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Exhale Cottage

Self Catering

Review Summary

5 out of 5from 24 reviews for Exhale Cottage
Cleanliness
5.0/5
Service
5.0/5
Location
5.0/5
Safety
5.0/5
Value for money
5.0/5
Leona E - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leona E
Family with teenagers

Nature, comfortable, green, beautiful, relaxing.

Exhale lived up to its name. Tucked away in nature, it was a cozy escape and everything we needed to get away from the city. The cottage is beautifully decorated, comfortable and thoughtfully equipped with all the essentials. Waking up to nature sounds and lush greenery was a refreshing change. Perfect way to unwind.

Exhale Cottage 's response

Thank you for your beautiful review. It was our pleasure hosting your family.
We hope to see you again soon.

Exhale Cottage
Andries Francois V - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Andries Francois V
Family with teenagers

Calm, soothing, nature, tranquil.

Very neat and cosy, there was everything we needed except an egg lifter. The flowers inside just added an extra touch, the birds were so earthly and beautiful! To keep the heat of the hot tub, a cover would have helped a little bit. The host was extra friendly and we got everything we needed. Thank you for the snacks and the wine. If we have another chance, we would like to return.

Exhale Cottage 's response

Thank you so much for your review. It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. So sorry to hear about the missing egg lifter, but happy to report it has since been replaced. Hoping we can host you again in future.

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Jean L - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jean L
With partner

Perfect.

Beste in 'n lang tyd. Hulle dink aan alles.

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Perfect.

Best in a long time. They think of everything.

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Exhale Cottage 's response

Baie dankie Jean! Ons hoop ons sien jou self ook eendag

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Daniel V - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Daniel V
With partner

Bird and wildlife were very good. The Exhale Cottage was next level of perfect.

It was better than great. Everything was provided to make us feel like royalty.

Exhale Cottage 's response

Daniel, thank you very much for your beautiful review and updates on our animal and bird list. Like I said to you, you confirmed to us again to stay TV free. Hope to see you again soon.

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Lisa V - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lisa V
With friends

It's called Exhale for a reason!

We had the most wonderful stay at Exhale Cottage. The attention to detail was remarkable! We loved watching the birds and just being able to relax in the peaceful setting!

Exhale Cottage 's response

Hi Lisa
Thank you for your lovely review.
I'm so happy we could host you and your friends for a girls' retreat. Sometimes we just have to do it. Hope to see you again soon.

Exhale Cottage
David L - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
David L
With friends

Memories with nature.

If you love nature and her positive surprises, this is the place to visit. Thank you to the hosts for the personal touch and detail we experienced. We really enjoyed our stay.

Exhale Cottage 's response

Baie dankie vir jou mooi resensie, David. Julle het net-net die sneeu gemis. Hoop ons sien julle gou weer!

Exhale Cottage
Danelle S - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Danelle S
Family with teenagers

Perfekte verjaarsdag naweek.

Alles was perfek - dankie vir die ekstra bederf wat bygesit was om 'n verjaarsdag naweek spesiaal te maak. Die akkommodasie is pragtig en die omgewing baie rustig.

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Perfect birthday weekend.

Everything was perfect - thank you for the extra treat that was added to make a birthday weekend special. The accommodation is beautiful and the surroundings very peaceful.

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Exhale Cottage 's response

Danelle, baie dankie vir jou mooi resensie. Ons kan darem nie al die krediet vat nie Moet die natuur ook dankie sê vir 'n volmaan opkoms oor die berg, gevolg deur die geroep van jakkalse. Ons is so bly julle kon dit ook beleef.
Hoop ons sien julle weer.

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Anneke D - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anneke D

Ongelooflik.

As ek 'n 100 sterre kon gee, sou ek. Van die pragtige omgewing tot die lekker bederfgoed. Alles is perfek en mens kan regtig vir niks meer vra nie.

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Unbelievable.

If I could give a 100 stars I would. From the beautiful surroundings to the delicious treats. Everything is perfect and you really can't ask for anything more.

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Exhale Cottage 's response

Hello Anneke
Baie dankie vir jou baie mooi resensie. Julle het ons behoorlik in die middel van hierdie Kaapse storm gevang.
Ons hoop julle kom kuier sommer gou weer.
Colette en Chris

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Angela W - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Angela W
With partner

Very relaxed.

Lovely relaxed country living in a cottage that had absolutely everything that one could possibly want!

Exhale Cottage 's response

Hello Angela
Thank you so much for your review. It was lovely having your family visit.
Hope to see you again soon.

