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Bushwhacked

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.6 out of 5from 54 reviews for Bushwhacked
Cleanliness
4.6/5
Service
4.7/5
Location
4.5/5
Safety
4.5/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Chris M - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chris M
With friends

Fantasties!

Alles baie mooi en skoon en almal so vriendelik.

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Fantastic!

Everything very nice and clean and everyone so friendly.

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Wollie W - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wollie W
With partner

Die verblyf was groot genoeg, alles was skoon en die gasvrou is baie vriendelik.

Dit was baie lekker en om te dink dis slegs 5 km uit die dorp.

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The accommodation was big enough, everything was clean and the hostess is very friendly.

It was very nice and to think it was only 5 km from the town.

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Debbie-ann B - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Debbie-ann B
With partner

Perfect for our needs.

We were warmly welcomed. Our accommodation at Bushwhacked was quaint and adequate.

Christian R - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christian R
Family with teenagers

Ons het lekker gebly.

Dit is baie 'n lekker plek vir 'n rustige wegbreek.

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We had a nice stay.

It is a very nice place for a peaceful getaway.

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Juanet W - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Juanet W
With partner

Relaxing.

Just what we needed (again) before and after our race. Everything is just perfect! Thank you once again for allowing us to come and wind down. We will be back next year.

Natasja L - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Natasja L
Family with teenagers

Dit was baie rustig en die omgewing is verskriklik mooi.

Ek was mal oor die huis waarin ons gebly het. Die houtwerk in die huis is ongelooflik mooi. Ons sal vir seker weer daar gaan bly as ons vir die familie gaan kuier in Barberton. Baie dankie vir die lekker verblyf.

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It was very peaceful and the surroundings are incredibly beautiful.

I loved the house we stayed in. The woodwork in the house is incredibly beautiful. We will definitely stay there again when visiting family in Barberton. Thank you very much for the nice stay.

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Susan T - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Susan T
With partner

We only stayed one night but I absolutely love it there.

It's a charming, clean, peaceful place. I would love to spend a few days there sometime. The hosts are great.

Pieter W - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pieter W
With partner

Perfekte ligging en uitsig.

Twee ander kamers in die huis met gaste maar het goed gedeel.

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Perfect location and view.

Two other rooms in the house with guests but shared well.

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Kevin S - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kevin S
With friends

Great accommodation and views.

The duck-down pillows, the view while braaing, and the hospitality of the owner made it a gem in Barberton.

Charlotte S - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Charlotte S
With partner

Ons het slegs oorgeslaap op pad na die Krugerpark. Dit was perfek.

Heerlike oorslaapplekkie met 'n pragtige uitsig en oulike klein braaiplek.

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We only slept over on the way to the Kruger Park. It was perfect.

Lovely place to sleep with a beautiful view and cute little braai place.

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Jason W - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jason W
Family with young children

It was very nice and quiet.

No problems and will go there again when in the area. Owner was very welcoming and the place was clean and tidy. I will be going back in the future.

Lenie V - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Lenie V
With friends

Heerlik afgesonder en daarom stil en rustig.

Baie lekker bosveld gevoel met uitsig oor Barberton.

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Wonderfully secluded and therefore quiet and peaceful.

Very nice woodland feel with views over Barberton.

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Angelique K - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Angelique K
On business

Die verblyf was voldoende.

Die pad na die verblyf is nie goed nie en 'n gewone motor sal moontlik nie die mas op kom nie.

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The accommodation was adequate.

The road to the accommodation is not good and an ordinary car might not make it up the mast.

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Belinda V - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Belinda V
With partner

Nagmerrie.

