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Bateleur Nature Reserve

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.1 out of 5from 87 reviews for Bateleur Nature Reserve
Cleanliness
3.9/5
Service
4.0/5
Location
4.2/5
Safety
4.5/5
Value for money
4.0/5
Bruce B - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bruce B
With partner

Fantastic! Just what we were looking for!

We loved our 2 nights at the Stone Cottage! Small, quaint and simple - so peaceful and relaxing! We loved sitting outside at the cottage watching the eland, wildebeest, zebra, warthogs, jackals, bee eaters, eagles, and so many more birds/game. The trails were great as well - some better taken care of than others, but overall, good fun and beautiful! We would have liked to have been told about the slow & rough road (17km to the entrance gate) and the road condition getting to the cottage - we made it in our small car, but would have chosen a higher clearance vehicle had we known. A few small issues arose during our stay, but were very quickly addressed and sorted by the staff.

Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

Good morning Bruce,

Thank you for your review. We are glad that you enjoyed your visit to Bateleur Nature Reserve. Apologies, as a rule all visitors are notified to prepare to drive the 17km gravel road. Normal sedan vehicles will be able to drive the road, although slowly. Thank you for your positive feedback - it's much appreciated. You are welcome to visit us again, to break away from the busy city life.
Regards,
Susan

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Lesly B - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lesly B
With partner

Peaceful.

Peaceful and quiet. Restful.

Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

Hi Lesly,

You are most welcome to visit us again, as you are one of our most valued visitors.

Regards,
Susan
Bateleur

Bateleur Nature Reserve
Chris D - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chris D
With partner

Perfekte wegbreek van die besige stad.

Die uitsig vanaf Stone Cottage se stoep is perfek. Dit was doodstil en die perfekte wegbreek van die stad se gejaagdheid. Ons het die 'Game Trail' roete gestap, so 4 km en die uitsig van bo op die koppie was asemrowend. Ek het ook lekker gaan afkoel in die rots poele, dis 'n moet.

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Perfect break from the busy city.

The view from Stone Cottage's porch is perfect. It was dead quiet and the perfect break from the hustle and bustle of the city. We walked the 'Game Trail' route, about 4 km and the view from the top of the hill was breathtaking. I also went to cool off in the rock pools, it's a must.

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Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

Goeie more, Chris

Baie dankie vir jou terugvoer. Julle is baie welkom om ons weer te besoek.

Groete
Susan

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Cherie S - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Cherie S
With partner

Loved it!

If you are looking for peace and quiet with basic but comfortable accommodation, look no further. We stayed in Stone Cottage number 8 with a beautiful view of the valley. Every morning, impala and wildebeest surrounded the cottage, and we saw eland, giraffe, and warthog as well. The hiking is pretty technical but well worth it. There are a few maintenance issues in the cottage, for example, some broken tiles and missing curtains, as well as the outside light needing to be replaced, but otherwise it was clean and had everything you would need for a weekend away. Will definitely be back! Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Doctor T - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Doctor T
With friends

Worth it and great getaway place for some quality time with family or friends.

It was perfect. Had lots of fun.

Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

Good morning Doctor,

Thank you for your review. I'm glad that you enjoyed your stay and you are welcome to visit us again. This is indeed a great getaway from the busy city life, perfect to enjoy time with family and friends.

Kind regards,
Susan
Bateleur

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Tirsa V - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Tirsa V
Family with young children

Rustige omgewing, maar die huisie en omgewing kort onderhoud.

Die reservaat is lieflik en ons het baie diere en voëls gesien. Die rus is ook fantasties. Die huisie self is redelik verwaarloos (veral buite) en die kombuis was nie baie goed toegerus met genoeg eetgerei ens. nie. Die swembad was ook glad nie onderhou nie, maar die poele was wel heerlik. Die huisie is baie naby aan die ontvangs en berg villa wat die gevoel van afsondering redelik verminder.

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Quiet surroundings, but the cottage and surroundings need maintenance.

The reserve is lovely and we saw lots of animals and birds. The rest is also fantastic. The cottage itself is quite neglected (especially outside) and the kitchen was not very well equipped with enough cutlery etc. not. The swimming pool was also not maintained at all, but the pools were lovely. The cottage is very close to the reception and mountain villa which reduces the feeling of seclusion quite a bit.

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Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

Dear Tirsa,

Thanks for your positive feedback on the reserve.
We agree that Mispel Cottage still needs a lot of TLC and more, and we are still working on it.
We had a very large group of 80 boys from St John’s College over for a full month for a Wilderness School.
The variety of habitats, numerous fauna and flora species, and the size of Bateleur lends it, like few other reserves, to this purpose.
The School uses Mispel as a kitchen.
To rehabilitate the unit back to its status as a small house took us a bit longer than anticipated.
Next year there will be proper kitchen facilities built closer to the entrance, and Mispel will revert back to its original function.

When you come again, we’ll do better.

Kind regards,
Wouter

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Louis E - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Louis E
Large group

Dit was 'n onvergeetlike naweek saam familie om my Pa se 70ste te vier.

Alles is perfek. Ek stel net voor kom met 'n bakkie of so iets, die pad kan rof raak, maar aan die ander kant moet mens dink dis in die koppies. Pragtige uitsig, gemaklikke beddens. Puik diens. Dankie Susan, Walter en Levy en natuurlik Janeatha.

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It was an unforgettable weekend with family to celebrate my Dad's 70th.

Everything is perfect. I just suggest coming with a van or something like that, the road can get rough, but on the other hand you have to think it's in the hills. Beautiful view, comfortable beds. Great service. Thank you Susan, Walter and Levy and of course Janeatha.

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Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

Middag Louis
Baie dankie vir die terugvoering. Julle was uitnemende gaste en baie welkom om weer te kom.
Groete Susan,
Bateleur

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Melanie K - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Melanie K
Family with teenagers

Loved it!

Had an amazing stay! Even though we got rained in, it was really beautiful! Got to spend some much needed quality time together! If you want luxury go to Sandton, if you want peace go to Bateleur!

Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for your positive feedback. Come again soon. Next time we'll do better with the weather; it really poured.

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Judith V - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Judith V
Family with teenagers

Rustig.

Goed gemerkte staproetes, veilige omgewing. Afgesonder van die wereld maar tog net twee ure se ry van Gauteng.

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Restful.

Well marked hiking trails, safe environment. Secluded from the world yet only two hours drive from Gauteng.

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Heinrich S - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Heinrich S
With partner

Stilte.

Natuurskoon en stilte.

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Silence.

Nature and silence.

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Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

Thanks for your positive feedback Heinrich, even if we were all rained out. .
I'll use your tag line:
"If you want luxury go to Sandton, if you want peace go to Bateleur."

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Annelie B - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Annelie B
Family with young children

Ontspannend.

Die geyser was stukkend in die kothuis. Alhoewel Wouter reëlings vir ons getref het om te stort in 'n ander kothuis was dit bietjie ongerieflik om water te kook vir skottelgoed. Maar verder was dit 'n lekker stapnaweek gewees.

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Relaxing.

The geyser was broken in the cottage. Although Wouter made arrangements for us to shower in another cottage, it was a bit inconvenient to boil water for dishes. But otherwise it had been a nice walking weekend.

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Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

Dankie vir jou positiewe terugvoer. Jammer oor die geyser Annetjie, maar ek is bly julle het jul verblyf geniet.

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Anonymous Guest - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with teenagers

Scenic and beautiful, but not a place for bad weather.

The nature was very beautiful, the little we could see. The weather made the weekend very unpleasant. The unit is not at all set up for a weekend of rain.

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Pieter G - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Pieter G
Large group

Natuurskoon pragtig, verblyf teleurstellend.

Ontvangs is non existent. Matte en gordyne is vieslik vuil. Ons moes ry om sein te soek om krag te koop en op te laai. Daar is rotte in die huis. Daar is nie genoeg toebehore in die kombuis om gemaklik kos te kan maak nie. Die vrieskas se deur bly oopgaan. Die kombuiskaste is lendelam. Die natuurskoon is regtig besonders maar ek sal glad nie die verblyf aanbeveel nie.

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Beautiful scenery, disappointing accommodation.

Reception is non existent. Carpets and curtains are filthy. We had to drive to look for signal to buy power and charge up. There are rats in the house. There are not enough utensils in the kitchen to cook comfortably. The freezer door keeps opening. The kitchen cabinets are loincloth. The scenery is really special but I would not recommend the stay at all.

