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Dolittle Cottages

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.8 out of 5from 76 reviews for Dolittle Cottages
Cleanliness
4.9/5
Service
4.8/5
Location
4.6/5
Safety
4.8/5
Value for money
4.9/5
Lionel M - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lionel M
Family with young children

Very comfortable, well stocked, and the kids enjoyed it.

Kids enjoyed the grass outside and feeding the donkeys and sheep. Cottages were warm and very well stocked. We specifically liked that there was ample firewood. The location is also close enough to town that you can easily drive to do some shopping.

Hein L - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hein L
Family with young children

Baie lekker tyd weg van die stad!

Ons het as familie saam met vriende gegaan en kan vir seker die plekkies aanraai waar almal dit baie geniet het!

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Very nice time away from the city!

We went as a family with friends and can definitely recommend the places where everyone really enjoyed it!

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

Peaceful, bliss, perfect.

Wow from the get go we were welcomed with open arms and a smile. The units are fitted with everything you need. Neatly kept and modern. My favourite part was the carrots to feed the donkeys! So cute.

Dolittle Cottages 's response

This makes our hearts so happy, thank you for your lovely review. It was such a pleasure meeting and hosting you.

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Tineke E - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Tineke E
With partner

Perfekte plek om te ontspan! Rustige plaas atmosfeer in die dorp.

Was heerlik, sou graag wou langer bly.

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Perfect place to relax! Quiet farm atmosphere in the town.

Was lovely, would have liked to stay longer.

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Dean J - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Dean J
With partner

Cleanliness and hospitality are exceptional.

Cleanliness and hospitality are exceptional.

Karen N - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karen N
Family with teenagers

An absolute gem!

We had a wonderful 2 nights at Doolittle Cottage. The cottage has everything (and more) to make your stay comfortable. It has a lovely relaxed atmosphere and we enjoyed doing very little whilst we were there .

Chantelle E - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chantelle E
Family with teenagers

Fantasties.

Baie dankie vir die lekker tyd daar.

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Fantastic.

Thank you very much for the nice time there.

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Dolittle Cottages 's response

Groot plesier Shay-lee. Bly julle het lekker gekuier. kom gerus weer!!

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Fransche S - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Fransche S
Family with young children

Baie lekker gekuier.

Dolittle Cottages was baie netjies en gerieflik. Dit is 'n oulike plek vir kinders met die donkies wat daar is. Ek sal dit vir ander mense beslis aanbeveel.

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Had a great time.

Dolittle Cottages were very neat and comfortable. It's a cute place for kids with the donkeys there. I would definitely recommend it to other people.

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Groot plesier Franche. Bly julle het lekker gebly. Kom gerus weer!

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Leon V - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leon V
With friends

Uitstekende waarde vir geld.

UItstekende waarde vir geld, baie skoon en ligging perfek.

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Excellent value for money.

Excellent value for money, very clean and location perfect.

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Dolittle Cottages 's response

Good morning Leon, so glad you had a good time. Please come again. Kind regards. Anneke

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Karen H - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karen H
With friends

Quality finishes throughout!

The farm animals are such a welcome surprise. We had a wonderful relaxing time.

Dolittle Cottages 's response

Goeie more Karen, ons is bly julle het lekker gekuier. Kom gerus weer. Vriendelike groete. Anneke

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Sylvie S - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sylvie S
Family with teenagers

A little gem of a place.

The cottage was spotless and had everything we needed with lovely personal touches. We absolutely loved the friendly donkeys, sheep and chickens. Lisa and Chantelle were wonderful free hosts. We wished we could have stayed longer!

Dolittle Cottages 's response

Thank you, Sylvie, for the wonderful review.
It was such a pleasure meeting you and your family and we are thrilled you enjoyed your stay.

Until next time, all the best.
Dolittle Cottages.

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Hendrik L - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Hendrik L
Family with teenagers

Lekker, rustig en gemaklik.

Dit was 'n lekker stop tussen ons ander bestemmings. Was baie gemaklik en rustig. Dankie

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Nice, quiet and comfortable.

It was a nice stop between our other destinations. Was very comfortable and peaceful. Thank you

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Clasie W - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Clasie W
With friends

Wat 'n ongelooflike wegbreeknaweek uit die stad uit!

Ons sal beslis weer by Dolittle gaan bly as ons in Swellendam wil kuier!

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What an amazing getaway weekend out of the city!

We will definitely stay at Dolittle again if we want to visit Swellendam!

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Dolittle Cottages 's response

Dankie Clasie. Bly julle het lekker gekuier. Kom gerus weer!

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Annette S - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annette S
With friends

Gerieflike huisie, veilig.

Perfekte plek om 'n paar dae te bly. Vriendelike en behulpsame personeel.

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Comfortable house, safe.

Perfect place to stay a few days. Friendly and helpful staff.

