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Buffalo River Self-catering

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.1 out of 5from 84 reviews for Buffalo River Self-catering
Cleanliness
3.9/5
Service
4.3/5
Location
3.8/5
Safety
4.3/5
Value for money
4.2/5
Nkosinathi X - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nkosinathi X
With partner

Wonderful.

It was a nice stay and people were very welcoming. It's just that we had difficulties with hot water.

Jan S - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Jan S
With partner

Baie verwaarloos.

Baie teleurstellend. Plekkies het baie potensiaal. Baie verwaarloos buite. Godryne in kamer hang op genade en hang op net 'n paar hakkies op reeling, kon nie mooi toe trek nie en is te lank en hang op 'n hoop op die grond en is regtig nie skoon nie. Kamer venster maak nie heeltemal toe nie. Kuier tafel en stoele buite baie vuil en verwaarloos, vol stof, olie vlekke en voel mis. Een blom bak met onkruid in wat smeek vir bietjie water. Beddegoed gevlek. Kamer net grillerig en nie 'n lekker atmosfeer nie. Kasdeur wat oopbly en gebuigde draad hangers. Badkamer gerieflik en water was lekker warm.

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Very neglected.

Very disappointing. Places have a lot of potential. Very neglected outside. Godryne in room hangs on mercy and hangs on just a few heels on rail, could not pull properly and is too long and hangs in a heap on the ground and is really not clean. Room window does not close completely. Visit table and chairs outside very dirty and neglected, full of dust, oil stains and feeling foggy. One flower bowl with weeds begging for some water. Bedding stained. Room just creepy and not a nice atmosphere. Closet door that stays open and bent wire hangers. Bathroom comfortable and water was nice and hot.

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Petunia S - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Petunia S
Large group

Dirty and smells ugly.

Place was not clean and had a strange smell. Kettle dirty could not boil water.

Callie B - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Callie B
With partner

Veiligheid moet opgeskerp word, maar verder aanvaarbaar.

Daar was redelik baie geraas Saterdagaand van ander inwoners. Musiek hard en geskree. Probleem met toegang by die hek met aankoms en vertrek.

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Security needs to be stepped up, but otherwise acceptable.

There was quite a lot of noise Saturday night from other residents. Loud music and shouting. Problem with gate access on arrival and departure.

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Thulani N - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
1/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Thulani N
With partner

Good.

Good but no hot water.

Linda J - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Linda J
With friends

Rustig!

Regte plaas wegbreek.

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Restful!

Real farm break.

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Delané D - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Delané D
With friends

Lekker rustige atmosfeer.

Aangesien ons self boere is, was dit aangenaam om daar te oornag. Weg van die gedruis van stadsgeluide.

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Nice peaceful atmosphere.

As we are farmers ourselves, it was pleasant to spend the night there. Away from the din of city noises.

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Callie B - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Callie B
With partner

Gasvrye diens en netjies. Pas ons behoeftes ten volle.

Dit was die tweede keer by die oorslaap en baie tevrede. Sal aanbeveel.

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Friendly service and tidy. Fits our needs perfectly.

It was the second time at the sleepover and very satisfied. Will recommend.

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

It was a good stay, away from the city, on a farm where we could unwind.

I enjoyed my stay. The only downside was the 1.5 kms drive on gravel leading to the accommodation's entrance. The gravel road is not bad, it's the rainy weather that made it extra difficult to drive there.

Koot S - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Koot S
With partner

Ervaring tussen mielielande.

Plaasgeluide, trekker wat loop. Kamer se plafon kort aandag. Vriendelike ontvangs. Rustige atmosfeer. Padaanwysers word aanbeveel.

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Experience between cornfields.

Farm sounds, tractor running. Room's ceiling needs attention. Friendly reception. Calm atmosphere. Road signs are recommended.

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Sandra H - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Sandra H
Individual traveller

Out of town location for a quiet, peaceful sleep and lovely view to wake to.

Spacious, all basic amenities in place and working. Needs breakfast bowls, some dish liquid and sponge. Shower head makes for a bit of a sparse spray, and the large bathroom feels a bit cold. Gas geyser and cooking facilities. Check matches in place. Two units only back to back so less disturbance from other guests. No reception, but once help found, very friendly and accommodating. Dirt road onto property not bad. All in all a most comfortable and enjoyable stay. Will definitely make this my go-to for future visits!

