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DeMist Cottage - Old Pollie

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.6 out of 5from 35 reviews for DeMist Cottage - Old Pollie
Cleanliness
4.5/5
Service
4.5/5
Location
4.5/5
Safety
4.9/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Christiaan K - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christiaan K
With partner

Lafenis vir 'n persoon wat moeg gery is en na bietjie vrede en rus verlang.

Heerlik gebly. Alle geriewe wat ons benodig het, was daar. Die buite braaiplek is beskut en 'n heerlike kuierplek. 'n TV sou nie kon meeding met die 'bosveldvuur' en die pragtige sterrehemel nie.

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Relaxation for a person who is tired and longs for some peace and rest.

Had a wonderful stay. All amenities we needed were there. The outside braai place is sheltered and a lovely place to visit. A TV would not be able to compete with the 'forest fire' and the beautiful starry sky.

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

Rustig en stil. Vriendelike mense.

Ja, dit was baie lekker gewees en ons het dit so geniet. Ons sal weer daar gaan bly, want dis waar ek vandaan kom. Ons het op die plek gebly. Baie dankie, dit was 'n wonderlike ervaring.

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Calm and quiet. Friendly people.

Yes, it was very nice and we enjoyed it so much. We will stay there again because that's where I'm from. We stayed on the spot. Thank you very much, it was a wonderful experience.

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

Very peaceful. Hosts extremely friendly and helpful.

We didn't even miss the wifi or television.

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

Rustig.

Mooi netjies en ietsie anders - veral die badkamer! Die stilte baie geniet.

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Restful.

Nice and tidy and something different - especially the bathroom! Really enjoyed the silence.

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Ashleigh C - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ashleigh C
With partner

Restful.

Lovely peaceful and restful place. Neat and clean. The directions and availability of the owner can be improved as the directions received were not correct, and the owner did not answer her phone.

Leinadu A - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leinadu A
Individual traveller

Rustig en stil.

Ideaal vir oornag of 'n paar dae.

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Calm and quiet.

Ideal for overnight or a few days.

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Gerhard J - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gerhard J
With partner

Rustig tussen die sitrusboorde.

Ons was baie vriendelik en hartlik verwelkom deur die gasheer en gasvrou. Dit het ons baie gou tuis laat voel. Old Pollie bied lekker ruim verblyf en is ideaal naby die oostelike toegangshek van die Baviaanskloof geleë.

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Quiet among the citrus groves.

We were very friendly and warmly welcomed by the host and hostess. It made us feel at home very quickly. Old Pollie offers nice and spacious accommodation and is ideally located near the eastern entrance gate of the Baviaanskloof.

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Jo F - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Jo F
With partner

Gerieflik, maar kort bietjie finesse.

Alhoewel gerieflik, kort dit opknapping. Koffie, melk en tee sou lekker gewees het.

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Comfortable, but lacking some finesse.

Although comfortable, it needs renovation. Coffee, milk and tea would have been nice.

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

Ideal for a one night stay before Baviaanskloof visit.

Very basic but ideal for a one night stay.

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

Baie aangename en netjiese huisie.

Ons was welkom ontvang deur die einaar en het lekker geselsies gehad. Die huisie was baie netjies en skoon gewees met al die nodige geriewe. Die rustigheid van die plaas en mooi uitsig van die natuurskoon was kos vir die siel gewees.

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Very pleasant and tidy house.

We were welcomed by the owner and had nice conversations. The house was very neat and clean with all the necessary amenities. The tranquility of the farm and beautiful view of the natural beauty had been food for the soul.

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Marius K - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marius K
With partner

Ontspanne, in natuur, veilig.

Netjies, skoon geriewe. Lekker braaiplek.

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Relaxed, in nature, safe.

Neat, clean facilities. Nice barbecue place.

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

Verfrissend, buite, vars, lemoene.

Ons het baie lekker gebly, Eienaars is baie gaaf en vrygewend. Lekker baie lemoene geëet en lekker gestap op die plaas.

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Refreshing, outside, fresh, oranges.

We had a great stay, Owners are very nice and generous. Enjoyed eating lots of oranges and had a nice walk on the farm.

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

Is baie rustig daar.

Dit was a baie aangename wegbreek. Rustig op die plaas, eienaars was baie vriendelik en aangenaam.

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It's very quiet there.

It was a very pleasant break. Quiet on the farm, owners were very friendly and pleasant.

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Melissa W - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Melissa W
With partner

Tranquil and quaint.

It was relaxing and lovely to walk down to the river though the orange trees, however it would be awesome if the owners had to leave a small hesian bag in the cottage so that we could have the experience of picking a few oranges, we didn't pick any as we didn't know if we were allowed to or not, but its beautiful and the fire pit brings a nice vibe, house itself has everything that u need ,we will definitely go there again in the future.

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

Rustige plaasatmosfeer.

Lieflikste verblyf met al die nodige geriewe. Vriendelike en behulpsame personeel en eienaar. Old Pollie is op 'n werkende lemoenplaas, en die eienaar het vir ons 'n geskenk van lemoene gegee. Vuurmaakhout was ook beskikbaar.

