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Handvol Gruis Gastehuis

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.7 out of 5from 49 reviews for Handvol Gruis Gastehuis
Cleanliness
4.9/5
Service
4.8/5
Location
4.5/5
Safety
4.8/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Adine F - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Adine F
With friends

Rustige asemhaal geleentheid.

Baie lekker gebly. Ruim huis met spasie vir almal. Baie dankie vir julle gasvryheid!

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Quiet breathing opportunity.

Very nice stay. Spacious house with space for everyone. Thank you very much for your hospitality!

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Claire P - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Claire P

Fabulous accommodation offering home comforts and interesting walks.

Stunning stay - I was looking for a place off the beaten track where I could work through the day and take walks in the morning and evening with my dogs. Handvol Gruis Gastehuis did not disappoint and I'd definitely go back there again if I am in the area.

Magda G - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Magda G
Family with teenagers

Eg plaas en voel soos ons eie huis.

Spasie en ruimte was volop! Na 'n lang dag se reis was die vars gebakte plaasbrood en skaaptjoppies 'n groot bederf! Huis is lieflik ingerig en gerieflik genoeg om 'n groot gesin te huisves. Volgende keer kom ons met die hele familie kuier!

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Real place and feels like our own home.

Space and space was plentiful! After a long day's travel, the freshly baked farm bread and lamb chops were a great treat! House is lovely furnished and comfortable enough to host a large family. Next time we will visit with the whole family!

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Andre O - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Andre O
With partner

Iets anders.

Handvol gruis is 'n groot plaashuis wat op sy eie staan. Daar is 4 slaapkamers, waarvan 2 hoofslaapkamers is met goeie koningin matrasse en beddegoed. Jy kan kies watter een jy wil gebruik. Daar is 2 sitkamers en 'n baie groot kombuis. Ons was net twee, so die enkel badkamer was voldoende. Daar is wel 'n aparte 2e toilet. Daar is nie Eskom krag nie, maar sonkrag met 'n 2kW omskakelaar, en gevolglik nie 'n mikrogolfoond, broodrooster of elektriese ketel nie. Die gasstoof werk goed, en die gas-geiser werk so doeltreffend soos 'n elektriese geiser. Die klein TV het Kyknet. Die huis is oud, so mens aanvaar maar die krake en waterdamp in die mure. Die tarief vir twee was gepas vir wat ons gekry het. Die plaashuis se afdraai is 16 km van Calvinia af, maar mens moet besef dis dan 'n verdere 26 km redelike grondpad van die afdraai af. So kom met alles wat jy gaan nodig hê, want gou-gou winkels toe is nie 'n opsie nie. Die voordeel is natuurlik dat mens afgesonder is en kan afskakel. Daar is geen selfoonontvangs nie, so alle kommunikasie werk via WiFi wat met tye baie wispelturig was. Ons het 2 aande gebly, en die oop dag so gereël dat ons die bergroete kon ry. Dit kan met 'n sedan-motor gery word, en is absoluut die moeite werd. Vra vir Ronelle hoe om die kort staproete bo-op die berg te stap om Calvinia van bo af te sien.

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Something else.

Handful of gravel is a large farmhouse that stands on its own. There are 4 bedrooms, 2 of which are master bedrooms with good queen mattresses and bedding. You can choose which one you want to use. There are 2 lounges and a very large kitchen. There were only two of us, so the single bathroom was sufficient. There is a separate 2nd toilet though. There is no Eskom power, but solar power with a 2kW inverter, and consequently no microwave oven, toaster or electric kettle. The gas stove works well, and the gas geyser works as efficiently as an electric geyser. The small TV has Kyknet. The house is old, so one just accepts the cracks and water vapor in the walls. The rate for two was appropriate for what we got. The farm house's turn off is 16 km from Calvinia, but one must realize that it is then a further 26 km of reasonable dirt road from the turn off. So come with everything you're going to need, because rushing to the shops is not an option. The advantage is of course that one is isolated and can switch off. There is no cell phone reception so all communication works via WiFi which was very spotty at times. We stayed 2 nights, and arranged the open day so that we could drive the mountain route. It can be driven in a sedan car, and is absolutely worth it. Ask Ronelle how to walk the short hiking trail on top of the mountain to see Calvinia from above.

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

Lekker rustig.

Was 'n baie lekker plaashuis tussen die berge. Baie mooi en groot!