Anonymous Guest - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
5/5
Location
2/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with teenagers
Mariana L - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Mariana L
With friends

Daar is gee aanwysings van die groot pad, sowel as jy op die plaas/plot aankom nie. Ons het gewonder waar is ontvangs, het toe van die permanente huurders wat daar rond was gevra waar is die ontvangs. Lyk nie of daar 'n Ontvangs is nie, maar die gasvrou is gaan roep en was baie vriendelik.

Die hele plek kort TLC, veral die badkamer se plafonne. Die handdoekreling hang ook net aan 2 skroewe wat amper ook heeltemal uit is, die res van die skroewe is nie eers daar om die reling in plek te hou nie. Beslis nie my tipe plek nie. Die hangkas in die kamer se handvatsels is halfpad af, daar is 'n gat in die voorkant van die een deur. Die spieëlkas se stoel is 'n gewone houtstoel waarvan die leuning afgesny is. Die bewyse sit nog daar. My kar moes 'n hele ent van die huisie geparkeer word onder 'n stoor se dak saam met ander plaasinstrumente en 'n ander ou kar wat op stutte gestaan het. Ons het gevoel of ons in iemand se agterplaas tuisgaan. Ek sal nie weer daar tuisgaan nie. Ek is nie 'n kieskeurige mens nie, maar as mens betaal verwag jy iets beter. Vir die prys het ek nie iets luuks verwag nie, dit kan eenvoudig wees, maar ten minste alles heel en netjies en smaaklik. Mens kan ook nie tot naby die oornagplekkie parkeer om op en af te laai nie. Dit wat die beskrywing gesê het en foto's, is nie wat ons daar gehad het nie.

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There are directions from the main road, as well as when you arrive at the farm/plot. We wondered where reception was, then asked some of the permanent tenants who were around where the reception was. Doesn't look like there is a Reception, but the hostess went to call and was very friendly.

The whole place needs TLC, especially the bathroom ceilings. The towel rail also only hangs on 2 screws that are almost completely out as well, the rest of the screws aren't even there to hold the rail in place. Definitely not my type of place. The hanging cabinet in the room's handles are halfway down, there is a hole in the front of one door. The mirror cabinet's chair is an ordinary wooden chair with the armrest cut off. The evidence is still there. My car had to be parked quite a distance from the cottage under a storage roof along with other farm implements and another old car that was on stilts. We felt like we were staying in someone's backyard. I will not stay there again. I'm not a picky person, but when you pay you expect something better. For the price I didn't expect something fancy, it could be simple, but at least everything whole and neat and tasty. You also cannot park close to the overnight place to pick up and drop off. What the description said and photos is not what we had there.

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Karin M - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karin M
Family with young children

Perfekte oornagplek tussen Pietersburg en Margate!

Ons is baie vriendelik verwelkom. Als wat ons nodig gehad het, was in die huisie. Pragtige dekor. Ons het die rustigheid van die plaas geniet. Daar is oorgenoeg speelplek vir klein kinders. Baie dankie vir wonderlike diens en jul vriendelikheid. Ons sal dit vir enige gesin aanbeveel.

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Perfect overnight stop between Pietersburg and Margate!

We were welcomed very kindly. Everything we needed was in the cottage. Beautiful decor. We enjoyed the tranquility of the farm. There is plenty of play space for small children. Thank you very much for the wonderful service and your kindness. We would recommend it to any family.

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

Alles wat nodig is vir oornag.

Plek was mooi skoon en dit was doodstil.

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Everything you need for an overnight stay.

Place was nice and clean and it was dead quiet.

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Ronel E - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Ronel E
With partner

Plaas-gasvryheid. Silwerskoon, baie goeie matras, warm water. Niks meer nodig nie.

Goeie diens. Gasvrou het my op hoogte gebring van ligging. Alles was silwerskoon en ons het heerlik geslaap.

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Farm hospitality. Silver clean, very good mattress, hot water. Nothing more needed.

Good service. Hostess updated me about location. Everything was spotless and we slept wonderfully.