Ek het bespreek vir 2 aande weg in 'n beloofde stil en rustige plek. Pragtige foto's en uitsig. Eienaar was baie vriendelik toe sy ons ontmoet het. Woolworths tissues en double ply toiletpapier en duur koffie maak nie op vir verblyf nie. Sy het volgens haar ons opgegradeer en ek ril om te dink wat dit sou gewees het. Die beddegoed van Mr Price is redelik en was skoon, net dooie goggas in dit. Die eerste oggend het ons wakker geword van blêrende musiek van een van hul werkers wat tot Loadshedding aangegaan het. Ons het eerder dorp toe gery dit was so steurend. Geen voëlgeluide met die raas van die eenheid waar hy gewerk het nie. Die honde bedel heeltyd as mens braai en braaiplek was nog nat so kon nie dit gebruik nie, was so 'n kruiwa-effek. Die hoenders is heeldag om die eenheid so dit het 'n bietjie van 'n plaasgevoel. Uitsig is redelik. Halfgeboude plekke en gemors op erf. Hul gastehuis is miskien beter. In die nag is daar die erge geraas wat opkom van Barberton se gejaag van voertuie. So geen rustig buite sit nie. Hul sal moet opknap met die sistafoam wat hul gebruik het om vensterrame te installeer en al verbrokkel het en gapende openinge los, enige slang kan inseil. Ek sal glad nie hul plek aanbeveel nie.

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Nightmare.

I booked for 2 nights away in a promised quiet and peaceful place. Beautiful photos and view. Owner was very friendly when she met us. Woolworths tissues and double ply toilet paper and expensive coffee do not make up for accommodation. She said she upgraded us and I shudder to think what that would have been. The bedding from Mr Price is reasonable and was clean, only dead bugs in it. The first morning we woke up to blaring music from one of their workers who went on to Loadshedding. We drove to town instead it was so disturbing. No bird calls with the noise of the unit where he worked. The dogs beg all the time when you barbecue and the barbecue area was still wet so could not use it, was such a wheelbarrow effect. The chickens are around the unit all day so it has a bit of a farm feel. View is reasonable. Half built places and rubbish on yard. Maybe their guest house is better. At night there is the severe noise that comes from Barberton's rush of vehicles. So no sitting quietly outside. They will have to repair with the sistafoam that they used to install window frames and have already crumbled and left gaping openings, any snake can sail into. I would not recommend their place at all.

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Bushwhacked 's response

Thank you for your review, Belinda. I am sorry that your stay did not meet your expectations. We are busy working on that unit to improve it. Thank you for pointing out specific faults as they can be overlooked by management and staff.
Kindest regards,
Catherine Wilson



Bushwhacked
Hendrik J - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hendrik J
Family with teenagers

Gasvryheid en uitsig uit die boonste rakke, dankie!

Ons gasvrou het ons verwelkom met vriendelikheid en bedagsaamhied. Die uitsig van Barberton is die beste!

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Hospitality and view from the top shelves, thank you!

Our hostess welcomed us with kindness and thoughtfulness. The view from Barberton is the best!

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Justin W - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Justin W
On business

Stunning location with amazing views.

The house is located in an excellent position with a great view over this extremely old valley. The owner does a lot of his own woodwork and the house was built with his own hands too which gives it a very rustic feel.

Belinda P - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Belinda P
With friends

Peaceful Getaway.

We really enjoyed our stay at Bushwhacked. It was extremely neat, tidy and clean. The surroundings are beautiful and I surely needed this breath of fresh air. Also appreciated the fact that for once there were not cheap coffee sachets, but good decent coffee available for those early morning quiet time sessions. Pete was a fantastic host and nearly brought him back with me to Joburg. Will definitely recommend Bushwhacked to anyone who appreciates nature and need that a break from busy schedules out there. 10 out of 5 for me.

Annemarie S - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annemarie S
With partner

Ek het die plek bespreek vir die uitsig en dit het ons nie teleurgestel nie.

Die plekkie is uiters bekostigbaar en goed toegerus. Baie netjies en mooi skoon. Die enigste fout wat ek kon vind was die gordyne en blindings wat nie mooi toegemaak het nie. Die uitsig oor Barberton is pragtig!

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I booked the place for the view and it did not disappoint.

The place is extremely affordable and well equipped. Very neat and clean. The only fault I could find was the curtains and blinds that did not close properly. The view over Barberton is beautiful!

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Eugene D - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Eugene D
With partner

Stil en rustige verblyf.

Baie stil en rustig, veral in die aand.

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Quiet and peaceful accommodation.

Very quiet and peaceful, especially in the evening.

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Ernst B - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ernst B
Individual traveller

Lekker rustig in die bos, uitsig, natuurlewe.

Sien sterre.

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Nice and quiet in the forest, view, wildlife.

See stars.

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Charles P - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Charles P
With partner

Rusting, gemaklik, skoon, gerieflik, waarde vir geld.

