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Crane Cottage @ Beacon Vlei Guest Farm

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.6 out of 5from 58 reviews for Crane Cottage @ Beacon Vlei Guest Farm
Cleanliness
4.4/5
Service
4.6/5
Location
4.7/5
Safety
4.6/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Bernadine V - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bernadine V

Beauty in Notties.

Die plek was skoon en netjies, ons was daar vir 3 aande as 'n familie vir 'n troue! Hulle het elke dag kom skoonmaak en die vuurplek voorberei om net aan te steek sonder fire lighters of moeite! Ons het nie gevoel asof ons iets gekort het nie! Ons was nie mal oor die storte nie omdat hulle waterdruk baie laag was, maar dis al wat ek negatief kan sê! Ligging is perfek vir Notties en die uitsigte is vreeslik mooi! Hulle het 'n kat en honde, en die kat was vreeslik liefdevol en het elke dag kom kuier!

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Beauty in Notties.

The place was clean and tidy, we were there for 3 nights as a family for a wedding! They came every day to clean and prepare the fire place to just light without fire lighters or effort! We didn't feel like we were missing anything! We didn't love the showers because their water pressure was very low, but that's all I can say negatively! Location is perfect for Notties and the views are very beautiful! They have a cat and dogs, and the cat was very loving and came to visit every day!

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

Dit is 'n baie lekker oorslaapplek.

Volgende keer sal ons die groot huis bespreek.

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It is a very nice place to sleep.

Next time we will discuss the big house.

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Daphne T - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Daphne T
Family with young children

Beautiful view and beautiful home.

Loved our stay. Spacious, beautiful view to wake up to. Friendly and helpful guests.

Andre H - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Andre H
With friends

Lekker kuier plek.

Baie goeie waarde vir geld en ons het baie lekker gekuier voor die kaggel. Vuurmaak hout is bietjie duur.

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Nice place to visit.

Very good value for money and we had a great time in front of the fireplace. Fire wood is a bit expensive.

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Uys D - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Uys D
With partner

Satisfactory.

Great setting, wildlife, and views.

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

Baie rustige omgewing.

Waarde vir geld. Pragtige omgewing. Eenheid is goed toegerus.

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Very peaceful environment.

Value for money. Beautiful surroundings. Unit is well equipped.

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Dirk C - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dirk C
Family with young children

Baie mooi.

Rustig in die natuur.

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Very pretty.

Quiet in nature.

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Charles R - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Charles R
Individual traveller

Nice and comfortable.

Excellent place to stay and rest. Beacon Vlei Guest Farm is a beautiful place and I will definitely visit it again. The rainy weather nearly messed up my experience. Very nice and comfortable with accessible Wi-Fi.

Greg E - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Greg E
With partner

We loved our stay and will definitely be going back soon.

Our stay was lovely, and we are already planning to go back. The accommodation was spacious and beautifully situated, and the staff were friendly and helpful. Some suggestions: 1. The plumbing in the showers was backing up a bit, resulting in a slight smell (and flies) entering the unit. Perhaps have a look at the plumbing? 2. The bedding and towels were all very nice and obviously new, but if the owners are budgeting to replace something in the future, I would suggest putting the couches and carpets on the list (in that order). 3. Some of the boats could perhaps use replacing. The one we were in had been patched a number of times but was still taking quite a bit of water. 4. Some sort of jetty for the boats would be great. The mud was quite something.

Lynn-maré V - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Lynn-maré V

Baie rustig en ontspannend.

Die personeel wat ons ontvang het, was baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Ek dink hulle verdien meer as 5 sterre. Ons was baie dankbaar vir die elektriese komberse op die beddens.

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Very peaceful and relaxing.

The staff we received were very friendly and helpful. I think they deserve more than 5 stars. We were very grateful for the electric blankets on the beds.

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Sake V - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Sake V
Individual traveller

Overall quite nice.

Very nice secluded place next to the dam. Random gunshots throughout the evening that were a bit unsettling. But I guess it was people messing around on the property next door. Otherwise, a very pleasant stay.