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Francois S - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Francois S
With partner

Heerlike nagrus gehad!

Alicia se gasvryheid is spesiaal!

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Had a great night's rest!

Alicia's hospitality is special!

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Roelien H - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Roelien H
Family with teenagers

Very comfy farm stay.

We did not actually stay over on our return trip back from the Kruger due to the unrest that started up in the country, but I give this review based on the night we spent going up to Kruger. We were very happy with the accommodation and the owners were very happy to help with requests for braai's etc. that we had. Well worth the money they ask.

Tom B - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Tom B
With partner

Good value for money clean and convenient.

People were friendly and we had a comfortable stay.

Roelien H - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Roelien H
Family with teenagers

Very comfortable, rustic, farm cottage.

The hosts were extremely friendly and did their best to fulfill all our requirements. I would definitely use them as a stay over again. The only negative is that the stove in our cottage needs new hinges on the door but apart from that no complaints. It is on a farm so don't expect 5-star accommodation.

Ursula M - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Ursula M
With partner

Loved it.

This is a great place to stay if you want the real farm adventure. The people are extremely friendly and helpful. My only thing was it has loads of spider webs in the house. But other than that I loved my stay and will definitely be coming back.

Johan D - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Johan D
Family with young children

Baie lekker, sal weer soontoe gaan.

Die plek was baie aangenaam. Sal die gerus voorstel aan mense.

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Very nice, will go there again.

The place was very pleasant. Will definitely recommend it to people.

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Art C - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Art C
On business

Very comfortable and peaceful.

Thanks very much Alicia for a very pleasant stay.

Sonja Y - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Sonja Y
On business

Country life!

This is a typical working farm, so not for the faint hearted! Had a bit of a problem getting warm water, but overall quite nice.

Jors J - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Jors J

Great time.

Peaceful, affordable and friendly.

Hennie E - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Hennie E
With partner

Uiters teleurgesteld en mors van geld.

Foto's is misleidend, die plek het glad nie gelyk soos foto's. Baie stowwerig en vuil. Beddegoed op die een enkelbed (foto's wys dubbelbed) was vuil en onderstebo op bed dat dit nie gesien kan word nie. Vadoek was vuil. Geen skoonmakers het opgedaag nie, alhoewel dit so adverteer word. Braaihout is aangebied, nooit afgelewer nie. Die plek het goeie potensiaal, maar dan moet dit behoorlik bestuur word. Nog 2 ander pare het presies dieselfde tyd as ons opgedaag. Hulle moes baie lank wag om in hul bespreekte plek in te gaan, aangesien oortollig goed eers uitgedra moes word. Hulle was ook nie baie beïndruk met die blyplek nie. Dit was werklik 'n vermorsing van geld. Jammer as dit kras klink, maar dit is wat ons beleef het. Ek is nie 'n kritiese persoon nie, maar ek het dit grillerig gevind.

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Extremely disappointed and waste of money.

Pictures are misleading, the place did not look like pictures at all. Very dusty and dirty. Bedding on the one single bed (photos show double bed) was dirty and upside down on bed that it cannot be seen. Dishcloth was dirty. No cleaners showed up despite being advertised as such. Firewood was offered, never delivered. The place has good potential, but then it needs to be managed properly. 2 other couples arrived at exactly the same time as us. They had to wait a very long time to get into their reserved place, as excess stuff had to be carried out first. They were also not very impressed with the place to stay. It was truly a waste of money. Sorry if that sounds harsh, but that's what we experienced. I'm not a critical person, but I found this creepy.

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Shann B - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Shann B
With partner

Very disappointing!

From a brusque, unfriendly welcome to the smokey and mouldy smell in the accommodation itself, it is definitely not recommended as a place to stay. It was very disappointing as we looked forward to a peaceful, farm-style stay. The location is lovely and the dogs are very friendly but the accommodation needs a serious upgrade and clean. A little attention to detail would have made a difference.

Ciska S - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
1/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Ciska S
With partner

Die verblyf was geensins wat dit voorgestel is op die website nie.

