Halfmoon Hollow Eco Cottage

Halfmoon Hollow Eco Cottage Photos do not do justice to the beauty and ambience of this unique, off the grid holiday cottage. Birdlife is abundant and some rare species have been sighted.
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Half Moon Hollow is an Earth ship style cottage in a peaceful valley on a farm in Ruiterbos, just 30 km outside Mossel Bay. A secluded, off the beaten track haven where you can escape from the mad world, relax and unwind. Nestled in an indigenous forest next to a running stream, the one bedroom cottage offers an unusual open plan lounge with fireplace. The kitchen is well equipped and will cater f

or all your needs, while the main bedroom provides a queen size bed built from wooden logs. The majority of the timber used in the cottage was grown and harvested on the farm, or sustainably sourced in the area. Beautiful handcrafted finishes are evident throughout the cottage. The oval blackwood lounge doors lead onto a shaded wooden deck with sunken plunge pool, from where you can enjoy amazing views. Relish in a slow afternoon braai or curl up with a book in the armchairs while taking in the sounds of the wildlife. The cottage offers a complete off the grid experience - electricity is provided by solar, water comes from the mountain stream and a compost toilet is used. Nature lovers will enjoy the walking trails through the wild indigenous gardens which have been established over a period of many years by the owners. The eradication of alien plants and expansion of indigenous forest is an ongoing activity and a real labor of love! Take a swim in the farm dam and do not be surprised if you see some bushbuck, monkeys or other wildlife on your way there. Nearby attractions include high tea at Eight Bells hotel, homemade hamburgers and beer at Ruiterbos Lodge and horse rides at Outeniqua Moon whilst all the beaches and holiday activities of Mossel Bay are only 20 minutes away. In the spirit of a unique nature experience, there is no TV or Wi-Fi reception and only limited cell reception. The main farmhouse is nearby and the owners are available if needed. We look forward to welcoming you to our piece of paradise! To help maintain our eco-friendly, self-sustaining lifestyle, we use composting toilets. Instead of water, a scoop of sawdust is used. IF THIS WILL BE AN ISSUE FOR YOU, PLEASE DO NOT BOOK THIS COTTAGE.

01/02/2025

And second and third place goes to Susan Hart/Davison and Charles Muller! You have a weekend at Halfmoon Hollow for less 50%! Congrats!

01/02/2025

CONGRATULATIONS to Nelia Burger for winning our Getaway Rat Rod competition! See you soon! 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

Good morning everyone!
31/01/2025

Good morning everyone!








The competition deadline is END JANUARY. Get your tickets now and stand a chance to win this epic adventure!HOW TO ENTE...
30/01/2025


The competition deadline is END JANUARY. Get your tickets now and stand a chance to win this epic adventure!

HOW TO ENTER?
-EFT to the account details below.
-Use your NAME as the reference .
-Send a proof of payment to the following email with your NAME, SURNAME AND CONTACT NUMBER INCLUDED IN THE EMAIL.
[email protected]
ACCOUNT DETAILS:
Alison van Schalkwyk
First National Bank, Mossel Bay
Account no: 62844820458
Branch code: 210314

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We are really enjoying this lovely rain, saw an African land snail and a bokkie this morning that were enjoying it very ...
28/01/2025

We are really enjoying this lovely rain, saw an African land snail and a bokkie this morning that were enjoying it very much aswell!🦌🐌

A family of Herons spotted yesterday when arriving home :) There was actually a 4th one sitting in the field off camera....
28/01/2025

A family of Herons spotted yesterday when arriving home :) There was actually a 4th one sitting in the field off camera. Enjoying our cool weather in Ruiterbos.

Thank you very much to our recent guests from Australia for this 10 star review. We are really thrilled that you enjoyed...
22/01/2025

Thank you very much to our recent guests from Australia for this 10 star review. We are really thrilled that you enjoyed your stay with us.

17/01/2025
A guest has jotted down all the birds sighted on their stay! Ruiterbos, Western Cape.Listed with the basic English and s...
09/01/2025

