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Desert Wind Private Guest and Game Farm

20 reviews
Self Catering

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4.5 out of 5from 20 reviews for Desert Wind Private Guest and Game Farm
Cleanliness
4.6/5
Service
4.4/5
Location
4.5/5
Safety
4.8/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Luise E - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Luise E
With partner

Beautiful and peaceful, would highly recommend.

The stay was amazing, went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable. It was so beautiful and peaceful, would highly recommend.

Isabel F - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Isabel F
With partner

Die stilte sonder ander mense was presies wat ons nodig gehad het.

Dit was voedsel vir die siel!

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The silence without other people was exactly what we needed.

It was food for the soul!

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Eugene V - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Eugene V
Family with young children

Vrede, ontspanning, avontuur.

Die wegbreek na Desert Wind was die perfekte naweek om tyd saam met die gesin te spandeer. Ons het in die kliphuis gebly en die kinders het die een avontuur na die ander in die droë rivierloop gehad. Die hottub en braaigeriewe het ook gesorg vir lekker rustige aande. Geen selfoon netwerk by die kliphuis is ook uitstekend vir 'n "disconnect to connect" tyd met die familie. (Daar is wel netwerk by die ontvangs indien oproepe gemaak moet word). Sal die plek vir enige persoon aanbeveel wat goeie familie tyd wil spandeer.

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Peace, relaxation, adventure.

The getaway to Desert Wind was the perfect weekend to spend time with the family. We stayed in the stone house and the children had one adventure after another in the dry riverbed. The hot tub and braai facilities also ensured nice and quiet evenings. No cell phone network at the stone house is also excellent for a "disconnect to connect" time with the family. (There is network at reception if calls need to be made). Would recommend the place to any person who wants to spend good family time.

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Desert Wind Private Guest and Game Farm 's response

Baie dankie vir die goeie terugvoering. Ons hoop om julle binnekort weer te verwelkom.

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Clive D - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Clive D
With partner

Excellent!

Very nice. I want to go back.

Kinny Y - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Kinny Y
With partner

Die rustigheid van die Klein Karoo.

Die rustige omgewing, mooi skoon cottage en vriendelike staf het bygedrae tot 'n heerlike 2 dae kuier in die Karoo. Die springbokke, elande, gemsbokke en skape in die omgewing het bygedrae tot 'n heerlike ervaring. Die fietsry was goed maar uitdagend vir 'n minder ervare ryer. Dankie vir jou warm ontvangs en vir jou vriendelike diens en skoonmaak.

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The tranquility of the Klein Karoo.

The peaceful environment, nice clean cottage and friendly staff contributed to a wonderful 2 day visit in the Karoo. The springbok, moose, gemsbok and sheep in the area contributed to a wonderful experience. The cycling was good but challenging for a less experienced rider. Thank you for your warm welcome and for your friendly service and cleaning.

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

Baie lekker.

Baie lekker ervaring. Kon goed ontspan.

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Very nice.

Very nice experience. Could relax well.

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

Fantasties.

Alicia en Jaco het regtig soveel moeite gedoen om ons kuier nog lekkerder te maak. Die Jacuzzi en semi 4x4-roete was vir ons 'n hoogtepunt. Hulle het moeite gedoen om vir ons die rugby aan te sit en heerlik saam met ons Erfenisdag gevier. Dankie.

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Fantastic.

Alicia and Jaco really made so much effort to make our visit even more enjoyable. The Jacuzzi and semi 4x4 route was a highlight for us. They made an effort to put rugby on for us and celebrated Heritage Day with us. Thank you.

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Desert Wind Private Guest and Game Farm 's response

What a pleasure hosting you.

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

Top notch!

Alicia and staff were fantastic hosts, the house is beautifully decorated and there was nothing that we needed that was not there. They even organised an Easter egg hunt for the kids. We felt very welcome and pampered. The little shop stocks all essentials, from spices to potbrood mix to feminine products to beanies and wood and ice. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the kids really enjoyed the hot tub. Thanks Alicia, we'll be back!

Desert Wind Private Guest and Game Farm 's response

Hallo Chantelle
Baie dankie vir julle positiewe terugvoer. Ons sien uit om julle binnekort weer te verwelkom.

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

Sal definitief weer daar besoek aflê.

Waarde vir geld, stil en pragtige wêreld, uitsonderlike verblyf geniet.

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Will definitely visit there again.

Value for money, quiet and beautiful world, exceptional stay enjoyed.

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Shuan H - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Shuan H
Family with young children

Vir seker die moeite werd as jy hou van die natuur en stilte!

Absolute wonderlike plek! Die huis en omgewing is netjies en skoon, die natuur en die stilte is 'n belewenis! Die Jacuzzi sorg vir baie pret vir die kinders asook grootmense. Dit was 'n perfekte wegbreekplek om van die stad en sy besige lewe te kan vergeet. Ons het ongelooflik lekker gerus, baie dankie!

