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Idle & Wild

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4.7 out of 5from 23 reviews for Idle & Wild
Cleanliness
4.7/5
Service
4.6/5
Location
4.8/5
Safety
4.7/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Giselle M - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Giselle M
Family with teenagers

Welcoming and cosy guesthouse.

The cottage was spacious and clean. The beds were very comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay at Idle and Wild. The breakfasts were wonderful and we were warmly welcomed.

Malan V - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Malan V
With partner

Goed.

Genietlik en mooi tyd.

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Well.

Enjoyable and nice time.

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Albertus S - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Albertus S
With partner

'n Pragtige eenheid op 'n werkende plaas met personeel wat omgee vir hul gaste.

Idle & Wild is die voorbeeld van hoe verhurings-eenhede moet lyk en bestuur moet word. Die personeel is vriendelik en baie behulpsaam terwyl die eenheid self ons verwagtinge oortref het. Dit is in 'n pragtige omgewing met tuine wat mooi uitgelê is en goed onderhou word. Ons het twee aande daar oornag terwyl ons die Kruger Nasionale Park besoek het. Die personeel het uit hul pad gegaan om ons te help, self met aanwysings van waar om in die Park te ry. Die ontbyt wat voorgesit is, was van hoogstaande gehalte, terwyl daar self ontbyt vir ons verpak is toe ons die laaste oggend vroeg moes vertrek. Idle & Wild is nie net 'n oornagstop nie, hier moet jy langer bly.

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A beautiful unit on a working farm with staff that care for their guests.

Idle & Wild is the example of how rental units should look and be managed. The staff are friendly and helpful while the unit itself exceeded our expectations. It is in a beautiful setting with beautifully laid out gardens and well maintained. We stayed there for two nights while visiting the Kruger National Park. The staff went out of their way to help us, even with directions from where to drive in the Park. The breakfast served was of a high standard, while breakfast was packed for us when we had to leave early in the morning. Idle & Wild is not just an overnight stop, here you have to stay longer.

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Lida E - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lida E
With partner

Uitmuntende persoonlike, vriendelike diens van eienaars met uitstekende ontbyt.

Voordat ons uit ons motor kon klim was die eienaar daar om ons te verwelkom. Ons eenheid was skoon en netjies met net mooi niks verkeerd nie. Ontbyt word deur die eienaars hanteer en was uitmuntend, smaaklik en keurig. Niks is vir hulle te veel moeite nie. Ons sal beslis weer volgende jaar daar bly en het dit reeds vir ons vriende aanbeveel.

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Excellent, personal and friendly service by the owners with excellent breakfast.

Before we could get out of the car, the owner was there to welcome us. Our unit was clean and neat, and nothing was wrong. Breakfast was excellent and delicious. Nothing is too much effort for the owners. We'll definitely stay there again next year and already recommended it to our friends.

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

Service by hosts was excellent.

A family business that made my wife and I part of their family. Gave valuable advice on the places we should visit. Everything exceeded our expectations. Safe and secure, clean and great breakfast.

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

Absoluut fantasties gewees, die stilte was oorverdowend, net wat ons verlang het.

Ons het heerlik ontspan en die diens en vriendelikheid was iets om te ervaar. Ons kon lekker gaan stap en het dit ook baie geniet. Die stilte was werklik fantasties en ons kon rustig by die swembad ontspan of sommer net rustig sit en boek lees. Die ontbyt was puik en met baie smaak voorberei en aangebied. Die rondawel het alles wat ons verlang het en het te alle tye baie veilig gevoel. Baie dankie, ons het dit baie geniet.

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Absolutely fantastic, the silence was deafening, just what we wanted.

We had a great time relaxing and the service and friendliness was something to experience. We were able to go for a walk and really enjoyed it. The silence was really fantastic and we could relax quietly by the pool or just sit quietly and read a book. The breakfast was excellent and prepared and presented with great taste. The rondavel has everything we wanted and felt very safe at all times. Thank you very much, we really enjoyed it.

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

Absolutely fantastic! The best, in all respects!

Idle and Wild is a tranquil home from home. The accommodation is excellent, food superb, and Connie (our hostess) was the absolute best! Accommodation is clean and well-stocked, and the garden is so tranquil and beautiful. Thank you!

Gertha W - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Gertha W
With partner

Absoluut puik en fantastiese verblyf. Die familie is baie vriendelik en gasvry en glimlag altyd.

