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The Funny Farm Shire is a special place for those wanting to slow down and rest in nature’s tranquility. Resonating The Lord of the Rings theme, with Gandalf’s Wishing Well and Gollum’s Den on the forest walk for the young ones to enjoy.

lonely mountain trail

A bit about us

The Funny Farm Shire is situated in a rural, sunny location next to the wetlands of the Garden Route National Park. There is abundant birdlife on the farm and adjoining wetlands and these can be seen close up at the Malachite Bird Hide which is 400m from the farm gate. One of the property’s most outstanding features is its magnificent view of Langvlei Lake, which is a large protected bird wetland and an internationally designated Ramsar site.

The farm has eight hectares of elevated, thick indigenous forest which can be experienced close up when doing the Lonely Mountain Trail. This is about a 30 minute walk, taking you through the forest, with shady places to stop and have a rest while admiring the view over the lakes

Lonely Mountain Trail Video

The property has seven lovely accommodation units to choose from. Three of which are professionally built cob houses that feel cozy, natural and uncomplicated. They are well insulated (lovely and cool in summer and retain the warmth in winter). Each has it’s own secure garden area. 

Accommodation

Homely Home self-catering unit at The Funny Farm Shire in Wilderness, South Africa, with a green lawn and forested mountain backdrop

The Homely Home

Exterior of the Hobbit House self-catering unit at The Funny Farm Shire in Wilderness, South Africa, with a shaded patio and large green lawn

The Hobbit House

Arkenstone Cottage - self-catering unit at The Funny Farm Shire pet-friendly guesthouse in Wilderness, Garden Route, South Africa

The Arkenstone Cottage

Mirkwoodend Cottage self-catering unit at The Funny Farm Shire pet-friendly guesthouse in Wilderness, South Africa

Mirkwoodend Cottage

View from Lothlorien at The Funny Farm Shire in Wilderness, South Africa, overlooking green lawns and the lagoon with hills in the distance

Lothlorien

Dunharrow Campsite caravan - self-catering unit overlooking the lake at The Funny Farm Shire pet-friendly guesthouse in Wilderness, Garden Route, South Africa

Dunharrow Campsite

Crickhollow - self-catering unit overlooking the lake at The Funny Farm Shire pet-friendly guesthouse in Wilderness, Garden Route, South Africa

Crickhollow

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Tessa Simpson

Tessa is the heart and soul of our guest experience. With her warm smile and genuine care, she welcomes every visitor like family, handles check-ins with effortless grace, and keeps our space spotless, cozy, and beautifully neat.

The Lonely Mountain Trail

The Funny Farm Shire has its own private nature trail located within the farm’s property. The trail consists of 2,7kms of indigenous forest walks, which include the Enchanted River and Fangorn Forest. The walks are of various lengths and gradients. The trail passes various lookout points, which have some magnificent views of the surrounding lakes and farmlands. The hike starts and ends at the Mordor Shelter and the Forbidden Pool.

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