Valley of Ironstone
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Tania G - Dec 2024
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Rustige verblyf tussen die berge! Stilte, mooi sterre en pragtige omgewing.
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Peaceful stay among the mountains! Silence, beautiful stars and beautiful surroundings.
Beautiful accommodation in the mountains, rest for your soul! The directions to the accommodation were well explained by the owner. Everything was clean, tidy and very beautiful. We were able to order meat from the owner who made dinner easy (and very tasty). Would definitely recommend the stay, away from the busy town but close enough to be on the road again quickly.
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Jetske F - Oct 2024
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Puik ingerig met alles wat mens mag nodig kry.
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Well furnished with everything one might need.
This is truly a very special place. Well equipped with everything one could possibly need. The outdoor living area was lovely to relax in. We could rest, barbecue and watch the stars.
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Werner B - Sep 2024
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Baie rustig.
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Very calm.
What a nice place to stay! The accommodation is beautiful and we were received very kindly. You just feel at home here. The firepit/boma is very cozy. Definitely a place to visit again.
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Judy C - Sep 2024
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Peaceful and quiet.
Deane L - Aug 2024
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Will definitely be back! Incredible peace and quiet! The perfect spot!
Antoinette V - Aug 2024
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Pragtige kothuis.
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Beautiful cottage.
Beautiful cottage with all the amenities you need. We had the most beautiful Rifrug and Jack Russel who came to visit us and enjoyed it very much.
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Francois En Arina S - Aug 2024
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Rustig en veilig op die plaas.
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Quiet and safe on the farm.
Very nice stay, bed linen is excellent and the bed was warm and cuddly.
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Belinda O - Aug 2024
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Baie gerieflike huisie, alles wat jy nodig het.
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Very comfortable cottage, everything you need.
Beautiful place between the mountains.
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Este P - Jul 2024
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Mooi uitsig oor die berge. Kaggels in die huis beslis 'n pluspunt.
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Nice view of the mountains. Fireplaces in the house definitely a plus.
Great overnight stay. slept warm
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Cora H - Jun 2024
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Tranquil and lovely experience.
Marina B - Jun 2024
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Hierbinne, veilig, warm en dig! En pragtig.
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In here, safe, warm and tight! And beautiful.
We had a great stay! Location was out on the farm as we preferred. Very well organized, even though the hostess was not on site. We felt very welcome. Attention to small detail.
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Beth T - Jun 2024
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Peaceful farm stay.
Theunis S - May 2024
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Perfection.
Ben D - Apr 2024
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Beautiful.
Senda E - Apr 2024
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Dit was 'n absolute pragtige plek.
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It was an absolutely beautiful place.
It was an absolutely beautiful place, peaceful, bitterly beautiful. It was heavenly. Will definitely go again.
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Annemarie O - Apr 2024
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Beste verblyf om uit te rus!
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Best accommodation to rest!
It's a place where you can find yourself again - the view is lovely and the silence deafening. Everything was clean and tidy and we had a great time. We will definitely come again, but for a whole week and not just one night's sleepover! In winter, you will also be able to visit around the fireplace in the kitchen.
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Maureen S - Jan 2024
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Die uitsig en ligging is awesome! Daar is 'n 4poot kind wat by ons gekuier het.
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The view and location are awesome! There is a 4-legged child who visited us.
We had a wonderful stay and slept fantastically! Jock, the 4-legged child made our visit extra special! The splash pool was very nice! We will definitely stay there again! was very friendly and helpful.
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Annaretha V - Jan 2024
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What a gem!
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What a gem!
What a treasure we discovered! The farm and accommodation exceeded all our expectations. We want to go back and stay for a week. The Wild Olive cottage was very well equipped with everything you need for a wonderful break. The pool was a pleasure to cool off in after the long and hot day. Made a lot of effort to ensure we found the place easily. The dirt road is not long or too bad (we drove a Ford Fiesta).
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Stephanie S - Jan 2024
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Beautiful nature.
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Amanda R - Aug 2024
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Rustige plaas verblyf.
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Peaceful farm stay.
View is beautiful and a lovely porch for visiting. Fireplace was a plus, nice and warm and slept comfortably. Will definitely stay there again.
