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Valley of Ironstone

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.7 out of 5from 76 reviews for Valley of Ironstone
Cleanliness
4.8/5
Service
4.7/5
Location
4.7/5
Safety
4.9/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Tania G - Dec 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tania G
Family with teenagers

Rustige verblyf tussen die berge! Stilte, mooi sterre en pragtige omgewing.

Pragtige verblyf in die berge, rus vir jou siel! Die aanwysings na die verblyf was goed verduidelik deur die eienaar. Alles was skoon, netjies en baie mooi. Ons kon vleis bestel by die eienaar wat aandete maklik gemaak het (en baie lekker). Sal beslis die verblyf aanbeveel, weg van die besige dorp, maar naby genoeg om weer vinnig op pad te wees.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jetske F
With partner

Puik ingerig met alles wat mens mag nodig kry.

Hierdie is werklik 'n baie spesiale plekkie. Puik ingerig met alles wat mens moontlik mag nodig kry. Die buiteleefarea was heerlik om in te ontspan. Ons kon rus, braai en sterre kyk.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Werner B
With partner

Baie rustig.

Wat 'n lekker plek om oor te bly! Die verblyf is pragtig en ons is baie vriendelik ontvang. Mens voel sommer tuis hier. Die vuurpit/boma is baie gesellig. Beslis 'n plek om weer te besoek.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Judy C
With partner

Peaceful and quiet.

We enjoyed the remote location in nature away from the noise and busyness of staying in town.

Deane L - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Deane L
Family with young children

Will definitely be back! Incredible peace and quiet! The perfect spot!

We had an amazing time! Really enjoyed a walk on the farm. Loved the surrounds.

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

Pragtige kothuis.

Pragtige kothuis met al die geriewe wat jy nodig het. Ons het die mooiste Rifrug en Jack Russeltjie gehad wat vir ons kom kuier het en dit vreeslik baie geniet.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Francois En Arina S
With partner

Rustig en veilig op die plaas.

Baie lekker gebly, bedlinne is uitstekend en die bed was warm en snoesig.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Belinda O
With partner

Baie gerieflike huisie, alles wat jy nodig het.

Pragtige plekkie tussen die berge.

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Very comfortable cottage, everything you need.

Beautiful place between the mountains.

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

Mooi uitsig oor die berge. Kaggels in die huis beslis 'n pluspunt.

Heerlik oornag. Warm geslaap.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cora H
With partner

Tranquil and lovely experience.

Great experience. Exceptionally neat and clean. Quality bedding and furniture. Personal guidance from the farm about walking and biking trails.

Marina B - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marina B
With partner

Hierbinne, veilig, warm en dig! En pragtig.

Ons het baie lekker gebly! Ligging was buite op die plaas soos ons verkies. Baie goed georganiseerd, al was die gasvrou nie op die perseel nie. Ons het baie welkom gevoel. Aandag aan klein detail.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Beth T
With partner

Peaceful farm stay.

Beautiful and peaceful farm stay. Located just outside of Graaff-Reinet on a good farm road. Had everything we needed for self-catering. The host was great, took a lovely walk around the farm and saw quite a few duiker.

Theunis S - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Theunis S
With friends

Perfection.

The perfect place to stay.

Ben D - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ben D
With friends

Beautiful.

Fabulous, will definitely return again. It was amazing.

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

Dit was 'n absolute pragtige plek.

Dit was 'n absolute pragtige plek, rustig, bitter mooi. Dit was hemels. Sal beslis weer gaan.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annemarie O
With partner

Beste verblyf om uit te rus!

Dis 'n plek waar jy weer jouself kan vind - die uitsig is lieflik en die stilte oorverdowend. Alles was mooi skoon en netjies en ons het heerlik gekuier. Ons sal vir seker weer kom, maar dan vir 'n hele week en nie net een aand se oorslaap nie! In die winter sal mens ook heerlik kan kuier om die vuurherd in die kombuis.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Maureen S
With partner

Die uitsig en ligging is awesome! Daar is 'n 4poot kind wat by ons gekuier het.