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Nice and quiet.

Was a very nice farmhouse between the mountains. Very beautiful and big!

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

Plattelandse rustigheid.

Die gastehuis is beeldskoon. Elke kamer is so stylvol en netjies, selfs nog mooier as die foto's. Die stoep is lieflik vir laatmiddag kuiers en kyk uit op die pragtige plaas en berge. Dit is absoluut idillies. Die skaaptjops was vir seker die lekkerste wat ons in 'n lang tyd geëet het. Dit was voorwaar 'n wonderlike wegbreek, ons kom beslis weer.

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Rural tranquility.

The guest house is immaculate. Every room is so stylish and neat, even more beautiful than the photos. The stoep is lovely for late afternoon visits and overlooks the beautiful farm and mountains. It is absolutely idyllic. The lamb chops were for sure the best we have eaten in a long time. It was truly a wonderful break, we will definitely come again.

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

Heerlik, gerieflik en netjies.

Die huis is baie goed toegerus en is gerieflik. Die gasgeiser was 'n groot pluspunt. Die ligging is baie mooi. Gasvrou is baie behulpsaam en vriendelik. Die potbrood was heerlik.

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Delicious, comfortable and neat.

The house is very well equipped and comfortable. The gas geyser was a big plus. The location is very nice. Hostess is very helpful and friendly. The pot bread was delicious.

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

Gerieflike en netjiese ou huis met baie unieke ligging.

Heerlik, gerieflike, netjiese ou plaashuus, wat baie goed toegerus is. Ligging baie mooi en besonders. Gasvrou baie behulpsaam en vriendelik.

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Comfortable and neat old house with very unique location.

Lovely, comfortable, neat old farmhouse, which is very well equipped. Location very beautiful and special. Hostess very helpful and friendly.

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Sharon R - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Sharon R
With partner

Peaceful relaxation.

Friendliest host, beautiful old farmhouse, stunning location, solar dependant on enough sunshine.

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

Baie rustige kuier aan die voet van die Hantam-berge.

Lieflike ou plaashuis met lekker kuier kombuis en binnebraai, baie skoon en netjies. Mooi omgewing, word hoog aanbeveel vir 'n rustige wegbreek van gejaagde lewe om weer mens te word in die natuur.

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Very peaceful visit at the foot of the Hantam mountains.

Lovely old farmhouse with cozy kitchen and indoor barbecue, very clean and tidy. Beautiful surroundings, highly recommended for a peaceful break away from hectic life to become human again in nature.

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Anel G - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anel G
With friends

Ongelooflike ervaring!

Beeldskone natuur. Pragtige geriewe. Ons kom terug!

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Amazing experience!

Picturesque nature. Beautiful amenities. We'll be back!

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Renate C - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Renate C
With friends

Rustige, ruim plaasverblyf.

Dit is nie die eerste keer wat ons hierdie huis besoek nie. Baie ruim, heerlike kaggel by die kombuis om te kuier. Word beslis aanbeveel.

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Peaceful, spacious farm accommodation.

This is not the first time we visit this house. Very spacious, lovely fireplace by the kitchen for hanging out. Definitely recommended.

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Johan M - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan M
With partner

Pragtige plaashuis met 'n lekker kuierstoep.

Hierdie was ons 2de keer daar en ons sal weer en weer teruggaan. Dis 'n pragtige plaashuis met 'n heerlike stoep tussen die Hantamberge. Daar is alles wat jy nodig het.

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Beautiful farmhouse with a nice patio.

This was our 2nd time there and we will go back again and again. It's a beautiful farmhouse with a lovely stoep between the Hantamberge. There is everything you need.

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Stiaan B - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Stiaan B
With partner

Rustige plaasverblyf in isolasie.

Ek en my vrou het hierdie wegbreek verskriklik geniet. Die plaas is 'n hele entjie buite Calvinia op 'n plaasgrondpad, weg van almal en als. Die gasvrou se huis is ook op die plaas en is bereid om te help met enige iets wat mens dalk vergeet het. Dit is 'n baie ruim huis met 'n heining reg rondom sodat die honde vrylik op die groot grasperk kan baljaar met niemand wat jou steur nie. Die huis word bedien met sonpanele maar ons het geen krag probleem of te kort gehad nie, al het dit middae gereën. Daar is meer as genoeg stapplek rondom die huis, in die veld en ons sal beslis weer hier 'n draai gaan maak.

