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Elephants Trail Cottage

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.9 out of 5from 33 reviews for Elephants Trail Cottage
Cleanliness
4.9/5
Service
4.9/5
Location
4.9/5
Safety
5.0/5
Value for money
4.9/5
Rikus V - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rikus V
With partner

Uitstekende ligging en baie netjies.

Ja, ek het lekker gebly.

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Excellent location and very tidy.

Yes, I had a nice stay.

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Elephants Trail Cottage 's response

Baie dankie vir jou terugvoer! Ons is bly om te hoor dat julle jul verblyf geniet het en dat die plek aan julle verwagtinge voldoen het. Ons hoop om julle gou weer by ons te verwelkom!

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

Baie mooi omgewing en pragtige uitsig op die berge.

Baie dankie, ons het baie lekker gekuier. Dit is asemrowend mooi daar.

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Very nice surroundings and beautiful view of the mountains.

Thank you very much, we had a great time. It is breathtakingly beautiful there.

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Elephants Trail Cottage 's response

Baie dankie vir jou pragtige woorde! Ons is so bly om te hoor dat julle die uitsig en omgewing geniet het en dat julle 'n lekker tyd by ons gehad het. Ons hoop om julle gou weer te verwelkom om nog sulke spesiale oomblikke te beleef.

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Jeanne G - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jeanne G
With friends

Sien sterre.

Baie baie lekker gebly.

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See stars.

Very very nice stay.

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Elephants Trail Cottage 's response

Baie dankie, Jeanne! Ons is so bly om te hoor dat jy 'n lekker tyd by ons gehad het. Ons sien uit daarna om jou gou weer te verwelkom vir nog 'n heerlike kuier!

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Katharina G - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Katharina G
With partner

A wonderful weekend at the cottage! Would definitely recommend.

Staying at Elephants Trail Cottage was such a delight. The cottage was well furnished and equipped with everything we needed for a great weekend in Franschhoek. We really enjoyed the view, service and our weekend at the cottage.

Elephants Trail Cottage 's response

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a delightful stay at the Elephants Trail Cottage. We hope to welcome you and your partner back for another great weekend in Franschhoek soon!

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Christopher Paul S - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christopher Paul S
With partner

The weather was excellent and the views exquisite.

Very comfortable and enjoyable.

Elephants Trail Cottage 's response

Thank you for your wonderful review, Christopher! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay. Looking forward to hosting you again soon!

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

Beslis 'n lekker ontspanningsnaweek in die natuur!

Ons het heerlik gebly in 'n skoon en netjiese huisie met al die basiese benodigde geriewe. Daar is slegs 'n stoof en geen oond of braaigeriewe nie, berei voor daarop of gaan verken die dorpie. Jy sal nie spyt wees nie!

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Definitely a nice relaxing weekend in nature!

We had a wonderful stay in a clean and tidy house with all the basic necessary facilities. There is only a stove and no oven or braai facilities, prepare for that or go explore the village. You will not regret it!

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Elephants Trail Cottage 's response

Baie dankie vir jou positiewe terugvoer, Franschesca! Ons is bly dat julle jul tyd geniet het. Ons sien uit daarna om julle weer te verwelkom.

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Johanna C - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johanna C

Goeie kwaliteit verblyf in prentjie mooi omgewing.

Pragtige skoon en netjiese verblyf in 'n ongelooflike mooi omgewing. Goeie kwaliteit meubels en linne. Die fasiliteite is goed toegerus en die bestuur baie behulpsaam.

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Good quality accommodation in picture-perfect surroundings.

Beautiful clean and tidy accommodation in an incredibly beautiful environment. Good quality furniture and linen. The facilities are well equipped and the management very helpful.

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Elephants Trail Cottage 's response

Baie dankie vir jou mooi woorde en positiewe terugvoer, Johanna! Dit was 'n plesier om jou te akkommodeer. Ons is bly dat jy die skoonheid van die omgewing en die gehalte van ons verblyf geniet het. Ons sien uit daarna om jou weer te verwelkom vir 'n onvergeetlike ervaring!

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

Beautiful, serene, unique.