In baie jare wat ek die webtuiste gebruik was dit die eerste keer wat die verblyf en dit wat op die website aangedui was nie ooreenstem nie. Ek was baie teleurgesteld in die akkommodasie. Dit was uiters vuil. Die handdoeke het na sweet geruik, die krane lek, die stortdeur kon nie toe nie, die skottelgoed was stowwerig en olierig. Die skottelgoedlappe wat daar is is regtig vetterig en vuil. Niks in die kombuis lyk asof dit vir gaste reggesit is nie. Die breekgoed is nie van een stel nie en die messegoed is van oral bymekaargesit. Die yskas was nie koud nie en het baie lank gevat om koud te word. By ons aankoms was daar water onder in die yskas. Ons het een nag kon uithou en het dadelik vir ons ander blyplek gesoek die oggend. Die dame wat ons ontvang het was aangenaam maar dit maak nie op vir die leuen wat op die website verkoop is van hoe die verblyf lyk nie. Die terugbetaling van ons verblyf koste is wel ontvang maar die ongerief om verblyf te soek oor 'n Paasnaweek sowel as die slegte ervaring en die impak op ons ander aktiwitieite, word nie met geld reg gestel nie. Vakansies en wegbreke is 'n luuksheid in die tye waarin ons leef. Dit is jammer dat so ervaring afbreek moet maak aan die bederf wat ons onsself toelaat. Ek sal niemand hierheen aanbeveel nie.

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The accommodation was in no way what it was presented on the website.

In many years that I have been using the website, this was the first time that the accommodation and what was indicated on the website did not match. I was very disappointed in the accommodation. It was extremely dirty. The towels smelled of sweat, the faucets leaked, the shower door wouldn't close, the dishes were dusty and oily. The dishcloths that are there are really greasy and dirty. Nothing in the kitchen looks like it has been set up for guests. The breakware is not from one set and the knifeware has been put together from all over. The fridge was not cold and took a very long time to get cold. When we arrived there was water in the bottom of the fridge. We were able to last one night and immediately looked for another place to stay in the morning. The lady who received us was pleasant but it doesn't make up for the lie that was sold on the website about what the accommodation looks like. The reimbursement of our accommodation costs was indeed received, but the inconvenience of looking for accommodation over an Easter weekend as well as the bad experience and the impact on our other activities, is not fixed with money. Holidays and breaks are a luxury in the times we live in. It's a shame that such an experience has to detract from the pampering we allow ourselves. I would not recommend anyone here.

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Riana R - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Riana R
Family with young children

Vuil! Onvoorbereid.

Geen ontvangs, nooit weer nie!

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Dirty! Unprepared.

No reception, never again!

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Sadiyya A - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sadiyya A
With friends

Went well.

It was really hot though, so we barely could fish.

Jan V - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jan V
With partner

Baie lekker gebly maar ...

Dit kan 'n fantastiese plek wees. Ons is baie vriendelik ontvang, lekker gerus na 'n lang dag en al is dit op 'n plaas het ons veilig gevoel. Maar daar is 'n paar dinge wat pla. Die stort se glaspanele was vuil (gevlek), agter is 'n baie lekker privaat stoepie maar die gras was lank en daar was siggaretstompies orals. Weet dit is op 'n plaas en daar moet stof wees maar 2 matjies voor die beddens sal 'n groot verskil maak. Daar is kofie- en teemaakgeriewe maar niks melk nie. Daar is 'n bed lampie langs die bed maar kon dit nie gebruik het nie want dit het 'n tweepuntprop en geen tweepuntprop in die muur beskikbaar nie.

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Very nice stay but...

It can be a fantastic place. We were received very kindly, well rested after a long day and even though it was on a farm we felt safe. But there are some things that bother. The shower's glass panels were dirty (stained), behind is a very nice private patio but the grass was long and there were cigarette butts everywhere. Know it's on a farm and there must be dust but 2 mats in front of the beds will make a big difference. There are coffee and tea making facilities but no milk. There is a bed lamp next to the bed but could not use it because it has a two-prong plug and no two-prong plug available in the wall.

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Adelle C - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Adelle C
With partner

Vinnige stop.

Vir die prys is dit die moeite werd.

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Quick stop.

For the price it is worth it.

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Nelisiwe M - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Nelisiwe M
With partner

It was so great the rooms were clean everyone was friendly.

It's really a nice place for a weekend away or holidays.