Ons het heerlik gebly en fantasties geslaap! Jock, die 4poot kind het ons kuier ekstra spesiaal gemaak! Die splash pool was verskriklik baie lekker! Ons sal definitief weer daar oorslaap! was baie vriendelik en behulpsaam.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annaretha V
With partner

What a gem!

Wat 'n skat wat ons ontdek het! Die plaas en verblyf het al ons verwagtinge oortref. Ons wil teruggaan en vir 'n week bly. Die Wild Olive cottage was baie goed toegerus met alles wat mens nodig het vir 'n heerlike wegbreek. Die swembadjie was 'n plesier om in af te koel na die lang en warm dag. Het baie moeite gedoen om te verseker ons kry die plek maklik. Die grondpad is nie lank of te sleg nie (ons het met 'n Ford Fiesta gery).

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Stephanie S

Beautiful nature.

Lovely location and Karoo-style cottage. Clean and had everything you need. Beautiful nature.

Anonymous Guest - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anonymous Guest
Individual traveller
Amanda R - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Amanda R
With partner

Rustige plaas verblyf.

Uitsig is pragtig en 'n heerlike stoep vir kuier. Kaggel was 'n pluspunt, lekker warm en gerieflik geslaap. Sal beslis weer daar oornag.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ian H
Family with young children

Natuur, rus.

Een woord ongelooflik.

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Nature, rest.

One word amazing.

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

Vreedsaam, salig, rus en vrede!

Ons het baie lekker gebly. Karaktervolle huis met unieke buite braaiput.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Maartin T
With partner

Rustig vol.

Baie rustig en stil.

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Quietly full.

Very calm and quiet.

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Christa P - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Christa P
With partner

Lekker rustige verblyf, baie slegte grondpad.

Die verblyf was uitmuntend, die grondpad na die plaas toe was baie baie sleg. Dit is die rede hoekom ek dit nie sal aanbeveel nie. Ons Patrol se deurknip het los geskud op die pad.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Alison B
With partner

Loved the beautiful, starry skies. Excellent shower. Quiet location.

Lovely and tranquil. The unit was clean and spacious. We enjoyed the pool and pool lounges while watching the sunset.

Jacqueline H - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jacqueline H
With partner

Veilig nagrus gehad.

Heerlike nagrus, egter voorstelling vir dames in badkamer 'n drommetjie asb.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Gert D
With partner

Stil en rustig!

Kothuis op plaas. Baie stil en rustig. Mooi omgewing. Probleem is pad laaste 6 km. Erge sinkplaat. Ten spyte daarvan het ons lekker gebly.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Jasper V
With partner

Pragtige stil omgewing omring deur mooi plantegroei.

Ons het lekker gebly, die huisie is goed ingerig vir oorslaap. Stil en mooi tussen die berge. Lekker stoepe voor en agter. Sou net graag die gasheer persoonlik wou ontmoet het en nie net op kodes ingeboek word nie.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Graeme R
With partner

Baie lekker gebly.

Baie lekker gekuier in 'n lieflike omgewing. Alle geriewe wat mens nodig het en selfs 'n "plunge pool". Baie mooi uitsig oor die berge. Net jammer dat ons slegs een aand oorgeslaap het, want dis die tipe plek waar mens maklik 'n paar dae kan bly.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Janelle U
On business

Goed geleë waar hulle wou wees.

Die mans het die verblyf baie geniet. Was naby die plaas waar hulle besigheid gedoen het. Die pad is net sleg met sinkplaat.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Angela B
Family with young children

Little gem with beautiful views.

See stars.

Patritia V - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Patritia V
Family with young children

Peaceful retreat just outside Graaff-Reinet.

Beautiful accommodation with a fireplace inside that we used to stay warm and cook food. Farmstyle stay in a mountainous valley. Perfect for weekend or overnight stay. Easily accessible by car. A jewel which we'll visit again.

