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Die Pophuisie

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.1 out of 5from 17 reviews for Die Pophuisie
Cleanliness
4.4/5
Service
4.5/5
Location
3.5/5
Safety
4.1/5
Value for money
4.2/5
Jannie G - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jannie G
Family with young children

Die FAK moet 'n storie doen!

Wat 'n belewenis om in so 'n stukkie geskiedenis te kon oornag! Fouriesburg is 'n versteekte juweel in die Oos Vrystaat, sal dit vir enige reisiger aanbeveel!

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The FAK should do a story!

What an experience to be able to spend the night in such a piece of history! Fouriesburg is a hidden gem in the Eastern Free State, would recommend it to any traveller!

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Jeanne D - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Jeanne D

Rustige verblyf in 'n tradisionele huisie.

Ek en my vrou en dogter het by die Pophuisie oorgebly vir een nag op pad na ons volgende bestemming.

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Peaceful accommodation in a traditional cottage.

My wife and daughter and I stayed at the Pophuisie for one night on our way to our next destination.

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Gerald B - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Gerald B
With friends

Bekostigbaar, netjies en goed geleë.

Baie lekker gekuier. Sal weer Die Pophuisie besoek.

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Affordable, neat and great location.

Really enjoyed the stay. Will visit Die Pophuisie again.

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Aantje K - Mar 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Aantje K

'n Kosbare ervaring!

Dankie baie. Die Pophuisie was 'n besonderse ervaring. Dis uniek ingerig met al die ou goedjies. Ek kan Die Pophuisie beslis aanbeveel! Ons het warm en veilig geslaap en lekker ontspan. Ek sal beslis weer van Die Pophuisie gebruik maak indien ons akkommodasie benodig in die mooie Vrystaat-landskap.

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A precious experience!

Thank you very much. The Pophuisie was a special experience. It's uniquely furnished with all the old things. I can definitely recommend Die Pophuisie! We slept warm and safe and relaxed. I will definitely use Die Pophuisie again if we need accommodation in the beautiful Free State landscape.

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Roland D - Jul 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Roland D
Family with young children

Uit op 'n sneeujag - hoogs aan te beveel!

Ons het die verblyf geniet. Die Pophuisie bied 1 nag besprekings en het nie 'n 2 nag minimum-verblyf limiet nie. Reaksie op navraag was vinnig en vrae is goed beantwoord. Paula is ook baie akkommoderend en sou selfs tot 23:00 wag om te kom oopsluit indien nodig. Dis 100 m vanaf die hoofpad op pad na die Lesotho-grens, maar die "verkeer geraas" soos onder genoem in 'n vorige resensie is glad nie opgemerk of enigsins rede tot bekommernis nie. Indien jy die "essence" van Fouriesburg wil ervaar, is dit die regte plek om by te bly vir 1-2 nagte. Die eenheid is mooi versier binne wat die oudmodiese gevoel nog gee met foto's teen die mure, oorspronklike houtvloere, en heelwat boeke beskikbaar vir lees. Dit is skoon en netjies. Het die flipfile in die eenheid met oorspronklike foto's terdeë geniet. Kon sien dis met baie moeite en opslaanwerk aanmekaargesit. Die hele Vrystaatse geskiedenis van die Anglo-Boereoorlog is mooi beskryf saam met die geskiedenis van die hele dorp asook die Pophuisie self. As jy 'n geskiedenisdier is sal dit jou plesier en sal dit jou 'n goeie nostalgiese boere-gevoel gee en weer 'n trots binne mens wakker maak! Geen TV is beskikbaar nie, maar het dit glad nie nodig gehad nie. Al die basiese geriewe was beskikbaar. Selfs koffie, suiker en vars melk was voorsien tesame met handdoeke. Dis 1 minuut stapafstand vanaf 'n gesellige gesin-restaurant. Hoogs aan te beveel vir 'n klein gesin op pad na AfriSki! Baie naby Clarens en Golden Gate, maar goedkoper bestemming vir verblyf. En ons het die groot sneeu in Fouriesburg en area met 1 dag gemis! Sal moet teruggaan in die toekoms om weer te sien.