This was one of our favourite stays ever! The location is absolutely amazing, where you're nestled in a valley, surrounded by stunning views! It's about 5 minutes from town, which we loved since it was close but felt very secluded. The apartment has everything you need, and even though it's built next to the house, you don't feel it at all. The staff was very friendly and responsive! Our only disappointment was that we were unable to use the pool as it was not yet ready, I think because of winter; however, we could swim in the dams if we wanted to. We did do a trail up the valley and it was gorgeous getting a view of the dams from higher up. Our stay felt too short, and we hope to go back again soon!

Elephants Trail Cottage 's response

Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing to stay with us! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the location and the serene surroundings. It's wonderful to hear that the trails and views added to your experience. We’re sorry about the pool and appreciate your understanding, especially with the season. We look forward to welcoming you back for a longer stay next time!

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Nicky S - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicky S
With partner

Amazing views of the valley.

The accommodation was well-kept and everything we needed was available in the cottage. We also received a complimentary bottle of their wine and enjoyed it. The pool was great to swim in and view the valley below and the surrounding mountains while taking a swim. The garden was beautiful with proteas and other indigenous plants, very well-kept and with an abundance of birds. Great for nature lovers. It was peaceful and the views from the cottage were breathtaking. Will definitely recommend it.

Elephants Trail Cottage 's response

Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back!

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Tanya M - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tanya M
With partner

Pragtige plek, mooiste uitsig!

Hul was baie vriendelik, het vir ons 'n komplimentêre bottel wyn gegee, asook nog 1 vir my verjaarsdag. Sal enige tyd weer daar gaan kuier!

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Beautiful place, most beautiful view!

They were very kind, gave us a complimentary bottle of wine, as well as 1 more for my birthday. Will visit again anytime!

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Elephants Trail Cottage 's response

Beste Tanya
Baie dankie vir jou mooi woorde, ons waardeer gaste soos julle. Kom asb weer.
Groete
Henriette

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Debbie F - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Debbie F
Individual traveller

Homely and comfotable.

Great overnight stay, very clean and comfortable, and had everything I needed.

Liaan J - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Liaan J
With partner

Ongelooflike wegbreek - alles wat 'n couple nodig het!

Van Amy se amazing wynproe tot 'n stunning stap in die mooi veld - hierdie juweel van 'n blyplek sal ons definitief weer en meer sien. Goeie mense, goeie wyn. Goeie alles!

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Incredible getaway - everything a couple needs!

From Amy's amazing wine tasting to a stunning walk in the beautiful field - we will definitely see this gem of a place again and again. Good people, good wine. Good everything!

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Elephants Trail Cottage 's response

Liewe Liaan.
Baie dankie vir jou mooi woorde.
Ons is baie bly dat jul die tyd by Wildeberg geniet het en sien uit om jul binnekort weer te verwelkom.

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Sonja C - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sonja C
With partner

Baie goeie diens en pragtig.

Absoluut die moeite werd.

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Very good service and beautiful.

Absolutely worth it.

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Elephants Trail Cottage 's response

Liewe Sonja.
Baie dankie vir jou lieflike resensie. 
Ons is baie bly dat jul die tyd by Wildeberg geniet het en sien uit om jul binnekort weer te verwelkom.

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Dalene P - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dalene P
With partner

Relaxing, friendly, beautiful views.

Amy our hostess was amazing. We were on honeymoon and it was everything we imagined it would be and more. Definitely coming back.

Elephants Trail Cottage 's response

Dear Dalene,
Thank you very much for your kind words and for choosing Wildeberg as your honeymoon destination.
We will most certainly pass your message on to Amy.
We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you again soon.

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

Our stay at Elephant Trail Cottage was absolutey fantastic!

We were on a 4-night honeymoon stay, probably the best 4-day stay that I have experienced anywhere! Set in an amphitheatre of mountains just out of town it's a phenomenal location that one can stare into for hours. The cottage is extremely comfortable and well-equipped and has everything that one needs. The staff, especially Amy, are so helpful and willingly go the extra mile to make your stay the best. The complimentary wine tasting was exceptional, their Wildeberg Wine House wines are superb and we returned home with 4 cases.