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Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

Hi Jaco
Ek is bly jul het darem die natuur geniet.
Ons adverteer dat Mountain Villa geen selfoon ontvangs het nie. Geen van ons huise het selfoon ontvangs nie. Bateleur lê in 'n krater en het net op sekere plekke ontvangs.
My personeel het jul besoek en gevra of jul gelukkig is. Weens Covid, beperk ons kontak met personeel tot 'n minimum en stel dit so. Ons sou jul ook met krag en ontvangs kon gehelp het, ook met die sluit van die yskas. Die kombuis is voldoende toegerus. Daar is geen rotte in die huis nie, maar dalk 'n verdwaalde eekhoorn. Ek bly 100 m vanaf Mountain Villa, maar het niks van jul gehoor nie.

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Hendrik B - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hendrik B
With partner

Heerlike staproetes.

Dit was baie skoon en netjiese.

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Great hiking trails.

It was very clean and tidy.

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Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

More Hendrik

Baie dankie vir you terugvoer. Ons waardeer alle kommentaar, posetief of negatief.
Bly julle het die naweek geniet en ons hoop om julle spoedig weer te sien.
Groete
Susan
Bateleur

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Thinus P - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Thinus P
With partner

Lekker vlaktes. Geen TV. Mooi natuur.

Het geen krag die hele naweek gehad nie. Daar is solar maar het nie gewerk nie. Geen toiletpapier in badkamer nie. Sit ook asb. wynoopmaker in die kamer. Die reception is net 'n ou gebou waar jy kan hout kry maar het nooit iemand gesien nie. Die spesifieke unit is bietjie duur vir die geriewe veral as dit nie werk nie. Positief is dis baie privaat. Gas geyser baie lekker. Eeenvoudig soos ons van dit hou. Sal weer gaan oor die eenvoud en rustgheid en privaatheid.

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Nice plains. No TV. Beautiful nature.

Had no power all weekend. There is solar but did not work. No toilet paper in bathroom. Please also sit wine opener in the room. The reception is just an old building where you can get wood but never saw anyone. The specific unit is a bit expensive for the amenities, especially if it doesn't work. On the plus side, it's very private. Gas geyser very nice. Simple the way we like it. Will go back to the simplicity and tranquility and privacy.

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Marie B - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Marie B
Large group

Pragtige natuurskoon, maar teleurstellende akkommodasie.

Daar was sigaretstompies, ou hoenderderbene in kuierarea. Was regtig vuil. Braai-area ook nie skoongemaak nie ─ bierbottels en stompies het die hele wêreld besaai gelê. Akkommodasie ruim, maar weereens nie skoon nie. Bad vuil en vol insekte. Res van die huis ook insekte, asook rotte in kombuiskas. Geen waaiers en in somerhitte raak dit onaangenaam. Het opknappingswerk dringend nodig.

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Stunning nature, but disappointed accommodation.

There were cigarette butts, old chicken legs in the living area. Was really dirty. Braai area also not cleaned ─ beer bottles and stumps littered the entire world. Accommodation spacious but again not clean. Bath dirty and full of insects. The rest of the house also has insects, as well as rats in the kitchen cupboard. No fans and in summer heat it gets unpleasant. Needs renovation work urgently.

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Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

More Marie,
Baie dankie vir jou terugvoer. Vra verskoning oor die netheid van die kuier en braai area. Dit is onaanvaarbaar en dit sal met die personeel bespreek word.
U skrewe is aangestuur na Wouter, eienaar.
Groete,
Susan

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Letasja V - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Letasja V
Family with young children

Peaceful, but paid too much.

We were not greeted by the owners on arrival. In fact we did not see the owners once during the weekend, a courtesy visit would have been nice. The place is too small for the price we paid. The road is terrible. It not suited for a normal sedan. Only SUV's or similar. We only found out about the swimming pool, late on the second day. A map was stuffed inside on of the bedside tables in case you would wanted to go hiking. The place is peaceful and the houses far from each other which was nice and we had a beautiful view.

Don C - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Don C
With partner

Skoon wegbreek.

Dit was 'n baie lekker wegbreek. Daar is niemand naby jou nie. Dis so goed jy slaan tent op in die middel van nêrens en dis net jy en veld. So vir stilte, natuurskoon, seklusie is dit perfek. Neem asb. in ag, dit is nie luuks nie. Jy kan netsowel in 'n tent gaan slaap in die veld. As jy 'n stadsjapie, of 'n "glamper" is, is die plek dalk nie vir jou nie. Dis basies. Die eenheid is met die absolute basiese benodighede ingerig. Vat 'n boek, bordspeletjies en stapskoene. TV en selfone werk nie, en dis presies die punt van Bateleur. Vir 'n wegbreek van die geraas, die stad, mense, tegnologie: 10/10. Die prys per nag is klein bietjie hoog vir wat jy kry aangaande 'n goed versorgde selfsorgeenheid as jy moet vergelyk. Laastens, gaan lees die webtuiste deur en maak 100% jy weet waarvoor jy jouself inlaat met jou verwagtinge.

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Clean getaway.

It was a very nice getaway. There is no one near you. It's so good you pitch a tent in the middle of nowhere and it's just you and the field. So for silence, scenery, seclusion it is perfect. Please take mind you, it's not luxury. You can also sleep in a tent in the field. If you are a city person, or a "glamper", the place may not be for you. It's basic. The unit is furnished with the absolute basic necessities. Take a book, board games and walking shoes. TV and cell phones don't work, and that's exactly the point of Bateleur. For a break from the noise, the city, people, technology: 10/10. The price per night is a little high for what you get in terms of a well-maintained self-catering unit if you have to compare. Finally, read the website and make 100% sure you know what you're getting yourself into with your expectations.

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Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

Goeie more Don
Baie dankie vir jou review. Baie bly julle het die natuur en rustigheid geniet. Dit is die groot rede vir Bateleur - om daar te kom "unwind" van al die stad se gejaag en tegnologie.
Tyd om saam met familie weer om 'n tafel te kan kuier en te geniet, sonder enige ander afleidings.
Kom gerus weer.
Susan
Bateleur

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Lizette J - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lizette J
With friends

Heerlike wegbreeknaweek.

Alles was baie mooi skoon en die verskeidenheid staproetes was wonderlik.

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Great getaway weekend.

Everything was very nice and clean and the variety of hiking trails was great.

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Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

More Lizette

Dit was 'n plesier om julle daar by Bateleur Natuur Reservaat te ontvang. Julle is baie welkom om ons weer te besoek.
Baie bly julle het die rustigheid van die natuur geniet.

Bateleur groete
Susan

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Bontle L - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bontle L
Large group

Take me back!

Perfect retreat that provides serenity and peace. The establishment thrives in all aspects it gives you the luxury of an exquisite hotel yet in the wild. Only regret is not booking longer.

Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

Good day Bontle,
Thank you so much for your review. We are happy that you have enjoyed your visit to Bateleur Nature Reserve and we hope to see you soon in the near future.
Regards,
Susan

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Lorretta B - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lorretta B
Family with teenagers

Perfect bush break! Reconnect with your spirit under wide open African skies and let the dust find its way back into your soul.

Bateleur offers a comfortable stay for a city wary traveller. With 10 different hiking trails there is lots to do. We walked the Escarpment Trail which is a deceptive 6,4 km of scrambling up and down rocks through the Waterberg Biosphere. The views, the diversity of plant life and the surprise of seeing the Wildebeest, Baboons, Impala, Zebra, Blesbok and Warthog make it all worthwhile. The Game Trail is an easier veld-hike. The little dams offer a more rustic swimming pool and a great way to cool off after a day of hiking. One of the best things about Bateleur is however the limited mobile reception - making it a great place to switch off and just be. We enjoyed our rustic, bush break and I look forward to another soon.

Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

Good day Lorretta,

Thank you so much for your inspiring review. We are so glad that you have enjoyed your visit to Bateleur Nature Reserve.
We are looking forward to your next visit.

Kind Regards,
Susan
Bateleur

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Loni E - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Loni E
With friends

Ongelooflike staproetes.

Volop wild en voëls maak dit 'n onvergeetlike ervaring.

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Incredible hiking trails.

Abundant wildlife and birds make it an unforgettable experience.

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Loni
Baie dankie vir die terugvoer an julle naweek by Bateleur Natuur Reservaat. Na al die gejaag van die stadslewe is dit die beste om so in die natuur en stilte weer perspektief te kry.
Hoop om julle gou weer te ontvang.
Groete
Susan
Bateleur

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Johan B - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Johan B
With partner

Rustig en veilig.

Vir die natuurliefhebber is dit ideaal.

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Quiet and safe.

For the nature lover it is ideal.

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Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

Middag Johan

Baie dankie vir jou terugvoer.
Hoop om julle spoedig weer by Bateleur te ontvang.

Groete Susan

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Natie S - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Natie S
Family with teenagers

Heerlik afgesonder en stil. Baie mooi natuurskoon.

Die akkommodasie is baie basies met 'n donkie vir warm water (self hout kap en stook elke dag). Dit was ook baie warm. Ons het ons eie waaiers saamgeneem wat baie gehelp het.