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Ian H - May 2024
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Natuur, rus.
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Nature, rest.
One word amazing.
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Juli V - Mar 2024
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Vreedsaam, salig, rus en vrede!
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Peaceful, blissful, rest and peace!
We had a very nice stay. Characterful house with unique outdoor braai pit.
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Maartin T - Apr 2024
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Rustig vol.
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Quietly full.
Very calm and quiet.
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Christa P - May 2024
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Lekker rustige verblyf, baie slegte grondpad.
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Nice peaceful stay, very bad dirt road.
The accommodation was excellent, the dirt road to the farm was very very bad. This is the reason why I would not recommend it. Our Patrol's door clip shook loose on the road.
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Alison B - Jan 2024
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Loved the beautiful, starry skies. Excellent shower. Quiet location.
Jacqueline H - Nov 2024
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Veilig nagrus gehad.
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Had a safe night's rest.
A good night's rest, however, for ladies in the bathroom, a small drum please.
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Gert D - Apr 2024
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Stil en rustig!
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Quiet and peaceful!
Cottage on farm. Very quiet and peaceful. Nice environment. Problem is road last 6 km. Bad corrugated iron. Despite that, we had a nice stay.
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Jasper V - Mar 2024
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Pragtige stil omgewing omring deur mooi plantegroei.
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Beautiful quiet environment surrounded by beautiful vegetation.
We had a nice stay, the house is well equipped for an overnight stay. Quiet and beautiful among the mountains. Nice porches front and back. Would have liked to have met the host in person and not just checked in on codes.
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Graeme R - Nov 2023
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Baie lekker gebly.
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Very nice stay.
Very nice visit in a lovely environment. All amenities one needs and even a "plunge pool". Very nice view of the mountains. Just a pity that we only stayed one night, because it's the type of place where you can easily stay for a few days.
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Janelle U - Sep 2023
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Goed geleë waar hulle wou wees.
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Well located where they wanted to be.
The men really enjoyed their stay. Was near the farm where they did business. The road is only bad with corrugated iron.
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Angela B - Jul 2023
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Little gem with beautiful views.
Patritia V - Jun 2023
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Peaceful retreat just outside Graaff-Reinet.
Gillian C - Jun 2023
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Relaxing and comfortable.
Yolande M - May 2023
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Aangenaam verras.
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Pleasantly surprised.
Very comfortable and neat.
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Willie B - Apr 2023
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Karoonag stilte!
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Karoong silence!
Silence and stars and not near tarmac.
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Sarel D - Mar 2023
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Heerlik still met 'n mooi uitsig.
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Wonderfully still with a beautiful view.
Only stayed one night during the trip. The place has a lot of potential and we will go back again and spend more time there.
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Anita V - Feb 2023
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Dit was 'n heerlike plek om van die stad te ontsnap. Mooiste natuur en uitsigte.
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It was a lovely place to escape from the city. Most beautiful nature and views.
It was really worth spending the night there. The accommodation was well furnished, nice decor and we felt right at home. The little pool and the firebomb were a highlight. The nature, silence and peace we experienced there was unforgettable. The views from the unit were incredibly beautiful. We will definitely spend the night there again and would recommend the Ironstone cottage to someone looking for peace and quiet in the Karoo's nature.
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Carina D - Jan 2023
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Heerlike Karooverblyf.
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Lovely Karo stay.
Beautiful house and the plunge pool were ideal for the Karoo heat. The view around the house was breathtakingly beautiful! Will definitely stay there again.
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Leonie P - Sep 2023
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If you are looking for a "Get away" look no further!
Hilda B - May 2023
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Heerlike outydse knus huisies in mooi natuurskoon.
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Lovely old-fashioned cozy houses in beautiful scenery.
The cottages were well equipped and even for power outages there were some lights. The showers with hot water were lovely and we were short of blankets for bedtime. Had a great time.
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Greg O - Apr 2023
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Beautiful location and quaint accommodation.
Basie R - Feb 2023
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Nature getaway.
Rene Bosch B - Jul 2023
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Dit was baie mooi daar.
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It was very beautiful there.
All right, just one mistake here and there, but we enjoyed it.