Elephants Trail Cottage 's response

Dear Paul,
Thank you very much for your kind words and for choosing Wildeberg as your honeymoon destination.
We will most certainly pass your message on to Amy.
We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you again soon.

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Marize B - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marize B
With partner

Ontspannende, ruim verblyf in die Franschhoek berge.

Hierdie cottage is beautiful en nóg mooier as op die foto's! Dit is baie ruim met 'n ongelooflike uitsig. Die gasheer het regtig die ekstra myl vir ons gestap toe ons enige iets nodig gehad het.

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Relaxing, spacious accommodation in the Franschhoek mountains.

This cottage is beautiful and even more beautiful than in the photos! It is very spacious with an incredible view. The host really went the extra mile for us when we needed anything.

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Elephants Trail Cottage 's response

Dankie vir jou pragtige terugvoer, Marize! Dit is wonderlik om te hoor dat die cottage jou verwagtinge oortref het en dat jy die ruimte en die asemrowende uitsig geniet het. Ons gasvryheid is ons passie, en ons waardeer jou erkenning van ons pogings. Ons sien uit daarna om jou weer te verwelkom vir 'n onvergeetlike ervaring!

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Ben K - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Ben K
With partner

Ons het Franschhoek en omgewing verken en Elephants Trail was perfek om oor te bly.

Baie vriendelik ontvang met die komplimentêre bottel wyn, 'n lekker verrassing. Dit was baie koud en die eenheid was lekker warm met verwarmers wat reeds aangeskakel was. Die plekkie is baie goed toegerus en ons het heerlik gebly ─ uitsig oor die vallei is 'n groot plus! Klein entjie uit die dorp wat dit 'n lekker rustige plaas gevoel gee, sal dit enige tyd aanbeveel.

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We explored Franschhoek and surroundings and Elephants Trail was perfect to stay over.

Very friendly welcome with the complimentary bottle of wine, a nice surprise. It was very cold and the unit was nice and warm with heaters already on. The place is very well equipped and we had a wonderful stay ─ view over the valley is a big plus! Little bit out of town which gives it a nice peaceful farm feel, would recommend it anytime.

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Elephants Trail Cottage 's response

Goeie more Ben

Baie dankie vir jou terugvoering, dit word opreg waardeer.

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Malcolm D - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Malcolm D
With partner

Peaceful wine farm stay.

A spacious, well-appointed apartment, wonderful views and very peaceful location. Close enough to the town for a quick drive to the sights.

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

Great location on a wine estate whose wines are world class.

Friendly and helpful service. The accommodation was great. Private with magnificent views and walks. Wine tasting was a bonus.

Nina F - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nina F
With partner

Die plekkie is ideaal geleë en uitstekend toegerus.

Die plaas is naby genoeg aan die dorp vir uitstappies, maar tog stil en afgesonder met die mooiste uitsig. Dis die perfekte wegkruipplekkie vir 'n naweek en Lin-Mari sorg dat al die nodige selfsorggeriewe beskikbaar is. Hier kan jy totale rus en vrede en 'n lieflike uitsig verwag. Die swembad is mooi skoon en jy kan selfs die plaas gaan verken en die dam besoek. Heerlike bottel wyn om die naweek af te skop ook.

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The place is ideally located and excellently equipped.

The farm is close enough to the town for excursions, yet quiet and secluded with the most beautiful view. It's the perfect hideaway for a weekend and Lin-Mari makes sure that all the necessary self-catering facilities are available. Here you can expect total peace and quiet and a lovely view. The swimming pool is nice and clean and you can even explore the farm and visit the dam. Great bottle of wine to kick off the weekend too.

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Jo-ann V - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jo-ann V
With partner

Pragtig. Rustig. Herlaai.

Geleë op 'n plaas buite (nie ver nie) Franschhoek. Nie losstaande nie, maar vorm deel van die hoofhuis met apparte toegang en goeie privaatheid. Mooiste uitsigte oor die berge en die vallei. Pragtige tuine. Uitstekende sekuriteit. Die eenheid is ruim, netjies en skoon met pragtige dekor. Al die personeel was baie behulpsaam en vriendelik.