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Tess G - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tess G
Family with young children

Best breakaway.

This has been our third time staying here and they never disappoint. I have an 8 and 1 year old and they always have a camping cot ready for us. The kids love the animals and you get the feeling of farm life while in town. Absolutely great space and value for money.

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

Family gathering.

Clean, neat and well stocked. Will definitely recommend. Multiple families and kids, we had a lovely stay.

Rithaa D - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rithaa D
Family with young children

We enjoyed our stay.

The animals were the highlight of my 2 year old's trip.

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

Dit was lekker in die dorp met 'n plaasatmosfeer.

Die plek is pragtig ─ 'n lekker stoep met gemakstoele om te lê en kyk vir die hoenders wat op die gras wei en kom aanklop vir ietsie om te peusel. Die donkies het ook kom hallo sê en dit was 'n heerlike tydverdryf. Die cottage self was luuks, skoon en netjies met alles en nog meer wat 'n mens kan nodig hê. Ons het heerlik gebraai met hout wat verskaf was.

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It was nice in the town with a farm atmosphere.

The place is beautiful ─ a nice porch with easy chairs to lie down and watch the chickens grazing on the grass and coming knocking for something to snack on. The donkeys also came to say hello and it was a lovely pastime. The cottage itself was luxurious, clean and tidy with everything and more that one could need. We had a great barbecue with wood that was provided.

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Elzanne M - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Elzanne M
Family with young children

Rustige gebly in plaasatmosfeer.

Heerlik gekuier by Dolittle Cottage. Die donkies en hoenders was 'n hoogtepunt vir ons 1-jarige dogtertjie. By ons aankoms is ons vriendelik ontvang en daar was wortels in die yskas om die donkies mee te voer. Sal beslis weer kom.

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Peaceful stay in farm atmosphere.

Had a great time at Dolittle Cottage. The donkeys and chickens were a highlight for our 1 year old daughter. On our arrival we were warmly received and there were carrots in the fridge to feed the donkeys. Will definitely come again.

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Tania S - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Tania S
Family with young children

Netjies, gerieflik en prakties.

Pragtige huisie met alles wat jy nodig het. Genoeg spasie, groen gras en lekker stoep. Kids het die donkies geniet. Bonus: WiFi, kragopwekker en DStv.

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Neat, comfortable and practical.

Beautiful house with everything you need. Enough space, green grass and nice porch. Kids enjoyed the donkeys. Bonus: WiFi, generator and DStv.

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Retha C - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Retha C
Family with young children

Heerlike netjiese verblyf.

Baie mooi blyplekkie, heerlik rustig. Die huisie was baie skoon en netjies en baie goed ingerig. Kinders het ook diere en spasie geniet.

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Lovely neat accommodation.

Very nice place to stay, wonderfully peaceful. The house was very clean and tidy and very well furnished. Children also enjoyed animals and space.

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Jacques J - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Jacques J
Family with teenagers

Enjoyable 2 night stay. Loved the farm feel.

Well set up unit which was clean and neat. The friendly donkeys were a treat to watch and we enjoyed feeding them some carrots. Only criticism is the sleeper couches which had some sharp wires which poked through when you sat on them. Sure they can easily be repaired. Big plus for us was the backup power which came on during loadshedding. Overall a very enjoyable stay.

Dolittle Cottages 's response

Hi Jacques,

Thank you so much for your review and our humble apologies for the couches.

We have ordered new couches and are waiting impatiently for their arrival (6-8 weeks lead time) so that we can get rid of the ones we currently have.

When you visit us again there will be no poking couches, we promise.

Kind regards,
Team Dolittle

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Johan V - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan V
Family with teenagers

Heerlik

Wens ons kon langer bly. Baie lekker gekuier.

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Delicious

Wish we could stay longer. Had a great time.

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Claudia D - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Claudia D
With friends

Fantastiese kuier in Swellendam.

Ons het Dolittle besoek vir 'n vriendin se kombuistee. Ons het die naweek vreeslik geniet. Die hele huis was silver skoon en al die kombuisgeriewe was in uitstekende toestand. Ek kon glad nie fout vind nie. Ek sal beslis Dolittle aanbeveel en op my lysie hou van plekkies om na terug te keer.

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Fantastic visit in Swellendam.

We visited Dolittle for a friend's kitchen tea. We really enjoyed the weekend. The whole house was silver clean and all the kitchen facilities were in excellent condition. I couldn't find fault at all. I would definitely recommend Dolittle and keep it on my list of places to return to.

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Cilmie G - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cilmie G
Individual traveller

Loved it! Lovely cottage with a farm feel right there in town.

Clean, neat, modern, yet cozy accommodation with everything needed for a great self-catering stay. Host even left some carrots in the fridge to feed the donkeys. Already referred someone, and will definitely be returning myself.

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

It was amazing and perfect. Very beautiful and clean.

