Cottage
Accommodation
For guests who want more privacy, self-catering comfort, spacious bedrooms and a little more room to settle in. Available both on the festival farm and at a neighbouring property.
Cottages do not include festival entry. A valid Retreat Yourself festival ticket is required for each guest.
On-Site and Off.
Use the map below to understand where the on-site cottages sit within the festival farm. Off-site cottages are located at Rusty Gate, a neighbouring property approximately 3km from the festival via gravel road.
On-Site Cottages
Fully furnished self-catering cottages located on Elandskloof Farm, within the wider festival grounds. These stays give you a more private home base while still keeping you connected to the weekend, with some cottages located a 10–20 minute walk from the main festival areas.
- On the festival farm
- Self-catering kitchens
- Linen and towels included
- Designated parking bay
- Two cottage styles available
Riverside Cottages
Situated along the riverbank within the festival grounds, the Riverside Cottages offer views over the farm and easy access to the festival. Each cottage includes a designated parking bay near the festival entrance.
Open-plan studio cottages with a queen bed, kitchenette, living area and a balcony looking out over the farm. Ideal for couples or solo guests who want comfort without complexity.
- Queen bed with linen and towels
- Kitchenette with basic appliances
- Open-plan living area
- Balcony with farm views
- Designated parking bay near the festival entrance
Festival tickets are not included and must be purchased separately. One parking bay is included near the festival entrance.
Two-bedroom cottages with an open-plan living space, self-catering kitchen and a bunk bed for additional guests. Well suited to small groups or families who want to stay together on the farm.
- Two bedrooms with linen and towels
- Bunk bed for additional guests
- Shared bathroom
- Open-plan living and self-catering kitchen
- Designated parking bay near the festival entrance
Festival tickets are not included and must be purchased separately. One parking bay is included near the festival entrance.
Thatch Cottages
Charming self-catering thatch cottages set on the festival farm, available across 2, 4 and 6-sleeper configurations. Each includes a kitchen, bathroom, living area, patio and a priority parking bay.
- 2 en-suite bedrooms (1 queen bed, 1 twin room)
- Fully equipped self-catering kitchen
- Open-plan dining and living area with fireplace
- Patio
- Semi-detached cottage
- One priority parking bay near the festival entrance
Festival tickets are not included and must be purchased separately.
- 1 en-suite bedroom (queen bed)
- 2 single beds in the loft (steep ladder access)
- Bunk bed in the open-plan living area
- Second full bathroom (shared)
- Fully equipped self-catering kitchen
- Dining and living area with fireplace, and patio
- Semi-detached cottage
- One priority parking bay near the festival entrance
Festival tickets are not included and must be purchased separately.
- Open-plan studio with queen bed and living area
- Kitchenette
- Separate bathroom
- Patio
- Semi-detached cottage
- One priority parking bay near the festival entrance
Festival tickets are not included and must be purchased separately.
- 2 queen rooms (1 en-suite)
- 1 twin room
- Second full shared bathroom with shower over bath
- Open-plan kitchen and living area
- Patio
- One priority parking bay near the festival entrance
Festival tickets are not included and must be purchased separately.
- 2 queen rooms (both en-suite)
- Third full bathroom with shower over bath
- 1 twin room
- Open-plan kitchen and living area
- Patio
- One priority parking bay near the festival entrance
Festival tickets are not included and must be purchased separately.
Off-Site Cottages
Located at Rusty Gate, a neighbouring property approximately 3km from the festival via a gravel road, the off-site cottages offer a quieter, more private base away from the main festival grounds. Each cottage is fully self-catering and includes a designated parking bay at the festival entrance.
- Rusty Gate property
- ~3km from the festival
- Full self-catering kitchens
- Linen and towels included
- Festival parking bay per cottage
- Private, quieter setting
A two-bedroom cottage with a fireplace, covered veranda and built-in braai. A comfortable and characterful base for four guests who want to settle in and slow down.
- Two bedrooms with linen and towels
- Shared bathroom
- Full kitchen and fireplace
- Covered veranda with built-in braai
- Designated festival parking bay
Rusty Gate, approximately 3km from the festival via gravel road.
Festival tickets are not included and must be purchased separately.
A two-bedroom cottage with an open-plan living area, full kitchen and outdoor entertainment space. Light, easy and well set up for a relaxed long-weekend stay.
- Two bedrooms with linen and towels
- Shared bathroom
- Open-plan living and full kitchen
- Outdoor entertainment space
- Designated festival parking bay
Rusty Gate, approximately 3km from the festival via gravel road.
Festival tickets are not included and must be purchased separately.
A comfortable two-bedroom cottage with a fireplace, full kitchen, veranda, braai and access to on-site recreation facilities at Rusty Gate.
- Two bedrooms with linen and towels
- Shared bathroom
- Full kitchen and fireplace
- Veranda and braai
- Access to recreation facilities
- Designated festival parking bay
Rusty Gate, approximately 3km from the festival via gravel road.
Festival tickets are not included and must be purchased separately.
A two-bedroom cottage with an en-suite main bedroom, second bathroom, full kitchen and covered veranda. A step up in privacy and comfort for those who want it.
- Two bedrooms with linen and towels
- En-suite main bedroom and second bathroom
- Full kitchen and covered veranda
- Designated festival parking bay
Rusty Gate, approximately 3km from the festival via gravel road.
Festival tickets are not included and must be purchased separately.
The largest option at Rusty Gate. A three-bedroom cottage with an en-suite main bedroom, shared bathroom, large living area, full kitchen and outdoor entertainment space — perfect for a group of six.
- Three bedrooms with linen and towels
- En-suite main bedroom and shared bathroom
- Large living area and full kitchen
- Outdoor entertainment space
- Designated festival parking bay
Rusty Gate, approximately 3km from the festival via gravel road.
Festival tickets are not included and must be purchased separately.
Your Home Away
From Home.
On the farm or just down the road. Find the cottage that fits your group and make it yours for the weekend.