Tolbos Cottages are situated in the quite area of Piet se Pad, on the edge of Montagu in the Western Cape. The cottages, Mountain Aloe and Sand Olive are in a sleepy cul-de-sac abutting the one side of the Montagu Mountain Reserve, giving you the feeling of being amongst the rolling hills on the one side and looking across at the spectacular views of the twisted Cogman’s Buttress and the long Sarahriviersberg Ridge on the opposite side of town. The bird life in the surrounding gardens is prolific and it is not uncommon to see scrub hares, mongoose and the odd klipspringer rummaging around on the slopes above. And during the summer season, tortoises of all sizes walk nonchalantly around the streets and through the gardens. The Cogman’s Kloof hiking trail and the more challenging Blou Punt trail are within walking distance from the cottages, and for the less energetic, the contour path running along the hills above, gives a very pleasant 1-hour stroll. And the centre of the town is a 20-minute easy walk away. Both cottages are newly built and have all the facilities one could need, including fully equipped kitchens, braai facilities, solar power, fibre WIFI

The owners of Tolbos Cottages, who live just two houses away are keen rock climbers and Tony, who knows every corner of the mountains around Montagu intimately, is a fully certified climbing and mountain guide and the author of many guidebooks, including the Montagu Rock guidebook. He is always available for advice on the best areas, crags and routes to climb and can also guide you to give you the best climbing experiences during your visit.