Sandy M - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Sandy M
With partner

Relaxing.

The area is very scenic, has amazing birdlife and is so peaceful. Alex is really pleasant and notified us of an area power outage. This is our second time at Beacon Vlei (and in the same cottage) and I can definitely see improvements in the unit. The only main issue we had was with the dam and fishing. The dam surrounds need more cleaning up so a person can fish from the bank and not just on the single wobbly jetty. The vegetation in the dam needs to be cleared out or cut back. We saw no fish activity whatsoever. Which was extremely disappointing to us.

Marsia K - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Marsia K
With partner

Mooi uitsig.

Was net een aand daar. Het nie die eienaar gesien nie. Sleutel was in die deur. Jy kry waarvoor jy betaal. Pad sleg en vol slaggate of 'n lang grondpad. Ons het beide probeer. Pad op plaas was nat en vol modder. Sou beter wees om met 'n bakkie te ry as 'n gewone sedan. Mooi uitsig en gras mooi gesny. Ander verblyf in omgewing heelwat duurder, maar jy kry waarvoor jy betaal.

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Nice view.

Was only there one night. Didn't see the owner. Key was in the door. You get what you pay for. Road bad and full of potholes or a long dirt road. We tried both. Road on farm was wet and full of mud. Would be better to drive a pickup truck than a regular sedan. Nice view and well cut grass. Other accommodation in the area is much more expensive, but you get what you pay for.

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Jaco M - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jaco M
Family with teenagers

Heerlik ontspan met alles wat mens nodig het.

Ons was so paar jaar terug ook by Beacon vlei op pad na Suidkus en het hulle dadelik weer oorweeg toe ons besluit om na Midlands Meander te reis. Was presies dieselde belewenis en alles wat ons verwag het! Baie lekker en gerieflik!

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Wonderfully relaxing with everything you need.

We were also at Beacon marsh on our way to the South Coast a few years back and immediately considered them again when we decided to travel to Midlands Meander. Was exactly the same experience and everything we expected! Very nice and comfortable!

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Pieter E - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pieter E
Individual traveller

See stars.

Excellent place to stay.

Alec G - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alec G
With friends

Ontspannend, mooi, rus.

Beacon Vlei is 'n fantastiese plek. Absolute lafenis vir die siel. Ons sal definitief weer kom kuier.

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Relaxing, beautiful, rest.

Beacon Vlei is a fantastic place. Absolute bliss for the soul. We will definitely visit again.

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Ronel J - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ronel J

Baie vriendelik ontvang. Heerlik.

Skoon en netjies. Het net oornag, maar sal beslis teruggaan vir 'n paar aande. Dit stilte en skoonheid betower mens.

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Very friendly welcome. Delicious.

Clean and tidy. Only stayed overnight but would definitely go back for a few nights. This silence and beauty enchants one.

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Waldt H - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Waldt H
Family with young children

Wonderlike uitsig vanuit die Boathouse-eenheid.

Ons het een aand oorgebly in die boothuis. Baie ruim huisie met heerlike vuurmaakplek en een van die beste uitsigte oor die naby geleë dam. Die huis het al 'n paar jaar op hom en kan doen met bietjie opknap, maar dis nogsteeds baie gerieflik. Gasheer baie behulpsaam en vriendelik.

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Amazing view from the Boathouse unit.

We stayed one night in the boathouse. Very spacious house with a lovely fireplace and one of the best views of the nearby pond. The house has a few years on it and could do with some updating, but it's still very comfortable. Host very helpful and friendly.

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Wanda C - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wanda C
With friends

Net oorgeslaap.

Net oorgeslaap maar lyk lekker vir 'n stil naweek.

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Just overslept.

Just overslept but looks nice for a quiet weekend.

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Anonymous Guest - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With friends
Linda R - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Linda R
Family with teenagers

Voldoende.

Rustige atmosfeer, goeie ligging.

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Sufficient.