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Definitely worth it if you like nature and silence!

Absolutely amazing place! The house and surroundings are neat and clean, the nature and the silence are an experience! The Jacuzzi provides a lot of fun for the children as well as adults. It was a perfect getaway to be able to forget about the city and its busy life. We had an incredibly nice rest, thank you very much!

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Desert Wind Private Guest and Game Farm 's response

Hello Shaun,

Baie dankie vir jou goeie resensie, dit maak ons harte bly en die moiete werd wanneer ons gaste die verblyf en akkomodasie waardeer en geniet.

Hoop om julle gou weer te verwelkom.

Desert Wind Groete

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Aleisha B - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Aleisha B
With friends

Was really an amazing trip. Die kliphuis has a magical energy and enjoyed every moment. Each evening was so different.

Die kliphuis was an amazing experience, beautiful nature.

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

Goed vir die siel.

Ons het baie lekker gebly. Dis baie mooi en 'n heerlike huis omring deur die Karoonatuur.

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Good for the soul.

We had a very nice stay. It's very beautiful and a lovely house surrounded by the Karoon nature.

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Desert Wind Private Guest and Game Farm 's response

Baie dankie vir jou review. Ons plesier . Hoop om julle gou weer te verwelkom

groete
Desert Wind Span

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

100% best ever stay!

We’ve stayed at Die Kliphuis and it was exactly as the pics on the website - no, actually better. You cannot describe the beauty af the setting. The house itself is incredible. Biggest fireplace with open windows to bring the nature (cactus and rock formations) from outside in. Comfortable over-sized couches and comfortable bed with great quality linen. My only critique will be the steep steps leading to the bathroom (which in itself is amazing with a huge soaking tub and also created with the rock surface) as this is a little dangerous to navigate in the pitch black night. But overall a definite must go back with family and friends experience.

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

Secluded, relaxing and picturesque.

We stayed in the Kliphuis. The accommodation is comfortable and well-equipped. We enjoyed being off the grid and away from technology. Marilyn, the farm manager was friendly, helpful and made us feel welcome. A worthwhile experience. Please note the road down to Kliphuis is not sedan friendly but our little Nissan 1400 bakkie coped very well.

Corne P - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Corne P
Family with young children

Sien sterre.

Ons het 'n bespreking 3 weke voor die datum gemaak. 3 dae vooraf het ons gebel om te bevestig. Op aankoms was die buitehek gesluit. Het gewag vir 2 ure. Geen selfoonopvangs, het na die naaste dorp gery ongeveer 30 km weg op 'n slegte grondpad weg. Ek het die dame gebel en sy het vir my gesê die hek is oop, dit lyk dalk net of dit gesluit is. Terug gery, maar hek was steeds gesluit en moes toe nog 'n uur gewag. Met geluk het daar 'n bakkie gestop en oopgesluit. Hulle het vir my gesê hulle was nie bewus van my aankoms nie. Na die situasie het hulle dadelik tewerk gegaan om die plek skoon te maak en ons ingerig te kry en was baie vriendelik. Mooi plek en baie rustig.

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See stars.

We made a reservation 3 weeks before the date. 3 days in advance we called to confirm. On arrival the outside gate was locked. Waited for 2 hours. No cell phone reception, drove to the nearest town about 30 km away on a bad dirt road. I called the lady and she told me the gate was open, it might just look like it was locked. Drove back, but gate was still closed and then had to wait another hour. As luck would have it, a bakkie stopped and unlocked it. They told me they were not aware of my arrival. After the situation they immediately went to work to clean the place and get us set up and were very friendly. Nice place and very peaceful.

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Desert Wind Private Guest and Game Farm 's response

Beste Corne,

Ek wil groot om verskoning vra vir die ongerief wat ons veroorsaak het. Daar was miskommunikasie gewees en ons sal graag wil regmaak met julle. Ons kan u verseker dat nie weer in die toekoms sal gebeur nie en sal julle graag weer wil verwelkom by Desert Wind Private Game Farm

Vriendelike groete,
Christine Goslett

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Chris B - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Chris B
Family with teenagers

Rustig.

Baie lekker rustig, maar huis lek verskriklik baie as dit reën. Daar is nie emmers in huis nie, so sitkamermat sopnat. Badkamer het 'n verskriklike urine reuk as dit reën, want dassies urineer op dak en dit lek in deur by rotse. Die winkeltjie wat op web is, bestaan ook nie. Pak maar alles in wat nodig is vir naweek. Sal glad nie daar gaan bly as dit reën nie, want stank is baie erg.

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Restful.

Very nice and peaceful, but the house leaks terribly when it rains. There are no buckets in the house, so the living room carpet is soaked. Bathroom has a terrible urine smell when it rains because badgers urinate on roof and it leaks in door by rocks. The little shop that is on the web doesn't exist either. Just pack everything you need for the weekend. Would not stay there at all if it rains because the stench is very bad.