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Wonderfully secluded and quiet. Very beautiful scenery.

The accommodation is very basic with a donkey for hot water (he chops and cooks wood himself every day). It was also very hot. We brought our own fans which helped a lot.

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Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

Goeie more Lise

Baie dankie vir jou terugvoer.
Ja ons akkommodasie is baie "rustic", glad nie luuks nie en die natuur is ongerep. Wouter is baie gesteld daarop dat die natuur nie versteur moet word nie.
Dit is 'n heerlike wegbreek van al die stad's geraas en tegnologie.
Die gekapte hout (Deur die personeel) word daar by die donkey gelos, om dan net vuur te maak vir warm water. Dit sou nie nodig gewees het om dit verder te kap nie, net indien julle dit kleiner wou gehad het .
Ons is nou in die somers hitte van die jaar, asook reen en is bly julle het darem waaiers gehad, om af te koel.
Nogmaals baie dankie vir julle kuier en ons hoop om julle gou weer te akkommodeer.]

Groete
Susan
Bateleur

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Charmaine D - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Charmaine D
Family with teenagers

Glad nie soos beskryf op die webtuiste nie.

Geen selfoonopvangs binne 15 km radius nie. Sal nooit verblyf geboek het as ons geweet het daar is nie opvangs nie. Dag 2 was daar sein 4 km weg van Mispel cottage. Nie waarde vir geld nie. Mag nie eers self ry om wild te kyk nie. Was nie welkom geheet of ontvang nie. Bitter teleurgesteld deur Batelateur. Sal dié plek nie aanbeveel vir enige iemand nie.

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Not at all as described on the website.

No cell phone reception within 15 km radius. Would never have booked accommodation if we knew there was no catchment. Day 2 there was a signal 4 km away from Mispel cottage. Not value for money. Not even allowed to drive yourself to look at wildlife. Was not welcomed or received. Bitterly disappointed by Batelateur. Would not recommend this place to anyone.

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Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

Geagte Charmaine
Baie dankie vir jou terugvoer. Met ons dokumentasie - epos 31 Mei - was brosjure van Bateleur aangeheg, sodat u voor die tyd rustig deur die dokument kon lees.
Ook aangeheg was brosjure van Lekwena, wat Wild roetes aanbied , wat ook toestemming het van Natuur bewaring.
Bateleur is 'n Natuur Reservaat en nie 'n Wild Nationale Park, soos Kruger nie
Selfoon opvangs is verspreid oor die Reservaat en soms moeilik as gevolg van die Waterberge wat die Reservaat omring, soos verduidelik in ons epos 20 Mei.
Groete
Susan

Bateleur Nature Reserve
Lizette S - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lizette S
With friends

Fantasties, het die eenvoud in alles so geniet.

Was rustig en stil, baie netjies, as jy 'n wegbreek van die stadslewe en selfone en rekenaars wil hê, is dit die plek. Baie wild gesien deur die voetslaanpaaie te gebruik, nie te ver van JHB en PTA, paaie is wel grondpaaie maar in goeie toestand. Het baie veilig gevoel, verlang klaar net na die rustigheid van die veld. Dankie dankie, my siel is weer gevul.

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Fantastic, so enjoyed the simplicity in everything.

Was peaceful and quiet, very tidy, if you want a break from city life and cell phones and computers, this is the place. Lots of wildlife seen using the footpaths, not too far from JHB and PTA, roads are dirt roads but in good condition. Felt very safe, just longing for the tranquility of the field. Thank you thank you, my soul is filled again.

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Dankie vir jou positiewe terugvoer, Lizette. Ons hoop om jou spoedig weer te ontvang.

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Marlene En Danie V - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marlene En Danie V
With partner

Fantasties. Vrede.

Die reservaat is 'n onvergeetlike rustige plek, met volop wild en staproetes. Ideaal vir diep dink en besin oor die lewe.

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Fantastic. Peace.

The reserve is an unforgettable peaceful place, with abundant wildlife and walking trails. Ideal for deep thinking and reflecting on life.

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Dankie vir jou positiewe kommentaar Ronell. Ek dra dit oor aan my personeel. Kom gou weer en groete. Wouter

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Johan L - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan L
With partner

Fantasties. Baie rustig en net die plek om af te skakel.

Baie netjiese plek. Gasvryheid en die stilte is die rede waarom ek definitief sal teruggaan.

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Fantastic. Very peaceful and just the place to switch off.

Very neat place. Hospitality and the silence is the reason why I will definitely go back.

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Hi Johan, Dankie vir jou positiewe kommentaar. Ek dra dit oor aan my personeel. Kom gerus weer. groete, Wouter

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Heidi D - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Heidi D
With partner

Die rustigheid het ons oorval!

Ons het Vrydagaand gearriveer by Bateleur Natuur Reserve en is vriendelik ontvang. Die hout wat ons by die reservaat gekoop het was eerste klas. Die rustigheid en die feit dat ons gevoel het ons was alleen in die reservaat, was hemels. Die diere wat tot by ons huisie gewei het en die wat ons pad gekruis het die naweek het ons baie opgewonde gehad. Ons staproete Saterdag was gemaklik tog uitdagend vir ons onfikse lywe.

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We were overwhelmed with the peacefulness.

We arrived at Bateleur Natuur Reserve on Friday night and received a friendly welcoming. The wood we bought at the reserve was first class. The peace and the fact that it felt like we were alone in the reserve was like heaven. The animals that came to our unit and that crossed our paths during the weekend was very exciting. The hiking route we did on the Saturday was very comfortable, yet a challenge for our unfit bodies.

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Dankie vir jou positiewe kommentaar Heidi. Kom gou weer en groete. Wouter

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Ansie S - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ansie S
With friends

Goed vir die siel.

Die natuurskoon en stilheid by Bateleur Nature Reserve is die ideale plek om jou batterye te herlaai. Dit is nie te ver van Johannesburg en Pretoria nie en sal ook nie die bank breek nie. Al kort die huisie 'n bietjie TLC, was alles skoon en netjies. Die personeel is ook baie gaaf en behulpsaam. Baie dankie vir 'n baie lekker naweek.

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Good for the soul.

The natural scenery and quiet at Bataleur Nature Reserve is the ideal setup to recharge. Not far from Johannesburg and Pretoria and not breaking the bank. Even though the house needs a bit of TLC, everything was clean and neat. Staff are friendly and helpful. Thank you for a great weekend.

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Ons is bly jul het die besoek geniet. Ons gee aandag aan die TLC wat nog ontbreek. Jy sal dit opmerk as jy weer kom, ons hoop gou weer.

Bateleur Nature Reserve
Jannis L - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jannis L
Large group

Dit was 'n baie lekker naweek, staproetes goed uitgemerk, baie gestap.

Die Mountain Villa was baie geskik vir ons as 'n groep van 9. Ons moes net mooi oplet na die kleingoed dat hulle nie van die trappe af val nie. Eliza het goeie diens gelewer en was elke dag op tyd om die skottelgoed te was. Die beddegoed was baie skoon en netjies - dankie. Die huis het aandag nodig - krane wat lek en storte wat 'n behoorlike skoonmaak nodig het.

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It was a very nice weekend, hiking trails well marked, lots of walking.

The Mountain Villa was very suitable for us as a group of 9. We just had to pay close attention to the little ones so they didn't fall down the stairs. Eliza provided good service and was on time every day to wash the dishes. The bedding was very clean and tidy - thank you. The house needs attention - faucets that leak and showers that need a proper cleaning.

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Dankie vir jou positiewe terugvoer en kommentaar.
Ons sal kyk na die netheid van ons huise in die algemeen.

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Antoinette P - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Antoinette P

Heerlike bosveldnaweek.

Stowwerig en spinnerakke!

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Lovely woodland weekend.

Dusty and cobwebs!

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Ons is bly jy het jou besoek geniet en dankie vir jou opbouwende kommentaar. Dit was 'n baie winderige en droë naweek, maar ons sal kyk of ons die plekkie beter kan verseël.

Bateleur Nature Reserve
Anonymous Guest - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest

Peaceful and quiet visit.

Bed linen white and spotless. Enough hot water for all 6 adults. Not too far out of town. Freezer insufficient. Swimming hole difficult to reach. One room gets sun all day and is unbearably hot in the summer. House could have been cleaner upon our arrival.

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Aletta Z - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Aletta Z
Family with teenagers

Heeltemal oorgeprys.

Vir dit wat jy kry is die plek heeltemal te duur geprys. Die kaggel in die huis lek rook so alles het later na rook geruik. As ons 6 mense was sou die komberse hopeloos te min gewees het. Gelukkig kon ons van die ekstra kamer se komberse gebruik het. Die matrasse op die beddens is so deurgelê en maak die onaardse geluide. Almal het met seer rûe opgestaan.

