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Krakadouw Cottages

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.7 out of 5from 122 reviews for Krakadouw Cottages
Cleanliness
4.7/5
Service
4.7/5
Location
4.7/5
Safety
4.8/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Elise H - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elise H
With partner

Peaceful and quiet.

We thoroughly enjoyed the quietness of the area.

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

Tussen berge, langs riviertjie met die geur van lemoen bloeisels.

Ons vriendelik ontvang. Huisie gerieflik en baie netjies, skoon. Heerlike groot binnebraai. En die heerlikste tuisgebakte beskuit was 'n lekkerte. So baie in omgewing te doen en staproetes. Mooi deel van ons land.

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Between mountains, next to a small river with the scent of orange blossoms.

We received kindly. House comfortable and very neat, clean. Delicious large indoor barbecue. And the most delicious home-baked rusks were a treat. So much to do in the area and hiking trails. Beautiful part of our country.

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Sven S - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sven S
Family with teenagers

An oasis of peace and quiet in a pristine natural environment.

Pierre and Therese were absolutely lovely hosts! The Jan Dissel cottage was perfect for us (2 adults, 3 children: 17, 15, 11), very clean and just the ideal set-up with our own little garden surrounded by pristine nature and views. The private swimming hole was amazing and hiking in the area is a wonderful experience (even if the tracks are not always easy to find). The best part was the peace and quiet (no internet, no devices). 4 days later and our batteries were recharged. Thank you!

Pierre S - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pierre S
With partner

Ongelooflik.

Heerlike ondervinding. Dankie dat ons die plek en omgewing kon beleef. Heerlik gebly, ideale plek ook om as basis te dien vir verdere verkenning, by Blommeroetes, Weskus, ens.

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Unbelievable.

Great experience. Thank you for allowing us to experience the place and surroundings. Lovely stay, ideal place also to serve as a base for further exploration, at Flower Routes, West Coast, etc.

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Johanna J - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johanna J
With partner

Baie lekker weer gegaan.

Gerieflike akkommodasie en goed toegerus. Pragtige area en gasvrye eienaars.

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Went very nice again.

Comfortable accommodation and well equipped. Beautiful area and hospitable owners.

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

Ons het heerlik afgeskakel. Net vir mense wat sonder selfone en TV's kan klaarkom.

Baie vriendelik ontvang. Absoluut fantasties gekuier. Rustig, stil en so mooi tussen berge.

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We had a great time. Only for people who can do without cell phones and TVs.

Very friendly welcome. Absolutely fantastic time. Peaceful, quiet and so beautiful between mountains.

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

Lekker rustig.

Wat die heel lekkerste, daar is geen internet of selfoon ontvangs nie. Niemand pla nie. Huisies is netjies en waarde vir geld.

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Nice and quiet.

Best of all, there is no internet or cell phone reception. No one bothers. Cottages are neat and value for money.

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

Salige Sederberge wegbreek.

Heerlik! Salige wegbreek tussen die prentjiemooi Sederberge.

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Blissful Sederberge break away.

Delicious! Blissful getaway between the picture-perfect Cedar Mountains.

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Cheryl M - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cheryl M
Family with young children

Relaxing and peaceful.

Wonderful break away in a comfortable cottage. Hosts were welcoming and helpful.

Rina H - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rina H
With partner

Sielsverkwikkend.

Lekker afgeskakel!

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Soul invigorating.

Nice switch off!

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Antoinette V - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Antoinette V
Family with young children

Rustig.

Netjiese verblyf. Lekker gerus en baie rustig op die plaas.

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Restful.

Neat accommodation. Nice and quiet on the farm.

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

Very quiet and relaxing.

We had a very relaxing and refreshing stay at Krakadouw Cottages. The hosts were extremely friendly and informative. The location of the cottage is fantastic - very close to a small river where one can cool off after a hot day. The views of the Cederberg mountains are great, and there are some lovely hikes. But it can get hot in summer, so take lots of water.

Krakadouw Cottages 's response

There's no need to purchase and bring extra water. The water on the farm comes directly from the 'magical' Cederberg mountains, unspoiled and heavenly pure.

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Thea D - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Thea D

Warm, vriendelike mense. Skoon lug, lieflike omgewing. Skildery mooi!

Heerlijke vars lug en berg water. Wonderlike gasvry mense. Vir ons wat al drie lank en bejaard is, was behalwe die kombuiskaste alles 'n bietjie laag. Dit sluit alles in. Die stoele in die sitkamer, die beddens en veral die toilet. Maar die prag van die omgewing het veroorsaak dat ons reggekom het. Tog sou ek aanbeveel dat die bed en stoele dalk op houtblokke gemonteer kon word om dit hoër te maak. Die toilet bly 'n bietjie van 'n probleem.