Aanbeveel, sal weer kom.

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Rest, comfortable, clean, convenient, value for money.

Recommended, will come again.

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Marlene D - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marlene D
Family with teenagers

Baie gerieflike eenheid met pragtige uitsig oor die dorp.

Kinders wou daar bly. Dink die kamer bo in loft was 'n wenner. Gemaklike, cozy eenheid met al die geriewe. Baie netjies. Baie dankie vir 'n lekker naweek.

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Very comfortable unit with a beautiful view of the town.

Children wanted to stay there. Think the room upstairs in loft was a winner. Comfortable, cozy unit with all the amenities. Very neat. Thank you very much for a nice weekend.

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Willemine V - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Willemine V
Family with young children

Good value for money. Well equipped and spacious. Great views.

Bushwhacked provides excellent value for money. Pete is an involved host. It has a great view and is spacious with everything you may need.

Anton K - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Anton K
With partner

Baie lekker. Verblyf het ons behoeftes gepas.

Net buite die dorp geleë, so alle besienswaardighede is binne trefafstand. Die enigste negatief is die uitsig saans oor die informele nedersetting se ligte.

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Very nice. Accommodation suited our needs.

Located just outside the town, so all attractions are within striking distance. The only negative is the view at night of the informal settlement's lights.

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Rina V - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rina V
Family with teenagers

Rustig, skoon, pragtige uitsig, alles wat jy nodig het!

Ideale blyplek vir enige iemand wat rustigheid, stilte en vrede soek. Alles wat jy nodig het in die huis. Uitsig en sonsondergang uit die boeke. Wens ons kon langer bly!

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Quiet, clean, beautiful view, everything you need!

Ideal place to stay for anyone looking for tranquility, silence and peace. Everything you need in the house. View and sunset from the books. Wish we could have stayed longer!

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Marcel N - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marcel N
Family with young children

Gevoel of ons vir familie op die plaas gaan kuier!

Waarde vir geld. Catherine ongelooflik gasvry en opgewek. Dit het werklik gevoel asof ons, vir familie wat ons lanklaas gesien het, gaan kuier het! Ek sal definitief weer daar draai vir 'n vinnige naweek wegbreek!

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Feeling like we are going to visit family on the farm!

Value for money. Catherine incredibly hospitable and cheerful. It really felt like we were visiting family we hadn't seen in a long time! I will definitely be back for a quick weekend getaway!

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Max B - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Max B
With partner

Small Farmhouse on the outskirts of town with expansive kitchen/dining area and lounge, ideal for a small group or family.

We had the whole house to ourselves, which was wonderful. Friendly welcome by the owner and introduction to the house and its facilities. Even though on a hill on the outskirts of town on a small-holding shops and supermarkets are nearby. The veranda overlooks town and very inviting for a sundowner, braai etc. The road to the property is gravel and probably best negotiated with a vehicle with higher clearance.

Martin S - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Martin S
With partner

Wonderlike uitsig met 'n tipiese plaasatmosfeer.

Ons het dit baie geniet! Eenvoudig, netjies en skoon met 'n heerlike plaasatmosfeer en 'n baie mooi uitsig oor Barberton en die vallei. Die beddens het ordentlike matrasse op met topgehalte-linne en ons het baie lekkerder geslaap as by ander duurder oornagplekke. Daar is selfs muskietnette oor elke bed. Wat 'n verrassing om 'n bottel ware Jacobs-koffie te kry (nie die plastiekkoffie in papiersakkies nie) iets wat ons nog nooit by enige oornagplek gevind het nie.

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Wonderful views with a typical farm atmosphere.

We enjoyed it very much! Simple, neat and clean with a lovely farm atmosphere and a very nice view of Barberton and the valley. The beds have decent mattresses with top quality linen and we slept much better than at other more expensive overnight stays. There are even mosquito nets on each bed. What a surprise to get a bottle of real Jacobs coffee (not the plastic coffee in paper bags) something we've never found at any overnight stop.

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Manie J - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Manie J
Family with teenagers

Dit was verfrissend en baie aangenaam.

Die huis is warm en laat 'n mens tuis voel. Die omgewing is rustig en pragtig. Ons is jammer ons het net een aand oorgebly.

