Bo Kouga Mountain Retreat
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Thys B - Jun 2023
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Uitsonderlike omgewing en akkommodasie.
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Exceptional setting and accommodation.
We were pleasantly surprised with the cottage (Zebra), neat and well equipped. Ample wood was provided to drive away the cold with the stove. The surroundings are beautiful, peaceful and soul-enriching. Stars were beautiful because there is no air pollution. The walk to the waterfall was quite tough, just over 1 hour until there's a tough walk. But it was worth it. Our Beagle dog enjoyed the weekend just as much. Definitely recommend. Thank goodness for no cell phone signal, could put the phones away and take in the surroundings.
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Jolande B - Apr 2023
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Lovely well equipped cottage. Beautiful surroundings. Kind attentive staff.
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Rustige kuier. Mooi omgewing. Personeel baie behulpsaam.
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Peaceful visit. Nice environment. Staff very helpful.
Have a great time and relax in front of the fireplace. Bonus: pet-friendly.
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Dirk F - Dec 2022
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Bo Kouga is 'n fantastiese familie-wegkomplekkie!
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Bo Kouga is a fantastic family getaway!
There is no signal - we laughed, hung out, played and talked like never before! The view is breathtaking! We took the walking route and it was tough on our city jays but also worth the waterfall! A hidden gem! The accommodation is top class and plain and simple all in one. It was nice and comfortable and beautiful in one word! There are goats, animals, sheep, kayaks, ponds, nature from a fairy tale! We will go again for sure! It was the most enjoyable, peaceful three days we have ever had! Fun and rest like never before! The place is so beautifully hidden, it's a piece of paradise hidden away in the mountains!
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Ronny / Antoinette K - Dec 2022
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Very relaxed couple of days.
Clifford R - Dec 2022
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Afgeleë, rustig en pragtig.
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Secluded, peaceful and beautiful.
Very nice few days spent there in December. The road directions were perfect and very clear. The roads were washed out due to the lot of rain so the owner kept me updated 2 days before our arrival with progress by the roads administration to push the roads open. The owner was willing to give a full refund but we decided to wait and see if the roads were opened and they were! We were very happy to visit there and the caretaker Tyler was very friendly and assisted us with anything. There was only one really cold evening but Tyler made sure that there was plenty of dry wood available for the fireplace (and for the barbecue). Fantastic place for people looking for some rest for their soul.
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Christiaan B - Jul 2022
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Salige, rustige, ongelooflike natuurskoon.
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Blissful, peaceful, incredible scenery.
Nice fireplace with enough wood, fantastic view, friendly reception, cuddly and fantastic.
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Belinda V - Apr 2022
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'n Wonderlike wegbreektyd in pragtige natuur.
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A wonderful time away in beautiful nature.
A wonderful time where we disconnected from the outside world so that we could reconnect with ourselves. Beautiful scenery. The cottage is comfortably furnished and very tidy. Our dog-kids enjoyed the walks and were safe and snug while we relaxed. Lovely fireplace inside and enough wood allowed us to have a good time even with the cold and wet weather. We will definitely visit again.
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Santa R - Feb 2022
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Rustige, asemrowende omgewing.
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Peaceful, breathtaking surroundings.
It is the most beautiful place between mountains and the sugar bushes are in bloom. We walked to the waterfall and everywhere you marvel at the natural beauty. The house is cozy and well equipped and every day the big turtle and the cats come to say hello. We will for sure rest there again.
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Chris V - Aug 2022
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Hemelse stilte.
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Heavenly silence.
We stayed here for about 2 nights. The silence, nature sounds and breathtaking natural scenes had been heavenly. Tyler, the caretaker, was also very friendly and helpful. We had a wonderful rest.
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Anton V - Jan 2022
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Great stay, very pet friendly! Completely closed off yard with lawn, dogs loved it.
Michael L - Dec 2022
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Remote and peaceful.
Anita S - Apr 2022
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Plek vir natuurliefhebbers, weg van die gejaagde rotresies.
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Place for nature lovers, away from the hectic rat race.
Tucked away between mountains and valleys with the most beautiful view from cottage 5. The farm and cottage are spacious and we lacked nothing. Tyler was helpful and our three nights were actually too short, even if 2 of the 3 nights we struggled to control the hot water with the low pressure geyser. Our tomboy enjoyed it just as much! It was good not having cell phone signal. Pack enough food and forget about the rest of the world for a while. The zebras' and moose's feeding time was special and the silence of the night on comfortable beds was a great treat. The road to the waterfall for an unfit person like me was difficult, the last climb over rocks and loose stones, but I am grateful for the beautiful scenery we were able to explore. There are beautiful rock formations, proteas, water streams and an ice-cold pool at the waterfall's final destination to cool off tired feet. Just take a walking stick with you for a boost. In the evenings the log fire, moon and stars were a bonus and this hidden getaway is recommended to everyone.