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Peaceful farm stay in isolation.

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this getaway. The farm is quite a bit outside of Calvinia on a farm road, away from everyone and everything. The hostess's house is also on the farm and is willing to help with anything you may have forgotten. It is a very spacious house with a fence all around so the dogs can frolic freely on the large lawn with no one disturbing you. The house is serviced with solar panels but we had no power problem or shortage, even though it rained in the afternoons. There is more than enough walking space around the house, in the field and we will definitely visit here again.

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Nawawie B - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nawawie B
With friends

Dit is 'n fantastiese gastehuis vir 'n vakansie met kinders of met vriende.

Dit is die ideale plek om te ontsnap van die gejaagde stadslewe. Die pad op die berg was die hoogtepunt van ons kuier.

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This is a fantastic guest house for a holiday with children or with friends.

It is the ideal place to escape from the hectic city life. The road up the mountain was the highlight of our visit.

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Alta C - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alta C
Family with teenagers

Uitstekend.

Heerlik rustige plaasatmosfeer. Lieflike, gerieflike plaashuis. Geen selfoonopvangs, maar huis is met Wi-Fi toegerus. Lekker lamstjoppies en potbrood bestel wat Ronelle kom aflewer het. Sal definitief weer besoek. Hemel op aarde.

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Outstanding.

Lovely peaceful farm atmosphere. Lovely, comfortable farmhouse. No cell phone reception, but house is equipped with Wi-Fi. Ordered nice lamb chops and pot bread, which Ronelle came to deliver. Will definitely visit again. Heaven on earth.

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Milka V - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Milka V
Family with young children

Fantasties!

Puik! Ons het dit werklik geniet! Pragtige plek! Sal enige tyd weer gaan. Dit is diere-vriendelik, en ons hond het dit so geniet.

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Fantastic!

Great! We really enjoyed it! Beautiful place! Would go again anytime. It is pet friendly, and our dog enjoyed it so much.

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Joret O - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Joret O
Individual traveller

This place is amazing! So quiet, deep into the mountains - I will go back and stay longer.

I would love to stay at this wonderful place again - I will extend my visit next time to a week or so - it's peaceful, tranquil and safe! I loved every moment!

Clair E - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Clair E
Family with teenagers

Hoog aanbeveel. Lieflike plaashuis. Rustige atmosfeer.

Baie nice plek. Regte plaashuis. Lekker gebly.

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Highly recommended. Lovely farmhouse. Calm atmosphere.

Very nice place. Real farmhouse. Nice stay.

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Baie dankie vir die pragtige resensie!

Handvol Gruis Gastehuis
Roy S - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Roy S
With partner

Comfortable and spacious.

Hostess very hospitable and helpful.

Mrs Nolan M - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mrs Nolan M
With friends

Stay was great, wonderful big house.

The only criticism that I have is with the directions. It might be a good idea to have the directions from Calvinia and not from CT international airport. As there is no cellphone reception leaving Calvinia it would be great if you could add the standard GPS coordinates as well.

Handvol Gruis Gastehuis 's response

Thank you Nolan. I will make an effort to make the directions better.

Handvol Gruis Gastehuis
Bianca H - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bianca H
Large group

Fantastic stay.

Large group of friends - we had an amazing time and will be back!

Anneke P - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anneke P
With friends

Hemel op die platteland.

Ons kom definitief gou weer! Dankie Ronelle vir jul verskriklike gasvryheid! Handvol Gruis is n juweel. Netjies, heerlike stoep vir kuier, rustig en as 'n bonus ook kindervriendelik!

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Heaven in the countryside.

We will definitely be back soon! Thank you Ronelle for your terrible hospitality! Handful of Gravel is a gem. Neat, lovely porch for hanging out, quiet and as a bonus also child-friendly!

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Baie dankie vir jou lieflike review. Ek waardeer dit opreg. Kom weer.

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Willem N - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Willem N
With friends

Pragtige huis, plaas en ligging. Gasvry!

Potbrood was so vars en lekker, het direk geëet, kon nie wag vir vleis braai nie! Wens ons kan langer bly oom plaas verder te kon verken!

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Beautiful house, farm and location. Hospitable!

Pot bread was so fresh and delicious, ate right away, couldn't wait to grill meat! Wish we could stay longer to explore uncle farm further!