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Totally overpriced.

For what you get, the place is way overpriced. The fireplace in the house leaked smoke so everything later smelled of smoke. If we were 6 people, the blankets would have been hopelessly too few. Luckily we could have used some of the extra room's blankets. The mattresses on the beds are laid like this and make the unearthly noises. Everyone got up with a sore throat.

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Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

Meeste besoekers stem saam dat R170 per persoon per naweek baie redelik is. Ons sal kyk wat vra die kompetisie. Ons het gister die kaggel aangesteek en geen probleem gevind nie, maar daar is altyd 'n geur van brandende hout. Ons kon geen probleme in terme met die matrasse en die geluide wat hul sou maak vind nie. Niettemin dankie vir jou kommentaar. Dit hou ons op ons tone.

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Mpho M - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Mpho M
With partner

The place is old, house full of spider webs, place is not maintained.

Maintainance, bath tubs rusted, spider webs all over the house, borehole water is brown and dirty, last day we slept without electricity.

Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

Sorry you didn't enjoy your visit. I've had a look after you left and found that some of your comments are untrue.

We tell you upfront what you can expect from Bateleur namely:

Bateleur is a nature reserve and not a holiday resort. We do not provide entertainment other than an unspoiled natural environment with a variety of hiking trails, wildlife, birdlife, butterflies and other small creatures. The main focus is on the enjoyment of visitors who seek refuge from city life in the seclusion and tranquillity of nature.
We welcome nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts like hikers, mountain bikers and birders among others. Our accommodation is mainly old farmhouses with rustic furniture – it is comfortable and clean, but not luxurious.
We value peace quiet and do not allow loud music or any other noise that will disturb other guests.

We feel you maybe have not come to enjoy nature, but to have a party, as there was loud music playing which could be heard by your neighbours 2 km away. You also wanted to cancel at the last minute, which we refused. All in all not quite the start to enjoy a weekend away in the wilderness as.

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Nico B - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nico B
With partner

Dit was rêrig 'n besondere wegbreek, dit voel of ons 'n week se rus in het na twee dae.

Dit was voorwaar 'n rustige naweek, ons het die verblyf, gasvryheid, stilte, staproetes werklik geniet, ek sal weer en weer teruggaan.

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It was quite a special break, it feels like we have a week's rest after two days.

It was truly a peaceful weekend, we really enjoyed the stay, hospitality, silence, hiking trails, I will go back again and again.

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Ek is bly jul het jul besoek geniet. Kom gou weer. Dis 'n plesier om die regte soort mense met die juiste verwagtinge op Bateleur te ontvang.

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Sandra S - Aug 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sandra S

Die perfekte bosveld kuier.

Ons sou wat wou gee om langer te kon bly! Volgende keer gaan ons dit beslis so beplan. Die huisies is heerlik ruim en gemaklik toegerus en ver genoeg uitmekaar dat dit amper voel of jy alleen op die plaas is. Dankie aan Wouter vir al die bystand voor die tyd, sodat ons maklik daar kon uitkom en presies geweet het wat om in te pak, sodat ons gerieflik kon kuier.

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The perfect woodland stroll.

We would give anything to stay longer! Next time we will definitely plan it that way. The cottages are wonderfully spacious and comfortably equipped and far enough apart that it almost feels like you are alone on the farm. Thanks to Wouter for all the assistance ahead of time, so that we could get there easily and knew exactly what to pack, so that we could visit comfortably.

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Hi Sandra,

I'm glad you enjoyed your stay.
Come again soon.

Kind regards,
Wouter & Louise

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Alida L - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alida L
With friends

Die perfekte plek om af te skakel en jou siel te verkwik.

Jy kan nie met 'n Ferrari hier inry nie, want daar is 'n klein stukkie rowwe grondpad. Maar as jy jou "fancy" by die huis los en onpretensieus hierheen ry, eindig jy só naby iets hemels, dat die pad absoluut die moeite werd is. Ons kliphuisie was pragtig skoon met alles wat ons nodig gehad het. En dan die oorvloed stilte... As jou kop net té besig is en jy moet "reboot", dan is dié plek vir jou! Daar is geen vermaak, nie eens 'n swembad nie. Maar, op jou eie tyd, kan jy braai, 'n voetpaadjie stap, op die kar-roete draf, boek lees, in die bad lê (terwyl jy deur die reuse venster na die bokkies kyk), slaap, wakker word vir die asemrowende sonsopkoms, omdraai en verder slaap, speletjies speel en snags warm sjokolade slurp voor die kaggel. Voorwaar hemels.

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The perfect place to switch off and refresh your soul.

You can not bring your Ferrari here, because there is a small piece of rough dirt road. But if you leave your fancy car at home and drive here unpretentiously, you'll end up being so close to something heavenly that the road is absolutely worth it. Our stone cottage was beautifully clean with everything we needed. And then the abundant silence ... If your head is just too busy and you have to reboot, then this place is for you! There is no entertainment, not even a swimming pool. But, at your own speed, you can braai, walk along the footpath or the old wagon trail, read a book, lie in the bath (as you watch the goats through the giant window), sleep, wake up to the breathtaking sunrise, turn around and sleep on, play games and drink hot chocolate in the evening in front of the fireplace. Truly heavenly.

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Dankie vir die akkolades. Julle moet beslis weer kom.

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Berta F - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Berta F
With partner

Fantasties heilsaam.

Wat 'n wonderlik, rustige omgewing om in te ontspan. Ons het dit geweldig geniet. Die staproetes is 'n pluspunt. Let wel dat hierdie verblyf nie is vir iemand wat 'n spa en vyfster-hotel behandeling verwag nie. Dit is vir die persone wat na aan die natuur leef en in volkome stilte, rus en vrede wil geniet. Ons sal definitief weer gaan.

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Fantastically wholesome.

What a wonderful, peaceful setting to relax in. We enjoyed it immensely. The hiking trails are a plus. Note that this stay is not for someone expecting a spa and five-star hotel treatment. It is for the people who live close to nature and want to enjoy complete silence, rest and peace. We will definitely go again.

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Hi Berta,

Dankie vir jou positiewe terugvoer. Dit was 'n plesier om jul hier te ontvang. Ons hoop jul kom vinnig weer.

Groete,
Wouter & Louise

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

Dit was so stil daar dat ek myself kon hoor dink. Baie lekker.

Ek beveel Bateleur aan vir enige iemand wat moeg is vir die stad se geraas en gewoel. Dit is skoon, netjies, rustig, veilig en die diens is goed. Baie dankie vir 'n verkwikkende 2 dae.

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It was so quiet there that I could hear myself thinking. Very nice.

I recommend Bateleur to anyone who is tired of the city's noise and bustle. It is clean, tidy, quiet, safe and the service is good. Thank you very much for an invigorating 2 days.

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Ek is bly om te sien julle het die verblyf by Bateleur geniet, Charmaine. Jou terugvoer maak 'n mens lus om nog beter te doen.

Kom kuier gou weer.

Groete,
Wouter en Louise

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Juta Q - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Juta Q
Family with young children

Real relaxing weekend surrounded by nature.

Great place to take a break from city life. Beautiful surroundings and hikes. Very peaceful. Will definitely love to visit again.

Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

I'm glad that you enjoyed your stay, Juta.
Come again soon. Wouter

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Alta S - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alta S
Family with teenagers

Awesome.

My ma en seun was baie beïndruk en wil net teruggaan.

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Awesome.

My mother and son was very impressed and just want to go back.

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Hi Alta,
Dankie vir jou positiewe terugvoer. Dit was 'n plesier om jul hier te ontvang.
Ons hoop jul kom vinnig weer.

Groete,
Wouter & Louise

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Kyle W - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kyle W
With partner

This was a very relaxing and quiet trip.

This was a very relaxing and quiet trip. Clean residences and a book lover's perfect getaway.

Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

Thanks Kyle, come again soon.

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Henk D - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Henk D
Large group

Die rustigheid was ongekend. Ons het dit terdeë geniet.

By Bateleur baie vriendelik ontvang deur Wouter. Alhoewel die Mountain Villa oud is en dalk 'n bietjie aandag nodig het, was die plek silwerskoon en vrouens was beïndruk met die kraakvars wit linne. Die plek is groot en daar was genoeg vir ons 12 grootmense asook twee babas. Die huis het als wat jy nodig het en jy hoef net water en ys saam te bring asook jou eie handdoeke. Ons het oor die drie dae gebruik gemaak van 'n skoonmaker van Bateleur wat baie deeglik gewerk het. Die braaiplek was saans 'n baie gesogte plek aangesien daar 'n braaiput is asook 'n blad met versonke braaiplek. Die voëllewe was uitstekend asook de wild was volop en ons het net by die huis gebly, swembad was silwerskoon. As jy 'n natuurliefhebber is, is dit die plek om te kom bly. Wouter het Saterdagaand weer draai kom maak om seker te maak als in orde. Sal vir seker weer daar gaan bly.