Craig N - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Craig N
With partner

Lovely stay.

Room and service lovely. Room is also cleaned on a daily basis which was not expected. But beware if the wind blows in the wrong direction, remember this is on an operating farm.

Tanya T - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tanya T
With partner

Great value for excellent accommodation!

Very friendly service and super accommodating. The units are very clean with everything you could need.

Laetitia M - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Laetitia M
With partner

I will visit again.

Warm and welcoming, spacious and relaxing.

Dean E - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dean E
Family with young children

Rustige omgewing en baie gasvrye mense.

Dit was 'n lekker oornagplekkies. Ons was gegroet deur 'n baie gawe gasvrou. Die eenhede is goed toegerus, skoon en netjies.

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Quiet environment and very hospitable people.

It was a nice place to stay. We were greeted by a very nice hostess. The units are well equipped, clean and tidy.

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Wynand L - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wynand L
With partner

Baie netjies, behulpsaam en ons het tuis gevoel.

Dankie vir gasvryheid van die eienaar van die gastehuis.

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Very neat, helpful and we felt at home.

Thank you for hospitality from the owner of the guest house.

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

Very neat and tidy place to stay.

The hostess was friendly. Nice place to stay. Few kilometers out of town, but very safe and quiet. We really enjoyed our stay.

Robert Z - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Robert Z
With partner

Aangename verblyf op 'n plaaswerf met die klanke en reuke van 'n beesplaas.

Ons verblyf was aangenaam met onderdakparkering redelik naby die kamers. Die kamers is goed uitgerus met alles wat nodig is. Ongelukkig was die kamers nie behoorlik skoongemaak nie. Baie stowwerig. Die badkamer is baie gerieflik en groot genoeg maar het ernstige onderhoud en verf nodig aan die plafon. Dit het glad nie 'n goeie indruk geskep met verf wat orals afdop nie. Die slaapkamer is lekker groot en die bed baie gemaklik. Hier was die gordyn 'n oogseer. Te lank en nie behoorlik gehang nie. Die sementtafel en -bankies buite is baie handig, maar ons kon dit bedags skaars gebruik. Dit moet onderdak kom vir beskerming teen son en reën. Ten spyte van al die negatiewe kommentaar het ons nogtans lekker gebly en die gasheer is baie behulpsaam.

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Pleasant stay on a farm yard with the sounds and smells of a cattle farm.

Our stay was pleasant with covered parking quite close to the rooms. The rooms are well equipped with everything needed. Unfortunately the rooms were not cleaned properly. Very dusty. The bathroom is very comfortable and big enough but needs serious maintenance and painting on the ceiling. It didn't create a good impression at all with paint peeling everywhere. The bedroom is nice and big and the bed very comfortable. Here the curtain was an eyesore. Too long and not hung properly. The cement table and benches outside are very handy, but we could hardly use them during the day. It should come under cover for protection from sun and rain. Despite all the negative comments, we still had a nice stay and the host is very helpful.

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Heidi T - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Heidi T
With partner

Rustig met vriendelike eienaars.

Dit is 'n rustige plaas met plaas reuke en diere. Baie voëls en vriendelike eienaars.

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Quiet with friendly owners.

It is a peaceful farm with farm smells and animals. Lots of birds and friendly owners.

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Brenda M - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Brenda M
Family with young children

If you like the farm-style life this is your place.

Very friendly staff there.

Conrad H - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Conrad H
With partner

Baie mooi akkommodasie - rustige plaas gevoel.

Baie mooi akkommodasie, vriendelike diens, rustige plaas gevoel. 'n Mens kan lekker ontspan. Ek sal definitief weer terug wees.

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Very nice accommodation - quiet farm feeling.

Very nice accommodation, friendly service, peaceful farm feeling. You can relax. I will definitely be back again.

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Andrew P - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Andrew P
With partner

They need to cater for couples and provide a double bed instead of two singles.

Our stay was enjoyable as its on a farm and very peaceful. Our room was very clean and neat, thank you. Its also excellent value for money.

Carl S - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carl S
With partner

Gasvryheid was uitstekend.

Dit was 'n heerlike verblyf, plaasatmosfeer. Sal enige tyd weer gaan.

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Hospitality was excellent.