Quiet atmosphere, good location.

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

Pragtige plek, mooiste natuur en ryk voëllewe.

Sou graag 'n bondeltjie hout by die kaggel wou hê. Baie lekker gerus, sal weer daar aangaan.

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Beautiful place, beautiful nature and rich birdlife.

Would love to have a bundle of wood by the fireplace. Very nice please, will continue there again.

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Pieter H - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Pieter H
With partner

Lekker ligging, prentjie-mooi uitsig, baie rustig, en goed geleë.

Daar is nie veel ander plekke wat met hierdie uitsig oor die dam, bome en berge kan kompeteer nie. Daardie uitsig bring rus en vrede. Die ligging is so 10k m uit Nottingham uit, en dit was dus naby genoeg om vinnig in te gaan dorp toe. Het heelwat in die omgewing rondgery en dit geniet. Die tyd op die plaas self was baie rustig, en ons kon afskakel en ontspan. Die kaggel het lekker gewerk op die koue aande ook. Eenheid word skoon en netjies gehou, en bed het gemaklik geslaap. Negatiewe kommentaar wat ons het: Die kombuis is piepklein, kan net een bord in die oond of mikrogolf sit, van die toerusting soos die toaster was erg geroes, en daar was vir die bekers net een van elke soort beker. Een badkamer se krane het bly drup, sal mens rasend maak. Ons kon gelukkig in die verste kamer slaap so het dit nie gehoor nie, maar dit sal mense wat in die kamer by dit slaap pla. Badkamers is ook baie knap. Alhoewel die eenheid skoon gehou word, het die eiendom baie "wear-and-tear" op. Matte het brand-merke rondom die kaggel, van die meubels lyk verwaarloos (koffietafel kan doen met bietjie TLC). Daar was geen WiFi nie. Kan nie onthou of dit veronderstel was om te hê nie.

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Nice location, picture-perfect view, very quiet, and well located.

There are not many other places that can compete with this view of the pond, trees and mountains. That view brings peace and tranquility. The location is about 10km out of Nottingham, so it was close enough to get into town quickly. Did a lot of driving around the area and enjoyed it. The time on the farm itself was very peaceful, and we were able to switch off and relax. The fireplace worked well on the cold evenings too. Unit is kept clean and tidy, and bed slept comfortably. Negative comments we have: The kitchen is tiny, can only put one plate in the oven or microwave, some of the equipment like the toaster was badly rusted, and for the cups there was only one of each type of cup. One bathroom's faucets kept dripping, one would be furious. Luckily we were able to sleep in the farthest room so didn't hear it, but it would bother people sleeping in the room next to it. Bathrooms are also very nice. Although the unit is kept clean, the property has a lot of "wear-and-tear" on it. Carpets have burn marks around the fireplace, some of the furniture looks neglected (coffee table could do with some TLC). There was no WiFi. Can't remember if it was supposed to have.

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Chris L - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Chris L
With partner

Oulike plek.

Fasiliteit kort aandag, het vir Alex uitgewys. Tans besig met onderhoud op al die chalets. Ons eenheid is laaste op die skedule.

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Cute place.

Facility needs attention, pointed out to Alex. Currently busy with maintenance on all the chalets. Our unit is last on the schedule.

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Leslie C - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Leslie C
Large group

Beacon Vlei Guest Farm in need of some TLC and repairs.

Great location, lovely setting and great place to relax. Good fishing dam. Main house really needs repair work, toilets leak on floor, toilets block, poor cold water pressure in bathroom. Reported issues and told they had been sorted out, on checking with staff only to find they had not and were not sorted out whilst we were there. Roof leaks badly.

Ilsa V - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Ilsa V
Family with teenagers

Baie mooi ligging, naby die Midlands Meander en maklik bereikbaar.

Huis is vuil en alles val uitmekaar. Daar word daagliks skoongemaak, maar plek het goeie stofsuig nodig. Dam is ook vol gras en moeilik om vis te vang. Bootjies op dam is in uiters swak kondisie. Plek het baie TLC nodig.