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Annelien M - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annelien M
With friends

Rustig.

Ons het 'n heerlike, stil tyd by Handvol Gruis Gastehuis gehad. Die huis is baie netjies en het ruim kamers. Ons twee hondjies kon hulself uitleef in die groot tuin en ons het lekker lang ente met hul gaan stap.

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Restful.

We had a lovely, quiet time at Handful of Gruis Guest House. The house is very neat and has spacious rooms. Our two dogs could enjoy themselves in the large garden and we went for nice long walks with them.

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Baie dankie vir die mooi resensie Annelien!

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Johann G - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johann G
With partner

Baie rustig en stil ideaal vir afskakel.

Baie oulike plaashuis, Ronel is dierbaar en pragtig. Die pad is net bietjie diep in maar nie 'n probleem nie. Het baie lekker gebly.

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Very peaceful and quiet ideal for switching off.

Very cute farmhouse, Ronel is lovely and beautiful. The road is just a bit deep but not a problem. Had a great stay.

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Linda V - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Linda V
Family with teenagers

Lovely remote setting, horses in the field, no humans in sight.

Full of character, rustic, but comfortable farm house. Aga stove in large farmhouse kitchen. Lovely welcoming attention to detail, thank you for the delicious prickly pears left for us in the fridge.

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

Seker een van die mooiste plekke waar ons nog ooit oorgebly het.

Wat n groot verrasing vir ons om op "Hand Vol Gruis" af te kom. Baie mooi plaas, verblyf en rus vir jou siel.

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Probably one of the most beautiful places we have ever stayed.

What a big surprise for us to come across "Hand Vol Gruis". Very nice farm, accommodation and rest for your soul.

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

Was wonderlik om op hierdie pragtige Hantam-plaas oor te bly.

Ongerepte natuur, besondere voëls en baie vriendelike, aangename gashere. Verder het ons baie veilig gevoel om daar oor te bly. Dit was nog altyd ons begeerte om op 'n plaas in daardie geweste te kuier en ons het die beste plek gekies!

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Was great to stay at this beautiful Hantam farm.

Unspoiled nature, special birds and very friendly, pleasant hosts. Furthermore, we felt very safe staying there. It has always been our desire to visit a farm in those regions and we chose the best place!

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Karien M - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Karien M
With friends

Baie rustig.

Salig en stil. Rustig.

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Very calm.

Blissful and quiet. Restful.

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Fanie V - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Fanie V

Karoo-stilte en vrede.

Effe van die gebaande weg, maar die moeite werd. Kan ook heerlikste hantam Karoo-lam bestel. Die opstal bied WiFi en TV aan vir diegene wat wil.

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Karoo silence and peace.

A little off the beaten track, but worth it. Can also order the most delicious hantam Karoo lamb. The homestead offers WiFi and TV for those who want.

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Mariaan V - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mariaan V
With partner

Die rustigheid van die plaas was net wat ons nodig gehad het.

Ons sal definitief weer kom kuier.

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The tranquility of the farm was just what we needed.

We will definitely visit again.

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James A - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
James A
Family with teenagers

What can I say!

Awesome hostess, Ronelle. Those lamb tjoppies were delicious. Only stayed one night, but what a night. It felt like home with better views and fabulous bird life.

Handvol Gruis Gastehuis 's response

Thank you so much for the great review James. What an absoluut pleasure to have hosted you and your wonderful family. Come again.

Handvol Gruis Gastehuis
Gert V - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gert V
Family with young children

Rus en vrede.

Ons het die tyd by Handvol Gruis regtig baie geniet. Gasvryheid wat mens laat voel asof jy deel is van die familie. Sien gou weer.

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Rest and peace.

We really enjoyed the time at Handvol Gruis. Hospitality that makes you feel like you're part of the family. See again soon.

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Amanda S - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Amanda S
With partner

Wonderlike plaasverblyf.

Die pad na Handvol Gruis is beslis nie die maklikste nie (grondpad hier en daar bietjie uitgetrap) maar beslis die moeite werd! Die huis is pragtig gemeubeleer, met so baie aandag aan die fynere detail. Die beddens is gemaklik met goeie linne. Die kombuis is wonderlik uitgerig, met alles wat jy kan nodig hê! Die kuierstoep voor het lieflike ingeboude braai, met die mooiste uitsigte oor die plaas en berge. Ronelle is 'n wonderlike gasvrou, en niks is te veel moeite nie. 'n Mens voel onmiddellik tuis! Die pad op na die bokant van die berg is 'n belewenis. Ons het rooikat gesien, asook verskillende bokkies en ander diere. En die mooiste uitsigte.

