skilpad amenities 

  

Scenic views:  Skilpad has a lovely view of the farm and at sunset the famous "Sleeping Giant" is prominent from the porch.

 

Bathroom:      The bathroom includes a slipper bath, basin and toilet.   Skilpad also has an outside shower with a lovely view of the adjacent rocks.

                         We provide environmentally friendly shower gel, shampoo and hand cream in glass bottles.

                         Towels are provided. 

                         Toilet paper is provided.

                         The toilet is a septic tank, so please do not throw foreign objects in the toilet. A bag on top of the toilet is for sanitary and latex products.

 

Bedroom:        Our Skilpad Unit sleeps 4 people in 1 room.          

                          Bed configuration: 1 Queen size bed and 2 Single beds.

                          All bed linen is provided, including blankets. We provide 2 pillows per person.

                          Extra blankets and pillows are available on request.

 

Entertainment: You will find some books and puzzles in the drawers.

                            Ask us about or 2 walking trails.

                            Ask us about our treasure hunt.

 

Heating: We provide a gas heater.

 

Home safety:   There is a Fire extinguisher in the kitchen under the counter.

                         A basic safety kit is available on request.

 

Internet: We do not have wi-fi, but the cellphone signal is quite good. The tower is on the other side of the N7 on the mountain. 

 

Kitchenette:   Cooking Basics: 3 pots with lids, 1 pan, various oven dishes, a braai casserole. Stove kettle.

                         Dishes and silverware:   Cutlery, utensils, grater, plates, cups, glasses, a coffee plunger.

                         Groceries: Tea, Coffee, Sugar, Salt, Pepper to get you going.

                         There are no electronic appliances available.

 

Fridge: We provide a mini fridge

 

Stove: Skilpad has a gas stove with 4 plates and an oven.

 

Barbeque: We provide a lovely gas braai on the patio with barbeque utensils.

 

Combined bedroom/ lounge/dining area:   2 x 2 seater couches and a 4 -seater dining table.

 

Patio and furniture: You are welcome to use the dining furniture outside as well.

 

Parking: Free parking on the premises.

 

Power: Skilpad is solar powered and we only provide power for the lights in the cabin, the fridge and to charge electronic equipment such as cellphones, laptops and tablets.   We     

            can unfortunately not charge camp freezers, etc.

            No hairdryers allowed.

Please note that we request that you use the power wisely.  If overloaded, the circuit breaker will trip and you will create your own Stage 8 loadshedding!   If you switch on lights 15H00 in the afternoon, chances are that will run out of power at night.  That being said, there is ample electricity for normal use.  

 

Water: Namaqualand is a semi-desert area. Please use water wisely.  Once you left, we, and our animals still need water to drink for the rest of the year.  We can get as little as 60mm rain per year.

 

Last, but not least: We want you to stay in nature and with nature. Walk anywhere you like (within the boundaries)...at own risk and enjoy the beautiful Namaqualand.