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Very nice location, close to the Midlands Meander and easily accessible.

House is dirty and everything is falling apart. It is cleaned daily, but the place needs a good vacuuming. Dam is also full of grass and difficult to fish. Boats on dam are in extremely poor condition. Place needs a lot of TLC.

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Marlene F - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marlene F
Family with young children

Rustige, veilige, mooi omgewing.

Huis was baie netjies en skoon, die omgewing is asemrowend en rustig. Sal beslis weer kom en langer bly om die omgewing te verken.

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Quiet, safe, beautiful surroundings.

House was very neat and clean, the environment is breathtaking and peaceful. Will definitely come again and stay longer to explore the area.

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

Beautiful surroundings, comfortable stay!

Great location.

Nic B - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nic B
Family with young children

Baie vriendelik, baie spasie, groot grasperke en eindelose uitsigte.

Behalwe Alex se vriendelike gasvryheid, was ons baie verbaas toe ons by "the Boathouse" opdaag. Dit is baie duidelik 'n ou familie kuierplek, wat hulle aan ons, die reisigers, gegee het om waarlik te ontspan, en om in een woord, tuis, te laat voel. Hier kan mens waarlik tyd spandeer. Ons het ongelukkig slegs een aand beleef, maar sal enige tyd teruggaan.

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Very friendly, lots of space, big lawns and endless views.

Besides Alex's friendly hospitality, we were very surprised when we arrived at "the Boathouse". It is very clearly an old family hangout, which they gave to us, the travelers, to truly relax, and to make, in one word, feel at home. One can really spend time here. Unfortunately we only had one night but would go back anytime.

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Johan K - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan K
Family with teenagers

Oorslaap vanaf St Lucia terug na Binneland.

Pragtige ligging. Baie veilig. Naby die N3-snelweg. Lieflike uitsigte. Lekker kaggelvuur. Mooiste voëlgeluide. Rustigheid van die uitsig oor die meer. Baie gerieflike akkommodasie.

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Overnight from St Lucia back to Interior.

Beautiful location. Very safe. Close to the N3 motorway. Lovely views. Nice fireplace. Most beautiful bird sounds. Tranquility of the view over the lake. Very comfortable accommodation.

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Lynie N - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lynie N
Family with young children

One of the most peaceful and tranquil stays we have ever had!

This is such a beautiful location! The team and Alex at Beacon Vlei were very friendly and helpful. I would recommend the guest farm to anybody looking for a home away from home.

Greg L - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Greg L
On business

Overnight business stay.

Clean, warm and suited our purposes perfectly. Wish we had more time to explore the farm.

Verna R - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Verna R
With partner

Lekker, rustig en nooit vervelig.

Dit was ons 4de kuier by Beacon Vlei. Ons honde is ook welkom daar en speel hulleself moeg elke dag. Kano-roei op die dam is great en baarsvisvang. Kan ook lekker gaan stap. Alex en die span is baie vriendelik. Naby baie besienswaardighede.

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Nice, calm and never boring.

This was our 4th visit to Beacon Vlei. Our dogs are also welcome there and tire themselves out playing every day. Canoeing on the dam is great and bass fishing. Can also go for a nice walk. Alex and the team are very friendly. Close to many attractions.

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Thelma B - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Thelma B
Large group

Beautiful surroundings, comfortable stay.

Stunning views over the dam and we enjoyed our short stayover. Thank you.

Giuliette B - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Giuliette B
Family with young children

Heerlik rustig en mooi.

Dit is ons derde keer by Beacon Vlei want dit is so lekker om daar oor te stop op pad af kus toe. Die area is so mooi en Beacon Vlei is regtig mooi. Tussen die berge met 'n mooi dam. Huisies het alles wat benodig word.

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Wonderfully peaceful and beautiful.

This is our third time at Beacon Vlei because it is so nice to stop over there on the way down to the coast. The area is so beautiful and Beacon Vlei is really beautiful. Between the mountains with a beautiful pond. Cottages have everything needed.