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The tranquility was unprecedented. We thoroughly enjoyed it.

At Bateleur very kindly received by Wouter. Although the Mountain Villa is old and may need some attention, the place was spotless and women were impressed with the crisp white linen. The place is big and there was enough for us 12 adults as well as two babies. The house has everything you need and you only need to bring water and ice as well as your own towels. Over the three days we used a cleaner from Bateleur who worked very thoroughly. The braai place was a very sought after place in the evening as there is a braai pit as well as a slab with sunken braai place. The bird life was excellent as well as the wildlife was plentiful and we just stayed at the house, swimming pool was spotless. If you are a nature lover, this is the place to come and stay. Wouter stopped by again on Saturday evening to make sure everything was in order. Will definitely stay there again.

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Ons is bly jul het jul verblyf geniet.

Ons sien daarna uit om jul weer hier te ontvang.

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Ria N - Mar 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ria N
With partner

Baie lekker rustige natuurervaring.

Ons het baie lekker gebly in Mispel No. 5 - nooit enige lawaai soos harde musiek nie - slegs die natuur. Ons het baie lekker gestap, voëls gekyk en foto's geneem en sal definitief weer gaan. Die verblyf is, soos duidelik gekommunikeer, skoon en netjies, maar nie 5-ster lodge-tipe nie. Die linne is kraakskoon en ons skottelgoed is baie mooi gewas soos afgespreek. Ons het die water gedrink en niks oorgekom nie. Die pad daarheen was sleg (Saterdag), maar toe ons Dinsdag terugry was dit geskraap en baie beter. In die geharwar om weg te kom, het ek nie my laaste e-pos gelees nie, so ons is 'n rukkie by die hek opgehou. Alhoewel dit my fout was, was tog in 'n voorstel: sodra eerste-keer besoekers bel of sms vanaf Bela-Bela om julle in kennis te stel, stuur dalk 'n sms met die pinkode.

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Very nice peaceful nature experience.

We had a great time in Mispel No. 5 - never any noise like loud music - only nature. We had a great time walking, watching birds and taking pictures and will definitely go again. The accommodation is, as clearly communicated, clean and tidy, but not 5-star lodge type. The linen is spotless and our dishes were washed very nicely as agreed. We drank the water and nothing happened. The road there was bad (Saturday), but when we drove back on Tuesday it was scraped and much better. In the rush to get away, I didn't read my last email, so we were held up at the gate for a while. Although it was my mistake, was in a suggestion: once first-time visitors call or text from Bela-Bela to notify you, maybe send an SMS with the pin code.

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Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

Beste Ria,

Ek is bly jul het die besoek geniet. Gewoonlik SMS ons die kode, maar soms bly dit in die slag. Jammer.
Ons wil eintlik maar oorstap na WhatsApp. Dis ons mees betroubare vorm van kommunikasie, want dit werk op SIM en WI-FI.
Ons hoop ons sien jul spoedig weer.
Nogmaals dankie vir jul ondersteuning en hartelike groete. Wouter & Louise

Bateleur Nature Reserve
Carine V - Nov 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Carine V
Family with young children

Rustige plaashuis op wildsplaas.

Pragtige outentieke plaashuis op 'n rustige wildsplaas. Beperkte selfoonontvangs, wat verseker dat mens behoorlik ontspan en kwaliteit-tyd saam met vriende kan geniet.

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Quiet farmhouse on game farm.

Beautiful authentic farmhouse on a peaceful game farm. Limited mobile phone reception, which ensures that one can properly relax and enjoy quality time with friends.

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Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope that you will come again soon.

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Liesbeth B - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Liesbeth B
Family with young children

Bateleur is a great place for relaxing as a family and to experience nature in the old-fashioned way.

Bateleur is a great place for hiking, birding and experiencing nature in the traditional way. It's low-key and fairly basic, but that's exactly what we were looking for. We stayed at the farmhouse, enjoying its great 360 degree views and stoep, and as we were two families, each with 2 small kids, we liked the spaciousness of the 3 bedrooms plus "granny flat", and the total of 3 bathrooms. The hikes were beautiful and it was very special to see roan antelope and a huge flock of bee eaters around their nests in an old dry dam wall. Some other special moments were the sunsets over the grass plains and a huge kudu bull silhouetted on top of a hill one late afternoon just as we got close to the house after a game drive. The beautiful "plaasdam" looked very inviting but it was just not warm enough for a swim. Go there, get up early, drink coffe and watch the sunrise from the stoep.

Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

Thank you for your positive comments. You will have to come again, when the water is warmer.

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Sune O - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Sune O
With friends

Vintage, maar alles wat jy nodig het. Sal beslis aanbeveel.

Natuur is pragtig!

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Vintage, but everything one needs. Will definitely recommend it.

Scenery is beautiful!

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Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

Ek is bly jul het dit hier by ons geniet. Kom gou weer.

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Rache D - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Rache D
Family with young children

Die omgewing is pragtig.

Saligheid vir mens se siel word hier gevind. Vaalboom Cottage is netjies en alles wat mens nodig het.

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The environment is beautiful.

Bliss for one's soul is found here. Vaalboom Cottage is tidy and has everything you need.

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Hi Rache,

Ek is bly jul het jul besoek geniet. Ons hoop jul kom gou weer.

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Kobus E - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Kobus E
Family with teenagers

Lekker staproetes waarvoor jy nie nodig het om vooraf te oefen en fiks te word nie.

Ligging is goed geleë. Akkommodasie voldoen aan behoeftes - gemaklike slaapplek met skoon beddegoed. Bye in die woning was 'n probleem op eerste dag (vrou het bysteke op gedoen). Eienaar het egter aangebied om alternatiewe akkommodasie op die tweede dag. Staproetes is gemaklik en kan deur hele gesin aangepak word. Pamflette met staproetes\diere op die terrein sou baie gehelp het. Oor die algemeen het ons die natuur baie geniet.

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Nice hiking trails for which you don't need to exercise and become fit beforehand.

Good location. Accommodation met all needs: comfortable place to sleep with clean bedding. The bees in the house was a problem on the first day (my wife sustained bee stings). Owner offered alternative accommodation on our second day there. Walking trails are easy and doable for the whole family. Pamphlets with walking trails/animals on site would have been handy. In general we really enjoyed the natural scenery.

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Ek is bly julle het dit geniet, ondanks die bye. Ek moet aandag aan die pamflette gee.

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Pietman R - Mar 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Pietman R
Family with young children

Rustige naweek, maar 'n probleem om waarskuwings oor water ens te kry eers nadat ons bespreek het.

Die plaas word goed bestuur en ons sal wil teruggaan, maar daar is 3 goed wat pla: 1) Die water is nie drinkbaar nie en bloot net vuil met sand in, so 'n mens kan nie eens bad nie. Dit moet reggemaak word. 2) Die toeklap rooster was baie geroes, dit is eenvoudige toerusting om te vervang en in stand te hou. 3) Ons eenheid is vir 3 mense en daar is presies 3 van alles: borde + koppies + eetgerei, wat nonsens is want ons moes na elke ete skottelgoed was. Daar kan maar meer eetgerei beskikbaar gestel word, ek twyfel of gaste dit sal steel.

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Peaceful weekend, but it was a problem that we received the water warnings only after we made the booking.

The farm is well managed and we would like to return. Just 3 things: 1) The water is not drinkable, merely dirty with sand in it, so you can't even take a bath. It needs to be fixed. 2) The braai grid was rusted. Equipment like that should be maintained or replaced. 3) Out unit is for 3 persons and there were exactly 3 of everything: plates, cups and cutlery. That's ridiculous as we had to wash the dishes after every meal. Surely they could make more utensils available - I doubt anyone would steal it.

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Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

Beste Pietman,
Jammer jul het jul besoek nie geniet soos dit moet nie.
Ons het probleme met boorgat water wat uiters fyn sand bevat en laat al ons gaste vroegtydig daarvan weet. Ons stel gaste vroegtydig daarvan in kennis en beveel aan dat gaste hul eie drinkwater bring indien hul vol fiemies is. Ons staan in vir die gehalte van die boorgat water en die veiligheid daarvan om dit te drink. Dit mag wees dat die oorvloedige reën die kwaliteit effens verminder het.
Jammer die toeklap rooster was geroes. Ons sal dit vervang.
Ons dames kom die wasgoed was, indien u so reël met haar en die eenheid vir haar oop los. Ons voorsien daarom nie eetgerei vir elke maaltyd nie. U sal verbaas wees hoe veel items daar deesdae tog "verdwyn", alhoewel dit nie die rede is hoekom ons nie 'n aparte eetgerei vir elke maaltyd voorsien nie.