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Beautiful. Restful. Reload.

Located on a farm outside (not far) Franschhoek. Not detached, but forms part of the main house with separate access and good privacy. Most beautiful views of the mountains and the valley. Beautiful gardens. Excellent security. The unit is spacious, neat and clean with beautiful decor. All the staff were very helpful and friendly.

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Maritsa S - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Maritsa S
With partner

'n Heerlike blaaskans op 'n pragtige plaas.

Die huisie is stylvol en ongelooflik goed ingerig met alles wat mens benodig. Die atmosfeer is rustig met die mooiste uitsigte. Ons is verwelkom met 'n heerlike bottel wyn van die plaas. Uitstekend, dankie.

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A wonderful break on a beautiful farm.

The house is stylish and incredibly well furnished with everything you need. The atmosphere is peaceful with the most beautiful views. We were welcomed with a delicious bottle of wine from the farm. Excellent, thank you.

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Nico B - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nico B
With partner

Was baie lekker. Pragtige uitsig en baie rustig.

Pragtig omgewing, lekker rustig en vriendelike mense en Afrikaans.

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Was very nice. Beautiful view and very peaceful.

Beautiful surroundings, nice and quiet and friendly people and Afrikaans.

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

Sal graag weer kom.

Die rustigheid en atmosfeer laat mens twyfel of jy elders heen wil gaan.

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Would love to come again.

The tranquility and atmosphere make you doubt whether you want to go anywhere else.

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Adrian S - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Adrian S
With partner

Awesome pool to do some laps and take in all the view and serenity!

Very easy check in and nice wines on premises.

Andrea T - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Andrea T
With partner

Superb cottage in idyllic location.

Everything about our stay at Elephant Cottage was just perfect. Lin-Mari's welcome and communication was fantastic. Every attention to detail had been thought of and the setting and location is simply superb. We will be back!

Marli B - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marli B
With partner

Rustig, mooi en gemaklik.

'n Wonderlike naweekwegbreek. Cottage het 'n pragtige uitsig en geriewe is netjies en skoon. Diens was vriendelik en ons het sommer soos familie gevoel!

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Quiet, beautiful and comfortable.

A wonderful weekend getaway. Cottage has a beautiful view and facilities are neat and clean. Service was friendly and we felt like family!

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Du Toit V - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Du Toit V
With partner

Heerlik

Heerlik stil, baie mooi uitsig oor Franschhoek en die berge.

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Delicious

Wonderfully quiet, very nice view over Franschhoek and the mountains.

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Willie L - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Willie L
With partner

Veilig, perfekte ligging in 'n rustige omgewing met fantastiese uitsig.

Baie netjies, puik diens.

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Safe, perfect location in a peaceful setting with a fantastic view.

Very neat, great service.

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Linda B - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Linda B
With partner

It was an amazing experience to stay at Elephant Trail. It was relaxing and just peaceful.

We really had an amazing stay and would love to go back there soon. Family and friends saw our pics and is now extremely interested in the accommodation.

Tina C - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Tina C
With partner

Heel aangenaam.

Ons is nie tegnologies ingestel nie so kon nie die lugversorger gebruik nie. 'n Afstandbeheer sou baie beter werk. Dit was ongelooflik koud die naweek. Geen elektriese kombers nie. Geen TV, sou graag TV wou kyk.

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Very pleasant.

We are not tech minded so couldn't use the air conditioner. A remote control would work much better. It was incredibly cold this weekend. No electric blanket. No TV, would like to watch TV.

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

Rustig en gerieflik.

Mooi ligging van kothuis in estate teen berge.

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Quiet and comfortable.

Nice location of cottage in estate against mountains.

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Erna D - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Erna D
With partner

Baie netjies, baie lekker en naby alles.

Sal vir seker weer gaan kuier, dit was baie netjies en skoon.

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Very neat, very nice and close to everything.

Will definitely visit again, it was very neat and clean.

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  • Free cancellation up to 1 week before your stay!
  • Capacity: 2 people
  • No children allowed
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Verdun Road, Wildeberg wine farm, Franschhoek, 7690, Western Cape
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