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Victor S - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Victor S
Family with young children

Beautiful views for the unit.

The unit we stayed in has a beautiful view. The unit itself was outdated and full of flies. There was no attention to small details. Matchbox with no matches, empty Doom bottle, and leaking shower head. If the owner gives attention to the small details and with time updates the unit, it can be a really great place to stay.

Eugene P - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Eugene P
With partner

Fantastically fantastic, beautiful place and we will most definitely be going back when in the area. Thank you very much, absolutely lovely place.

See stars.

Lindie D - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Lindie D
Family with teenagers

Baie vriendelike ontvangs en perfek geskik vir troeteldiere.

Beddegoed skoon, gesellige stoep en skoon badkamers. Lekker gebly.

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Very friendly reception and perfectly suitable for pets.

Clean bedding, cozy porch and clean bathrooms. Nice stay.

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Mandy V - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Mandy V
Family with young children

Beautiful and peaceful, just what we needed to break away!

The house is situated right on a lake, beautiful setting, and close enough to all the attractions, shops and restaurants. The host, Alex, was very accommodating, and we had a lovely time. Thank you!

Jessica W - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jessica W
With partner

Tranquility.

Beautiful spot on a dam. The boathouse was just that, built in the sixties. Fairly rustic but comfortable. The other, newer, chalets have the same outlook and a covered verandah which the Boathouse lacks.

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

Awesome location for a quiet breakaway.

The location and accommodation was beautiful and Alex was extremely helpful and always available. Only concern that the upholstered furniture needs to be cleaned as they were badly marked/stained.

Christa K - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christa K
With friends

Rustig!

Sielsrus weg van die stad se gejaag.

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Quiet!

Peace away from the city rush.

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Khadija Richards R - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Khadija Richards R
Family with young children

Staying at Beacon Vlei was the perfect transition from our week-long beach holiday in Umhlanga to a busy work schedule back in Joburg.

Beacon Vlei was quiet, serene, beautifully appointed, awfully comfortable perfected by immaculate service and fantastic value for money. I would go back in a heartbeat and recommend it to all my friends who need respite from busy schedules or seclusion to complete a demanding writing exercise, or even just a meditative weekend. What a great place!

Hendel C - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Hendel C
Family with young children

Paradys in die Middellande.

Ons het ons kuier by Beacon Vlei terdeë geniet. Dit is 'n baie mooi ligging en jy kan nie vir meer vra nie. Dit is 'n goeie basis om die omgewing te verken. Alex die eienaar skroom nie om jou te laat tuis voel nie. Die Otter kothuis was meer as voldoende, asook silwerskoon. As jy van baarshengel hou, is hierdie die plek vir jou.

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Paradise in the Midlands.

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit at Beacon Vlei. It's a very nice location and you can't ask for more. It is a great base to explore the area. Alex the owner doesn't hesitate to make you feel at home. The Otter cottage was more than adequate, and was clean. If you like fishing, this is the place for you.

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Rossouw D - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rossouw D
Family with young children

Ongelooflik lekker en salig.

Die Rose eenheid was perfek vir my vrou en baba gewees (alhoewel ons graag 'n bad sou wou gehad het, maar dis niks teen Beacon Vlei nie, dis ek wat die eenheid gekies het). Die eenheid was baie netjies gewees en die grondpersoneel en Alex was baie vriendelik gewees. Die grondpad is bietjie woes, maar dis buite die beheer van Beacon Vlei. Die enigste nadeel is dat ek moes 'n spinnekop doodgemaak het - anders as dit sal ek beslis weer terugkom.

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Incredibly good and blissful.

The Rose unit was perfect for my wife and baby (although we would have liked a bath, but it's nothing against Beacon Vlei, it's me who chose the unit). The unit was very tidy and the ground staff and Alex were very friendly. The dirt road is a bit deserted, but it's beyond Beacon Vlei's control. The only downside is that I should have killed a spider - otherwise I will definitely come back.