Sal beslis weer kom kuier. Die ontbyte is heerlik en feit dat rondawel daagliks gediens was, was pluspunt. Die eienaars se glimlagte soggens laat jou sommer lus voel vir die dag wat voorlê. Hulle ken die omgewjng goed en aanbevelings oor besienswaardighede was fantasties. Die tuine word goed na gekyk en is 'n lushof vir die oog. Baie klem word aan fyn detail gegee en die kospakkie vir wildtuin het ons heeldag deurgedra. Gepakte ontbyt. Ons was beslis baie beïndruk met verblyf en sal weer kom. Doen so voort!

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Absolutely great and fantastic stay. The family is very friendly and hospitable and always smiling.

Will definitely visit again. The breakfasts are delicious and the fact that rondavel was serviced daily was a plus. The owners' smiles in the morning make you feel excited for the day ahead. They know the area well and recommendations on attractions were fantastic. The gardens are well looked after and are a treat for the eyes. A lot of emphasis is given to fine detail and the food pack for the wildlife park carried us through the whole day. Packed breakfast. We were definitely very impressed with stay and will come again. Keep it up!

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

Wonderlik, gasvry en pragtige omgewing.

Ons het Idle & Wild besoek 15 jaar terug met ons wittebrood en dit was wonderlik on weer terug te kom en te sien dat dit nog net so mooi is. Ons het weer lekker gebly en ontbyt geëet voordat ons verder gereis het.

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Wonderful, hospitable and beautiful environment.

We visited Idle & Wild 15 years ago with our honeymoon and it was great to come back and see that it is just as beautiful. We enjoyed our stayed again and ate breakfast before travelling further.

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Idle & Wild 's response

Dear Ewert,

It was lovely having you return to us and we are so happy you enjoyed your time at Idle & Wild.
We hope to see you again one day.

Kind regards,
Kristi Fraser

Idle & Wild
Evert V - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Evert V
With friends

Zeer prettig.

De Chalet is bijzonder geschikt voor een gezin of twee stellen, twee slaapkamers met eigen badkamer.

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Very fun.

The Chalet is particularly suitable for one family or two couples, two bedrooms with private bathroom.

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Lida E - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lida E
With partner

Alles was perfek. Mooi, skoon, gerieflik en baie vriendelik met uitstekende ontbyt.

Ontvangs was persoonlik en vriendelik. Die tuine en geboue is pragtig en goed versorg. Die kamer met borrelbad was pragtig met alles blink skoon en vars. Ontbyt is die volgende oggend op die stoep bedien en alhoewel dit koud was het die kaggelvuur alles opgehelder met 'n warm kombersie oor die stoel gereed om oor jou bene of skouers te gooi. Die ontbyt is vars voorberei terwyl ons koffie drink en was heerlik warm en smaaklik. Ons gaan volgende jaar terug en hierdie keer vir meer as net een aand.

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Everything was perfect. Nice, clean, comfortable and very friendly with excellent breakfast.

Reception was personal and friendly. The gardens and buildings are beautiful and well maintained. The room with hot tub was beautiful with everything sparkling clean and fresh. Breakfast was served on the veranda the next morning and although it was cold the log fire brightened everything up with a warm blanket over the chair ready to throw over your legs or shoulders. The breakfast was freshly prepared while we were drinking coffee and was deliciously hot and tasty. We are going back next year and this time for more than just one night.

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Joe J - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Joe J
With partner

Rustig en aangenaam.

Dit is wonderlik en die feit dat daar nie TV is nie maak dit 'n goeie bestemming.

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Quiet and pleasant.

It was wonderful and the fact that there is no TV makes it a good destination.

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Clive D - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Clive D
With partner

Area is always a favourite.

We were in the honeymooners suite. We thought it was overpriced. Breakfast was great though and staff very friendly.

Maxi H - May 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Maxi H
With partner

Asemrowend.

Wat 'n fantastiese plekkie om net weg te kom van die gejaag. Die voorkoms is beter as die fotos. Ons het welkom gevoel vandat ons daar aangekom het tot ons vertrek. Ons sal definitief weer 'n naweek daar spandeer.

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Breathtaking.

What a fantastic place if you just need to get away from it all. Looked better than the pics. We felt so at home from the moment we arrived until we left. We will definitly be back for a weekend.

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Marietjie V - Jun 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Marietjie V
Individual traveller

Behalwe dat ek nie kon slaap, ten spyte van stilte en mooi omgewing, was alles goed en mooi.

Fantastiese omgewing. Oopplan-badkamer nie goeie idee nie. Gelukkig kon my medereisiger vanweë siekte nie saamkom nie. Die beddens het baie swaar komberse op wat oudmodies en nie lekker is nie. Andersins geen klagtes.