Exhale Cottage
Bente V - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bente V
With partner

Amazing luxury experience!

It was a great experience! The house includes everything you need, from a pizzabraai to a hot tub. Even luxury soaps, free use of olive oil/all kinds of herbs, a cheese board & brut on arrival, etc. The hosts were super friendly. The location felt like a dream! 10 out of 10!

Exhale Cottage 's response

Baie dankie, Bente!
So happy we could share some of South Africa's beautiful countryside with you.
May you have many happy returns!
Colette and Chris

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Juan O - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Juan O
Family with teenagers

Loved it.

Everything was just awesome. Loved the style, the area, the scenery and all the extras.

Exhale Cottage 's response

Thank you very much for your lovely review. It was our pleasure hosting your family. Hope to see you again soon.

Exhale Cottage
Sally M - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sally M

That one place you have to visit.

There are not enough stars to rate Exhale Cottage. The hosts' generosity with welcome treats and wine completely blew us away. The attention to detail is like nothing we have ever encountered. The cottage with its amazing views, the bath in the bush, the rock pool a short walk away with its own deck and sun loungers, the food for the birds and mongoose, the fine botanicals in the bathrooms (we stocked up in Montagu when we left), the dried fynbos on the beds - if we lived closer we would be there once a month. It is just the most magical place. It was such a blessing to be allowed to visit. In future we will use it as a base to explore Montagu and Robertson because it is closer to town than expected.

Exhale Cottage 's response

Oh Sally, it was a blessing for us having your family stay over Christmas. Your review put a tear in my eye, as it is really special for us to share our dream and space. You and your family are welcome to visit again at any time.

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Wayne C - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wayne C
Family with young children

Exceptional.

We had a fantastic stay at Exhale Cottage - the cottage was stunning and the hospitality exceptional. Well done Chris and Colette - we'll be back!

Exhale Cottage 's response

Thank you so much for your review Wayne. It was an absolute pleasure hosting your family. Hope we see you again soon.

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Ziada J - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ziada J
With friends

Beautiful and serene space.

A special place where one can rejuvenate and relax with breathtaking views.

Exhale Cottage 's response

Hello Ziada
Thank you very much for your review.
So glad you could rejuvenate and relax. We love sharing the space and experience.
Hope to see you again soon.
Colette and Chris

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

Een van die beste atmosfeer.

Rustige area met klomp voëls. Geen geraas van dorp af. Afgeskakel van besige wêreld.

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One of the best atmospheres.

Quiet area with lots of birds. No noise from town. Disconnected from busy world.

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Exhale Cottage 's response

Corne, baie dankie vir jou mooi resensie.
Ons voel geeerd dat julle ons gekies het vir julle 10de huweliksherdenking.
Wens julle nog baie gelukkige jare toe vir die toekoms.

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

Highly recommend Exhale cottage. We will definitely be returning.

Fantastic attention to detail. Very comfortable. Clean. Spacious.

Exhale Cottage 's response

Hello Quanita
Thank you so much for your lovely review.
So happy to know, what was meant to be a family weekend turned into a special "just the two of us" weekend.
Hope to see you again soon, with or without the teens.
Colette

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

Relaxing.

It was the most relaxing and recharging stay we have had. Loved all the extra special touches.

Exhale Cottage 's response

Hello Colleen

Thank you so much for your review.

So happy you could relax and recharge. Hope to see you again!

Kind regards
Colette and Chris

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Elouwize R - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elouwize R
With partner

Piece of heaven.

By far the best weekend breakaway by far. Spectacular views, peace, tranquillity but most of all the best hosts. The attention to detail was just so special and you feel so spoiled. Every luxury one could want. You feel so welcome and immediately feel the stress fade away. Thanks so much.

Exhale Cottage 's response

Hello Elouwize
Thank you so much for your beautiful review. This is why we do it. Hope we can see you and Nishen again soon.

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Eleanor B - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Eleanor B
With partner

'n Stukkie hemel.

Als was perfek! Soveel detail en gasvryheid!

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A piece of heaven.

Als was perfect! So much detail and hospitality!

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Exhale Cottage 's response

Hello Eleanor. Baie dankie vir jou mooi terugvoering.
Ons hoop om julle sommer vinnig terug te he met die familie.

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Ockert K - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ockert K
With partner

Asemrowend!

