Cape Town - The December festive season has left us all stone cold, but there is hope!
If you're looking for a budget friendly family breakaway this Easter holiday, the Eastern Cape is the way to go.
Easter Budget self-catering breakaways to bring the family closer together
We're sourced three of our favourite self-catering spots that are perfect for families.
Where will you go?
The family travellers - Jack-Pot Beach House
What: This is a Modern three-bedroomed house overlooking the Main Beach and a nature reserve in Cape St Francis.
Where: Between Cape St Francis and St Francis Bay, Eastern Cape
Cost: From R2 000 per night for 7 people
The Romantics - Nibelheim Self-catering cottage
What: Set in a beautiful garden abounding with nut and fruit trees, this log cabin is very private and tranquil. It's a one bedroom self-catering wooden chalet built on stilts, which boasts with amazing birding watching opportunities. Guided walks in the area can also be booked and a baby-sitter can also be arranged.
Where: Hogsback
Cost: R500 per night for couple
The bundu-bashers - Karoo Ridge Lodge
What: Inspired by the Karoo, brick and cut stone has been used to build a 4 bedroomed “Karoo Home” running off solar energy and gas. This Lodge is tucked away in a scenic valley overlooking a river. It is 1km from the Main Homestead so is close enough for comfort and far enough for privacy.
Where: In the middle of nowhere… Karoo Ridge Conservancy is situated 100km SE of Colesberg and 50km NE of Middelburg in the Eastern Cape.
Cost: R350 per person, per night
Also see: The best festive season accommodation options on the Wild Coast