It was a lovely stay, farm atmosphere. Would go again anytime.

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Rehanie N - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rehanie N
Family with young children

Fantastiese plekkie met wonderlike gasvryheid!

Sal vir seker weer van Buffalo gebruik maak. Dit voel soos 'n tweede tuiste. Sal dit beslis vir enige iemand aanbeveel!

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Great place with great hospitality!

Will definitely use Buffalo again. It feels like a second home. Would definitely recommend to anyone!

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Nhlahla S - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nhlahla S

Perfect and peaceful stay.

We had a great time in a peaceful and happy environment.

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

Baie geniet om op 'n plaas te kon kuier.

Verblyf baie privaat, tog was die eienaars baie behulpsaam en vriendelik. Genoeg ruimte vir buite kuier met gerieflike braaiplek.

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Enjoyed staying on the farm a lot.

Accommodation very private, and the owners were very helpful and friendly. Enough space to be outside with a convenient braai.

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Madelene H - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Madelene H
With partner

Fantastiese weg-breek.

Die eienaars is wonderlike, vriendelike mense wat onmiddellik help as daar iets is wat kort. Die plekkie is mooi en netjies en lekker stil. Het die naweek daar baie geniet.

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Fantastic getaway.

The owners are wonderful, friendly people who help immediately if there is something missing. The place is nice and tidy and nice and quiet. Really enjoyed the weekend there.

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Bernsdette S - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bernsdette S
With partner

It was peaceful and quiet.

Thank you such friendly service.

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

Heerlik, rustig, gemaklik, netjies en veilig.

Alles wat jy nodig het in 'n heerlike plaasomgewing. Die eenhede is netjies en gerieflik en die eienaars baie vriendelik en hulpvaardig.

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Lovely, peaceful, comfortable, tidy and safe.

Everything you need in a lovely farm setting. The units are neat and comfortable and the owners very friendly and helpful.

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Lizelle S - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lizelle S
Family with young children

Baie vriendelike mense en ons het lekker gebly.

Pragtige plaaslewe en vriendelike mense.

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Very friendly people and we had a nice stay.

Beautiful farm life and friendly people.

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

Dit was lekker rustig.

Die plekkie is rustig en die eienaars is baie behulpsaam en vriendelik.

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It was nice and quiet.

The place is peaceful and the owners are very helpful and friendly.

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

Waarde vir geld.

Gerieflik, netjies en skoon. Lekker groot eenheid.

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Value for money.

Comfortable, neat and clean. Nice big unit.

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Gideon S - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Gideon S
With partner

'n Aangename ervaring wat bestaan het uit 'n warm ontvangs, gerieflike fasiliteite, en die plaaslewe op jou voorstoep.

Buffalo River Self-catering is waarlik waarde vir geld. Ons het maklik tuis gevoel. Die plekkie is goed ingerig met 'n heerlike groot bed met 'n knus duvet en genoeg komberse vir die koudste wintersnag. Die private braaiarea agter was ook 'n lekker pluspunt.

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A pleasant experience that consisted of a warm welcome, comfortable facilities, and farm life on your doorstep.

Buffalo River Self-catering is truly value for money. We easily felt at home. The place is well furnished with a lovely big bed with a cozy duvet and enough blankets for the coldest winter night. The private braai area at the back was also a nice plus.

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Karen E - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karen E
With partner

Waarde vir geld.

Baie lekker gebly en die eienares is baie behulpsaam.

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Value for money.

Very nice stay and the owner is very helpful.

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Mari R - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mari R
On business

It was peaceful and relaxing after a day's work.

Alicia and Frederick are warm and helpful hosts. This is definitely what you need after a day's hard work. They will see us again when working in the area.

Larry M - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Larry M
With partner

Clean, neat, cheap, good communication.

Based on a farm, with some farm odours. An easy stopover.

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Skoon, netjies, goedkoop, goeie kommunikasie.

Op 'n plaas met plaasreuke. Maklike oornagverblyf.

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

Dit was baie lekker en rustig.

Diens was 100%.

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It was very nice and peaceful.

Service was 100%.

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

Very peaceful and quiet.

Very nice place gust need more things to do like swimming pool or Jacuzzi or something.