Gillian C - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gillian C
With friends

Relaxing and comfortable.

Very quiet and peaceful.

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

Aangenaam verras.

Baie gerieflik en netjies.

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Pleasantly surprised.

Very comfortable and neat.

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

Karoonag stilte!

Stilte en sterre en nie naby teerpad.

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Karoong silence!

Silence and stars and not near tarmac.

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

Heerlik still met 'n mooi uitsig.

Het net een aand oornag tydens die reis. Die plek het baie potensiaal en ons sal weer teruggaan en meer tyd daar spandeer.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anita V
With partner

Dit was 'n heerlike plek om van die stad te ontsnap. Mooiste natuur en uitsigte.

Dit was regtig die moeite werd om daar te oornag. Die akkommodasie was goed ingerig, mooi dekor en ons het sommer tuis gevoel. Die swembadjie en die vuurboma was 'n hoogtepunt. Die natuur, stilte en vrede wat ons daar ervaar het was onvergeetlik. Die uitsigte vanaf die eenheid was ongelooflik mooi. Ons sal beslis weer daar oornag en sal die Ironstone cottage aanbeveel vir iemand wat rus en vrede in die Karoo se natuur soek.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carina D
Family with young children

Heerlike Karooverblyf.

Pragtige huisie en die plonspoel was ideaal gewees vir die Karoo-hitte. Die uitsig rondom die huisie was asemrowend mooi! Sal definitief weer daar oorbly.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leonie P
With partner

If you are looking for a "Get away" look no further!

Our only complaint was that we had no idea of how peaceful we would feel at the cottage, so we only booked for a stop-over! Would love to go back to explore and enjoy the ambience for a couple of days!

Hilda B - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hilda B
With friends

Heerlike outydse knus huisies in mooi natuurskoon.

Die huisies was goed toegerus en selfs vir kragonderbrekings was daar 'n paar ligte. Die storte met warm water was heerlik en ons het komberse gekort vir slapenstyd. Heerlik gekuier.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Greg O
Family with young children

Beautiful location and quaint accommodation.

The rooms were large and well-appointed. Aircons worked. The bathrooms are satisfactory. The kitchen had essentials but could use a nonstick frying pan, and medium-sized pot. Moka pot was very welcome, but missing its handle. We could have used a candle or two, or a better rechargeable light for loadshedding.

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

Nature getaway.

Thank you for the great stay and that you assisted in every way you could. From braaihout to letting us drive around on the farm and having sundowners in the mountains! Lovely stay with everything one need. You will see us again in the winter time when we can make use of the boma and indoor braai! Thanks!

Rene Bosch B - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Rene Bosch B
With partner

Dit was baie mooi daar.

Alles reg, net hier en daar een foutjie, maar ons het dit geniet.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Kathy D
With partner

Lovely farm stay with great hosts.

Cottages are well appointed and comfortable. Though it is on a working farm, we felt that a bit of effort could be made to tidy around the farm. Lots of "rubbish and broken stuff left around sheds and in the veld. Input from the owners was very interesting and appreciated.

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

Absolutely gorgeous and stunning stay.

Such a gem in the Karoo. Very quaint, peaceful and homely.

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

Lekker gebly!

Lieflike selfsorgblyplek. Baie goed geleë, naby Graaff-Reinet en Camdeboo Nasionale Park. Sal volgende keer beslis vir langer kom bly.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marina D
With partner

Heerlik in plaashuis gebly.

Dankie vir die vriendelike en hulpvaardige gasvrou. Sal altyd weer van jul goed toegeruste huis gebruik maak.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Willie V
With partner

Heerlik in die natuur buite Graaff-Reinet.

Die enkelnag se oorslaap was verfrissend. Maar om hierdie verblyf behoorlik te waardeer en die plaas te verken sal ons volgende keer ten minste 2 nagte of meer wil oorbly.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Bonita B
With partner

Beautiful and quiet. Relaxing.

