Riverhide is a self-catering villa, so guests need to bring their own food, snacks, drinks and preferred cooking ingredients. We’ve included a few thoughtful extras below to make preparing for river days, farm walks, fishing and cycling a little easier.
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What to bring
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Tick off the essentials before you leave home. Jacuzzi towels are provided, but guests should bring their own swimming towels for the river.
Food & drinks
Self-catering essentials
Personal items
Comfort & daily use
River, farm & outdoors
For slow days outside
Firewood: Firewood is available on site at R80 per bag and can be settled at check-out.
Arrive prepared. Settle in slowly. Let the river do the rest.
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What’s at Riverhide
The villa is thoughtfully equipped for comfortable self-catering, slow mornings, river days, braais, and relaxed evenings by the fire.
Bedrooms & bathrooms
Comforts included
4 en-suite bedrooms
Fresh linen
Bath towels
Jacuzzi towels
Toilet paper
Shampoo
Body soap
Hairdryers
Extra blankets for colder evenings
Heated blankets
Underfloor heating
Kitchen & self-catering
For cooking & entertaining
Fridge and freezer
Gas hob
Oven
Electric stove
Microwave
Kettle
Filter coffee machine
Coffee plungers
Coffee grinder
Espresso machine
Toaster
Waffle maker
Airfryer
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dishwashing cloths
Pots and pans
Serving dishes
Cutting boards
Knives and basic cooking utensils
Crockery, cutlery and glassware
Wine glasses
Mugs and coffee cups
Braai grid
Braai tongs and braai essentials
Cast-iron pot
All water at Riverhide is treated and drinkable. The kitchen is also equipped with an additional reverse-osmosis water system for filtered drinking water.
Living & entertainment
For slow days inside
Spacious open-plan living and dining areas
Fireplace
Indoor braai / entertainment area
TV lounge
Wi-Fi
Table tennis
Darts
Board games
Books for reading
Outdoor areas
For river & farm days
8-seater jacuzzi overlooking the river
Outdoor firepit / boma area
Braai facilities
Private riverbank and sandy river area
Kayaks
3 fishing rods
Basic bait starter
Binoculars
Walking and cycling space on the farm
Parking
Arrival details
Parking for up to 2 vehicles
Where to stock up nearby
Riverhide is peaceful and private, so we recommend doing your main grocery shop before arrival.
Bonnievale
±17 minutes / 17 km
Good for basics or a quick top-up. Bonnievale Build & Save also has additional fishing gear and bait available.
Swellendam
±24 minutes / 30 km
Better for a bigger shop, with larger stores such as Checkers, as well as shops like Clicks for toiletries or medication.
Robertson
±33 minutes / 44 km
A lovely outing if you want to combine shopping with wine farms, restaurants or exploring the Robertson Wine Valley.
Explore before you pack
Planning to walk, cycle, fish, kayak or explore nearby nature reserves? Visit our Activities section for Riverhide farm trails, nearby cycle routes and day-trip inspiration.