Mariette D - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Mariette D
Family with young children

Waarde.

Baie vriendelike verwelkoming en bereid om te help. Die is ons 2de keer wat ons by Buffalo River Self-catering oorslaap. Albei geleenthede is ons tegemoet gekom met 'n ekstra matras vir ons peuter. Definitief waarde vir geld en vir óns perfek geleë. Sal enige tyd weer hier oornag.

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Value.

Very friendly welcome and willing to help. This is our 2nd time staying at Buffalo River Self-catering. Both occasions we were met with an extra mattress for our toddler. Definitely value for money and perfectly located for us. Would stay here again anytime.

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Richard S - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Richard S
With partner

Calm farm stay.

The place is just 10 km from Newcastle town, 3 km from a garage with a hotel should there be a need for meals. Just 2 km from the highway. It's very easy to find if you just follow the easy instructions. Lovely couple and very comfortable. Rooms are excellently set for privacy and comfort. All round excellent.

Jan D - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Jan D
Family with teenagers

Die wooneenhede was verrassend aangenaam gemeubileer met genoeg spasie om die plaasatmosfeer te waardeer.

Verrassend aangenaam gemeubileer om die plaasatmosfeer te waardeer. Die vensters kan dalk toegerus word met funksioneel mooi houtrame was gaas akkommodeer. Volop voëlspesies vroegoggend waargeneem.

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The living units were surprisingly pleasantly furnished with enough space to appreciate the farm atmosphere.

Surprisingly pleasantly furnished to appreciate the farm atmosphere. The windows may be equipped with functionally beautiful wooden frames were mesh accommodate. Abundant bird species observed in the early morning.

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Anonymous Guest - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
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Individual traveller
Charlene V - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Charlene V
With partner

Oulike plekkie.

Ons is baie hartlik verwelkom, plekkie is op 'n plaas so ons was mal oor die ongekunstelde gevoel van die plekkie, oulike plekkie.

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Cute place.

We got a warm welcoming, the place is on a farm and we were mad about the rustic feel. A cute little place.

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Gustav P - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Gustav P
With partner

Skoon en netjies.

Sal weer daar bly baie vriendelik ontvang en die kamer was netjies en skoon, wat pla is daar is geen veiligheidsdeur en op pad na die kamer sou ek voorstel dat plaveisel ingesit word, op die hede loop mens oor gebreekte sementblokke, dit breek af aan die voorkoms van die kamer.

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Clean and tidy.

Will stay there again, received very kindly and the room was tidy and clean, what bothered me was that there is no security door and on the way to the room I would suggest putting in a pavement, at the moment you're walking on broken cement blocks and it damages the appearance of the room.

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Schalk N - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Schalk N
With partner

Lekker gebly. Goeie waarde gewees.

Rustige plek om te bly buite die besige dorp. Vriendelike mense en goeie waarde.

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Had a nice stay. Good value for money.

Quiet place to stay at outside of the bustling town. Friendly people and good value.

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Bongani N - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Bongani N
With friends

If you wish to get a country or farm retreat, then this is the place for you.

Quiet and peaceful place.

Ismail E - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Ismail E
With partner

Not a holiday destination as it's based on a cattle farm.

Highly recommended for a person looking for a budget, value for money self-catering accommodation.

Anonymous Guest - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with teenagers

Friendly reception, busy cattle farm.

We were kindly received. Bedding clean, but a lot of dust in the rooms, showers were dirty and it took 2 days to fix gas geyser (they only had to replace the battery). Cattle feed is mixed right in front of the rooms, very dusty, attracts flies, and tractor made noise every day Mon-Sun right in front of our door with the mixing plant. The cottages are well equipped, but with small changes they could be fantastic. I suggest: mesh in front of windows (for flies), pavement from parking to cottage (it's a mud puddle during rain), curtain in front of bathroom window and comfortable chairs or cushions for the wooden lounge chairs. I understand this is a working cattle farm, but should the feed be mixed right in front of the guests' rooms?

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Anonymous Guest - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with young children
Vasthi S - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Vasthi S
With partner

Mense was baie behulpsaam, vriendelik en gasvryheid was uitstekend.