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Besides the fact that I couldn't sleep, even though it was a quiet, beautiful area, everything was picturesque and good.

Fantastic area. Open plan bathroom not a good idea. Luckily my tavel partner couldn't accompany me because of illness. Heavy blankets on the beds, old and not nice. Otherwise no complaints.

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

Heerlike ontspanne atmosfeer.

Baie vriendelike ontvangs en baie behulpsaam. Die tuine is pragtig en ontbyte heerlik. Akkommodasie was netjies en gerieflik.

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Lovely and relaxed atmosphere.

Friendly reception and very helpful. The gardens are beautiful and the breakfasts scrumptious. The accommodation was neat and convenient.

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Retha E - Jul 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Retha E
Family with teenagers

Awesome.

Wonderlik. Almal by die gastehuis is baie vriendelik. Die ontbyt is ook baie lekker gewees. Sal dit vir almal aanbeveel. Alles is skoon en netjies. Hou dit so julle.

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Awesome.

Wonderful. Everyone at the guesthouse is very friendly. The breakfast was also very nice. Will recommend this to everyone. Everything is neat and clean. Keep up the good work.

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Dawie C - Jun 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dawie C
Family with young children

Rustige, netjiese en baie mooi versorgde tuin om verblyf.

Met ons aankoms was ons 5 maande oue seun olik van die langpad. Ons is onmiddellik te hulp gesnel en ons bygestaan tot ons kind weer homself was. Toe begin 'n wonderlike 10 lang afgewagte dae. Gerieflike verblyf. Mooi natuurskoon en wonderlike personeel. Vriendelik en behulpsaam. Eersteklas ontbyt en hul kennis oor die omgewing het ons gehelp om ons so veel as moontlik in te pas met ons tyd in die omgewing. Ons as gesin het dit vreeslik baie geniet en jul het ons pad terug so kort laat voel. Ons kon net gesels oor jul warm menslikheid en lekker verblyf. Hier waar ek sit en koud kry in Suid-Amerika raak my hart sommer warm om te dink aan jul. Vir ons as gesin sien jul weer.

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Quiet, neat and very nicely maintained garden around accommodation.

Upon our arrival, our 5 month old son was excited about the long road. We were immediately rushed to the rescue and assisted until our child was himself again. Then began a wonderful 10 long-awaited days. Comfortable accommodation. Beautiful scenery and wonderful staff. Friendly and helpful. First class breakfast and their knowledge of the area helped us fit in as much as possible with our time in the area. We as a family really enjoyed it and you made our way back feel so short. We could only talk about your warm humanity and nice stay. Here where I sit and get cold in South America, my heart just warms to think of you. For us as a family see you again.

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Kirsty T - Jun 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kirsty T
With partner

Stunning accommodation, very attentive staff.

Highly recommend staying here! What a lovely place and lovely staff. We will definitely be back! We also recommend going to the elephant sanctuary down the road!

Brenda E - May 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Brenda E
With partner

Fantastic! Ideal romantic getaway!

We had an awesome time at Idle & Wild. The rondavels are beautiful and tastefully furnished. The bed slept like a dream and they take care of every need with small touches here and there. The staff are friendly and go out of their way to assist at all times. The gardens are beautiful, relaxing and the small dam offers any fisherman a chance to catch some bass - my husband thoroughly enjoyed his fishing time. As a first time four wheeler - it was awesome (scary and wild for those who love adventure) and the guides are fantastic. We will definitely be staying there again in the future! Thanks to everyone who made our "honeymoon" special.

Tersia H - Jan 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Tersia H
With friends

Ons het heerlik gebly en wat 'n pragtige tuin en lieflike swembad!

Ons het heerlik gebly en sal beslis terug wees!

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We had a wonderful stay and what a beautiful garden and lovely pool!

We had a great stay and will definitely be back!

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Maureen M - Mar 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Maureen M
With partner

Wij verbleven drie nachten in de Eagle room.

Mooie tuin, vriendelijke ontvangst, diervriendelijk, gunstig gelegen in de buurt van Hazyview en de Kruger Wildtuin.

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We stayed three nights in the Eagle room.

Beautiful garden, friendly reception, animal friendly, conveniently located near Hazyview and the Kruger Wildlife Park.

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Johan B - Apr 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Johan B
On business

Baie rustig!

Baie rustig en skoon met 'n lekker ontbyt!

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Very calm!

Very quiet and clean with a nice breakfast!

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  • Capacity: 18 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: S26 on R536, 5km from Hayzyview, Hazyview, 1242, Mpumalanga
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