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Kathy D - Aug 2023
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Lovely farm stay with great hosts.
Lisa C - Oct 2022
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Absolutely gorgeous and stunning stay.
Riana E - Sep 2022
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Lekker gebly!
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Nice stay!
Lovely self catering accommodation. Very well located, close to Graaff-Reinet and Camdeboo National Park. Will definitely stay longer next time.
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Marina D - Apr 2022
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Heerlik in plaashuis gebly.
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Lovely stay in farmhouse.
Thank you for the friendly and helpful hostess. Will always use your well-equipped house again.
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Willie V - Feb 2022
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Heerlik in die natuur buite Graaff-Reinet.
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Lovely in nature outside Graaff-Reinet.
The single night's sleepover was refreshing. But to properly appreciate this stay and explore the farm we will want to stay at least 2 nights or more next time.
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Bonita B - Feb 2022
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Beautiful and quiet. Relaxing.
Debbie D - Nov 2021
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Absoluut fantasties!
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Absolutely fantastic!
I would definitely recommend this gem! We enjoyed the break so much! And best of all, our dog kids could get along!
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Willem H - Jan 2021
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Karoostilte en natuurskoon op pad tussen Kaap en Gauteng.
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Karoo silence and natural beauty on the way between Cape and Gauteng.
Simple farmhouse, tastefully and authentically furnished, an oasis late afternoon after a long drive from Bredasdorp on the way to Pretoria. There are a few kilometers of dirt road on the way there and a slightly taller vehicle is needed to reach the cottage. Very clean, nice beds and bedding. Self-catering, sufficiently equipped for cooking or barbecuing. Our two Schnauzers really enjoyed the freedom. The temporary pool was lovely to cool off in. We would love to stay here again. Especially in this time of Covid there is no exposure to other people.
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Amanda G - Nov 2021
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Sielsgenot op sy beste
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Soul enjoyment at its best
Many thanks to Nilene and Will for their exceptional hospitality and the permission to bring my 3 dog children. Don't know who enjoyed it more, us or the animals. House equipped with all the basic facilities, clean and tidy. The small splash pool was an added bonus on the hot days. Lovely walk around the farm in the Karoo eld which for the first time in a long time is starting to show green sprouts after the little rain they got. Will definitely incorporate another visit there in the future.
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Renette V - Oct 2021
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Wat 'n aangename verassing.
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What a pleasant surprise.
The most beautiful unit and so neat and well equipped. The stars in the evening are absolutely breathtakingly beautiful. If we could, we would have stayed another night.
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Sats O - Sep 2021
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Baie mooi plek. Gerieflike blyplek. Goed ingerig.
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Very nice place. Comfortable place to stay. Well appointed.
The living area's porch definitely takes the cake. We couldn't use the nice fire pit. The wind was bad. The stoep and its braai area offer shelter from the wind. The views over the mountains are very beautiful. It is quiet and peaceful. Directions were very clear and we followed them easily. Will and his cute dogs came to greet us and made sure everything was ok. There is a plug on the porch, close enough to the cars. So we could keep the bakkie's fridge going. It was much appreciated. Only problem was that we didn't stay longer. Will stay at least 2 or 3 nights next time.
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Melanie A - Oct 2021
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Oornag-akkomodasie vanaf Gauteng na Wes-Kaap.
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Overnight accommodation from Gauteng to Western Cape.
Unit was well equipped and very tidy. All in good working order. Owners were very friendly, would stay here again anytime.
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Oscar B - Jan 2021
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Lekker rustig en netjies. Alles wat mens wil hê.
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Nice and quiet and tidy. Everything one wants.
The cutlery needs some attention.
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Thia B - Dec 2020
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Net wat nodig was.
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Just what was needed.
Lots of character, with everything you need for a night's sleep - the splash pool was the icing on the cake.
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Joanne P - Dec 2020
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Amazing stay in a wonderful cottage.
Tanja H - Dec 2020
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'n Egte Karoo kothuis met koloniale geur en pragtige uitsig.
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A genuine Karoo cottage with colonial flavor and beautiful view.
The kitchen is well equipped and the beds slept well. A peaceful, quiet atmosphere with a view over the Karoo. The directions to the cottage were very clear and we were able to find everything easily. Can recommend it.