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Wonderful farm stay.

The road to Handvol Gruis is definitely not the easiest (dirt road a bit trodden here and there) but definitely worth it! The house is beautifully furnished, with so much attention to the finer details. The beds are comfortable with good linen. The kitchen is wonderfully appointed, with everything you could need! The front porch has a lovely built-in braai, with the most beautiful views of the farm and mountains. Ronelle is a wonderful hostess, and nothing is too much trouble. One immediately feels at home! The way up to the top of the mountain is an experience. We saw red cat, as well as various goats and other animals. And the most beautiful views.

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Wickus W - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Wickus W
With friends

'n Lekker wegbreek om af te skakel van die wêreld.

As jy wil wegdraai van die teerpad, en die stilte van 'n plaas soek kan jy gerus hierheen kom. Die groot plaashuis en afgesonderde omgewing bied geleentheid om weer rustig te raak en lekker saam te kuier.

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A nice getaway to switch off from the world.

If you want to turn away from the tar road and look for the silence of a farm you can come here. The large farmhouse and secluded area offer the opportunity to relax and socialize again.

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Gert V - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Gert V
With partner

Stil en rustig.

Regte plek vir 'n week of langer se verblyf saam met familie om plaaslewe te ervaar. Als wat jy in gastehuise in die dorp kry is ook beskikbaar op die plaas. Roosterkoek en vleis wat vir ons reggesit is voor ons aankoms, baie dankie.

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Quiet and peaceful.

Right place for a stay of a week or more with family to experience farm life. Everything you find in guest houses in town is also available on the farm. Roosterkoek and meat provided for us upon our arrival.

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Salome W - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Salome W
With friends

Fantasties.

Heerlik gebly! Rustige verblyf in 'n pragtige plaashuis. Definitief langer bly volgende keer.

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Fantastic.

Great stay! Peaceful accommodation in a beautiful farmhouse. Definitely staying longer next time.

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

Rugtigheid en kos vir 'n moeë stadsiel!

Ons verblyf was net eenvoudig perfek. Van die reëlings vooraf met Ronelle getref. By ons aankoms het ons heerlike sjerrie en warm roosterkoeke ontvang, totdat ons weer erg teësinnig na 5 dae daar weg is. Ronelle en Johan was wonderlike gashere - 1km weg in hul eie huis, so jy is heeltemal privaat. Die huis is goed toegerus met verskeie binne-braaie en/of kaggels, ruim kamers, lieflike warm beddens, sagte kussings, en 'n groot kuier-kombuis met 'n Aga-stoof (perfek vir 'n Mei-oggend in Calvinia!). Die vleis wat ons direk by hulle gekoop het was ook heerlik. Die stoep was perfek vir laataand kuiers, en dit was net eenvoudig lekker om in die stilte te sit en rond te loop op die plaas. Ons kom weer!

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Rest and food for a tired city soul!

Our stay was simply perfect. Of the arrangements made beforehand with Ronelle. On our arrival we received delicious sherry and hot toasted cakes, until we left again very reluctantly after 5 days. Ronelle and Johan were wonderful hosts - 1km away in their own house, so you are completely private. The house is well equipped with several indoor braai and/or fireplaces, spacious rooms, lovely warm beds, soft pillows, and a large entertaining kitchen with an Aga stove (perfect for a May morning in Calvinia!) . The meat we bought directly from them was also delicious. The stoep was perfect for late night visits, and it was just simply nice to sit in the silence and walk around the farm. We come again!

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Handvol Gruis Gastehuis 's response

Baie baie dankie vir die fantastiese resensie Cor.
Kom weer.

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

Dit was heerlik en ons is verras met die Aga-stoof wat reeds gebrand het en heerlike vars roosterkoeke.

Ons het heerlik gebly en die gasvryheid is uit die boonste rakke.

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It was delicious and we were surprised with the Aga stove already burning and delicious freshly grilled cakes.

We had a wonderful stay and the hospitality is top notch.

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Baie dankie Elana vir jou pragtige resensie, ek waardeer dit. Kom gerus weer.