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It was refreshing and very enjoyable.

The house is warm and makes one feel at home. The surroundings are peaceful and beautiful. We are sorry we only stayed one night.

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Hannelie V - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Hannelie V
Family with teenagers

Bos-ervaring met al die geriewe.

Feit dat stort en toilet in een vertrek is, 'n bietjie van 'n uitdaging vir 'n groep. Aparte toilet sal baie help. Asb. meer lig in kombuis: bo-oor mikrogolf en langs yskas, bo-oor tafel. Sterker WiFi. Alhoewel ons hierdie keer nie die oond gebruik het nie, is 'n goeie oond 'n pluspunt.

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Forest experience with all the amenities.

The fact that shower and toilet are in one room is a bit of a challenge for a group. Separate toilet will help a lot. Please. more light in kitchen: above microwave and next to fridge, above table. Stronger Wi-Fi. Although we didn't use the oven this time, a good oven is a plus.

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Bushwhacked 's response

Hi Hannelie,

Thank you so much for your review. It is constructive and very helpful for us when working to improve Bushwhacked. We are aiming for faster Wi-Fi with a new service provider, can certainly organise better lighting in the kitchen and will put thought into the possibility of a separate toilet. We're glad that you enjoyed staying with us and hope to host you again in the future.

Kindest regards,
Catherine and Pete

Bushwhacked
Ernie W - May 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
4/5
Ernie W
With partner

Eerste indrukke lyk maar so so, maar die huis is skoon en netjies.

By aankoms was my vrou maar skepties en huiwerig. Die kamer en res van die huis is egter netjies en ruim. Die stort en toilet gedeelte lyk asof dit nog nie voltooi is nie. Ek sal tenminste 'n tipe plafon aanbeveel om die kaal sinkplate te verberg. Dit is egter baie stil. 'n Sekuriteitshek en heining sal 'n beter gevoel van veiligheid gee.

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First impressions look so-so, but the house is clean and tidy.

Upon arrival, my wife was skeptical and hesitant. However, the room and the rest of the house are neat and spacious. The shower and toilet area looks like it is not yet finished. I would recommend at least some type of ceiling to hide the bare corrugated iron sheets. It is very quiet though. A security gate and fence will give a better sense of security.

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Teliza L - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Teliza L
With partner

Nie wat verwag het nie.

Ons het daar aangekom, eienaar het hom voorgestel en gesê ons kan tussen 2 kamers kies. Ek't 'n kamer met 'n badkamer gekies en het dit nie gekry nie. Kamer was stowwerig en parkering het onveilig gevoel.

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Not what had been expected.

We arrived there, the owner suggested him and said we could choose between 2 rooms. I chose a room with a bathroom and didn't find it. Room was dusty and parking was unsafe.

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Jan D - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jan D
With friends

In ou historiese huis in die dorp gebly, fantastiese akkommodasie.

Ons het ons reisplanne 2 keer verander en Catherine, die eienaar, het ons elke keer tegemoet gekom. Die akkommodasie in die dorp was skoon en alles was daar. Goeie waarde vir geld.

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Stayed in old historic house in town, fantastic accommodation.

We changed our travel plans 2 times and Catherine, the owner, accommodated us each time. The accommodation in the town was clean and everything was there. Good value for money.

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Bruce B - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bruce B
Family with young children

Al was dit net een aand was ons hartlik verwelkom en is alles aan ons verduidelik.

Ek sal Bushwhacked enigetyd aanbeveel. Dit is skoon en netjies en die mense is vriendelik.

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Even though it was only one night, we were warmly welcomed and everything was explained to us.

I would recommend Bushwhacked anytime. It is clean and tidy and the people are friendly.

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Milton V - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Milton V
With partner

Calm and relaxing.

Lovely contained cottage with kitchenette, bed and shower. Despite being winter, we had our meal outdoors and could admire the beautiful southern sky. Catherine was a great help in checking us in and sent us to all the necessary addresses in town. An ideal stop when passing through Barberton.

Ronnie B - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Ronnie B
With partner

Perfekte oornagverblyf.

Die kothuis was snoesig, karaktervol en goed toegerus. Die bed was baie gemaklik met 'n muskietnet en die uitsig is asemrowend. Vriendelike ontvangs deur die eienaars, wat ons dadelik gemaklik en welkom laat voel het. Perfek vir 'n oornagstop of 'n naweekwegbreek.

