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De Rust Private Nature Reserve

26 reviews
Self Catering

Review Summary

4.4 out of 5from 26 reviews for De Rust Private Nature Reserve
Cleanliness
4.4/5
Service
4.6/5
Location
4.1/5
Safety
4.8/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Louis V - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Louis V
Family with teenagers

Ons het heerlik gebly by De Rust Private Nature Reserve. Die houthuisies is baie gerieflik en groot.

Die kamers en badkamers is perfek. Die warmkomberse op die beddens was 'n heerlike verrassing en het definitief gehelp met die koue van die vroeë winter. Die enigste ding wat bietjie gepla het, is die kombuistoerusting. Vir 'n selfsorg-eenheid was daar minder as die nodigste. Daar is borde, glase en bekers, maar nie genoeg messe en vurke nie. Die potte is baie klein vir 'n 5-slaapeenheid. Verder is daar nie meng- of slaaibak- of kooktoerusting nie.

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We had a wonderful stay at De Rust Private Nature Reserve. The wooden houses are very comfortable and large.

The rooms and bathrooms are perfect. The warm blankets on the beds were a lovely surprise and definitely helped with the cold of the early winter. The only thing that bothered a bit is the kitchen equipment. For a self-catering unit there was less than what was needed. There are plates, glasses and mugs, but not enough knives and forks. The pots are very small for a 5 bedroom unit. Furthermore, there is no mixing or salad bowl or cooking equipment.

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Francois T - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Francois T
Family with young children

Baie tevrede.

Baie rustig, netjies, word goed onderhou, ablusie skoon en netjies. Eienaar behandel mens soos ou vriende.

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Very satisfied.

Very quiet, tidy, well maintained, ablution clean and tidy. Owner treats you like old friends.

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

Lovely place.

Would only recommend a daily cleaning, as we were out early and arrived late back each day. Also the bar maybe being open and perhaps a small shop to buy water, wood etc.

Tania G - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Tania G
With partner

Skoon en gerieflike chalets.

De Rust word baie mooi in stand gehou deur Eden, en die chalet was gemaklik en skoon. Die personeel is baie vriendelik.

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Clean and comfortable chalets.

De Rust is very well maintained by Eden, and the chalet was comfortable and clean. The staff is very friendly.

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Riana V - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Riana V
Family with young children

Rustig.

Baie lekker huisies. Genoeg ruimte binne en buite. My kind het die speelterrein baie geniet.

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Restful.

Very nice houses. Enough space inside and outside. My child really enjoyed the playground.

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Roelf R - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Roelf R
With partner

Die verblyf was goed gewees.

Die eenheid was skoon en netjies. Aangename verblyf.

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The stay was good.

The unit was clean and tidy. Pleasant stay.

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Ben V - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Ben V
With partner

Heerlike verblyf met pragtige uitsig.

Heerlike verblyf in die houthuis, skoon en netjies. Mooiste sonsondergange oor die dam waar die wild kom water drink. Vriendelike personeel.

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Lovely accommodation with a beautiful view.

Lovely stay in the log house, clean and tidy. Most beautiful sunsets over the dam where the wildlife comes to drink water. Friendly staff.

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Ellen M - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Ellen M
Family with teenagers

Excellent stay.

The stay was good but there were 3 bats in our chalet and a smell of wood oil.

Lindie V - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Lindie V
Family with teenagers

Dit was baie lekker, die enigste ding wat ek die eienaar sal op wil attent maak, is dat hy na die warmwaterdruk in die log cabin eenhede sal moet kyk.

Dit was glad nie aangenaam om daar te stort of te bad nie, want die warmwaterdruk was so laag, dat jy nie kon stort nie en die bad het die water al koud by die tyd wat die bad genoeg water in het om te kan bad. Ons het dit onder Marius se aandag gebring, maar het geen verbetering gesien nie.

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It was very nice, the only thing I would like to point out to the owner is that he will have to look at the hot water pressure in the log cabin units.

It was not at all pleasant to shower or bathe there, because the hot water pressure was so low, that you could not shower and the bath water was already cold by the time the bath had enough water in it to be able to bathe. We brought this to Marius' attention, but saw no improvement.

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Onalenna T - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Onalenna T
With partner

I love the place.

Everything is perfect.

Annemarie R - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annemarie R
With partner

Pragtige plek en vriendelike mense.

Hulle kan dalk daaglikse skoonmaakdienste aanbied teen addisionele fooi.

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Beautiful place and friendly people.

They may offer daily cleaning services for an additional fee.

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Antoinette V - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
2/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Antoinette V
With friends

Baie lekker stil en rustig.

Net bietjie ver van teerpaaie en geen aanwysings langs die grondpad of teerpad se afdraai nie.

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Very quiet and peaceful.

Just a bit far from tar roads and no directions along the dirt road or tar road turn off.

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Hannes R - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Hannes R
Family with young children

Baie rustig en veilig met al die nodige.

Die geriewe was soos wat ek verwag het. Daar was 'n rustige atmosfeer. Bring wel jou eie braaihout en ys saam. Die bokke is mak en loop naby die chalets.

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Very quiet and safe with everything you need.