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Out on a snow hunt - highly recommended!

We enjoyed the stay. Die Pophuisie offers 1 night bookings and does not have a 2 night minimum stay limit. Response to inquiries was quick and questions were answered well. Paula is also very accommodating and would even wait until 11pm to come and unlock if needed. It's 100 m from the main road on the way to the Lesotho border, but the "traffic noise" as mentioned below in a previous review was not noticed or cause for concern at all. If you want to experience the "essence" of Fouriesburg, this is the right place to stay for 1-2 nights. The unit is nicely decorated inside which still gives the old fashioned feel with pictures on the walls, original wooden floors, and lots of books available for reading. It is clean and tidy. Thoroughly enjoyed the flipfile in the unit with original photos. Could see it was put together with a lot of effort and hard work. The entire Free State history of the Anglo-Boer War is well described along with the history of the entire town as well as the Pophuisie itself. If you are a history buff, this will please you and will give you a good nostalgic peasant feeling and reawaken a sense of pride within you! No TV is available but didn't need it at all. All the basic amenities were available. Even coffee, sugar and fresh milk were provided along with towels. It's 1 minute walk from a cozy family restaurant. Highly recommended for a small family on their way to AfriSki! Very close to Clarens and Golden Gate, but cheaper destination for accommodation. And we missed the big snow in Fouriesburg and area by 1 day! Will have to go back in the future to see again.

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Walter S - Jun 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Walter S
With partner

Goeie waarde vir geld.

Meer as voldoende vir verblyf terwyl jy op reis is deur die Oos-Vrystaat en teen 'n billike prys.

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Good value for money.

More than sufficient for accommodation for travellers on a budget in the Eastern Free State.

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Thys E - Nov 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
1/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
3/5
Thys E
With partner

Nie die aangenaamste verblyf nie. Het onveilig gevoel.

Die verblyf was skoon, maar die fasiliteit is oud en swak onderhou. Sal nie aanbeveel nie. Het veel meer verwag.

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Not the best accommodation. Felt unsafe.

The accommodation was clean but the facility is old and not well maintained. Not recommended. Expected more.

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Jacques P - Aug 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jacques P
With friends

Naweek weg saam 'n paar vriende.

Ons het baie lekker gebly in die pophuisie en die eienaar was baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Ek sal dit gerus aanbeveel.

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Weekend away with some friends.

We had a great time in the doll house and the owner was very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend it.

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Gavin M - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Gavin M
With partner

Redelike akkommodasie vir oorslaap, maar nie gemaklik vir langer verblyf nie.

Ons het ‘n bespreking gehad by die Pophuisie op Fouriesburg die afgelope tyd. Die verblyf het ongelukkig nie aan ons verwagting voldoen nie. Ons was bespreek vir 5 nagte daar, maar ons het toe net vir 3 nagte daar uitgehou. Die huisie is baie mooi gerestoureer, maar ongelukkig op ‘n verkeerde plek vir mense wat tot rus wil kom. Dis beslis nie ‘n gemaklike vakansieplek vir ‘n paar dae nie. Ons sal dit aanbeveel vir ‘n een nag oorslaap, maar beslis nie vir meer as een nag nie. Die huisie is ongelukkig twee erwe geleë vanaf die hoofingang van Lesotho (Caledonspoort grenspos), Clarens, Ficksburg en Bethlehem, met die gevolg dat ons die eerste nag glad nie kon slaap vanweë al die lawaai van trokke, taxi's, musiek, mense, ens. Omdat ons nie geld wou verloor nie, moes ons noodgedwonge drie nagte daar slaap. Ons het toe vir die vierde en vyfde nag op ‘n plaas daar naby gaan bly. Die huisie is glad nie vakansie-vriendelik nie. Daar is baie stof oral, geen waaier in die hoofslaapkamer in die snikhete tyd toe ons daar was nie, geen gemaklike en privaat braaiplek nie. Die eienaar was baie vriendelik en het verstaan toe ons ons behoefte aan rus verduidelik het.

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Reasonable accommodation for an overnight stay, but not comfortable for a longer stay.