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Perfect overnight stay.

The cottage was cosy, full of character and well equipped. The bed was very comfortable with a mosquito net and the view is breathtaking. Friendly reception by the owners, who immediately made us feel comfortable and welcome. Perfect for an overnight stop or a weekend getaway.

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Anita W - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Anita W
With partner

Netjiese, knus kamer.

Ek dink dis bietjie duur vir die kamer. Die terrein rondom die kamer is nie baie netjies nie.

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Neat, cosy room.

I think it's a bit expensive for the room. The terrain surrounding the room isn't very neat.

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Nobuhle M - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nobuhle M
With partner

The best getaway location for a well rested visit.

We received a warm welcome, a peaceful environment to get away. The room was clean and the service of top standard. Definitely a place to visit again.

Reingard K - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Reingard K
Individual traveller

The perfect luxury rustic bush hide-out.

I stayed in the small cottage. Cosy, quiet, panoramic view, easy to hike up the mountain or walk into town from your doorstep. Just perfect with everything you need in good quality and cared for, yet simple and nothing superfluous. Very friendly host.

Charles T - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Charles T
Family with teenagers

Really enjoyed the stay. If you love the Bush, definitely worth it.

Really enjoyed the stay. If you love the Bush, definitely worth it.

Bushwhacked 's response

Thank you Charles.
It was lovely to host you and your family and we look forward to your next visit.
Warmest regards,
Catherine

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Andre D - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Andre D
Family with teenagers

Dit was skoon en netjies en het dit baie geniet.

Word aanbeveel vir die wat wil gaan rus in die laeveld.

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It was clean and tidy and enjoyed it a lot.

It is recommended for those who want to rest in the Lowveld.

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Ronald R - Nov 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ronald R
Family with young children

Excellent accommodation.

Family cottage was really good with stunning view. Owner is very helpful.

Johan D - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Johan D
With partner

Netjies, skoon en 'n pratige uitsig.

Ons het dit baie geniet om die nag daar te slaap op pad Swaziland toe. Die sonsondergang was fantasties.

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Neat, clean and a nice view.

We enjoyed spending the night there on our way to Swaziland. The sunset was fantastic.

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Baie dankie!

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Anita S - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Anita S
With partner

Goeie oornaggeriewe en lekker rustig.

Goeie en vriendelike diens ontvang vanaf die eienaar. Sal vir seker weer daar oornag.

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Good overnight facilities and nice and quiet.

Good and friendly service received from the owner. Will stay there again for sure.

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Carlien G - Nov 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Carlien G
With partner

Goeie verblyf.

Ons het lekker gebly, kort grondpad om tot daar te kom, lekker bed en linne. Moet wel 'n huis deel met ander mense, een ingang en een gemeenskaplike kombuis, het my laat dink aan 'n backpackers set up. Ons kamer het sy eie badkamer gehad wat goed was.

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Good accommodation.

We enjoyed our stay, just a short gravel road to get there, comfortable bed and linen. You have to share a house with other guests, just one entrance and a communal kitchen. Reminded me of a backpackers setup. Our room had its own bathroom which was good.

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Annelies V - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annelies V
With partner

Dit was "relaxing".

Die uitsig was asemrowend en ons het baie lekker gebly. Die mense was baie vriendelik en behulpsaam.

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It was relaxing.

Breathtaking and we had a great stay. The people were very friendly and helpful.

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Jaco d - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jaco d
Individual traveller

Relaxing.

Loved the place. Just outside of town. Hosts were very hospitable and friendly. Highly recommended.

Daan R - Apr 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Daan R

Die eienaar is baie vriendelik en behulpsaam, maar die verblyf het ons teleurgestel.

Ons voel nie ons het waarde vir ons geld gekry nie. In die advertensie is die plekkie bekendgestel as 'n "Garden Cottage", maar toe ons daar kom sien ons die naam is "Skip's Shack" en die naam pas beslis beter. Daar is 'n baie goeie, groot bed in die plek, wat eintlik te groot is vir die vertrek sodat dit teen die muur staan en dit maak dit moeilik vir ouer mense om in en uit die bed te kom. Die afwerking laat veel te wense oor, al die venters het nie gordyne nie, party gordyne kan nie toemaak nie en die gordyne was heeltemal te lank en die some is met kopspelde vasgesteek. Die vloere is onafgewerkte sementvloere. Die badkamer se blinding het vasgehaak so 20 cm van onder af en enigeen kan van buite af inkyk. Die terrein was nie netjies nie en is nie baie toeganklik nie.