Vriendelike groete,
Wouter

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Johannes J - Aug 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Johannes J
With partner

Baie rustig en ontspanne, het die 2 nagte geniet. Die weersomstandighede het nie saamgespeel nie en stapopsies en aktiwiteite beperk.

Basiese geriewe en akkommodasie. Alles is daar en werk goed, maar meer potte en panne sal waardeer word. Dalk 'n wildkyk rit beskikbaar stel, of dalk 'n perd of drie vir besoekers wat nie noodwendig die staproetes kan of wil aanpak nie. Dit is so 'n pragtige omgewing en ligging (en met hoogs beperkende ryroetes) glo ek meeste besoekers (buiten geharde stappers) sal nie 'n derde van die potensiaal kan geniet nie.

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So peaceful and relaxing, we enjoyed our 2 nights. The weather didn't play along so the hiking options and activities were limited.

Basic facilities and accommodation. Everything is in working order but more pots and pans will be appreciated. Maybe make a game drive available, or maybe a horse or three for visitors who can't or don't want to hit the hiking trails on foot. It is such a beautiful area and location (and the drivable routes are very limited) I believe most visitors (hardened hikers excluded) won't be able to enjoy even a third of the potential.

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Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

Hi Johan,

Dankie vir jou terugvoer. Ons sal sorg vir nog potte en panne. Ons het 'n jong egpaar gehad wat perdritte en 4 x 4 wildritte aangebied het. Dit was egter nie lonend nie, omdat meeste van ons gaste wil stap. Daar is wel mense in die omgewing wat hierdie aktiwiteite aanbied, maar mens moet jou eie reëlings tref.

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Johan H - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Johan H
Family with young children

Dis baie rustig, geen TV en selopvangs.

Die paadjies na die ontvangs is 'n bietjie rof. Ons gasbottel was so te sê leeg, ons het nie geweet daar is 'n vol bottel in 'n kas wat gesluit was nie. die bediende het vir ons oopgesluit sy het die sleutel. Die ketel binne het afskuwelik gelyk. Ons wou nie water in hom kook nie. Die bediende het vir ons 'n ander ketel gebring. Gordyn in my kamer was bo uitgehak en sonder ringetjies. Ek het foto's van alles geneem. Verder het ons baie lekker gekuier, die kinders en kleinkinders het lekker geswem. Ons gee glad nie om vir die oudheid van die huis nie, maar dit kan ordentlik skoongemaak word.

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It's very quiet, no TV and cell phone reception.

The paths to the reception are a bit rough. Our gas bottle was practically empty, we didn't know there was a full bottle in a cupboard that was locked. the maid unlocked for us she has the key. The cauldron inside looked hideous. We didn't want to boil water in him. The servant brought us another kettle. Curtain in my room was notched at the top and without rings. I took pictures of everything. Furthermore, we had a great time, the children and grandchildren had a great time swimming. We don't care at all about the age of the house, but it could be cleaned decently.

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Goeidag Nellie,

Ek is bly julle het Bateleur geniet en dankie vir jou opbouendie kritiek. Jammer vir die vuil ketel ons het dit vervang. Ons hoop jul kom gou weer.

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Reginald M - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Reginald M
With partner

The place is extremely quiet, remote, uninteresting, unhygienic, scary and underdeveloped.

The way the place is marketed on the internet is completely the opposite of the physical and practical situation. We found the cottage (Vaal - Boom) which we occupied almost inhabitable and lousy without tidy pots, clean dish cloths, microwave, proper working fridge, daily changed bedding, daily room cleaning, sufficient toilet paper, proper room service connection and proper floor carpet. Also, no clean and attractive swimming pools are available and other interesting amenities except ordinary handful wild animals.

Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

I’m sorry that Sello did not enjoy his visit to Bateleur. However, it is obvious that Bateleur is not the kind of destiny for him.

When I quoted Sello I stated the following, as I do to all aspiring visitors:

· Please note that Bateleur's main focus is on our visitors enjoyment of the natural environment.
· We cater for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts like hikers, mountain bikers, birders and those who seek refuge from city life in seclusion and tranquility.
· Limited 4 x 4 and horse riding can be arranged.
· Our accommodation, mainly old farm houses with old furniture, is comfortable and clean, but not luxurious.

We have tried to contact Sello with similar information on numerous occasions and never received an answer to either emails, calls, or SMS’s. We can only surmise that he never read any of our communication.

Bateleur is possibly was not what the guest had in mind .
I suggest that Mr Mathanyela, has a look at Bateleur’s other reviews.

Kind regards,

Bateleur Nature Reserve
Carine D - Sep 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Carine D
With partner

'n Heerlike wegbreek!

Ons het regtig lekker gebly en die staproete wat ons gestap het was goed gemerk met pragtige uitsigte (en ons het baie verskillende bokke, sebras en selfs vlakvarke gesien). Die kothuis was baie eenvoudig, maar het als gehad wat ons nodig gehad het. Plus, ons het die boma buite baie geniet. As mens nie gewoon is aan hierdie tipe wegbreek nie, onthou net om alles saam te neem wat jy gaan benodig... handdoeke, seep en sout ingesluit! Onthou net ook dat daar 'n redelike grondpad is voor jy by jou bestemming uitkom as jy beplan watter kar jy wil vat.

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A wonderful getaway!

We had a really nice stay and the hiking trail we walked was well marked with beautiful views (and we saw many different goats, zebras and even warthogs). The cottage was very simple but had everything we needed. Plus, we really enjoyed the boma outside. If you are not used to this type of break, just remember to take everything you will need with you... towels, soap and salt included! Just also remember that there is a reasonable dirt road before you get to your destination if you are planning which car you want to take.

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Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

Hi Carine.
Dankie vir jul positiewe terugvoer.
Ons hoop om jul gou weer hier te sien.
Lekker dag,

Wouter

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Gerda D - Sep 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Gerda D
With partner

Aangenaam.

Hulp en persoonlike aandag aan ons behoeftes is gegee, iets wat nie sommer by gastehuise of plase meer gevind word nie.

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Nice.

Help and personal attention to our needs were given - something not always found at guesthouses or farms.

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Hi Gerda,
Ek is jammer jy het jou besoek nie geniet nie.
Onthou, ons het jou in 'n ander eenheid nader aan die ingang gehuisves sodat dit makliker sal wees met jou man in die rystoel.
Daar onder is hierdie tyd van die jaar nie so baie wild as hierbo nie en dis ook minder luuks.
Jy sal ook onthou dat ons ten alle tye reggestaan het om jou en jou man te help, iets wat jy tog baie waardeer het.
Ons hoop om volgende keer beter te doen.
Vriendelike groete,
Wouter en Deon

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Gras K - Jun 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Gras K
With friends

Heerlik rustig weg van die besige stadslewe.

Ons het waarlik die rustigheid op die plaas baie geniet, asook die pragtige staproetes. Niks luuks, maar skoon en netjies en daar was alles wat ons nodig gehad het. Dankie Wouter.

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Lovely and quiet away from the busy city life.

We really enjoyed the tranquillity of the farm as well as the beautiful hiking trails. Nothing luxurious, just clean and neat with everything we needed. Thanks Wouter.

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Hi Gras,

Thanks for your positive feedback.
Come again soon,

Kind regards,

Wouter

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Frans D - Apr 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Frans D
With partner

Rustig en stil in die natuurskoon.

Bekostigbare akkommodasie in 'n wonderlike omgewing.

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Calm and quiet in the natural beauty.

Affordable accommodation in a wonderful setting.

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Hi Frans,

Thanks for your positive feedback.
Come again soon,

Kind regards,

Wouter

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Stephen L - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Stephen L

Rustig.

Heerlik rustig. Dit is 'n goeie bestemming om net te ontspan. Let wel dat gaste verbied word om met hulle eie voertuie wild te besigtig.

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Restful.

Wonderfully peaceful. It is a good destination to just relax. Please note that guests are prohibited from viewing wildlife with their own vehicles.

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Hi Stephen,

Thanks for your positive feedback.
Come again soon,

Kind regards,

Wouter

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Jeanne D - Oct 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jeanne D

Herlaai jou batterye in 'n rustige atmosfeer.

Ons het die rustige atmosfeer terdeë geniet. Die swembad naby Mispel Cottage was beslis 'n wenner in die hittegolf. Die kothuis is toegerus met als wat jy nodig het, maar bring jou eie sout, seep en handoeke. Daar is nie 'n TV nie, so bring vir jou 'n boek saam om te lees. Die selfoon ontvangs is ook beperk. Dalk kan Bateleur dit oorweeg om insek gaas skerms by al die vensters te installeer sodat mens die vensters kan oop los in warm weersomstandighede. Ons sal beslis weer daar oorbly.

