A stone’s throw from Franskraal and not to be missed is the enchanting hamlet of Baardskeerdersbos which is fast becoming a sought after haven for city slickers as a weekend getaway.  Made up of a fascinating patchwork of rolling farmlands and small holdings with quaint homesteads, the hamlet has a fascinating history in terms of how it gained its name, which directly translated means Beard Shavers Bush!!!  One can only deduce that it was so named after the fearsome looking but harmless spider the Jerrymanglum, known for its “hair cutting/shaving abilities”.

A typical rural town with a large farming community known predominantly for farming with Merino sheep and wheat.  Bredasdorp offers a fabulous day trip with several speciality shops with pottery, antiques and local delicacies on offer.

Not to be missed is the renowned Shipwreck Museum which is the only one of its kind in South Africa.  The museum showcases an extensive collection of artefacts and furniture from ships wrecked along the coast.