Very beautiful and clean location. Host was very nice, polite and very helpful. The service of the staff/ workers was of excellence and was always there to assist and help where needed. My stay at the cottage was perfect and my little family really enjoyed it to the max, especially my little daughter who had the most amazing time bonding with the animals.

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

Just perfect!

My husband and I stayed at Dolittle Cottages on 2 separate occasions, about a month apart, for a week each time. The Cottage has everything you could need for self-catering as well as little luxuries; all of high quality. The unit is very spacious with a large stoep, grass area and communal plunge pool for guests. The donkeys and chickens are a joy to have around. The housekeeping and grounds staff are very friendly and accommodating. This is a must-stay establishment when in Swellendam!

Meagan E - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Meagan E
With partner

This has been a tremendously peaceful amazing weekend.

I was looking for a peaceful weekend and that's what I got. A child friendly place for my daughter. She was amazed by the beautiful animals and lovely pool to cool off in on the hot summer days. We had a wonderful stay and this will be our go to place every time we visit Swellendam.

Salome B - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Salome B
Family with teenagers

Amazing!

Pragtige uitsig. Skoon en netjies. Als wat jy nodig het. Baie lekker vakansie gehou.

Dolittle Cottages 's response

Good Afternoon Salome,
We truly appreciate this lovely review from you, thank you so much for taking the time to rate us and for your kind comments.
It’s much appreciated, we hope to see you again soon,
Best Wishes,
The Dolittle Team

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Tillie N - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tillie N
Family with young children

Baie lekker, rustige naweek!

Netjies en skoon met alles wat ons nodig gehad het. Hulle het selfs 2 kampkotte voorsien vir ons kleintjies! Die donkies, skape en hoenders is baie oulik en fassineer die kinders vreeslik.

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Very nice, peaceful weekend!

Neat and clean with everything we needed. They even provided 2 camping huts for our little ones! The donkeys, sheep and chickens are very cute and fascinate the children terribly.

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Anneleen A - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anneleen A
With partner

Het lekker ontspan. Die donkies, skaap en hoenders het ons geselskap gehou.

As voorstel is 'n kluis - het een gemis. Die personeel het uit hul pad gegaan om ons gelukkig te hou.

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Had a great time relaxing. The donkeys, sheep and chickens kept us company.

If suggestion is a safe - missed one. The staff went out of their way to keep us happy.

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Rensa V - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rensa V
Family with young children

Heerlik!

Baie netjiese verblyf in ’n pragtige omgewing, sal dit sterk aanbeveel!

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Delicious!

Very neat accommodation in a beautiful environment, would highly recommend it!

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Ansa V - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ansa V
With partner

Netjies, veilig, vreedsaam.

Netjies, goed toegerus en veilige verblyf. Plaasdiere dra by tot rustige atmosfeer. Braaihout en heerlike braaigeriewe.

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Neat, safe, peaceful.

Neat, well equipped and safe accommodation. Farm animals contribute to a peaceful atmosphere. Braai wood and delicious braai facilities.

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

Heerlike plaaskuier in middel van dorp!

Ons het vier heerlike dae deurgebring by Dolittle Cottages. Die kothuis is pragtig, ruim en uitstekend toegerus. Dit voel werklik of jy op 'n plaas bly in die middel van die dorp. Langs die rivier (wat sommer lekker afgekom het na die goeie reën op ons aankomsdag) en met 'n uitsig op die kampie waarin 'n skaap, drie donkies, en 'n paar werfhoenders! Ons het baie veilig gevoel (danksy die elektriese sekuriteitsbedrading en alarmstelsel). Die braai op die stoep was heerlik en die motor het gebaat by die skadunetparkering. Alhoewel die twee kothuise langs mekaar gebou is, het dit tog privaat gevoel. Ons kan geen kritiek lewer op die heerlike verblyfsopsie in Swellendam nie. En sal sonder twyfel terugkeer.

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Lovely farm visit in the middle of town!

We spent four lovely days at Dolittle Cottages. The cottage is beautiful, spacious and excellently equipped. It really feels like you are staying on a farm in the middle of town. Next to the river (which came down just fine after the good rain on our arrival day) and with a view of the camp in which a sheep, three donkeys, and a few yard chickens! We felt very safe (thanks to the electrical security wiring and alarm system). The braai on the stoep was delicious and the car benefited from the shaded net parking. Although the two cottages were built next to each other, they still felt private. We cannot criticize the wonderful accommodation option in Swellendam. And will return without a doubt.

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Helga H - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Helga H

Absolutely Amazing

Our stay was fantastic, Lisa and her husband are very accommodating. The cottage was fully equipped with more than what you need and so wonderful to stay in. The animals add to the amazing atmosphere. I will definitely recommend and return!

