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Win Three Nights at Yellowwood Cottage -
Win Three Nights at Yellowwood Cottage -
Win Three Nights at Yellowwood Cottage -
Win Three Nights at Yellowwood Cottage -
Win Three Nights at Yellowwood Cottage -
Win Three Nights at Yellowwood Cottage -
Win Three Nights at Yellowwood Cottage -
Win Three Nights at Yellowwood Cottage
Stand a chance to treat your friends and family to a three-night escape at Yellowwood Cottage – a quietly luxurious four-bedroom retreat in the village of Churchhaven in the Langebaan lagoon.
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Some places don’t need to announce themselves – they simply shift your pace the moment you arrive. Yellowwood Cottage is one of those rare gems, with just the right ratio of ease to escape. Just a short drive from Cape Town, in the secluded hamlet of Churchhaven, where the landscape opens into fynbos, salt air and the vast stillness of the surrounding lagoon, Yellowwood Cottage sits right on the water’s edge as though it has always belonged, anchored in its surroundings and softened by wind and tide. The architecture honours its fisherman’s-cottage heritage with refined ease: camphor wood beams, rattan ceilings and a natural, sun-washed palette are layered with considered modern furnishings, creating a space that is both grounded and supremely luxe. Three en suite bedrooms face calming lagoon views, each fitted with a fireplace for cooler months. A fourth bunk room, complete with books and board games, adds to the relaxed family-centred warmth. Living spaces flow effortlessly onto a shaded veranda that’s been designed for slow mornings, long lunches and the unhurried rhythm of holidays. Fully off-grid and powered by solar energy, the cottage offers thoughtful, curated comfort – luxury linen, a well-equipped kitchen, Wi-Fi, and paddleboards for still-water exploration. In winter, Yellowwood reveals its most intimate secrets through access to fynbos trails under crisp skies, mussel pots simmering in the kitchen, and evenings spent by the fire with red wine – and conversation – in full flow. In spring, from early August to late September, the West Coast puts on one of the Cape’s most spectacular natural displays: a vibrant carpet of wildflowers. In summer, it’s all about swimming, cycling and flamingos drifting across golden sunsets. No matter the season, the setting remains quietly unforgettable. yellowwoodcottage.co.za | reservations@ellekecollection.co.za | 087 711 5500
*The prize is worth R40 500. Ts & Cs apply. Travel costs not included. Valid until 30 September 2026.
Competition closing date: Thursday August 6th, 2026
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