Perfect getaway to relax and regroup. Peaceful and quiet.

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

Absoluut fantasties!

Ek sal hierdie juweel beslis aanbeveel! Ons het die wegbreek so baie geniet! En die beste van alles, ons hondekinders kon saam!

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Willem H
With partner

Karoostilte en natuurskoon op pad tussen Kaap en Gauteng.

Eenvoudige plaashuisie, smaakvol en outentiek gemeubileer, ‘n oase laatmiddag na 'n lang pad vanaf Bredasdorp op pad na Pretoria. Daar is 'n paar kilometer grondpad op pad soontoe en 'n effens hoër voertuig is nodig om die huisie te bereik. Baie skoon, lekker beddens en beddegoed. Selfsorg, voldoende toegerus vir kosmaak of braai. Ons twee Schnauzers het die vryheid baie geniet. Die tydelike swembad was heerlik om in af te koel. Ons sal graag weer hier oornag. Veral in hierdie tyd van Covid is daar geen blootstelling aan ander mense nie.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Amanda G
With partner

Sielsgenot op sy beste

Baie dankie aan Nilene en Will vir hulle uitsonderlike gasvryheid en die toestemming om my 3 hondekinders saam te bring. Weet nie wie het dit meer geniet nie, ons of die diere. Huisie toegerus met al die basiese geriewe, skoon en netjies. Die klein plonspoel was 'n ekstra bonus op die warm dae. Heerlik rondgeloop op die plaas in die Karoo eld wat vir die eerste keer in 'n lang tyd begin groen spruite wys na die bietjie reën wat hulle gekry het. Sal beslis weer 'n besoek daar in die toekoms inwerk.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Renette V
With partner

Wat 'n aangename verassing.

Die mooiste eenheid en so netjies en goed toegerus. Die sterre in die aand is absoluut asemrowend-mooi. As ons kon, sou ons sommer nog 'n aand gebly het.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sats O
With friends

Baie mooi plek. Gerieflike blyplek. Goed ingerig.

Die blyplek se stoep vat beslis die koek. Ons kon nie die mooi vuurput gebruik nie. Die wind was onguur. Die stoep en sy braaiplek bied skuiling teen die wind. Die uitsigte oor die berge is vreeslik mooi. Dit is stil en rustig. Aanwysings was baie duidelik en ons het dit maklik gevolg. Will en sy oulike honde het ons kom groet en seker gemaak alles is reg. Daar is 'n prop op die stoep, naby genoeg aan die karre. Ons kon dus die bakkie se yskas aan die gang hou. Dit was baie waardeer. Al probleem was dat ons nie langer gebly het nie. Sal volgende keer ten minste 2 of 3 aande bly.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Melanie A

Oornag-akkomodasie vanaf Gauteng na Wes-Kaap.

Eenheid was goed toegerus en baie netjies. Alles in 'n goeie werkende toestand. Eienaars was baie vriendelik, sal enige tyd weer hier oornag.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Oscar B
With partner

Lekker rustig en netjies. Alles wat mens wil hê.

Die eetgerei het bietjie aandag nodig.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Thia B
With friends

Net wat nodig was.

Baie karakter, met alles wat mens nodig het vir 'n nag se oorslaap - die plonspoel was die kersie op die koek.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Joanne P
Family with teenagers

Amazing stay in a wonderful cottage.

Ironstone cottage was an awesome find. I have already recommended it to a few people and I will definitely stay there again. I loved it. The views are spectacular! Stunning stars, great amenities and a very comfy bed.

Tanja H - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tanja H
Family with teenagers

'n Egte Karoo kothuis met koloniale geur en pragtige uitsig.

Die kombuisie is goed toegerus en die beddens het lekker geslaap. 'n Rustige, stil atmosfeer met uitsig oor die Karoo. Die aanwysings na die huisie was baie duidelik en ons kon alles maklik vind. Kan dit aanbeveel.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Ryan H
With partner

A great place to stop overnight!