We had a discussion at the Pophuisie in Fouriesburg recently. Unfortunately, the stay did not meet our expectations. We were booked for 5 nights there, but then we only stayed there for 3 nights. The house is very nicely restored, but unfortunately in the wrong place for people who want to rest. It's definitely not a comfortable vacation spot for a few days. We would recommend it for a one night stay, but certainly not for more than one night. The house is unfortunately located two yards from the main entrance of Lesotho (Caledonspoort border post), Clarens, Ficksburg and Bethlehem, with the result that we couldn't sleep at all the first night because of all the noise from trucks, taxis, music, people, etc. Because we didn't want to lose money, we were forced to sleep there for three nights. We then stayed on a farm nearby for the fourth and fifth night. The cottage is not holiday friendly at all. There is a lot of dust everywhere, no fan in the master bedroom in the sweltering heat when we were there, no comfortable and private barbecue area. The owner was very friendly and understood when we explained our need for rest.

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Die Pophuisie 's response

Baie dankie vir u terugvoer. Ek vra om verskoning indien daar stof was, aangesien ek 'n hoë standaard van netheid probeer handhaaf. Ek het intussen 'n waaier aangeskaf en ek glo dat dit sal help vir die ongekende hitte toestande wat tans heers.

Die Pophuisie
Andre R - Jun 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Andre R
With partner

Excellent overnight stop, Paula Greyling knows how to provide quality.

As a stop over at Fouriesburg on the way into Lesotho, Die Pophuisie is ideal, all year round! It's a beautiful place that offers quality for money - as is Wegkomkans, Paula's other venue across the street. Friendly, professional and personal service by the owner. Can recommend this place to all.

Marius D - Dec 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marius D
With partner

Heerlike oornagplekkie uit die stad uit!

Hoewel die pragtige sandsteen-huisie oud is, is alles pragtig skoon en netjies. Paula is 'n wonderlike gasvrou. Ek het haar na-ure gebel oor 'n sleutel wat ek verkeerdelik gedink gebreek het, en sy was vinnig daar om te help en ten spyte van my fout was sy steeds haar vriendelike self! Ons het deur die dorp gestap en die nag heerlik oorgeslaap. Sal môre weer daar bly!

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Great place to stay out of the city!

Although the beautiful sandstone house is old, everything is beautifully clean and tidy. Paula is a wonderful hostess. I called her after hours about a key I mistakenly thought was broken and she was quick to help and despite my mistake she was still her friendly self! We walked through the town and had a great night's sleep. Will stay there again tomorrow!

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Aj R - Oct 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Aj R
With friends

Lekke!

Lekker gebly by Die Pophuisie.

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Leaks!

Nice stay at Die Pophuisie.

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Maria Johanna L - Nov 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Maria Johanna L

Baie stil en rustig!

Paula is baie vriendelik en het ons by aankoms vriendelik ontvang. Was ook baie behulpsaam en het ons van besienswaardighede in die omgewing vertel! Baie dankie, Paula! Sal weer van jou plekkie gebruik maak.

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Very quiet and peaceful!

Paula is very friendly and welcomed us on arrival. Was also very helpful and told us about attractions in the area! Thank you so much, Paula! Will use your place again.

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Hannelie D - Feb 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
1/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Hannelie D
With partner

As jy niks kry nie, is dit aanvaarbaar.

Dit was 'n oornagblyplek, 'n dak oor 'n mens se kop.

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If you get nothing, that's acceptable.

It was a place to stay for the night, a roof over one's head.

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Wynand B - Oct 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wynand B
With friends

Ons het baie lekker gebly. Dankie.

Lekker plek, lekker dorp, lekker mense en lekker kos.

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We had a very nice stay. Thank you.

Nice place, nice town, nice people and nice food.

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Kevin B - Dec 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Kevin B
With friends

Lovely stay.

It was a great evening. Beautiful rooms and great service from Paula. Highly recommended.

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per night, for 4 ppl
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  • Free cancellation up to 1 week before your stay!
  • Capacity: 4 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 21:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Rautenbach Street, Fouriesburg, 9725, Free State
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