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Elize D - Aug 2022
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Baie gerieflik ingerig en skoon, die pad na die plaas bietje sleg en ver van die teerpad R62.
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Very comfortably furnished and clean, the road to the farm a bit bad and far from the tarmac road R62.
Can give better directions.
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Jaco K - Jun 2021
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Absoluut asemrowend
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Absolutely breathtaking
Easy visit, really beautiful, atmosphere is peaceful and good for the soul. Driving onto the dirt road was unfortunately in the dark, but the road was in excellent condition as dirt roads come. If I had the time I would easily have stayed a few more days.
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Paul G - Jun 2021
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Rustig tussen die berge.
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Quiet among the mountains.
Walking to waterfall for the walker a good experience.
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Alba D - Dec 2021
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Ons het 'n onvergeetlike Kersnaweek saam met familie gevier by Bo Kouga Mountain Retreat en dit was 'n groot fees!
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We celebrated an unforgettable Christmas weekend with family at Bo Kouga Mountain Retreat and it was a great celebration!
The rooms and cottages were all spacious and tidy and well equipped with the necessary kitchen utensils and crockery etc. The surroundings are breathtakingly beautiful and the gardens and grounds around the cottages are very well maintained. Many thanks to Tyler who was on standby 24/7 and helped out when the water supply to one of the cottages ran out! We really appreciate you sacrificing your Christmas weekend for us! We would definitely recommend Bo Kouga to everyone who wants to break away from the Garden Route's busy beaches for a few days and just want to "breathe" and experience the deep silence of the Klein Karoo first hand.
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Gordon H - Dec 2020
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Loved it.
Patrick C - Jan 2020
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Just stayed overnight.
Michelle S - Jan 2020
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Teleurstellend.
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Disappointing.
We booked for four nights but packed up and drove after the first night. We would suggest that people be informed that it is a long dirt road to Upper Kouga and the only shops for food etc. is a further 10km out to Uniondale. The owner was not there, and there were some very, very hungry young kittens. The person who 'received' us would return later with a tourist form. It never happened.
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Bo Kouga Mountain Retreat 's response
Hello Michelle,
You booked for 4 nights and on the day of arrival phoned to say you would only arrive on the third day. With your booking confirmation, I sent you detailed directions to the farm where I indicated we are 29 km from Uniondale.
When you booked, you booked a self-catering cottage. The staff thought you might have brought too little food when you asked them if they could make you some food. If we were on the farm that weekend we would have invited you to dinner but unfortunately, we were not.
The staff also checked if everything was okay and if you were settled and you did not mention any concern.
Regarding the cats, they do get excited around mealtime when people come up to them. I apologise that your trip did not work out as you had planned and wished.
Johan B - Dec 2019
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Pragtig.
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Beautiful.
Clean, beautiful, comfortable and friendly.
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Louisa L - Dec 2019
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Hoe beskryf jy 'n juweel.
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How do you describe a gem?
When you turn off the light it's just nature and none of the busy world outside.
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Wicus G - Feb 2019
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Dit was bo-verwagting!
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It was above expectation!
The cottage is almost new and extremely luxurious and tastefully furnished. All in a beautiful peaceful Karoo landscape, calm and peaceful between the mountains.
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Nileen E - Jan 2019
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'n Lewe!
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A life!
This is my dream world that I am going to make another reality to live there.
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Antoon R - Dec 2019
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Spectacular, scenery and remoteness can only be appreciated.
Erika M - Dec 2019
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As jy op ‘n plaas wil oornag, is dit die een!
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If you want to spend the night on a farm, this is the one!
The farm is among the ravines of Uniondale. Dead silent with thousands of stars in the clean light. The walk to the waterfall was great!
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Anja D - Jun 2019
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Pragtig.
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Beautiful.
Neat place where you can really switch off. We enjoyed the fireplace, as well as the porch with its exceptional view. Important to know: It's just too far out of town to just drive to the store, buy everything in advance. There is a large fridge with plenty of space. The kitchen only has a stove and microwave with a grill function, no oven. We enjoyed being without signal and WiFi. The available games provided enough fun.
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Jean G - Mar 2019
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Pragtig, rustig, beeldskoon - sal weer teruggaan.
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Beautiful, peaceful, picturesque - would go back again.
A wonderful few days in nature, full of peace and quiet. The nature is perfectly beautiful and the people hospitable and very friendly. Would recommend to anyone. A wonderful experience!
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Riaan D - Mar 2019
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Rus en vrede vir die siel.