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Ryan H - Dec 2020
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A great place to stop overnight!
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Very comfortable self-catering unit - need high-clearance vehicle to access the property.
Melissa D - May 2019
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Rustig.
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Peaceful.
Peaceful and lovely cottage.
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Lindy S - May 2019
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We had a lovely time and enjoyed staying in the Karoo and on the farm.
Lizél D - Dec 2018
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Pragtige klein huisie in die Karoo!
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Beautiful little Karoo house!
We really enjoyed our time at Molweni cottage. The beds and bedding are great quality and the little house is tastefully furnished. The swimming pool is a great treat after our long trip on a really hot day. We will be back!
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Reinhold D - Feb 2018
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A wonderful place in the nature.
Line G - Mar 2018
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Lekker plaasgevoel met mooi natuur.
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Nice farm feeling with beautiful nature.
Neat, very good continuous communication and help from manager/owner. Farm atmosphere. Very nice place for photographers, quiet and peaceful. Thank you for a good night's rest.
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Kim A - Dec 2017
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An absolute delight, with percale linen, this is excellent value for money and highly recommended.
Susannah V - Aug 2017
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Very pleasant stay. Thank you.
Elmarie E - Jan 2017
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Rustige plaasatmosfeer.
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Relaxing farm atmosphere.
Food for the soul in the Karoo. Bring a lot of wood for the nice outside braai area.
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Tanya D - Dec 2017
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Heerlike plaasnostalgie.
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Delicious farm nostalgia.
Nostalgic farm feeling, nice and private. Quality linen ensured a great night's rest. Attention to minor detail and finishing can be recommended. Definitely a place for someone who wants to get away from a busy lifestyle.
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Michelle P - Apr 2017
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Gee vir mens die lekker plaas-effek!
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Gives you a nice farm atmosphere!
We enjoyed the stay. Was clean and neat. You get a real farm house atmosphere. Everything you need is there.
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Alfreda B - Dec 2017
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Not value for money.
Colette T - Dec 2016
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Stil en rustige blyplek net reg na 'n lang dag op die pad.
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Quiet and peaceful stay just perfect for a long day on the road.
We really rested well here. Not too far from Graaff-Reinet. Will definitely stay here again on the way to Cape Town. Stunning, quiet and tranquil. Karoo tranquility at its best.
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Hennie V - Jul 2016
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Not bad but would not stay there again.
Valley of Ironstone 's response
I am sorry you felt it necessary to leave a negative review, in view of the 'too many shortcomings' listed below, especially after I reduced my price at your request because you were pensioners as well as accommodating you for a last minute change in dates at no further charge. Further to this I then spent my time and airtime getting you further accommodation when you needed rooms for another last minute decision of your own and finally, when a member of your party lost a ring I spent the morning driving to and from the two cottages to search for this ring. How you can rate the location as one when you specifically chose to stay in a farm cottage seems very curious.
With reference to your 'shortcomings'/'feedback':
1. The gas stove running out. If you had called me immediately, instead of merely sending me an email, I could have told you there was a full gas cylinder waiting for just such an emergency on the cottage verandah, and would have sent someone to change it for you. I apologise, in any event, for any inconvenience this may have caused.
2. No microwave or electric blankets - neither are listed in our inventory specifically because we have chosen not to have them, thus you have no reason to expect them. The cottage has a fireplace, is well insulated and has feather and down duvets.
3. No wood or ice - I do not understand this complaint - when I received your complaint and checked in the cottage in the morning - the bundle of wood that I had personally left beside the fireplace was used up and there was ash and burnt logs in the fireplace, and there were two ice trays full of ice in the freezer!
4. The security door not opening easily - as with a lot of security doors, on occasion one has to merely 'jiggle' the door slightly to release the pin.
5. Shower door not opening easily - thank you for bringing this to our attention as it is now fixed.
Sandra J - Dec 2015
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A beautiful, Olive Schreiner "Story of an African Farm" type of place.
- Capacity: 8 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 15:00 to 19:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: Broederstroom Farm, Erasmuskloof, Graaff-Reinet, 6280, Eastern Cape