrange an airport pick-up for you. The drive to Franschhoek takes about an hour from Cape Town. Once in Franschhoek you drive along the main road towards the monument, take a right at the intersection and then follow the road for about 2 km, after which you will see our wooden gate on your right-hand side.
How do I get to Sterrekopje?
A curious mind.
An open heart.
Bathing suit.
Warm clothes for the early morning and night.
Hiking shoes.
Comfortable clothes.
What should I bring?
We have 11 beautifully designed rooms, which we refer to as sanctuaries, each a unique retreat offering deep, regenerative rest. Some of our sanctuaries have fireplaces, outdoor bathrooms or a pool. Sterrekopje Farm is 50 hectares surrounded by mountains, lakes and a wide variety of plants and flowers.
How many rooms are there and how big is the property?
Your stay at Sterrekopje Farm includes your accommodation, all farm to table meals and beverages (including alcohol), one Ritual (treatment) per day and acces to our Farm Rhythms (group activities such as yoga classes and garden tours), our group activities vary per day.
Excluded: airport transfers, extra booked Rituals, extra booked private experiences and purchases from the Sterrekopje Farm Shop. For more information about our offering of private experiences please enquire via welcome@sterrekopje.com
What is included?
We have traditional Dutch bicycles as well as a few electric mountain bikes for you to use at and around Sterrekopje Farm.
How do I get around Franschhoek without a car?
Sterrekopje does serve alcohol. We gently invite you to drink in a celebratory and balanced way. Beyond alcohol, Sterrekopje serves a wide variety of delicious non-alcoholic home-made beverages such as shrubs, kombuchas, herbal teas, juices, smoothies and mockails.
Please note, during our Wise Women Retreats we do not serve alcohol or stimulants like coffee.
Does Sterrekopje serve alcohol?
No diets are obligated or imposed. We will serve seasonal, wholesome and fresh food from our gardens. Our cuisine is created with a plant based, vegetarian philosophy at heart, however fish and meat are available as a welcome accompaniment.
No pesticides, chemicals or heavy machinery is used in our food philosophy.
During our Wise Women Retreats we serve a vegetarian menu.
Am I supposed to be on a strict diet whilst staying at Sterrekopje?
Due to the calm energy and intimacy of Sterrekopje as well as offering a place of rest to our guests, Sterrekopje is only open to her in-house guests. As such, we are not open to external guests and walk-ins.
Is Sterrekopje open to external guests and walk ins?
We do not rent out Sterrekopje as a weddings venue.
Can we book Sterrekopje exclusively for a wedding?
Yes it is possible to buy-out Sterrekopje. The minimum stay for a buy-out is 3 nights. Together with you we will create a personalised experience for your group. For more information connect with us at welcome@sterrekopje.com
Can we do a Sterrekopje private buy-out?
A few times a year during the larger family holidays such as Christmas and Easter we host family retreats. During the rest of the year, Sterrekopje welcomes anyone from the age of 16. Depending on our occupancy we can be flexible toward babies so one can always send an enquiry. We love animals and have a farm filled with them, so we please like to ask you to leave your furry friends at home. For more information connect with us at welcome@sterrekopje.com
Do you allow children and animals?
Yes we do have WiFi, but we ask you to only use your phones and other devices in your room as to preserve the calm energy of Sterrekopje and to respect the privacy of all our guests.
Is there a good WiFi connection?
Sterrekopje loves all seasons and the Sterrekopje journey is not strongly depended on the weather. Our summer months are from November to February. Autumn falls from March until May with nice but not hot weather, a nice time for hiking. July and August are the coldest and most rainy months of the year. Sterrekopje is closed during these two months to rest and regenerate. We re-open in springtime in September.
When is the best time to travel to Sterrekopje?
Please connect with us at family@sterrekopje.com
Where do I apply to join the Sterrekopje Family?
All payments at Sterrekopje are via bank or credit card. A Sterrekopje stay is all-inclusive and paid in advance. We require a 25% deposit within 10 days to confirm your booking. Full payment is required 30 days before arrival date.
How does your payment policy work?
In case of cancellation we need to receive a written notice by email of cancellation from the booker.
Bookings cancelled or reduced in number are charged as indicated below:
The 25% deposit can not be refunded in case of cancellation.
30 days before arrival: 100% of total booking.
No refund will be given for no-show or days not used resulting from early check out.
How does our cancellation policy work?