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Bill H - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Bill H
With partner

Enjoyable stay.

We are two pensioners. Having arrived at Beacon Vlei Guest Farm, we were immediately met by Alex, who informed us that we had been upgraded from Rose cottage to Crane cottage with lovely views at no extra cost. Next morning Alex came to check on us to see if everything was okay. Obviously all was okay. The wife and I had a lovely time there bass fishing using their boat, almost capsizing it twice in 3 days. Thank you for our welcomed stay, Alex. Hope to see you again sometime.

Suzanne K - May 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Suzanne K
Family with teenagers

Pragtige plek! Ons sal beslis weer daar bly!

Pragtige huisies wat uitkyk oor die dam. Baie privaat en lieflike omgewing. Ons sal beslis weer daar bly.

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Beautiful place. We will definitely stay there again!

Beautiful little houses with a view of the dam. Very private and a lovely area. We'll definitely stay there again.

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Keith W - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Keith W
With partner

An enjoyable experience in a relaxed setting.

See stars.

Anonymous Guest - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Nice stay but the place needs some attention

Beautiful location and surroundings. The buildings do need some TLC and in general...

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Deon K - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Deon K
Family with teenagers

Gerieflik.

Die cottage is baie basies en leefarea baie beknop.

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Comfortable.

The cottage is very basic and living area very cramped.

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Chantel V - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chantel V
With partner

Pragtige plek, baie rustig, personeel is vriendelik, dis veilig, mooier as die internet foto's, pragtige uitsig, alle geriewe.

Hierdie is definitief die plek om na te gaan as jy 'n wonderlike uitsig wil hê, 'n rustige atmosfeer, die pragtige meander om jou wil toer en al die geriewe van luuksheid wil hê. Beacon Vlei Guest Farm het kaggels, elektriese komberse en warm komberse op beddens. Die staff is vriendelik en behulpsaam. Die uitsig is asemrowend mooi en Beacon vlei is naby die ugly Duckling, Piggly Wiggly, die Steam Punk Coffee Shop, Swiss Cheese Farm en Belgian sjokolade winkels. Regtig elke sent die moeite werd. 'n Wonderlike plek vir alle ouderdomme en groottes van families.

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Beautiful place, very peaceful, staff is friendly, it's safe, prettier than the pictures, beautiful view, all facilities.

This place is definitely the right place to go if you want a beautiful view, peaceful atmosphere, to travel the beautiful meander around you and all the facilities and luxury. Beacon Vlei Guest Farm has fireplaces, electric blankets and warm blankets on the beds. The staff is friendly and helpful. The view is breathtakingly beautiful and Beacon Vlei is close to Ugly Duckling, Piggly Wiggly, the Steam Punk Coffee Shop, Swiss Cheese Farm and Belgian chocolate shops. Really worth the effort and every penny. A wonderful place for all ages and sizes of families.

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Rita M - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rita M
With friends

We had a wonderfully relaxing and quiet time next to the gorgeous dam.

The dam and surroundings are beautiful and well kept. So relaxing and tranquil. Would definitely recommend.

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

We loved it!

Beacon Vlei Guest Farm is a magnificent get-away spot. Beautiful views, lovely cottages, quiet and dog friendly too. We will definitely make it our place of choice in the midlands in future. The owner is professional and friendly. Fantastic few days!

Ja Otto Nu-glaze O - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Ja Otto Nu-glaze O
With partner

Lieflike uitsig vanuit die huis, maak mens lus om nog 'n week te bly.