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Reload your batteries in a peaceful atmosphere.

We really enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere. The swimming pool close to Mispel Cottage was definitely a winner during the heat wave. The cottage is equipped with everything you need, but bring your own salt, soap and towels. There is no TV, so bring a book to read. The cellphone reception is also limited. Maybe Bateluer could consider installing insect-repelling gauze screens in front of the windows so that you can leave the windows open on a warm day. We will definitely stay there again.

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Dankie vir jou positiewe terugvoer.
Ons sal beslis na die muskiet gaas kyk.
Koom gou weer en groete,

Wouter

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Tielman M - Feb 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Tielman M
With friends

Baie rustig en stil!

Baie rustig-hier kan n mens lekker ontspan en uitrus in die stilte. Die padaanwysings kan verbeter. Sal dit beslis aanbeveel vir mense wat die stilte en die natuur wil geniet!

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Very peaceful and quiet!

Very peaceful - here you can relax and rest in the silence. The road signs could improve. Would definitely recommend it to people who want to enjoy the silence and nature!

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Hi Tielman,

Thanks for your positive feedback.
Come again soon,

Kind regards,

Wouter

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Anonymous Guest - Jun 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with teenagers

Nice and quiet and far away from the city's noise.

We were disappointed in the amount of wildlife - saw one buck at about 400m and nothing further until reception where a herd of redbucks were grazing. The Gumtree Lodge was very decent but the bathroom roof has holes in it, so in the rainy months you will shower whether you want to or not. Cooking facilities inside are meager, so braai is the main thing.

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Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with young children

It was wonderful to stay in nature like this.

We were booked for the "farmhouse", but on arrival we were upgraded to the "mountain villa". It was great that our family could stay in one house. The house has a lot of potential, but needs attention here and there. The surroundings and view are exceptional, we haven't seen so many stars in a long time. We went on a hiking trail but found the directions very difficult.

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Joe K - Jun 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Joe K
Large group

Ontspannend!

Heerlike ruim huis met genoeg spasie vir almal. Het die naweek saam met familie baie geniet. Wens ons het meer tyd gehad om nog staproetes te stap.

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Relaxing!

Great spacious house with ample space for all. Enjoyed the weekend with my family. Wish we had more time to explore the trails.

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Hi Joe,

Thanks for your positive feedback.
Come again soon,

Kind regards,

Wouter

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Jacqueline J - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Jacqueline J
Large group

No swimming pool, and the place is very old.

We stayed in Gumtree Cottage (cottage with two bedrooms, sleeps 6 people). The furniture is very old and the concrete floor is painted green in some areas, which does not make it feel very cosy. You have to bring your own towels and toilet paper and do not forget to get the pin code for the entrance. Saw a ghost appear on several occasions during the night. One bedroom window was broken when we got there and somebody could easily climb through there. We left one day before we were supposed to and booked into Nylstroom Lodge. Lost R1200 but I didn't care, just had to get out of there. There is no cellphone reception. The place is full of ants, especially the terrace. The surroundings are scenic, we enjoyed some hiking and the birds were good. It is sure worth a daytrip for hiking and maybe the other houses are in a better condition. We found it overpriced and basic compared to other accommodation in the area.

Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

Dear Jacqueline,

We do ask you to again read up on those matters concerning, what to bring along in terms of towels etc and how important the pin code is to secure your safety in particular.
We have also discussed the problem we had fixing the broken window pane, which we just could have repaired due to the building holiday.
As agreed with you, we are in the process of following up all your complaints and will come back to you once we have cleared the matter of Ghosts in particular. I'm sorry that, at least initially I doubted the presence of Ghosts at Bateleur. I did, however, agree that there always is a "First Time" for everything, even Ghosts.
The fact that said Ghosts pulled the blankets of your father in the middle of the night and threw two-liter milk bottle(s) on the roof, also in the middle of the night, is of great concern to us.
Security is still investigating the Ghost problem in particular and we will come back to you once we have located the said 2 liter milk bottles.
The fact that Gumtree Cottage has been and still is, very popular does say that Gumtree Cottage represents value for money.

Please bear with us and we will come back to you once we have investigated all your complaints.

Kind regards,

Wouter

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Ignatius M - Feb 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ignatius M
With partner

Asemrowende natuur.

Ons verblyf was basies en baie privaat. Dit is so stil jy kan die stilte hoor. Die natuur is asemrowend, buite ons verblyf was daar 'n sout blok en die diere het op 'n gereelde basis buite ons verblyf kom lek daaraan, briljant.

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Breathtaking nature.

Our accommodation was basic and very private. It's so quiet you can hear the silence. The nature is breathtaking, outside our accommodation there was a salt block and the animals came to lick it on a regular basis outside our accommodation, brilliant.

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Hi Ignatius,

Thanks for your positive feedback.
Come again soon,

Kind regards,

Wouter

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Rialda J - Oct 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rialda J
With friends

Bosveld naweek om 'n kampvuur!

Ons het elke oomblik geniet by Bateleur Natuur Resevaat! Die huis is GROOT en netjies. Baie bly dat daar 3 vol badkamers was vir ons 10 mense. Was regtig 'n lekker bosveldnaweek met 'n lekker kampvuurtjie. Die rotspoele was lekker verfrissend gewees op so warm dag. Ek sal net sê die foto wat aangeheg is, lyk nie soos die poele waar ons was nie.

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Bushveld weekend around a campfire!

We enjoyed every moment at Bateleur Nature Reserve! The house is BIG and neat. Very happy that there were 3 full bathrooms for our 10 people. Was really a nice woodland weekend with a nice campfire. The rock pools were nice and refreshing on such a hot day. I'll just say the attached photo doesn't look like the pools we were at.

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Hi Rialda,

Thanks for your positive feedback.
Come again soon,

Kind regards,

Wouter

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Johann M - May 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Johann M
With partner

Uiters goeie rusplek!

Puik en pragtige omgewing. Puik bed! Heerlike, warm water. Bring eie ligte ook! HEERLIK!

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Very good place to rest!

Great and beautiful environment. Great bed! Delicious, warm water. Bring your own lights too! DELICIOUS!

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Hi Johann,

Thanks for your positive feedback.
Come again soon,

Kind regards,

Wouter

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Hester B - Nov 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Hester B
With partner

Ek sal Bateleur vir seker aanbeveel.

Die droogte is net iets ysliks. Ons kon nie baie ver stap nie, want dit was ongelooflik warm. Ons bid vir reën vir hierdie mense.

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I would recommend Bateleur for sure.

The drought is just something freezing. We couldn't walk very far because it was incredibly hot. We pray for rain for these people.

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Beste Hester,

Dinge lyk nou darem baie beter.

Kom gou weer,

Wouter

Bateleur Nature Reserve
Geja H - Jul 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Geja H
Large group

Mooi omgewing - heerlike goed gemerkte staproetes.

Aanwysings deur Wouter 100% - verblyf gerieflik al is dit nie (soos vooraf gewaarsku) vyfster nie. Pragtige goed gemerkte staproetes. Wouter was baie tegemoetkomend met aankoms en vertrektye. Aan te bevele vir mense wat 'n lekker stil naweek in die natuur wil deurbring.

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Beautiful surroundings - lovely well-marked walking trails.

Directions by Wouter 100% - accommodation comfortable even if it is not (as previously warned) five star. Beautiful well marked hiking trails. Wouter was very accommodating with arrival and departure times. Recommended for people who want to spend a nice quiet weekend in nature.

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Hi Geja,

Thanks for your positive feedback.
Come again soon,

Kind regards,

Wouter

Bateleur Nature Reserve
Dirk L - Aug 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Dirk L
Large group

Mountain View, die huis waarin ons gebly het, was skoon en baie gerieflik.

Ons was 'n groep van 12 mense, 'n jeugleiergroep, en het in die Mountain View-huis gebly vir 2 nagte. Wat 'n plesier. Die plaas het lekker staproetes, en is perfek vir jeuggroepe. Die enigste nadeel, is die 16 km lange grondpad plaas toe, en dan die 4 km lange pad op die plaas, moet eerder met 'n 4x4 gery word, veral as jy 'n sleepwa saam sleep.

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Mountain View, the house we stayed in, was clean and very comfortable.

We were a group of 12 people, a youth leader group, and stayed in the Mountain View house for 2 nights. What a pleasure. The farm has nice walking trails, and is perfect for youth groups. The only downside is the 16 km long dirt road to the farm, and then the 4 km long road on the farm, must be driven with a 4x4, especially if you are towing a trailer.