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Warm, friendly people. Clean air, lovely surroundings. Painting beautiful!

Lovely fresh air and mountain water. Wonderful hospitable people. For all three of us being tall and elderly, everything except the kitchen cupboards was a bit low. It includes everything. The chairs in the living room, the beds and especially the toilet. But the splendor of the surroundings caused us to manage. However, I would recommend that the bed and chairs could perhaps be mounted on wooden blocks to make them higher. The toilet remains a bit of a problem.

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

Herlaai batterye.

Baie lekker gebly. As jy nie sonder selfoon of WiFi kan lewe nie, is dit nie vir jou nie. Hier kan jy afskakel.

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Recharge batteries.

Very nice stay. If you can't live without cell phone or WiFi, this is not for you. Here you can switch off.

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Elna W - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Elna W
Family with teenagers

Rustige, skoon verblyf in die Sederberge.

Ons het rustig tussen die berge gebly. Die verblyf by Krakadouw Cottages was heel geskik vir 5 persone vir 2 nagte se verblyf. Die huisie is baie skoon en netjies met alles wat 'n mens nodig het. Die kinders het heerlik in die swemgat baljaar (selfs sandkastele gebou), die water is pragtig skoon en helder. 'n Mens kan lekker stap op die plaaspad. Ons kon Wupperthal ook besoek van hieraf. Baie gawe mense kon ons baie van die omgewing en die paaie in die omgewing vertel. Kan Krakadouw aanbeveel vir verblyf in die Sederberge.

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Quiet, clean accommodation in the Cedar Mountains.

We stayed peacefully among the mountains. The stay at Krakadouw Cottages was very suitable for 5 people for 2 nights' stay. The house is very clean and tidy with everything one needs. The children had a great time frolicking in the swimming hole (even building sand castles), the water is beautifully clean and clear. One can have a nice walk on the farm road. We could also visit Wupperthal from here. Very nice people could tell us a lot about the area and the roads in the area. Can recommend Krakadouw for accommodation in the Cedar Mountains.

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Japie M - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Japie M
With partner

Lekker op die plaas, vriendelike gasheer en -vrou.

Ons het heerlik gebly, huisie was net wat ons nodig gehad het.

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Nice on the farm, friendly host and wife.

We had a wonderful stay, cottage was just what we needed.

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James En Aletta J - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
James En Aletta J
With partner

Ons verblyf by julle was heerlik. Die plaas het 'n pragtige ligging en mooi uitsig.

Ons verblyf by julle was heerlik. Die plaas het 'n pragtige ligging en mooi uitsig!

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Our stay with you was wonderful. The farm has a beautiful location and nice view.

Our stay with you was wonderful. The farm has a beautiful location and beautiful view!

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Ubré V - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Ubré V
With friends

Werklike kos vir die siel.

Ons het heerlik gebly.

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Real food for the soul.

We had a wonderful stay.

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Gerald B - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Gerald B
Family with young children

Rustige wegbreek en natuurskoon.

Lieflike mooi plek. TV en WiFi sal 'n ekstra bonus wees, veral op dae wat die weer jou nie toelaat om buite te gaan nie.

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Peaceful getaway and natural beauty.

Lovely beautiful place. TV and WiFi would be an added bonus, especially on days when the weather doesn't allow you to go outside.

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Dorette G - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Dorette G
With partner

Not good

The unit stank of fireplace smoke. Very little to no hot water. When reported, the owner did not believe us, so a second night with minimal warm water as well ─ a definite problem with the geyser thermostat.

Krakadouw Cottages 's response

Ons waardeer jou terugvoer en is jammer om te hoor dat jou ervaring nie heeltemal aan jou verwagtinge voldoen het nie. Ons wil graag 'n paar punte uitklaar vanuit ons perspektief.

Die probleem met die geiser is eers later in die dag aan ons gerapporteer, wat ons beperkte tyd gegee het om dit op te los. Ons het dadelik 'n elektrisiën van die dorp af laat kom, en sy bevinding was dat daar geen fout met die geiser of termostaat was nie. Dit lyk eerder asof die geiser dalk oorlaai was deur te lang storttye.

Met betrekking tot die kaggel, dit is gedurende jou verblyf volop gebruik. Dit is moontlik dat daar 'n rookreuk kon oorbly, wat ons beslis probeer beperk. Die oorskot vleisbene wat in die kaggel gevind is, was 'n uitsonderlike geval vir ons, aangesien ons in ons 36 jaar van gastehuisbestuur nie voorheen so iets ervaar het nie.

Ons waardeer jou begrip en is verbind tot die verbetering van ons dienste om toekomstige ervarings so aangenaam as moontlik te maak.