Dolittle Cottages 's response

How lovely, thank you so much!
We appreciate you taking the time to write this review and for your very kind comments.
Wishing you and your family a very Happy New Year and we hope to see you again in the future.
Best Wishes,
The Dolittle Team

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

Wat 'n wow plekkie! Sal enige dag terugkeer vir die vrede en sorgsaamheid van die platteland.

Die uitleg is uitstekend! Ruimte, kwaliteit, niks ontbreek nie, pure bederf. Die donkies en skaap en pekanneute was 'n groot bonus en die plaasgevoel heerlik! Ook die uitsig op die berge, sekuriteit, omgewing. Maak vir seker 'n draai by die Bontebokpark - wat 'n weggesteekte juweel! En besoek Wildebraam taste room! Dankie vir alles. Julle is super puik!

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What a wow place! Would return any day for the peace and care of the countryside.

The layout is excellent! Space, quality, nothing missing, pure pampering. The donkeys and sheep and pecans were a big bonus and the farm feel was lovely! Also the view of the mountains, security, environment. Be sure to visit the Bontebok Park - what a hidden gem! And visit Wildebraam taste room! Thanks for everything. You guys are super awesome!

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Dolittle Cottages 's response

Hi Antoinette,

Thank you so much! We're over the moon to hear you enjoyed your stay with us.
Thank you for recommending Bontebok and Wildebraam too.
We hope to see you again here at Dolittle!

Kind regards
Lisa

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Wynand V - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wynand V
With friends

Oornag verblyf tydens 'n motorfiets toer

Drie vriende op 'n langnaweek wegbreek motorfiets toer deur die Overberg

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Overnight accommodation during a motorcycle tour

Three friends on a long weekend getaway motorcycle tour through the Overberg

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Dolittle Cottages 's response

Good Afternoon Wynand,
Thank you ever so much for taking the time to write this review, we truly appreciate it.
Wishing you a very Happy New Year and we hope to see you again,
Best Wishes,
The Dolittle Team

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

Vriendelike netjiese en baie behulpsame gasheer en sielerus in gerieflike atmosfeer.

Dit was nou 'n goeie keuse om ons week lange wegbreek af te sluit. Netjiese skoon gerieflike akkommodasie met oog vir detail en goed toegerus. Die rustigheid wat die donkies by bring gee plaas atmosfeer. Beslis aanbeveelbaar vir paar nagte se oorbly! Ons kom weer. Baie dankie en seëninge.

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Friendly tidy and very helpful host and peace of mind in a comfortable atmosphere.

Now it was a good choice to end our week long break. Neat clean comfortable accommodation with an eye for detail and well equipped. The tranquility that the donkeys bring gives the farm atmosphere. Definitely recommendable for a few nights stay! We come again. Many thanks and blessings.

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

Uitsonderlik en spesiaal.

Ons het in DoLittle kothuis gebly en dit was duidelik dat daar baie moeite gedoen word om te verseker dat die huisie netjies, modern, skoon en gemaklik is! Ons reis baie, ook in die buiteland, en die kothuis was regtig een van die mees gerieflike en mooiste selfsorg eenhede waarin ons nog gebly het. Die teenwoordigheid van die 2 donkies, 'n skaap en 'n paar hoenders het die ondervinding nog meer spesiaal gemaak en ek het dit baie geniet om vir die donkies die wortels, wat in die yskas is vir hierdie doel, te gee. Sal beslis weer by DoLittle cottages bly as ons weer in die Swellendam omgewing is.

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Exceptional and special.

We stayed in DoLittle cottage and it was clear that a lot of effort is put into ensuring that the cottage is neat, modern, clean and comfortable! We travel a lot, also abroad, and the cottage was really one of the most comfortable and beautiful self-catering units we have ever stayed in. The presence of the 2 donkeys, a sheep and some chickens made the experience even more special and I really enjoyed giving the donkeys the carrots, which are in the fridge for this purpose. Will definitely stay at DoLittle cottages again if we are in the Swellendam area again.

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Clinton S - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Clinton S
On business

Fantastic place to stay at.

Host is very friendly and helpful.

Manny D - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Manny D
Family with young children

Veilig, netjiese plek.

Vriendelike verwelkoming, huisie baie netjies.

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Safe, tidy place.

Friendly welcome, house very tidy.

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Anne-mari M - Jul 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anne-mari M
With partner

Pragtig. Rustig.

Dis die mooiste huisie en dit voel of jy op die plaas is al is jy in die hartjie van die dorp. Die 3 donkies en die skaap maak dit ekstra spesiaal. Sal dit definitief aanbeveel.

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Beautiful. Restful.

It's the most beautiful house and it feels like you're on the farm even though you're in the heart of the town. The 3 donkeys and the sheep make it extra special. Would definitely recommend it.

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Gideon J - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gideon J
With partner

Fantasties.

Ons het baie lekker gebly en die natuurskoon met diere (donkies/skaap en hoenders) het dit net soveel beter gemaak.

