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Stay in a stone cottage next to a river and surrounded by mountains

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We can suggest the perfect spot for a break if you are in search of peace and quiet. Then add a river running in front of the accommodation and forested mountains and hills all around, and you have found heaven.

Marius and Joeline Louw purchased the farm Laaiplaats, 6km from Ruiterbos in the Western Cape, in 1991. The 34ha farm consists of mainly mountains and forests. The Louws initially farmed cattle, then sheep, and later chickens. In each case they experienced major setbacks and then tried their hands at the next

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