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”.

The productive Baardskeerdersbos Valley is carpeted with a contrasting landscape of vineyards, flower and cattle farms.  Verdant Fynbos stretches for miles as you traverse this enchanting multi-coloured landscape to reach your final destination where you will find an interesting fusion of locals who welcome you with open arms to their hamlet.

Quaint trading stores dot the main road with a store where you’ll be able to get a good cup of coffee and something delicious to subdue the hunger.  You may even be charmed enough to stay and perhaps invest in this delightful village!