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Desert Wind Private Guest and Game Farm 's response

Dear Chris,

Thank you so much for bringing this to our attention.

We can assure you that we are attending to this issue as a matter of urgency.

We do indeed have a shop open from 09:00 - 11:00 when the farm is running at full occupancy.

In the guest book, it states that if you require shop items outside these times or during quiet season, please speak to the farm manager who will gladly open at mutually convenient time.

We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and causing you an unpleasant stay, however I can assure you that this will not happen again.

We would like you to consider Desert Wind Private Game Farm in the future and feel free to contact us again when you have an opportunity to stay with us again.

Thank you.

Kind regards,
Christine Goslett

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Wilma G - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wilma G
Family with teenagers

Ons verblyf in Die Kliphuis was onvergeetlik.

Ons het hierdie jaar besluit om Kersfees heeltemal anders te vier en ingeklok by Die Kliphuis. Wat 'n aangename verrassing. Alles was presies soos op die internet. Dis 100% veilig met al die gerief wat mens nodig het. Ons was so na aan die natuur en het vroegoggende ook baie bokke gewaar. Dis enige natuurfotograaf se droom. Ons sal beslis weer gaan.

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Our stay in Die Kliphuis was unforgettable.

This year we decided to celebrate Christmas completely differently and checked in at Die Kliphuis. What a pleasant surprise. Everything was exactly as on the internet. It's 100% safe with all the comfort you need. We were so close to nature and also spotted many goats in the early mornings. It's any nature photographer's dream. We will definitely go again.

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Yolandie H - Nov 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Yolandie H
Family with young children

Basies en skoon.

Pragtige Karoo-plaas. Maar lees die fynskrif: 40 km rowwe grondpad buite Montagu, geen elektrisiteit, geen selfoonsein op die plaas OF op pad daarheen nie. Die klein gastehuis is beslis nie geskik vir 'n gesin wat langer as een nag wil oorslaap nie. Daar is geen tafel met stoele om by te sit vir etes binne of buite nie. Kombuis het byna geen werkoppervlakte nie en soos reeds genoem is daar ook nie 'n tafel nie. Geen hangkas of plek om tas uit te pak nie. Die res is soos belowe. Rus en vrede, genoeg hout en basiese geriewe was skoon en netjies. Die plaasbestuurder wat ons ontvang het was baie vriendelik.

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Basic and clean.

Beautiful Karoo farm. But read the fine print: 40km of rough dirt road outside Montagu, no electricity, no cell phone signal on the farm OR on the way there. The small guest house is definitely not suitable for a family that wants to stay longer than one night. There is no table with chairs to sit at for indoor or outdoor dining. Kitchen has almost no work surface and as already mentioned there is no table either. No hanging closet or place to unpack a suitcase. The rest is as promised. Peace and quiet, enough wood and basic amenities were clean and tidy. The farm manager who received us was very friendly.

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Ronelle L - Jan 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Ronelle L
Family with young children

Pragtige omgewing maar nie kindervriendelik nie.

Ons het ons vakansie met 3 dae verkort oordat ons "gestrand" was en mens benodig 'n bakkie ten minste om daar rond te beweeg. Dit was nie aan ons genoem en my motor het skade gelei en bande totaal vernietig.

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Beautiful surroundings but not child friendly.

We shortened our vacation by 3 days because we were "stranded" and you need a pickup truck at least to get around. This was not mentioned to us and my car suffered damage and tires were totally destroyed.

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Warren P - Jul 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Warren P
With partner

Dit was hemel op aarde...die rustigheid en natuur!!!!!!

Die staff was wonderlik en vriendelik. Die huis self was pragtig met alle geriewe. As jy wil ontsnap van die alledaagse gewoel en technology is dit die beste plek. Dit leer jy ook om weer te kommunikeer....daar was kere dat ek gevoel het ek's doof, net die natuur. Ek beplan om weer te gaan. Die pragtige diere wat daar is en o ja die rit met die quad bike, onbeskryflik wonderlik. Ek wil graag vir Koos en Prillie, baie dankie se...... Ons gaan weer.....

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It was heaven on earth...the tranquility and nature!!!!!!

The staff were wonderful and friendly. The house itself was beautiful with all amenities. If you want to escape from the everyday hustle and bustle and technology this is the best place. You also learn to communicate again....there were times when I felt I was deaf, just nature. I plan to go again. The beautiful animals there and oh yes the ride with the quad bike, indescribably wonderful. I would like to thank Koos and Prillie...... Here we go again.....

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  • Check-in: 14:00 to 18:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Desert Wind Farm, Ouberg/Touwsrivier/Ladismith Road, Montagu, 7700, Western Cape
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