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Hi Dirk,

Thanks for your positive feedback.
Come again soon,

Kind regards,

Wouter

Bateleur Nature Reserve
Cobie D - Dec 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cobie D
Family with teenagers

Skoon, ruim en baie gemaklik!

Al wat ek wil sê is: as jy vasgekoek, ingehok, opgewen en verdring word in ons elke-dag-doolhof-rond-om-talie lewe hier in die stad: GAAN WORD WEER MENS! Gaan beleef weer die mooi, die geduld en die absolute rus en vrede van die natuur!

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Clean, spacious and very comfortable!

All I want to say is: if you are caged, caged, excited and crowded in our every-day-maze-around-the-waist life here in the city: GO BE HUMAN AGAIN! Go experience the beauty, the patience and the absolute peace and quiet of nature again!

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Hi Cobie,

Thanks for your positive feedback.
Come again soon,

Kind regards,

Wouter

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Mmakwena M - Nov 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mmakwena M
With friends

Amazing

My friend and I had a great time. The hospitality is amazing, the service is wonderful. I would most definitely visit again. Wouter really knows how to take care of his guests.

Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

Hi Mmakwena,

Thanks for your positive feedback.
Come again soon,

Kind regards,

Wouter

Bateleur Nature Reserve
Daniel H - Sep 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Daniel H
With partner

Dit was baie lekker en rustig gewees.

Die plek is baie rustig en daar is lekker voetslaanpaaie wat jy kan loop. Het dit baie geniet.

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It was very nice and peaceful.

The place is very peaceful and there are nice hiking trails that you can walk. Enjoyed it a lot.

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Hi Daniel,

Thanks for your positive feedback.
Come again soon,

Kind regards,

Wouter

Bateleur Nature Reserve
Moira D - Aug 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Moira D
With partner

Awesome getaway so close to JHB, peace and quiet, with everything you need

We had a great stay, its perfect for peace and quiet, great hiking, not another soul in sight. The accommodation is clean, with absolutely everything you need. Service was great. I definitely recommend giving it a try, and we will be back.

Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

Hi Moira,

Thanks for your positive feedback.
Come again soon,

Kind regards,

Wouter

Bateleur Nature Reserve
Rina W - Jul 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rina W
With partner

Baie, baie rustig!

Wouter, baie dankie vir 'n ongelooflike rustige en private week. Die natuur is ongelooflik mooi. Ons sal verseker weer kom kuier!

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Very, very peaceful!

Wouter, thank you very much for an incredibly peaceful and private week. Nature is incredibly beautiful. We will definitely visit again!

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Hi Rina,

Thanks for your positive feedback.
Come again soon,

Kind regards,

Wouter

Bateleur Nature Reserve
Nicoline W - Jun 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicoline W
Family with young children

Die beste plek om te bly as jy wil uitrus.

Sien die sterre hieronder.

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The best place to stay if you want to rest.

See the stars below.

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Hi Nicoline,

Thanks for your positive feedback.
Come again soon,

Kind regards,

Wouter

Bateleur Nature Reserve
Karen H - Jun 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karen H
Large group

Rus in die stilte van die natuur!

Wat 'n wonderlike ervaring om weg te breek uit die stad en terug te kom na die natuur en stilte. Ek sal beslis weer 'n paar dae wil kom rus en van die ander staproetes aanpak. Groot dankie vir Wouter en sy span wat my dadelik tuis laat voel het én vir die vriendelike diens.

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Rest in the silence of nature!

What a wonderful experience to break away from the city and come back to nature and silence. I would definitely like to come back for a few days to rest and tackle some of the other hiking trails. A big thank you to Wouter and his team who made me feel right at home and for the friendly service.

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Hi Karin,

Thanks for your positive feedback.
Come again soon,

Kind regards,

Wouter

Bateleur Nature Reserve
Raymond V - Apr 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Raymond V
With friends

What an amazing experience! We rarely saw/heard anyone else...

Ons het 'n wonderlike naweek gehad in die bos. Dit was ongelooflik hoe ons skaars enige ander mense gesien of gehoor het. Die natuur, onverbeterd en op sy beste. Gaan gerus, maar probeer om alles te koop voor jy daar aankom, dit is 'n redelike rit in dorp toe en die grondpad kan plek-plek ongemaklik raak indien jy met 'n kar ry.

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What an amazing experience! We rarely saw/heard anyone else...

We had a wonderful weekend in the woods. It was amazing how we hardly saw or heard any other people. Nature, unimproved and at its best. Feel free to go, but try to buy everything before you get there, it's a fair drive into town and the dirt road can get uncomfortable in places if you're driving a car.

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Hi Raymond,

Thanks for your positive feedback.
Come again soon,

Kind regards,

Wouter

Bateleur Nature Reserve
Jason C - Dec 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jason C
With partner

All round great experience

Awesome getaway. Will be back.

Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

Hi Jason,

Thanks for your positive feedback.
Come again soon,

Kind regards,

Wouter

Bateleur Nature Reserve
Susan O - Feb 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Susan O
Large group

'n Pragtige omgewing en baie netjiese eenheid.

'n Mens kan jou verlustig aan die diere en die rustigheid van die natuur. Daar is waterpoele om in te swem. Die wandelpaaie is absoluut 'n moet. Ek wil graag spesiale melding maak van die Porcupine-wandelpad wat ons ook gestap het. Dit was die ideale wegbreek uit die stad, geskik vir mense met 'n behoefte aan stilte, rustigheid en die natuur. Saans kan mens luister na 'n jakkals terwyl daar vleis gebraai word en daar nabetragting gehou word oor die dag se gebeure.

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A beautiful environment and very neat unit.

One can delight in the animals and the tranquility of nature. There are pools of water to swim in. The walking paths are an absolute must. I would like to make a special mention of the Porcupine Walk which we also walked. It was the ideal getaway from the city, suitable for people with a need for silence, tranquility and nature. In the evening you can listen to a fox while roasting meat and reflecting on the day's events.

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Hi Susan,

Thanks for your positive feedback.
Come again soon,

Kind regards,

Wouter

Bateleur Nature Reserve
Daleen L - Jan 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Daleen L
Large group

Alhoewel die natuurskoon pragtig is, het ons baie min wild gesien.

Die natuur is pragtig: die berge, waterpoele en staproetes. Ongelukkig het ons baie min wild gesien. Ons het tuisgegaan in die plaashuis, alhoewel die plaashuis baie ruim en gesellig is, het die badkamers dringende aandag nodig.

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Although the scenery is beautiful, we saw very little wildlife.

The nature is beautiful: the mountains, water pools and hiking trails. Unfortunately we saw very little wildlife. We stayed in the farmhouse, although the farmhouse is very spacious and cosy, the bathrooms need urgent attention.

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Linda Z - Jul 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Linda Z
With partner

Rustig! Die oprypad na die verblyf benodig aandag.

Ons het lekker gebly. Verblyf is bekostigbaar, maar nie luuks nie. Die eenheid was netjies. Die pad na die huise benodig egter aandag.

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Restful! The driveway to the accommodation needs attention.

We had a nice stay. Accommodation is affordable, but not luxurious. The unit was neat. However, the road to the houses needs attention.

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Ons is bly jul het jul besoek geniet. Ons werk aan die paaie, en ja, daar is verbetering nodig. Dankie vir die opbouende kritiek.

Bateleur Nature Reserve
Kabelo Dick M - Jul 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kabelo Dick M
Family with young children

Well we had a time of our life

Well, we had a time of our life here and the network issue made it even more special. It's the place to be when you want to get out of this world, and forget it all.

Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

Hi Kabelo,

Thanks for your positive feedback.
Come again soon,

Kind regards,

Wouter

Bateleur Nature Reserve
Boipelo B - Sep 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Boipelo B
Large group

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay: very peaceful and relaxing.

We got lost which was not so pleasant and we arrived late at night but the journey was enjoyable. The guest house was clean and well catered for. A community pool would be a nice to have because not everyone wants to swim in a rock pool. My family had an amazing time at this nature reserve and we definitely will be coming back.

Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

Hi Boipelo,

Thanks for your positive feedback.
Come again soon,

Kind regards,

Wouter

Bateleur Nature Reserve
Jt S - Sep 2012
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jt S
With partner

Very neat and tidy accomodation, very well priced.

Was looking to get away to the bush and just relaxed, and Bateleur offered just that. Perfect location if you need to escape the city. Didn't see a lot of game though.

Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

Hi Jt,

Thanks for your positive feedback.
Come again soon,

Kind regards,

Wouter

Bateleur Nature Reserve
Estie Willcock W - Oct 2012
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Estie Willcock W
Family with young children

If you love nature and enjoy walking in the bush this is the place to vist.

Lots of walks, clean accommodation.

Bateleur Nature Reserve 's response

Hi Estie,

Thanks for your positive feedback.
Come again soon,

Kind regards,

Wouter

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