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Hermien T - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hermien T
With partner

Rustig, goed vir die siel.

As jy stilte, rustigheid, die helderheid van sterre en die skoonheid van die natuur in 'n veilige en aardse omgewing wil ervaar, dan is Krakadouw Cottages vir jou. Ons het heerlik gebly in die plek.

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Peaceful, good for the soul.

If you want to experience silence, tranquility, the brightness of stars and the beauty of nature in a safe and earthy environment, then Krakadouw Cottages is for you. We had a wonderful stay in the place.

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Lé-nic P - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lé-nic P
Family with young children

Stil en rustig met die mooiste uitsig.

Die Cederberg sal altyd 'n plek in my hart hê. Krakadouw is stil en rustig en goed vir die siel. Altyd lekker om daar te bly. Ons ontvangs is altyd vriendelik en opreg en sal aanbeveel as jy 'n natuurliefhebber is.

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Quiet and peaceful with the most beautiful view.

The Cederberg will always have a place in my heart. Krakadouw is quiet and peaceful and good for the soul. Always nice to stay there. Our reception is always friendly and sincere and would recommend if you are a nature lover.

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Johan N - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan N
With partner

Stil en rustig.

Dit was baie lekker rustig, netjies en alles wat ons nodig gehad het om so bietjie te ontspan op ons toer na Kaapstad.

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Quiet and peaceful.

It was very nice and quiet, tidy and everything we needed to relax a bit on our tour to Cape Town.

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

We will be back.

Idyllic location in a stunning area.

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

Rustig. Kry die berge vir jouself.

Baie lekker. Sentraal vir die Sederberge.

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Restful. Get the mountains to yourself.

Very nice. Central to the Cedar Mountains.

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

Beautiful stay.

The place exceeded my expectations. It was relaxing and such a beautiful setting. Would definitely be booking again.

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

Beautiful cosy, peaceful time away!

See stars.

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

Heerlike verblyf op sitrusplaas in besondere omgewing!

Ons het 4 nagte in die Meulhuis langs die stroompie gebly en dit was heerlik. Die natuur en stilte op hierdie sitrusplaas in die noord-Sederberge is besonders. Ons het gestap, by die kaggelvuur gelees op die reëndag en die omgewing en blomme tydens sonskynweer verken. Die karaktervolle huisie is netjies en skoon, met als wat jy nodig het. Die voorsiening vir beurtkrag is gerieflik en ons is bederf met oorgenoeg vars lemoene. Krakadouw Cottages word hoogs aanbeveel - ons kom gou weer!

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Wonderful stay on a citrus farm in a special environment!

We stayed 4 nights in the Meulhuis next to the stream and it was lovely. The nature and silence on this citrus farm in the north Cedar Mountains is special. We walked, read by the fireplace on the rainy day and explored the surroundings and flowers during the sunny weather. The characterful house is neat and clean, with everything you need. The provision for load shedding is convenient and we were spoiled with plenty of fresh oranges. Krakadouw Cottages is highly recommended - we'll be back soon!

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

Ons het heerlik gebly.

Die huisie is gerieflik ingerig en daar was alles wat ons nodig gehad het om gemaklik te bly. Die omgewing is asemrowend en die karraktervolheid van die huisie het bygedra tot 'n besonderse ondervinding. Baie dankie aan die eienaars en julle vriendelike gasvryheid.

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We had a wonderful stay.

The cottage is comfortably furnished and there was everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The surroundings are breathtaking and the full character of the cottage contributed to a special experience. Many thanks to the owners and your kind hospitality.

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

Ons het heerlik gekuier. Rustige atmosfeer — soos verwag. Eienaar was 'n baie goeie gasvrou.

Sien sterre.

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We had a great time. Quiet atmosphere — as expected. Owner was a very good hostess.

See stars.

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Lezanne L - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lezanne L
Family with teenagers

Dit was 'n heerlike rusplek met alles wat jy nodig het.

Vir beurtkrag het hulle ons batteryliggies en 'n gasstofie gegee wat baie goed gewerk het. Alles was baie mooi skoon en ons het sommer vinnig tuis gevoel. Die omgewing is pragtig en die stilte is heerlik.

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It was a lovely resting place with everything you need.

For load shedding they gave us battery lights and a gas stove which worked very well. Everything was very clean and we immediately felt at home. The surroundings are beautiful and the silence is wonderful.

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Annathea O - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annathea O

Beautiful place to unwind.