A guest has jotted down all the birds sighted on their stay! Ruiterbos, Western Cape.
Listed with the basic English and scientific names. Thank you so much to Rob and Wendy Burnett!
(this was in just one weekend!)
Western Cattle Egret-Bubulcus ibis
Hadada Ibis-Bostrychia hagedash
Egyptian Goose-Alopochen aegyptiaca
Yellow-billed Duck-Anas undulata
Yellow-billed Kite-Milvus aegyptius
Long-crested Eagle-Lophaetus occipitalis
Jackal Buzzard-Buteo rufofuscus
Cape Spurfowl-Pternistis capensis
Helmeted Guineafowl-Numida meleagris
Buff-spotted Flufftail-Sarothrura elegans
Speckled Pigeon-Columba guinea
African Olive Pigeon-Columba arquatrix
Red-eyed Dove-Streptopelia semitorquata
Ring-necked Dove-Streptopelia capicola
Red-chested Cuckoo-Cuculus solitarius
Black Cuckoo-Cuculus clamosus
Klaas's Cuckoo-Chrysococcyx klaas
Spotted Eagle-Owl Bubo africanus
White-rumped Swift-Apus caffer
Speckled Mousebird-Colius striatus
Brown-hooded Kingfisher-Halcyon albiventris
African Hoopoe-Upupa africana
Greater Striped Swallow-Cecropis cucullata
Black Saw-wing-Psalidoprocne pristoptera
Black Cuckooshrike-Campephaga flava
Fork-tailed Drongo-Dicrurus adsimilis
Black-headed Oriole-Oriolus larvatus
Pied Crow-Corvus albus
Cape Crow-Corvus capensis
White-necked Raven-Corvus albicollis
Cape Bulbul-Pycnonotus capensis
Sombre Greenbul-Andropadus importunus
Chorister Robin-Chat-Cossypha dichroa
Cape Robin-Chat-Cossypha caffra
Bar-throated Apalis-Apalis thoracica
Green-backed Camaroptera-Camaroptera brachyura
Neddicky-Cisticola fulvicapilla
Grey-backed Cisticola-Cisticola subruficapilla
African Dusky Flycatcher-Muscicapa adusta
Cape Batis-Batis capensis
African Paradise Flycatcher-Terpsiphone viridis
Southern Fiscal-Lanius collaris
Southern Boubou-Laniarius ferrugineus
Black-backed Puffback-Dryoscopus cubla
Olive Bushshrike-Chlorophoneus olivaceus
Bokmakierie-Telophorus zeylonus
Red-winged Starling-Onychognathus morio
Greater Double-collared Sunbird-Cinnyris afer
Southern Double-collared Sunbird-Cinnyris chalybeus
Grey Sunbird-Cyanomitra veroxii
Amethyst Sunbird-Chalcomitra amethystina
Cape Sparrow-Passer melanurus
Cape Weaver-Ploceus capensis
Red-billed Quelea-Quelea quelea
Yellow Bishop-Euplectes capensis
Pin-tailed Whydah-Vidua macroura
Forest Canary-Crithagra scotops
Brimstone Canary-Crithagra sulphurata
Olive Thrush-Turdus olivaceus
Cape White-eye-Zosterops virens
Burchell's Coucal-Centropus burchellii
Karoo Prinia-Prinia maculosa
Southern Grey-headed Sparrow-Passer diffusus

09/01/2025

UPDATED PRICE FOR 2025
Please note fans our price has officially increased to R1150 per night for two people sharing. Keep an eye on our page for discounts/specials and raffles. :)

Farm explorations. 🚙
08/01/2025

Farm explorations. 🚙

02/01/2025
Happy New Year folks! Thank you for your ongoing support. :)
01/01/2025

Happy New Year folks! Thank you for your ongoing support. :)

Another amazing review from amazing guests! We were even gifted with this magnet all the way from AUSTRALIA! Thank you P...
31/12/2024

Another amazing review from amazing guests! We were even gifted with this magnet all the way from AUSTRALIA! Thank you Peter & Cornelia. :)

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Farm DG6, Die Gang, Ruiterbos
Mossel Bay
6500

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There are quite a few bird sounds in this video BUT can you hear that long, hollow "hooting" type sound?! How unique and amazing is that?? Can anyone guess what bird makes this sound? 🤠🐦

One of a kind holiday cottage in Ruiterbos.
One of a kind holiday cottage in Ruiterbos.

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Halfmoon Hollow Eco Cottage in Ruiterbos, Western Cape, South Africa. R950 per night for two people sharing. (R1150 from November 2024!) Perfect for couples Birdwatchers Nature lovers Adventurers

Updated price list 2024/2025
Updated price list 2024/2025

Our updated price list valid from November 2024 + Thank you to our followers for your support 🫶

We are very excited to announce that we will be featured on a show called Spasie. It airs this Friday evening (24th May) at 18.30pm on kykNET TV. Don't miss it folks !!!!! #spasie #kyknet #kyknettv #halfmoonhollowecocottage #ruiterbosecocottage

Pop your glasses on for this one folks ! A darling little sunbird couple spotted outside the cottage this morning ! 🥰🦜🐦‍⬛🌳 #cottagelife #wildlife #birdlife #birdwatching #birdwatchingdestination #ruiterboswildlife #ruiterbosbirdlife #ecocottage #halfmoonhollowecocottage #gardenrouteadventures #gardenroutesouthafrica #mosselbaytourism #AccommodationSouthAfrica

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