Ons het die aanwysings (net een bordjie tussen die bome/blare) moeilik gevind. Die Boathouse was op spesiale aanbod, maar ek sou eerder die huis as R600/nag eenheid beskou as 'n R900/nag (special) a.g.v. ouerige afwerking en 'n paar klein dingetjies wat gepla het. 'n Deurmatjie voor die huisie sou ons modderspore buite hou, 'n klein afdakkie voor die huisie sal die reën so bietjie afhou sodat mens nie natreën voor die deur nie, hout by jetmaster sou nice wees (daar was 2 stompe, ek het eie gekoop) Hy sê dat hy in die Winter wel hout voorsien. ook geen fynhout of fire starters nie. Dit was moeilik om die ligte skakelaars vir sommige ligte te kry. Die ander huise op die perseel is duidelik in baie beter klas (dus ook duurder), maar as ek al die plekke waar ons al tuisgegaan het in die land met die plek/prys vergelyk, sou ek R600/nag vra, veral as dit net vir twee mense is. Dalk ander saak as dit huis vol of met kinders ook is. Andersins, baie vriendelike en gawe man en personeel. Ek sou weer daarnatoe gaan. Het te sleg gevoel om vir Alex al die klein goedjies uit te wys, wil nie kleinsielig voorkom nie, maar sou wou sien dat hy met 'n klein bietjie moeite, die waarde vir geld ratio bietjie kan opskuif. Vir sy eie beswil.

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Lovely view from the house, makes you want to stay another week.

We found the directions (only one sign between the trees/leaves) difficult. The Boathouse was on special offer, but I would rather consider the house as a R600/night unit than a R900/night (special) due to aged finish and a few small things that bothered. A door mat in front of the house would keep our mud tracks out, a small shed in front of the house would keep the rain off a bit so that it doesn't rain in front of the door, wood from jetmaster would be nice (there were 2 logs, I bought my own ) He says that he does supply wood in the Winter. also no hardwood or fire starters. Finding the light switches for some lights was difficult. The other houses on the site are clearly in a much better class (so also more expensive), but if I compare all the places we have stayed in the country with the location/price, I would charge R600/night, especially if it is only is for two people. Maybe a different matter if the house is full or with children too. Otherwise, very friendly and nice man and staff. I would go there again. Felt too bad to point out all the little things to Alex, don't want to appear petty but would like to see that with a little effort, he can move the value for money ratio up a bit. For his own good.

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Lorraine T - Nov 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lorraine T

Lovely and relaxing.

Beautiful farm. Lovely day. So relaxing.

Janet K - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Janet K
With partner

Alles wat 'n mens kan verwag in die Midlands op een plek!

Beacon Vlei se eenhede is ruim en goed toegerus met heerlike elektriese komberse en verwarmers so winter en somer is dit 'n ideale bestemming. Die dam op die plaas verskaf ook vele geleenthede vir asemrowende foto's of roei as die spiere moet roer. Beacon Vlei is ideaal geleë vir verkenning van die Midlands in enige rigting. Ek sal graag terugkeer Beacon Vlei toe en sal vir seker langer as net twee nagte daar wil bly.

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Everything one could expect in the Midlands in one place!

Beacon Vlei's units are spacious and well equipped with lovely electric blankets and heaters so winter and summer it is an ideal destination. The dam on the farm also provides many opportunities for breathtaking photos or rowing if the muscles need to be stirred. Beacon Vlei is ideally located for exploring the Midlands in any direction. I would love to return to Beacon Vlei and would definitely want to stay longer than just two nights.

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Piet T - Oct 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Piet T
With partner

Lekker op die plaas.

Gerieflike tweeslaapkamereenheid. Lekker plaasgevoel. Lekker gebraai. Dam is 'n mooi "feature".

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Lovely time on the farm.

Convenient two bedroom unit. Nice farm feel. Had a lovely braai. Dam is a beautiful feature.

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Krause V - Mar 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Krause V
With partner

Baie lekker vir 'n aand of `n paar dae se rus en vrede.

Baie lekker vir een aand of `n paar dae se rus en vrede. Die gasvryheid en ontbyt was uitstekend

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Very nice for an evening or a few days of peace and quiet.

Very nice for one night or a few days of peace and quiet. The hospitality and breakfast were excellent

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  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 11:00
  • Address: Beacon Vlei Guest Farm, B3 D144, Balgowan, 3275, KwaZulu-Natal
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