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Marlette A - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Marlette A
Family with young children

Heerlik ge-oornag op ons lang pad huis toe!

'n Entjie uit Calvinia, maar netjiese grondpad en die ry werd vir rus en vrede en natuurskoon. Die plaashuis is modern en baie ruim en gemaklik vir 'n groot gesin. Baie gehou van die 'honesty closet' idee. Als wat ons nodig sou kon kry, was daarin. Volgende keer probeer ons julle vleis en roosterkoeke. Dankie vir die goeie waarde vir geld!

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Had a wonderful overnight stay on our long way home!

A bit out of Calvinia, but neat dirt road and worth the drive for peace and quiet and scenery. The farmhouse is modern and very spacious and comfortable for a large family. Really liked the 'honesty closet' idea. Everything we could need was in it. Next time we will try your meat and grilled cakes. Thanks for the good value for money!

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Baie dankie vir die mooi resensie. Kom kuier asb. weer.

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

Totale wegbreek van die gejaag.

My doel van die vakansie was om weg te breek van die gejaag van die stadslewe. Ons het 'n wonderlike tyd gehad, die sterre en stilte is alles wat ek voor gevra het. Grondpad na die gastehuis is in goeie toestand. Sal enige tyd die tjops aanbeveel.

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Total break from the hustle and bustle.

My goal for the holiday was to break away from the hustle and bustle of city life. We had a wonderful time and the stars and silence is everything that I could ask for. The gravel road to the guesthouse is in a great condition. Will recommend the chops anytime.

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Baie dankie vir die mooi resensie Schalk!

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

'n Besondere ervaring.

Ons het 'n wonderljke paar dae by Handvol Gruis gehad. Dit was baie koud, maar ons het die sneeu geniet, en die Aga-stoof het ons warm gehou.

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A special experience.

We had a wonderful few days at Handful of Gravel. It was very cold, but we enjoyed the snow, and the Aga stove kept us warm.

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Baie dankie Mariaan. Ek waardeer die mooi resensie.

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Christelle V - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Christelle V
Family with young children

Stilte.

Heerlike kuier. Eienaars sulke gawe mense met egte gasvryheid! Spasie, stilte en lieflike omgewing. Ons het ons regtig geniet!

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Silence.

Great visit. Owners such nice people with genuine hospitality! Space, silence and lovely surroundings. We really enjoyed ourselves!

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Elsebie O - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Elsebie O

Lekker op die plaas.

Heerlike plaaslewe opstal. Sal aanbeveel vir meer as een aand.

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Nice on the farm.

Lovely farm life homestead. Would recommend for more than one night.

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George V - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
George V
Family with teenagers

Stil en rustig.

Baie netjiese woonhuis in die middel van die asemrowende mooi Hantamberge. Die stil atmosfeer maak alles rustig en mens kan lekker ontspan en kop skoonmaak.

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Quiet and peaceful.

Very neat house in the middle of the breathtakingly beautiful Hantamberge. The quiet atmosphere calms everything down and you can relax and clear your head.

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Janien V - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Janien V
Family with young children

Een woord: onvergeetlik.

Dit is ongelooflike mooi en netjiese verblyf. Dit is uit die warboel van die besige lewe, mooiste natuurskoon, stilte wat jou insluk. Baie dankie dit was regtig soos 'n huis weg van die huis. Die vleis was wow en die roosterkoeke watertandlekker. Ons 3 kinders het die spasie geniet en ons het almal heerlik geslaap.

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One word: unforgettable.

It is incredibly beautiful and neat accommodation. It is out of the hustle and bustle of busy life, beautiful scenery, silence that swallows you up. Thank you so much it really was like a home away from home. The meat was wow and the grilled cakes mouth-watering. Our 3 children enjoyed the space and we all slept well.

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Baie dankie vir die mooi resensie, ons is bly julle het dit geniet. Kom kuier asb. weer!

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Kevin K - Aug 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kevin K
Family with young children

Great, niks kort nie.

Baie netjies, groot en ruim huis.

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Great, didn't need anything.

So neat, large and spacious house.

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Lindie C - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Lindie C
Family with young children

Lekker op die plaas!

Baie lekker gebly. Beddens is skoon en baie netjies. Lekker huis om saam met vriende en familie te deel.

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Have fun on the farm!

Very nice stay. Beds are clean and very tidy. Nice house to share with friends and family.

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Baie dankie vir die mooi resensie.

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