Die mense was baie gaaf gehelp waar hulle kon, woonstel was elke dag skoongemaak, baie vriendelike mense. Ons verwysings aangestuur watse plekke kan ons besoek en gaan sien.

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People were very helpful, friendly and hospitality was excellent.

The people were very kind and helped where they could, apartment was cleaned every day, very friendly people. Forwarded our references what places we can visit and see.

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

Fantastic venue.

It is tranquil and safe. Super hosts. Clean with comfortable bed and linen.

Marius M - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marius M
Family with teenagers

Rustig.

As jy van die plaaslewe hou, is hierdie beslis vir jou. Lekker visvang vir die kinders. Groot wye vlaktes vir lekker stap. Baie veilig. Alicia is 'n wonderlike gasvrou wat uit haar pad gaan om jou te gemoed te kom.

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Restful.

If you love farm life, this is definitely for you. Nice fishing for the kids. Big wide plains for nice walking. Very safe. Alicia is a wonderful hostess who goes out of her way to please you.

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Baie dankie Marius vir die mooi woorde, hoop om julle gou weer te sien.

Buffalo River Self-catering
Jeanine S - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jeanine S
With partner

Perfekte verblyf!

Die verblyf was perfek! Die kliëntediens was ook baie goed. Dit was my man se verjaarsdag en Alicia het uit haar pad uit gegaan om dit spesiaal te maak vir hom. Sal definitief weer hier bly!

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Perfect stay!

The stay was perfect! The customer service was also very good. It was my husband's birthday and Alicia went out of her way to make it special for him. Will definitely stay here again!

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Stephen V - May 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Stephen V
With partner

Baie baie lekker.

Sal weer daar gaan kuier, het dit baie geniet.

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It was great.

We will be back, really enjoyed it.

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Rory L - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rory L
With partner

Ons was mal daaroor. Regte plaastatmosfeer waarvan ons so baie hou.

Aangename, vriendelike, plaas omgewing. Lekker rustig. Baie oop, gasvrye mense.

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We loved it. Real farm atmosphere that we love so much.

Pleasant, friendly, farm environment. Nice and quiet. Very open, hospitable people.

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Pierre M - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pierre M
With partner

Baie lekker rustige verblyf.

Baie ekstra moeite gedoen deur Alicia. Definitief die moeite werd.

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Very nice peaceful stay.

A lot of extra effort done by Alicia. Definitely worth it.

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Jd R - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jd R
With partner

Heerlik en rustig op die plaas.

Regtig hoogs aanbevole. Alles was na wense.

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Lovely and peaceful on the farm.

Truly highly recommended. Everything was as we wanted it.

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

Rustig.

Baie rustige omgewing met vriendelike diens. Ons sal definitief weer van Buffalo River gebruik maak. Netjiese woonstel met al die geriewe.

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Peaceful.

Very quiet area with friendly service. We will definitely stay at Buffalo River again. Neat apartment with all the amenities.

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

Rustige area.

Vriendelike ontvangs. Skoon eenhede. Eenvoudig, maar baie netjies. Rustige omgewing. Prys is beslis bekostigbaar. Heerlike kuier-area buite die woonstelletjies.

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Quiet area.

Friendly reception. Clean units. Simple, but very neat. Quiet environment. Price is definitely affordable. Lovely visiting area outside the apartments.

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Leigh M - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leigh M
Family with young children

Awesome and accommodating - just needed a good clean.

The hostess accommodated our autistic son in our room and was super friendly and hospitable. The facilities were more than sufficient considering what we needed. It was just such a pity that the room and bathroom and kitchen hadn't been cleaned properly in a long time. The linen was fresh but the shower caddy had soap caked to it, the floors were sticky and everything was covered in a layer of dust and grime.

Chris V - Jun 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Chris V
With partner

Baie rustig en stil.

Sien sterre.

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Very tranquil and quiet.

See stars.

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Anonymous Guest - Aug 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Anonymous Guest
On business

I canceled the reservation and am still waiting for a refund of the total amount.

I canceled the reservation on the same day I made the reservation. I paid the full amount, and am still waiting for feedback / refund.

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per night (sleeps 2)
From
R 500
per night (sleeps 2)
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  • Capacity: 14 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Buffalo River Farm, Newcastle, 2940, KwaZulu-Natal
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