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Quiet farm atmosphere.

Lovely accommodation with all the necessary facilities. Friendly and helpful staff and owner. Old Pollie is on a working orange farm, and the owner gave us a gift of oranges. Firewood was also available.

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Veronique O - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Veronique O
Individual traveller

Nice stay on a citrus farm.

If you want to be in the countryside and experience the quietness of farm life, this place is for you. Comfortable place with the basics provided. Friendly hosts.

Louis V - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Louis V
With partner

Rustig en gerieflik.

Ons het in Old Bearie gebly. Groot en gerieflike eenheid met alles wat jy nodig mag kry. Naby genoeg om dag-ekskursies te doen in die Baviaanskloof in of net op die plaas rond te verken. Baie vriendelike gasvrou Jansie. Dankie vir julle gasvryheid.

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Quiet and comfortable.

We stayed in Old Bearie. Large and comfortable unit with everything you might need. Close enough to do day trips into the Baviaanskloof or just explore around the farm. Very friendly hostess Jansie. Thank you for your hospitality.

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DeMist Cottage - Old Pollie 's response

Dankie Louis,

Bly julle het dit geniet. Kom kuier gerus weer.

Alles wat mooi is.

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

Baie rustige atmosfeer. Lekker rusplek. Geen TV, so jy kan heeltemal afskakel.

Patensie is ’n pragtige, rustige dorpie. Lekker eetplekkie by Die Padstal en Tolbos. Die sitrusbome ruik lekker en daar is staproetes wat gevplg kan word, of jy kan net lekker rustig ontspan.

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Very peaceful atmosphere. Nice resting place. No TV, so you can switch off completely.

Patensie is a beautiful, peaceful village. Nice place to eat at Die Padstal and Tolbos. The citrus trees smell nice and there are hiking trails that can be followed, or you can just relax.

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Ernst S - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ernst S
With partner

Baie rustige omgewing.

Dubbelbed miskien 'n bietjie klein vir groot mense, andersins geen probleme nie.

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Very peaceful environment.

Double bed maybe a bit small for tall people, otherwise no problems.

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Susan S - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Susan S
With partner

Vriendelike mense en netjiese plekkie.

Die eienaar sal na die volgende moet kyk. Ons het gesukkel om te stort, die waterdruk is baie sleg en die water loop stadig uit. Kombuis/voorste vertrek het 'n baie slegte reuk. Sit dalk koffie, tee, suiker, melkpoeier en bottelwater neer vir gaste. Al is dit net genoeg vir een keer se gebruik.

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Friendly people and neat place.

The owner will need to look at the following. We struggled to take a shower, the water pressure is very bad and the water runs out slowly. Kitchen/front room has a very bad smell. Maybe put out coffee, tea, sugar, powdered milk and bottled water for guests. Even if it is only enough for one time use.

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DeMist Cottage - Old Pollie 's response

Dankie Susan vir die raad.

Ons het pas die stort oorgedoen en dalk is daar erens 'n fout, ons sal aandag gee daar aan.

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Louwrens E - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Louwrens E
With partner

So ongelooflik lekker

So pragtige uitsig oor sitrus boorde van stoep af

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So incredibly delicious

Such a beautiful view of citrus orchards from the porch

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Japie V - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Japie V
With partner

Ideaal om Baviaanskloof te besoek.

Gerieflik vir besoek aan Baviaanskloof. Sal handig wees as daar 'n paar kombuisbenodigdhede aangevul kan word.

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Ideal for visiting Baviaanskloof.

Convenient for visiting Baviaanskloof. Would be handy if some kitchen essentials could be added.

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

Onvergeetlike akkommodasie en wonderlike mense.

Lekker, goed toegeruste akkommodasie in 'n rustige omgewing. Sal beslis weer by DeMist bly. Dankie vir die gasvryheid!

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Unforgettable accommodation and wonderful people.

Nice, well-equipped accommodation in a peaceful environment. Would definitely stay at DeMist again. Thanks for the hospitality!

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Jan Hendrik B - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jan Hendrik B
With partner

Word beslis aanbeveel.

Pragtige groen omgewing. Heerlike verblyf. Gasvry mense.

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Definitely recommended.

Beautiful green surroundings. Great stay. Hospitable people.

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DeMist Cottage - Old Pollie 's response

Dankie Jan Hendrik, kom kuier gerus weer.

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Fanus V - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Fanus V
With partner

Netjies en skoon!

Ons was hartlik ontvang in 'n skoon en netjiese perseel in baie mooi omgewing!

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Neat and clean!

We were warmly welcomed on a clean and neat premises in very nice surroundings!

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Dick V - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dick V
With partner

Ons oornagstop was wonderlik.

Ons verblyf by DeMist Cottage was aangenaam, rustig en algeheel baie bevredigend. Alles wat ons nodig kon kry was beskikbaar.

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Our overnight stop was wonderful.