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Fantastic.

We had a great stay and the scenery with animals (donkeys/sheep and chickens) just made it that much better.

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

Baie netjies en goed toegerus.

Vriendelike diens in rustige omgewing. Sal dit aanbeveel.

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Very neat and well equipped.

Friendly service in peaceful surroundings. Would recommend it.

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Good Afternoon James,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review and for your kind comments.
It’s much appreciated!
Wishing you and your family a very Happy New Year and we hope to see you again in the future.
Best Wishes,
The Dolittle Team

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Frances O - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Frances O
With friends

We spent a long weekend at Dolittle Cottage and enjoyed our stay thoroughly!

This is just a very special place - the animals are special and create a rustic farm atmosphere, yet one is in the town and close to shops and other sight seeing experiences. But I needed nothing more than just sitting on the stoep of the cottage, relaxing with a book or just doing nothing! It felt as if I had been away on holiday for a week and not just a long weekend. Owner friendly and accommodating. Exceptional experience!

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

Verblyf plek baie netjies, rustige omgewing en die kersie en het lekker die donkies en skaap gevoer.

Heerlik gebly, alles was perfek. As diere jou laat tick is dit die plek om te wees. Heerlik om die donkies kos te gee en die skaap en as bonus het 'n hoender ons elke dag kom besoek. Net op dié noot, vat baie wortels saam, die donkies het 'n groot eetlus en weet mooi hoe om te vra, maar dit is heerlik om hulle te voer.

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Place of accommodation very neat, peaceful environment and the cherry and had a good time feeding the donkeys and sheep.

Great stay, everything was perfect. If animals make you tick this is the place to be. Lovely to feed the donkeys and the sheep and as a bonus a chicken came to visit us every day. Just on that note, take lots of carrots with you, the donkeys have a big appetite and know how to ask, but it's lovely to feed them.

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Baie dankie Dawid, ek is so bly julle het jul tyd by ons geniet. Jou woorde het my dag gemaak. Dit was 'n groot plesier om julle weer te sien.

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Leani B - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leani B
Family with young children

Ons het so lekker gebly en sal vir seker terug kom!

Ons het verskriklik lekker gebly by Dolittle Cottages en ons dogtertjie (18 maande oud) het haarself gate uit geniet met die diere en groot grasperk. Die kothuise is mooi en netjies, die grasperk is groen, die diere is vriendelik en alles is rustig om jou. Ons sal vir seker weer hier bly vir 'n naweek!

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We had such a great stay and will definitely be back!

We had a great stay at Dolittle Cottages and our little girl (18 months old) enjoyed herself with the animals and large lawn. The cottages are nice and tidy, the lawn is green, the animals are friendly and everything is peaceful around you. We will definitely stay here again for a weekend!

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Gernie A - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gernie A
Individual traveller

Baie lekker en rustig.

Baie lekker gebly, dankie!

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Very nice and peaceful.

Had a great stay, thank you!

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Gernot C - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gernot C
With friends

The two spacious cottages Do Little and Do Less are hidden gems.

Do Little and Do Less, the two cottages available, are very well-kept and totally spacious. We will definitely come back and make Doolittle Cottages our constant stay when being in Swellendam.

Dolittle Cottages 's response

Thank you Gernot! It was a pleasure hosting you and we look forward to you visiting us again!

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Daniel G - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Daniel G
With friends

Hosts are friendly and helpful.

Really enjoyed our stay at Dolittle Cottages. Lisa was very helpful and would definitely visit again. The chickens in the morning was my daughters high-lite. It was like an Easter egg hunt, you never knew where they laid that egg next.

Ans V - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ans V
Family with young children

Hierdie is uitstekende akkommodasie!

Hierdie is uitstekende akkommodasie. Die chalets is baie goed toegerus. Dis gesellig en alles is op sy plek. Die terrein is baie netjies en sekuriteit op standaard.

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This is excellent accommodation!

This is excellent accommodation. The chalets are very well equipped. It's cozy and everything is in its place. The grounds are very tidy and security up to standard.

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Baie dankie Piet! Ek so bly julle het dit geniet by ons. Dit was 'n groot plesier om julle te ontmoet.
Groete
Lisa

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Rouzelle G - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rouzelle G
Family with young children

Stylvol, luuks en vriendelike diens.

Sien sterre.

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Stylish, luxurious and friendly service.

See stars.

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Baie dankie, Danie. Ek is so bly julle het dit by ons geniet! Dit was 'n groot plesier vir ons en julle sal altyd welkom hier wees.

Groete,
Lisa

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Frik V - May 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Frik V
Family with young children

Baie netjies toegeruste en skoon kothuis met vriendelike gasvrou en -heer

Baie dankie vir meer as aangename verblyf en ons kom vir seker weer kuier. Julle kothuis is besonders goed toegerus en was skoon en netjies wat ons onmiddellik tuis laat voel het. Groete tot volgende keer.

