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A retreat from the city, a retreat into nature.
Self-catering cabins and lodge-style living at the summit of Bainskloof Pass, just 90 minutes from Cape Town.
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Discover your perfect retreat.
With a variety of cabins and rooms available to suit your specific holiday needs, a river with healing powers just 100m away, and a hiking trail into a valley so happy it’s called Happy Valley, McBains is the perfect getaway for you and your lover, your friends and your family.
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What our guests have to say
As a woman traveling and staying alone, I couldn't have felt more safe and comfortable at Mcbains Retreat. They even remembered me from my first visit and I felt like part of the furniture pretty quickly (in a good way!). Lucky was especially attentive, helpful and considerate.
I was super cozy in the Sylvia Cabin, I even enjoyed an outdoor bath in midwinter and enjoyed roaring fires every evening in the communal space. The Wi-Fi was reliable and I was very satisfied with my choice to work here for a whole week.
Thanks guys!
Beautiful setting
Rustic but comfortable
Hosts are great
We needed a heater for first night but didn't need it second night as we were now settled into the place.
Extremely kid friendly, we stayed over a long weekend and were able to give them a good experience from hotub to marshmallows on fire place and warm reception with fireplace to relax , lots of board games and Legos for young ones .
Easy walk down to river stream and we didn't lack great scenery, we woke up in awe of the mountain view and sounds of birds and river stream.
Perfect place to get away from city life , everything as advertised .
Definitely retiring in Summer
Thanks so much Ma'ayan, Justin, Lucky, and Kelvin - you guys have made this such a wonderful space. We'll be back soon!
love the art - the whole place is actually and art exhibition.
well fed
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Love the clear sparkling river
Very nice owners
Would love to go there again...SOON!
#Trailfit SA
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If ya feelin the overwhelm you know where to find us this silly season… bookings now open on www.mcbains.co.za #bainskloof #mcbains #westerncapeholiday #summer24 #bainskloofriver #capetownhikes #exploresa #mountaincabins ...
If you’re a McBains tjommie and at a loose end over Xmas, ping us pronto so we can lock off a room for you before we open our booking platform to errybody. Let’s make it a kif Xmas! info@mcbains.co.za #bainskloof #mcbains #westerncapeholiday #summer24 #bainskloofriver #capetownhikes #exploresa #mountaincabins
If you’re a McBains tjommie and at a loose end over Xmas, ping us pronto so we can lock off a room for you before we open our booking platform to errybody. Let’s make it a kif Xmas! info@mcbains.co.za #bainskloof #mcbains #westerncapeholiday #summer24 #bainskloofriver #capetownhikes #exploresa #mountaincabins ...