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The owner is very friendly and helpful, but the accommodation disappointed us.

We don't feel we got value for our money. In the ad the place was introduced as a "Garden Cottage", but when we got there we saw the name was "Skip's Shack" and the name definitely fits better. There is a very good, large bed in the place, which is actually too big for the room so it is against the wall and it makes it difficult for older people to get in and out of bed. The finish leaves much to be desired, all the venters do not have curtains, some curtains cannot be closed and the curtains were far too long and the hems were stuck with bobby pins. The floors are unfinished cement floors. The bathroom blind was stuck about 20 cm from the bottom and anyone could look in from the outside. The site was not tidy and is not very accessible.

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Bushwhacked 's response

Hi Judy,

Thank you for your constructive feedback, we will try to organize the room differently so that the bed can be accessed from both sides, and we have already remedied the curtains. The floors are not unfinished, it is a style, so we are truly sorry that it is not a style that you liked. We have repaired the bathroom blind, and as soon as I have time I will put a rail alongside the steps to make accessibility a bit easier. We do feel that we offer value for money but we do appreciate the helpful comments in your review.

Kind Regards,
Peter and Catherine

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Francois P - Sep 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Francois P
With partner

Baie mooi ligging en die eienaar se diens was goed.

Ons het lekker gesit en uitkyk oor die dorp. Aangenaam.

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Very nice location and the owner's service was good.

We sat and looked out over the town. Pleasant.

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Chrisnetta L - Aug 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chrisnetta L
With partner

Excellent stay in Mpumalanga.

We stayed at Bushwacked for 7 nights and traveled to surrounding areas, Nelspruit, Sabie, Graskop, all are in easy reach and just a short traveling distance of between 1/2 an hour to 2 hours, also went to Pilgrimsrest, just 2 and a half hours' drive. We had a wonderful holiday and enjoyed our stay which was very relaxed, peaceful and away from town, but still very close if you want to eat out or do some shopping. We had the most comfortable beds ever! It was lovely meeting our other housemates from all over the world, Brisbane, Switzerland and Netherlands. We will definitely stay here again if visiting the Lowveld again.

Rene C - Apr 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rene C
With partner

Excellent.

Pete was extremely kind and helpful. I would recommend them to anybody looking for a peaceful and quiet stop over.

Stefan S - Mar 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Stefan S
On business

Baie oulike kamers. Skoon en netjies. Goed ingerigte kombuis.

Baie goeie waarde vir geld en die eienaar gaan uit sy pad om mens gemaklik te maak. Ons het 'n enkelkamer met twee beddens bespreek om te deel, maar omdat hy nog 'n kamer beskikbaar gehad het, het hy dit teen geen ekstra koste aan ons beskikbaar gestel. Nie geweet daar bestaan nog sulke diens in SA nie.

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Very nice rooms. Clean and tidy. Well equipped kitchen.

Very good value for money and the owner goes out of his way to make you comfortable. We booked a single room with two beds to share, but because he had another room available, he made it available to us at no extra cost. Didn't know such a service still existed in SA.

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Sara J - Sep 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Sara J
With partner

Very relaxing, amazing views and friendly owner.

We had a great weekend at Bushwhacked, a very nice room with lots of light in a very relaxing setting with a great braai terrace and awesome view over Barberton and the valley. The owner was a great guy, very friendly and helpful. You have to be prepared to socialize a bit since the house is shared but that's what we signed up for and we met some nice people! I would definitely advise this place to a friend as a very relaxed and budget-friendly accommodation on the way to Swaziland or if you want to take some hikes around Barberton!

Will N - Nov 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Will N
With friends

Gemaklik, skoon en gerieflik.

Die parkeerplek en tuin kan verbeter.

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Comfortable, clean and convenient.

The parking and garden could improve.

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Thanks for the input, we will make some alterations to improve matters.

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