Unfortunately the gravel road leading to the farm had just been graded and the sharp slate rock slit one of our tyre; however, the owner (Nilene) was very kind and went out of her way to ensure that we got a spare tyre at Tyre Mart the following morning. Thank you! Nevertheless we had a very pleasant overnight stay at Ironstone Cottage while travelling down to the coast. The unit is spacious and cosy, with a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains!

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

Very comfortable self-catering unit - need high-clearance vehicle to access the property.

Lovely, homely self-catering cottage that has every required to enjoy a farm stay.

Melissa D - May 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Melissa D
With partner

Rustig.

Rustige, lieflike kothuis.

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Peaceful.

Peaceful and lovely cottage.

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Lindy S - May 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Lindy S
With friends

We had a lovely time and enjoyed staying in the Karoo and on the farm.

We really enjoyed our time there - one bathroom was a bit of a struggle and the Wi-Fi would not work, but otherwise very enjoyable. The bathrooms were beautifully done.

Lizél D - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lizél D
Family with young children

Pragtige klein huisie in die Karoo!

Ons het dit vreeslik geniet by Molweni kothuis. Die beddens en beddegoed is van uitstaande gehalte en die huisie is smaakvol gemeubileer. Die swembadjie was 'n heerlike lafenis na ons lang reis op 'n besonderse warm dag. Ons sal vir seker weer teruggaan!

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Reinhold D
With partner

A wonderful place in the nature.

We spend three wonderful days in the cottage. Well equipped and absolutely clean. The garden, the fireplace and braai facilities are a dream.

Line G - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Line G

Lekker plaasgevoel met mooi natuur.

Netjies, baie goeie deurlopende kommunikasie en hulp van bestuurder/eienaar. Plaasatmosfeer. Baie mooi plek vir fotograwe, stil en rustig. Dankie vir 'n lekker nag se rus.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kim A
With partner

An absolute delight, with percale linen, this is excellent value for money and highly recommended.

Picture percale linen, fluffy towels, jugs overflowing with lavender, bookshelves filled to the brim and a cottage with a magnificent view. Molweni Cottage is an absolute delight. Highly recommended. Excellent value for money. We look forward to our next stay. Thank you.

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

Very pleasant stay. Thank you.

Easy to book and very good communication. A very pleasant overnight stay.

Elmarie E - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elmarie E
Family with teenagers

Rustige plaasatmosfeer.

Sielskos in die Karoo. Bring baie hout vir die pragtige buite-braaiput.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Tanya D
With partner

Heerlike plaasnostalgie.

Nostalgiese plaasgevoel, lekker privaat. Kwaliteitlinne het gesorg vir 'n heerlike nagrus. Aandag aan kleinere detail en afronding kan aanbeveel word. Vir seker 'n plekkie vir iemand wat 'n bietjie wil wegkom van 'n besige lewenstyl.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Michelle P
Family with young children

Gee vir mens die lekker plaas-effek!

Ons het lekker gebly. Was baie skoon en netjies gewees. Regte plaashuis-effek wat mens kry. Daar is redelik alles wat mens nodig het.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Alfreda B
With friends

Not value for money.

A bit pricey for what it has to offer. Needs a few improvements.

Colette T - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Colette T
Family with young children

Stil en rustige blyplek net reg na 'n lang dag op die pad.

Ongelooflik lekker gerus hier. Nie te ver van Graaff-Reinet. Sal verseker weer hier gaan bly op pad Kaap toe. Pragtig, stil en rustig. Karoo stilte op sy beste.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
2/5
Location
1/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Hennie V
With friends

Not bad but would not stay there again.

There were too many shortcomings which I already gave feedback to the owner.

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.

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Sandra J - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sandra J
Large group

A beautiful, Olive Schreiner "Story of an African Farm" type of place.

Thank you to Nilene for prompt and helpful advice.

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  • Check-in: 15:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Broederstroom Farm, Erasmuskloof, Graaff-Reinet, 6280, Eastern Cape
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