About Fat Pony Backpackers and Riding Centre
Fat Pony are looking forward to meeting you soon. We will make sure you spend a memorable stay in a relaxing and welcoming environment.
Fat Pony is a family-run, child and biker-friendly farm house hostel and riding center located in the Cape Winelands, 30 minutes from Cape Town. Come and stay in a rustic farmhouse with log fire! Free wifi, bike rental and ensuite showers in dorms!
Accommodation info
| Category | Hostel |
| Check-in | from 14:00 to 18:00 Late & early arrivals must be requested in advance. Fat Pony will accommodate if possible. |
| Check-out | before 10:00 |
| Curfew | from 22:00 |
| Room lockout | No lockout |
| Reception | from 10 to 18 |
Room types
With shower ensuite dorms (we have a large dorm and 3 mini dorms), rooms & camping - there's something for everyone & all are welcome! All bed linens are provided.
Location and surroundings
We are just 30 mins from the city centre, on the doorstep of the Cape Winelands. Nearby activities include Butterfly World, Dirtopia an off-road mountain biking and hiking centre, golfing, quad biking and paintball. Wine tasting along the Stellenbosch and Franschhoek wine routes is a great day excursion. Venture into Cape Town to explore Table Mountain with walks, hikes, climbs and abseiling. Tour around the museums, sandy beaches and enjoy a variety of water sports.
Services and facilities
Cook your meals in a fully equipped farmhouse kitchen with a log fire or braai outside. Relax on comfortable sofas in the large room with a big-screen DStv and a computer with Internet. Free Wi-Fi is available covering most of the farm. There are towels and a laundry room with washer and dryer available to hire for a small fee.
Hire a bike and wine taste your way through scenic Cape Winelands. Make new friends while joining in on a riding lesson, pony trail or workshop
Services
| Wi-Fi access | |
| Breakfast | dorms |
| Linen | dorms |
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Amenities
| Parking lot | |
| Kitchen | |
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| Animals policy | Animals NOT accepted |
| Children policy | Children accepted |
| Private rooms age restriction | No restrictions |
| Dorms age restriction | No restrictions |
| Smoking policy | All rooms and the common areas are non smoking |
| Wheelchair access | No wheelchair access |
Terms and conditions
| Cancellation policy | Free cancellation at least 24 hours before arrival date, first night of stay fee for late cancellation or no show |
| Special conditions | Fat Pony Backpackers & Riding Centre is a family home and we request that noise levels after 22.00 are kept to a minimum-no loud music, partying etc.
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| Accepted Payments | This property accepts only cash payments for balance. Credit/Debit Cards NOT accepted |
| Anticipated charge | The first night amount will be charged before the arrival otherwise the booking won't be guaranteed and the deposit will be lost. The charged amount is refundable |
| Taxes | Taxes included |