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Rest and peace for the soul.
Bo Kouga is just the place if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. There's no cell reception which provides you with the perfect opportunity to really relax and spend time in nature.
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Wim K - Jan 2019
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Rustig.
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Restful.
Quiet time to switch off from everything.
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Miranda B - Nov 2019
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Al wat jy hoor is die natuur - op hierdie rustige plaas gesels net die plaasdiere!
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All you hear is nature - on this peaceful farm only the farm animals are talking!
Zebra Cottage is well situated with a view over the farm and surrounding hills. It's the ideal place for a dog's child to come and spend a holiday with the fenced yard. Cottage is neat and well equipped with a lovely porch for visiting and braaiing. It's lovely to go to the waterfall with its beautiful pools for a picnic and cool off. The unfit should preferably drive a 4x4 to the parking lot and walk 150 m from there (put on walking shoes instead to get over the ridge). The wildlife are used to people and normally hang around their feeding bowls so that you can look at their stuff. Great place to just relax and do the bare minimum.
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Irene A - Dec 2019
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Baie ver pad om in te ry met baie hekke en geen sein. Borde was nie duidelik nie en ons het heeltyd getwyfel of is ons op regte pad.
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Very far to drive with lots of gates and no signal. Signs were not clear and we were constantly doubting whether we were on the right track.
The unit was clean but the furniture is old and neglected. If you sit on the couch, you fall into a hole. The shower curtain is very old and creepy and rags/drapes in front of windows are ragged. This requires a serious upgrade. Can't compare to other accommodation where we slept and paid the same. I would have liked to know that it would take us an hour from the turn-off to the farm. The kilometres are close, but it takes a long time to get there.
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Joanne U - Dec 2018
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Great location and accommodation.
Nanet B - Dec 2018
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Beautiful accommodation and stunning view.
Madeleine D - Oct 2018
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Amazing experience!
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Fanatiese plek, definitief 'n plek om te rus.
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Fanatic place, definitely a place to rest.
A very nice place and the owner/manager is very considerate. We enjoyed it very much.
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Ruvé S - Apr 2018
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Lieflike goed ingerigte kothuis met asemrowende uitsig!
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Lovely well appointed cottage with breathtaking view!
Perfect farm getaway close to George. The cottages are beautiful and comfortable with picturesque views. Safe environment where children can play and enjoy the outdoors. That our two dog children came together was a bonus!
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Sakkie W - Mar 2018
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Fantasties.
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Fantastic.
Very neat, comfortable accommodation. Had a wonderful stay. Will definitely stay there again. Our 2 dog children enjoyed it just as much.
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Baie dankie vir die terugvoer. Dit beteken baie vir ons.
Louise S - Jan 2018
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Pure bliss.
Thomas V - Jul 2018
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Die omgewing en akkommodasie is uitstekend.
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The surroundings and accommodation are excellent.
It's everything we expected.
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Rian J - May 2018
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Aangename aand daar deurgebring, alles goed toegerus en volledig, en baie netjies en skoon.
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Had a pleasant evening, everything was well-equipped and very neat and clean.
It is a long drive on the road, especially with a SUV, but the city folk will enjoy the break-away in nature. We didn't have time to explore the surroundings, but the walkways are very tempting. The accommodation is perfect.
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Trudie F - Aug 2017
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Sielskos
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Soul food
If you are looking for tranquility for your soul, this is just the place. Thank goodness there is little cell phone reception, because it allows you to switch off completely and drink in the nature and silence. Zebra cottage it beautiful, it is luxurious with everything you would need. It was deliciously cold so a glass of wine in front of the fireplace was a great treat. Thank you to the owners for sharing your piece of heaven with the rest of us. We can't wait until we can go again!
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Anastasia D - Jul 2017
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Heerlike, gemaklike blyplek met pragtige Karoo-uitsigte.
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Lovely, comfortable accommodation with beautiful Karoo views.
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Liesl V - Jul 2017
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Dit was die perfekte, stil wegbreek.
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It was the perfect quiet getaway.
We stayed in Zebra. The owners really thought of everything. The fireplace (including the large amount of wood) ensured a cozy atmosphere in the cottage. The electric blanket and feather duvets were a big plus. The silence and scenery was exactly what we needed. Jenga also provided further entertainment. We would recommend it to everyone.
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Carmen H - Aug 2017
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Fantastiese plaaswegbreek!
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Fantastic farm getaway!
The cottage looked exactly as advertised in the photos - clean and tidy linen, fully equipped kitchen. Beautiful farm. Was wonderful!
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- Free cancellation up to 1 week before your stay!
- Capacity: 16 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: Bo Kouga, De Hoop Road, Uniondale, 7129, Western Cape