The amenities were as I expected. There was a peaceful atmosphere. Do bring your own braai wood and ice. The goats are tame and walk near the chalets.

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Mziwakhe M - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Mziwakhe M
Family with young children

Good.

Our stay was okay. We enjoyed every minute, but the blankets in the chalets need to be replaced.

Anonymous Guest - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
Large group
Elsje M - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Elsje M
With partner

Lovely.

Very quiet and tranquil. Everything clean. Staff friendly and helpfull.

Thelwyn H - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Thelwyn H
Family with young children

Baie lekker gebly.

Baie oulike huisie met mooiste uitsig oor die dam. Daar was gelukkig geen besoekers saam met ons by die dam nie wat dit lekker stil gemaak het. Die musiek vanuit die kroeg was egter steurend (nie gepas vir 'n wildsplaas nie), so ons was bly toe beurtkrag aanbreek en dit hul stil gemaak het. Die grondpad soontoe was baie mooi onderhou.

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Very nice stay.

Very cute house with the most beautiful view over the dam. Luckily there were no visitors with us at the dam which made it nice and quiet. However, the music from the bar was disturbing (not appropriate for a game farm), so we were glad when load shedding came and it silenced them. The dirt road there was very well maintained.

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Ellen D - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ellen D
With partner

Dit was baie lekker. Personeel was baie vriendelik.

Ek sal graag 'n voorstel maak dat hul 'n mikrogolfoond en sout en peper in die wittebroodsuite moet sit. Alles was baienbetjies, en die personeel baie behulpsaam en vriendelik. Dit is so 'n rustige atmosfeer.

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It was very nice. Staff was very friendly.

I would like to suggest that they put a microwave oven and salt and pepper in the honeymoon suite. Everything was perfect, and the staff very helpful and friendly. It's such a peaceful atmosphere.

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Mantsho S - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mantsho S
Large group

Nature has blessed this place with enticing, scenic beauty.

Our stay at this place was really worth it. The place itself is located in a beautiful area, totally isolated resort. We were a group of 16 individuals and it accommodated us perfectly. The reception and care we received from the owner were incredible. Thank you for making our stay as great as it was. I will be definitely coming back to this location.

De Rust Private Nature Reserve 's response

Dear Guest

Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback. We always have our client's best interest at heart.

Looking forward to welcoming you back to De Rust in the near future.

Kind regards
De Rust Management

De Rust Private Nature Reserve
Vinette L - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Vinette L

Pragtige plaas met vriendelike hulp wanneer gevra!

Dankie Jeffrey jy was 'n ster!

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Beautiful farm with friendly help when asked!

Thank you Jeffrey you were a star!

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Barry M - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Barry M
On business

Baie dankie, ek het lekker gebly.

Ek het julle afgemerk op netheid want daar is muf in die kombuiskaste en die gat onder die badkamerwasbak is nie toegeplyster nie.

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Thank you very much, I had a great stay.

I marked you down for cleanliness because there is mold in the kitchen cupboards and the hole under the bathroom sink has not been plastered.

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Liezel D - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Liezel D
Family with teenagers

Veilig en rustige plek!

Veilige en rustige plek.

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Safe and peaceful place!

Safe and peaceful place.

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Isaac S - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Isaac S
With partner

I've enjoyed my stay, everything was just perfect.

The view and everything surrounding the place was just perfect.

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

Pragtig en baie ontspanne, was baie lekker.

Ek was baie verras met hoe mooi dit is daar. Personeel was baie vriendelik en hulpvaardig. Ek sal nie skroom om weer daar te gaan oornag of selfs 'n naweek daar te gaan kuier nie. Die geriewe is van die bestes wat ek nog by so 'n plek gesien het. Was baie lekker en ontspannend. Kan lekker familietyd hê en 'n mens nader aanmekaar bring. Baie dankie.

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Beautiful and very relaxed, was very nice.

I was very surprised with how beautiful it is there. Staff were very friendly and helpful. I would not hesitate to spend the night there again or even visit there for a weekend. The facilities are some of the best I have seen at such a place. Was very nice and relaxing. Can have nice family time and bring one closer together. Thank you very much.

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De Rust Private Nature Reserve 's response

Baie dankie vir die mooi resensie, Paul. Ons sien uit daarna om julle weer by ons te ontvang.

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

Fantastiese wegbreek uit die stad.

Baie mooi en skoon eenhede. Die grasdak eenhede laat n mens voel soos indie bosveld. Sal beslis weer kom kuier!

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Great getaway from the city.

Very nice and clean units. The thatched units make you feel like you are in the forest. Will definitely visit again!

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De Rust Private Nature Reserve 's response

Baie dankie vir die mooi resensie, Carika. Ons sien uit daarna om julle weer by ons te ontvang.

De Rust Private Nature Reserve
Monique V - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Monique V
Family with teenagers

Chalet kort TLC.

Baie lekker gebly. Chalet benodig instandhouding maar die log cabins is mooi.

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Chalet needs TLC.

Very nice stay. Chalet needs maintenance but the log cabins are beautiful.

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Baie dankie vir jou resensie Monique. Ons waardeer enige insigte wat ons kan gebruik om verbeterings te maak aan De Rust.

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