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Very neatly equipped and clean cottage with friendly hostess and host.

Thank you for more than a pleasant stay and we will visit again for sure. Your cottage is exceptionally well equipped and was clean and tidy which made us feel at home. Greetings until next time.

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Baie dankie Frik, ek is so bly julle het dit geniet, dit was 'n plesier om julle te ontmoet en julle is altyd welkom hier by Dolittle Cottages!

Groete
Lisa

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

Ongelooflik! Een van die beste ooit.

Die huis was so netjies en mooi en als was perfek! Die atmosfeer en Lisa se gasvryheid was baie spesiaal.

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Unbelievable! One of the best ever.

The house was so neat and beautiful and everything was perfect! The atmosphere and Lisa's hospitality was very special.

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Rachelle L - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rachelle L
With friends

Baie oulik, netjies en lekker!

Lekker huisies, mooi netjies en 'n baie lekker braai stoep.

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Very cute, neat and tasty!

Nice houses, nice and tidy and a very nice braai stoep.

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Baie dankie Rachelle! Ons is so bly julle het lekker gekuier by ons.

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Karla P - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karla P
Family with young children

6 out of 5 stars, couldn't ask for more!

What a great cottage, it is absolutely amazing! The whole experience is absolutely amazing I really would recommend this to anyone, there is a small splash pool that my daughter loved. Everything is so neat and tidy, of the best quality. Small touches made it so homey. We got cherries as well as nuts and it was a very nice surprise. The staff was so friendly and the donkeys adds a nice farm touch. It is close to everything and was a absolute pleasure staying there. We will def see you soon again! Thanx so much for everything!

Pieter J - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Pieter J
With friends

Baie netjies, skoon, goed toegerus en waarde vir geld.

Sal enige tyd aanbeveel, baie goed toegerus en netjies. Ons foto-sessies saam met die 3 donkies en henne wat elkeen 'n eier in die kombuis en braai-area kom lê, het vir ons groot opgewondenheid gebring. Was beslis 'n baie goeie keuse en veilige omgewing om te oornag.

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Very neat, clean, well equipped and value for money.

Would recommend anytime, very well equipped and tidy. Our photo sessions with the 3 donkeys and hens who each come to lay an egg in the kitchen and braai area brought us great excitement. Was definitely a very good choice and safe environment to spend the night.

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Carla S - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Carla S
With friends

It was extremely relaxing and tranquil.

Away from city life and nature-filled.

Marle L - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marle L
With partner

Fantasties! Wens ek het langer gebly!

Baie oulike plekkie, netjies en sal aanbeveel. Goeie diens, kan niks slegs sê nie. Wens net ek kon langer gebly het. Sal vir seker weer daar gaan bly.

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Fantastic! Wish I had stayed longer!

Very cute place, neat and would recommend. Good service, can't say anything bad. Only wish I could have stayed longer. Will definitely stay there again.

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Baie dankie Marle, ek is so bly jy het dit geniet by ons, so lekker om dit te hoor!

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Charlotte D - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Charlotte D
With friends

Heerlik en so gerieflik.

Ek het nog nooit in enige self catering akkommodasie gebly wat so luuks en goed toegerus is nie. Alles was pynlik netjies en skoon. Dit is so mooi en huislik ingerig. Die omgewing is pragtig en ons het die donkies en hoenders net so baie geniet. Ek sal dit enige tyd aanbeveel, selfs vir diegene met kinders, want daar is lowergroen grasperke om op te speel.

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Delicious and so convenient.

I have never stayed in any self catering accommodation that is so luxurious and well equipped. Everything was painfully neat and clean. It is so beautifully and homely decorated. The surroundings are beautiful and we enjoyed the donkeys and chickens just as much. I would recommend it anytime, even for those with kids, as there are lush green lawns to play on.

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Baie, baie dankie Charlotte! Dis is wonderlike om te hoor julle het ons plekkie so geniet. Dit was 'n groot plesier om julle by ons te hê en julle sal altyd baie welkom hier wees.
Groete,
Lisa

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

Baie netjies.

Die plek is netjies en baie mooi! Baie lekker gekuier!

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Very neat.

The place is neat and very beautiful! Had a great time!

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Thank you so much, I'm so happy you enjoyed your stay!

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Sarette E - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sarette E

Heerlik.

Baie skoon, netjies, gerieflik. Vriendelike diens.

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Delicious.

Very clean, tidy, comfortable. Friendly service.

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Thank you so much. I'm so pleased you enjoyed your stay.

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Susan V - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Susan V
With friends

Onverbeterlik!

Kan dit heelhartig aanbeveel! Die plek is ruim, netjies en baie stylvol! Die diere in die kampie langsaan dra by tot 'n heerlike landelike atmosfeer van kalmte en rustigheid!

