This wonderful tongue-in-the-cheek eatery, farmstall, nursery, petting zoo and pub, promotes a healthy, organic lifestyle and are passionate about recycling, upcycling and caring for the environment as well as the local community.

Located on the West Coast Way Tractor Route

West Coast Way Is South Africa’s Road Trip With The Most Twists

Explore the Cape West Coast by planning a self-drive trip or book a guided tour for a nature and adventure-filled Cape West Coast holiday.

Find a 101+ things to see and do on the West Coast Way: Enjoy wine, craft beer, olives and Rooibos tea tastings, Weskus cuisine and braaivleis (barbecue), swing into Citrusdal with a zipline, go Cederberg bouldering, jump into natural (warm) pools, step onto cruises of lagoons and rivers, trek through nature reserves and a National Park, hop onto game drives, try the skill of archery and angling, get your adrenaline pumping with sand-boarding and quad-biking, go horse riding, learn about the San culture and Riel-dancing, do kite- and windsurfing, chill in your flip flops and do surfing, book a kayaking trip, go beach hopping, learn about bees, whales and listen to our birds in a twitcher’s paradise – all in South Africa’s wildflower reserve. For more information on the West Coast’s top places to go, road tripping, hikes, tours and trails, explore westcoastway.co.za or call West Coast Way on 0861 321 777.  Follow us on @WestCoastWaySA on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Find Die Plaasmol on the West Coast Way Tractor Route

If you ever find yourself on the R45 just outside Hopefield heading towards Langebaan or Velddrif, you might spot a cluster of buildings with a brightly coloured picture of an old VW Kombi on the wall, made out of something other than paint.Turn off, if you need to, reverse back down the road and turn in. Welcome to Die Plaasmol, a family run venue with a cheeky sense of humour, quirky style and the most creative upcycling ever seen. This place celebrates the essence of individuality, slow living and community caring.

Children can run free while parents drink coffee, have a snack, watch the sport on a giant TV in the pub or just walk around getting ideas for repurposing all sorts of items.

Upcycling is even more important to this family than recycling is, and they are happy to explain the difference, share ideas and even encourage you to take photos and copy what they have done.

Got an old pair of crocs that you just can’t destroy? Nail them to a plank, add some soil, prop against a wall and grown a plant in it. Old tyres clogging up your garage? Drill a few holes, weave in some twine, paint it a funky colour with the dregs from a paint tin, and you have a comfy, funky outdoor seat. The ideas are endless, fascinating and everywhere you look, there is an upcycled something.

The Ladybug Nursery sells fruit trees, perennials, shrubs, roses, climbers, vegetable and salad seedlings, and herbs, all sourced locally.

The farmstall is proof of “local is lekker” and slow living is healthy. It stocks wholesome farm products and naturally grown vegetables, free range eggs, locally sourced preserves, jams and baked treats.

Children will love the petting area where Chester the donkey looks out for the Marmosets, turtles, ducks, turkeys, potbelly pigs and goats.

The gift shop is like a cave filled with treasures to be picked up and examined, and there are plenty of nooks and crannies to explore in the buildings.

The outdoor areas range between sunny lawns, dappled shade under the trees or covered seating to sit and relax with a large cup of coffee and a generous portion of homemade cake.

Do turn off at Die Plaasmol. You won’t regret a visit to this unique rural venue.

Die Plaasmol is located on the West Coast Way Tractor Route

Open 7 Days a week
Distance from Cape Town: 129km
Where: R45
Contact: +27 (0)74 924 8478 | [email protected]

West Coast Way Is South Africa’s Road Trip With The Most Twists

Explore the Cape West Coast by planning a self-drive trip or book a guided tour for a nature and adventure-filled Cape West Coast holiday.

Find a 101+ things to see and do on the West Coast Way: Enjoy wine, craft beer, olives and Rooibos tea tastings, Weskus cuisine and braaivleis (barbecue), swing into Citrusdal with a zipline, go Cederberg bouldering, jump into natural (warm) pools, step onto cruises of lagoons and rivers, trek through nature reserves and a National Park, hop onto game drives, try the skill of archery and angling, get your adrenaline pumping with sand-boarding and quad-biking, go horse riding, learn about the San culture and Riel-dancing, do kite- and windsurfing, chill in your flip flops and do surfing, book a kayaking trip, go beach hopping, learn about bees, whales and listen to our birds in a twitcher’s paradise – all in South Africa’s wildflower reserve. For more information on the West Coast’s top places to go, road tripping, hikes, tours and trails, explore westcoastway.co.za or call West Coast Way on 0861 321 777.  Follow us on @WestCoastWaySA on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.