Our stay at DeMist Cottage was pleasant, quiet and totally satisfactory. Everything we needed was available.

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DeMist Cottage - Old Pollie 's response

Dankie Dick,

Bly julle het dit geniet. Kom kuier gerus weer.

Groete

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Sue D - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Sue D
On business

Very comfortable and clean, but no running water on 11 April 2019.

Beds, stoep, living room, kitchen and lapa all very pleasant and clean. Beds comfortable. Unfortunately on the night of our stay, there was no running water in the kitchen or bathroom. The small dribble that we managed to catch in the basin was warm, so not even possible to refill drinking water bottles. No dishtowel or dishcloths. No firewood. We informed the owner and he said that he would look into the water problem.

DeMist Cottage - Old Pollie 's response

Thank you Sue, apologies for the water. We are trying a new set-up to get cleaner water since the drought. We will definitely make sure the system works better.

Please come visit us again.

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Anonymous Guest - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner
Amalie J - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Amalie J
With partner

Dit was onoortreflik!

Jansie, ons het dit so baie geniet. Die meeste waarskynlik dat daar geen TV is nie, ons kon tussen die sitrusboorde af stap na die rivier. Laataand het ek buite gesit en koffie drink en die liggie dopgehou van die trekker wat teen die oorkantste bult die sitrusbome besproei met gif. Julle tuin is pragtig en die skilpadboom (olifantboom?) is baie interessant. Ons gaan definitief weer by julle oornag, die Gamtoosvallei is pragtig!

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It was unsurpassed!

Jansie, we enjoyed it so much. Most likely that there is no TV, we could walk down between the citrus groves to the river. Late at night I sat outside drinking coffee and watching the light of the tractor spraying the citrus trees with poison on the opposite hill. Your garden is beautiful and the turtle tree (elephant tree?) is very interesting. We will definitely spend the night with you again, the Gamtoos Valley is beautiful!

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DeMist Cottage - Old Pollie 's response

Baie dankie Amalie. Dit was vir ons heerlik om julle te kon huisves en ons sien uit na julle volgende kuier.

Veilige reise.

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Francois D - Apr 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Francois D
With partner

Oornag op vakansietoer.

As gevolg van 'n dubbele bespreking misverstand, is ons vroeg deur die eienaar gekontak en i.p.v. Old Pollie by Old Beary ingeboek. Wat 'n aangename verrassing. Die eenheid is groot, met 'n lieflike braai area en alles wat nodig is vir 'n wonderlike verblyf. Ons sal beslis weer daar wil oorbly en meer van die omgewing te besigtig.

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Overnight on holiday tour.

Due to a double booking misunderstanding, we were contacted early by the owner and instead Old Pollie checked in at Old Beary. What a pleasant surprise. The unit is large, with a lovely braai area and everything needed for a wonderful stay. We would definitely like to stay there again and see more of the area.

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Pieter B - Apr 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Pieter B
With partner

Ons het by Old Pollie oorgebly op pad na die Baviaanskloof. Dit is 'n baie gerieflik en op die roete.

Kan hier oorstaan om Patensie en omgewing te verken, of soos ons dit gebruik het as laaste oornagstop voordat jy die Baviaans binne gaan. Die vriendelikheid van die gasheer en sy staaltjies en vertellings oor die omgewing maak dit oorbly soveel meer aangenaam. As jy daar vertrek weet jy dat jy eendag sal terugkom en weer daar bly.

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We stayed at Old Pollie on our way to the Baviaanskloof. It is very convenient and on the route.

Can stay here to explore Patensie and surroundings, or as we used it as a last overnight stop before entering the Bavian. The friendliness of the host and his anecdotes and stories about the area make the stay so much more pleasant. When you leave there you know that one day you will come back and stay there again.

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Monika L - Jul 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Monika L
With partner

Alles wat jy nodig het, niks wat jy nie wil hê nie.

Baie skoon; pragtige tuin; uiters vriendelike ontvangs; rustig en lekker koud.

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Everything you need, nothing you don't want.

Very clean; beautiful garden; extremely friendly reception; calm and nice and cold.

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Pete A - Sep 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Pete A
With partner

Great place to stay before/after driving the Baviaanskloof.

We had a great stay. Friendly hosts and comfortable cottage.

Ruth W - Sep 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ruth W
With partner

It is an awesome place to stay, everything you need is available

We really enjoyed staying here, it was awesome! There was no TV, but that was great as you then make time for all the other things you would like to do. Thank you, we will definitely come back again, and again.

Hanlie M - Jul 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Hanlie M
With partner

Nie heeltemal privaat, andersins baie lekker.

Oor die algemeen het ons lekker gebly. Die gasvryheid is baie goed, maar ons sal verkies om alleen gelaat te word en nie die hele tyd gepla te word nie.

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Not quite private, otherwise very nice.

Overall we had a nice stay. The hospitality is very good, but we would prefer to be left alone and not be bothered all the time.

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  • Capacity: 3 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 00:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: DeMistkraal, Patensie, 6335, Eastern Cape
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