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Incorrigible!

Can wholeheartedly recommend it! The place is spacious, neat and very stylish! The animals in the camp next door contribute to a lovely rural atmosphere of calm and tranquility!

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Baie, baie dankie vir die wonderlike terugvoer, dit was 'n plesier om julle by ons te hê en hoop julle kom kuier weer op 'n ander dames pad reis.
Groete uit Swellendam,
Lisa

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Natashja T - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Natashja T
Family with young children

Ons het ongetwyfeld 'n diamant in Swellendam ontdek. wat 'n ongelooflike ervaring!

Ons het die mees ongelooflikste ervaring gehad by Dolittle Cottages en ek bedoel regtig ongelooflik! Die eienaars het regtig uit hulle pad gegaan om seker te maak alles is perfek. Die huis was ongelooflik pragtig, netjies en skoon en in die huis is daar absoluut alles waaraan jy kan dink, ons het niks gekort nie. Die eienaars verstaan beslis wat 'n mens nodig het as jy 'n aand weg is van die huis, beslis waarde vir geld. Die hoeveelheid detail is net te veel om te noem. Jy kan letterlik net daar stop met jou klere en iets om te eet, want die res is alles daar. My seun het heerlik op die groot groen grasperk gespeel en het die donkies vreeslik geniet. Ons gaan regtig baie weg en bly in baie plekke en julle plek kry ongetwyfeld 10 uit 10 van ons. Dolittle Cottages gaan ons beslis weer sien as ons in Swellendam is.

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We have undoubtedly discovered a diamond in Swellendam. what an amazing experience!

We had the most amazing experience at Dolittle Cottages and I mean really amazing! The owners really went out of their way to make sure everything was perfect. The house was incredibly beautiful, neat and clean and in the house there is absolutely everything you can think of, we lacked nothing. The owners definitely understand what one needs when away from home for a night, definitely value for money. The amount of detail is just too much to mention. You can literally just stop there with your clothes and something to eat, because the rest is all there. My son had a great time playing on the big green lawn and enjoyed the donkeys very much. We really go away a lot and stay in many places and your place undoubtedly gets 10 out of 10 from us. We will definitely see Dolittle Cottages again when we are in Swellendam.

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Thank you for that awesome feedback. We're over the moon you enjoyed your stay and found everything you needed to make it a great one. I can't tell you how happy your comments made us and we can't wait to have you stay again.
Thanks again so much
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Brian L - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Brian L
With partner

Very friendly owner and the accommodation and surroundings are very beautiful.

We found the owner very helpful and friendly. The accommodation is very beautiful and everything needed was available. It is a very a very cosy place that my wife and I enjoyed so much. The surroundings are also very beautiful with the animals and feel of nature at your doorstep. The accommodation is also in very close proximity to the town and places to explore in Swellendam such as the historical museums, farms and other fantastic places to visit within Swellendam. Very nice accommodation and highly recommend it. Well done and thank you for the lovely experience Lisa.

Dolittle Cottages 's response

Hi there. Thank you so much for that awesome feedback! It was such a pleasure meeting and hosting you and I'm delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us. We could hardly tell anyone had stayed, you left the cottage so spic and span.
Thank you again.

Warm regards,
Lisa

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

Alles en meer wat jy nodig het.

Pragtige netjiese akkommodasie. Ideaal vir mense met kinders ook. Heerlike groot grasperk. Alles wat ons benodig het was daar gewees.

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Everything and more you need.

Beautiful neat accommodation. Ideal for people with children too. Lovely large lawn. Everything we needed was there.

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Thank you so much Soney. Delighted you enjoyed your stay, it was a pleasure meeting and hosting you.
Kind regards,
Lisa

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Fanie S - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Fanie S

Fantastiese ligging, moderne goed toegeruste verblyf met wonderlike gasvryheid.

Ons is hartlik verwelkom deur die wonderlike gasvrou. Ons is veilige parkering aangewys. Die eenheid is vars en nuut. Dit is silwerskoon en baie goed uitgerus. Dit is ruim en gemaklik. Jy voel na aan die natuur met pragtige bome en berge om jou. Vriendelike donkies groet van anderkant 'n heining. Ek sal enige tyd weer hier gaan bly.

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Fantastic location, modern well equipped accommodation with wonderful hospitality.

We were warmly welcomed by the wonderful hostess. We have designated secure parking. The unit is fresh and new. It is spotless and very well equipped. It is spacious and comfortable. You feel close to nature with beautiful trees and mountains around you. Friendly donkeys greet from beyond a fence. I would stay here again anytime.

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Baie, baie dankie Fanie.
Ek is so bly julle het jul tydjie hier geniet. Dit was so lekker om julle te ontmoet en hoop ons sien mekaar weer.
Groete
Lisa

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Hanli K - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hanli K
Individual traveller

Stilte in die storm.