Exhale Cottage is meer as verblyf. Dis 'n plek om totaal stil te raak, afgesonder maar in luuksheid. Die kleinste detail wat jy dalk kan dink jy nodig het, is reeds voorsien. Om in die doodstil donker nag in die houtbrand-Jacuzzi te sit en na die sterre te staar, gee nuwe betekenis aan ontspan. Hou maar die een dop, ek is seker hy verskyn eersdaags in 'n tydskrif!

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Breathtaking!

Exhale Cottage is more than accommodation. It's a place to get totally quiet, secluded but in luxury. The smallest detail you might think you need is already provided. Sitting in the wood-fired Jacuzzi in the pitch-black night and staring at the stars gives new meaning to relaxing. Keep an eye on that one, I'm sure he'll appear in a magazine soon!

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Exhale Cottage 's response

Baie dankie Ockert,
Ons is so gelukkig om hierdie plekkie te kan deel.
Hoop julle kom kuier weer.

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Pc V - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pc V
With partner

Lafenis vir die siel in die mooi natuur.

Baie wel geleë, prag kothuis met aandag aan fynere besonderhede, waar mens waarlik kan rus in die natuurskoon.

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Relaxation for the soul in beautiful nature.

Very well located, beautiful cottage with attention to finer details, where one can truly rest in the natural beauty.

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Exhale Cottage 's response

Baie dankie vir die mooi resensie, PC. Dit was so lekker om julle hier te he. Hoop ons sien julle weer. Ek werk nog aan die Spar vir die broodjie resep.

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Jacqueline S - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jacqueline S
With friends

Dit was fantasties!

Wat 'n wonderlike plek! Nie net is dit 'n pragtige huis in 'n pragtige omgewing nie, maar jy het vir niks gesoek nie. Daar is aan als gedink en jy is van als waaraan jy montlik kan dink voorsien. Vars veldblomme in die kamers, 'n kaasbord in die yskas, plaaslike wyn en gebak op die toonbank! Daar is selfs 'n Ducky vir waneer jy in die opelug bad gaan ontspan. Ons het 'n heerlike twee dae hier spandeer en gaan dit beslis 'n instelling maak wanneer ons huis toe kom om te kuier! Colette en Chris is fantastiese gashere gewees. Ons sal Exhale Cottage aan enige iemand aanbeveel.

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It was fantastic!

What a wonderful place! Not only is it a beautiful home in a beautiful setting, but you didn't search for anything. Everything has been thought of and you are provided with everything you can think of. Fresh wildflowers in the rooms, a cheese board in the fridge, local wine and pastries on the counter! There is even a Ducky for when you go to relax in the open air bath. We spent a lovely two days here and will definitely make it an institution when we come home to visit! Colette and Chris have been fantastic hosts. We would recommend Exhale Cottage to anyone.

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Exhale Cottage 's response

Baie dankie vir jou mooi resensie. Ek kry sommer hoendervleis. Ons leef vir gaste se ondervindinge hier. Hoop ons sien julle sommer gou weer.

Exhale Cottage
Kim M - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kim M
Family with young children

Heaven on Earth!

We loved our two nights at Exhale Cottage! There are not really words to express how peaceful and connected we felt to the landscape and those awe-inspiring mountains. Every little detail that Colette and Chris leave is like a little treasure to enjoy. Even the surprise Easter Bunny hunt for our daughter - so special! I am an instant convert to the beautiful Fijn Botanicals products. Kind to nature and humans. Thank you for the most wonderful experience! We will never forget it and hope to be able to come to visit again.

Exhale Cottage 's response

Thank you for the beautiful review Kim. It was an absolute pleasure hosting you and your family. Hope to see you again soon.

Exhale Cottage
Ewert B - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ewert B
With partner

Natuur, rustig, berge, pragtige ligging.

Ongelooflike natuurskoon weg van die stad en die gejaagdheid wat daarmee gepaard gaan. Het elke oomblik in hierdie ongelooflike mooi verblyf ten volle waardeer en geniet! Sal 'n naweek weg na Exhale Cottage vir enige paartjie aanbeveel!

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Nature, quiet, mountains, beautiful location.

Incredible scenery away from the city and the hustle and bustle that comes with it. Fully appreciated and enjoyed every moment in this incredibly beautiful accommodation! Would recommend a weekend away to Exhale Cottage to any couple!

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Exhale Cottage 's response

Baie dankie Ewert vir die mooi resensie. Dit was so lekker om julle hier te he en te kon ontmoet.
Hoop ons sien julle sommer gou weer!

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  • Capacity: 4 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 23:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: R318, Journey Farm Keisie Valley, Montagu, 6720, Western Cape
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