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Huis Agt22 October 20262 min read

Why book direct with Huis Agt

You can find Huis Agt on the big booking platforms, but booking on our website puts you in touch with us directly.

We can tell you which unit suits your group, help with late arrivals, and pass on tips about what is on in the valley during your stay.

Our events calendar on this site is updated every day, and the journal gets a new story every week, so you can plan your visit around the things you care about.

Questions before you book? Send us a message. We answer every one ourselves.

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Huis Agt: self-catering holiday house in Riebeek Kasteel

Rent a self-catering holiday home in Riebeek Kasteel, an hour from Cape Town. Three private units with their own kitchens and outdoor space, pools, braai and the Swartland on your doorstep.

8 Piet Retief Street, Riebeek Kasteel, Swartland, Western Cape, South Africa. Units: Goud (main house with terrace, braai and pool), Groen (garden cottage with private garden and small pool), Silwer (loft with private balcony). Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 11:00.