So baie is gedoen om ons verblyf aangenaam te maak. Baie skoon en netjies. Rustig. Ons voel verkwik.

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Calm in the storm.

So much was done to make our stay pleasant. Very clean and tidy. Restful. We feel refreshed.

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Baie dankie Hanli, dit was 'n groot plesier.

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Anine J - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anine J
With friends

Puik.

Ongelooflik mooi en skoon. Baje vriendelike eienaars. Sal definitief volgende keer weer daar gaan bly.

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Great.

Incredibly beautiful and clean. Very friendly owners. Will definitely stay there again next time.

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

The accommodation exceeded our expectations by far.

The owners are very helpful and go out of their way to make the stay pleasant. The animals are so friendly and the stay should be especially nice for children.

Hantie V - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hantie V
Family with young children

Netjies, skoon, gerieflik, rustig.

Sien sterre.

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Neat, clean, comfortable, peaceful.

See stars.

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Ali Su G - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Ali Su G
Family with young children

Comfortable, neat, clean accommodation, well-located en route to final destination and great farm-like setting makes it excellent for kids!

It was a pity about the geyser. Intermittent hot water doesn't make for a pleasant shower experience. A few too many little decor elements. Would prefer less, especially when travelling with little kids. Otherwise a great little gem, with friendly welcoming service and I will definitely recommend to others and consider as a rest-stop when passing-by on a road trip again.

Anton J - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Anton J

Mense was baie gasvry.

Ek sal die plek definitief aanbeveel. Mense was baie gasvry en dit het aan al ons behoeftes voldoen. Wil graag sien dat hulle 'n sukses maak van hulle akkommodasie. Hulle het uit hulle pad gegaan om ons te akkommodeer.

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People were very hospitable.

I will definitely recommend it. People were very hospitable and it met all of our needs. Would like to see them make a success of their accommodation. They went out of their way to accommodate us.

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Dawid O - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
2/5
Location
1/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Dawid O
With partner

Netjies. Moet nie 'n minuut voor die inkloktyd kom nie. Maak seker die geyser het gas vir warm water.

Plek is baie netjies. Moet nie daar opdaag 'n minuut voor die inkloktyd nie. Geyser het nie gas gehad nie. So maak seker die warm water is okay veral as dit wintermaande is.

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Tidy. Do not arrive a minute before check-in time. Make sure the geyser has gas for hot water.

Place is very neat. Do not arrive a minute before check-in time. Geyser had no gas. So make sure the hot water is okay especially if it is winter months.

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Dolittle Cottages 's response

Thank you for your feedback. However, I would like to point out that you arrived an hour early, not 1 minute early and the cottage was not yet cleaned properly. The gas was full, however we did have a problem with the geyser and the technician was called in the following day to rectify the matter, our gas is checked constantly to ensure it is never empty. It is extremely sad that as you arrived in a very bad mood, you found it necessary to swear at me when I advised you at 1:05 that your cottage was still being cleaned and prepared for you. I do take comfort in the fact that you are the only guest to ever complain about any of our facilities and services. Our security includes each cottage having an alarm, electric fencing around our entire property, a security gate which can only be opened by remote control, as well as 24-hour cameras and armed response, more than that cannot be expected.

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Matilda B - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Matilda B
Family with teenagers

Pragtige plek!

Pragtig, nuut, modern. Eienaars baie gasvry. Awesome beddens en beddegoed. Mak donkies is te oulik. Ons beveel Dolittle 1000 keer aan!

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Beautiful place!

Beautiful, new, modern. Owners very hospitable. Awesome beds and bedding. Domestic donkeys are too cute. We recommend Dolittle 1000 times over!

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Chantel R - Nov 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chantel R
Family with young children

Wat jy sien is wat jy kry - pragtige kothuise en ons sal beslis weer daar bly met ons volgende besoek.

Pragtig en baie gemaklik in die Cottage gebly ons klein kinders was gaande oor die diere en dis regtig kindervriendelik. In Swellendam is daar bitter min kindervriendelike verblyf, so dié was 'n pluspunt. Eienaars is professioneel, vriendelik en behulpsaam en ons kon nie vir meer vra nie.

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What you see is what you get - beautiful cottages and we will definitely stay there again on our next visit.

Beautiful and very comfortable stay in the Cottage, our small children were delighted with the animals and it's really child-friendly. In Swellendam there are very few child-friendly accommodations, so this was a plus. Owners are professional, friendly and helpful and we couldn't ask for more.

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Dolittle Cottages 's response

Thank you so much. It was a pleasure having you and your family stay, your children were such a pleasure and I enjoyed their company very much. Thank you for leaving the cottage in such good order, you are ideal guests and will always be very welcome back!

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  • Capacity: 12 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 18:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 60 Murray Street, Swellendam, 6740, Western Cape
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