Jan Diessel cottage was in a fabulous location, right on the river - essential for the December heat! A simple, comfortable and well-stocked cottage in a gorgeous location, the lack of signal really helped us to unwind. The owners were very friendly and helpful and suggested the wonderful Sevilla Rock art trail, which we did. We also loved watching the resident gecko catching bugs on loadshedding nights. My only suggestion would be to fetch the rubbish once every two days or so, as it started to smell in the heat.

Bronwin M - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bronwin M
With partner

Extremely peaceful and relaxing. A nice touch that there were homemade rusks and the option to purchase beetroot chutney and kerrieboontjies. Enjoyed being surrounded by nature. If the river was a bit more exposed and less overgrown it would have been lovely to sit closer and enjoy the water.

We loved that there is no TV, radio or Wi-Fi. If this is not what you want, then don't go there. Highly recommend the kerrieboontjies. The best we have ever tasted, so make use of the honesty bottle.

Sini E - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sini E
With partner

Lieflike plek. Geen sein of WiFi.

Ons het lekker gebly.

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Lovely place. No signal or WiFi.

We had a nice stay.

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Franciscus H - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Franciscus H
With partner

Heerlik gebly met goeie kommunikasie met vriendelike mense, Pierre en Therese.

Vriendelike en effektiewe kommunikasie deurgaans. Ideale, rustige en stil blyplek na baie rondry bedags om blomme te kyk. Kaggel (en goeie droë hout beskikbaar op die plaas 'n bonus vir die koue aande). Nie luuks nie maar netjies, skoon en goed toegerus - presies wat ons verwag het.

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Lovely stay with good communication with friendly people, Pierre and Therese.

Friendly and effective communication throughout. Ideal, peaceful and quiet place to stay after a lot of driving around during the day to look at flowers. Fireplace (and good dry wood available on the farm a bonus for the cold evenings). Not luxurious but neat, clean and well equipped - exactly what we expected.

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Magdalene B - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Magdalene B
With partner

Plek van rus langs kabbellende stroompie. Klein paradys.

Ou meulhuis met baie karakter. WiFi by plaashuis, nie by kothuis nie.

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Place of rest beside babbling brook. Little paradise.

Old mill house with lots of character. WiFi at farmhouse, not at cottage.

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Elsa V - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Elsa V
With friends

Baie skoon en netjies.

Ons het in Frikkie se huis gebly en dis bietjie beknop vir vier volwassenes. Ouer mense sal nie met gerief teen die trappe kan op of af nie. Andersins is dit baie netjies en skoon met als wat mens nodig het. Die kaggel was 'n bonus.

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Very clean and tidy.

We stayed in Frikkie's house and it's a bit cramped for four adults. Older people will not be able to go up or down the stairs with comfort. Otherwise it is very neat and clean with everything you need. The fireplace was a bonus.

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Frans V - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Frans V
With partner

Pragtige huisie omring deur die wonderlike voetheuwels van die Sederberge.

Die huisie het ons verras. Dis so privaat en die natuurskoon is onbeskryflik. En daar is alles wat jy nodig het om 'n stil tyd in die natuur deur te bring. Die waterstroom wat verby die huis vloei, dra verder by tot die rustige atmosfeer. Ons het veral die buitebraai en vuurmaakplek geniet.

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Beautiful house surrounded by the wonderful foothills of the Cedar Mountains.

The house surprised us. It's so private and the scenery is indescribable. And there is everything you need to spend a quiet time in nature. The stream of water that flows past the house further adds to the peaceful atmosphere. We especially enjoyed the outdoor barbecue and fire place.

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Casper S - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Casper S
Family with young children

Baie lekker gebly.

Baie lekker huisie tussen die berge, skoon en netjies. Daar is ongelukkig geen selfoonsignaal of WiFi nie. Dit kan 'n probleem wees as daar 'n oproep gemaak of ontvang moet word in geval van nood.

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Very nice stay.

Very nice house between the mountains, clean and tidy. Unfortunately there is no mobile phone signal or WiFi. This can be a problem if a call needs to be made or received in an emergency.

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Krakadouw Cottages 's response

Baie dankie vir die terugvoer. Om tussen die berge te woon het ook sy 'nadele', soos die gebrek aan selfoonsein.
Ons gaste is en was nog altyd enige tyd van die dag of nag welkom om ons Wi-Fi fasiliteit in ons kantoor gratis te gebruik, wat ook baie gereeld gebeur. Ons is ook nag en dag beskikbaar om noodoproepe te hanteer en te ontvang. Ons het nog altyd (dag of nag) na die betrokke huisies gegaan om boodskappe af te lewer. Daarom is ons kantoor nooit gesluit nie.
Die oorgrote meerderheid van ons gaste verkies juis om "weg te kom van selfoonsein".

Krakadouw Cottages
Patrick W - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Patrick W
With partner

Enjoyed our stay. Clean and well equipped.

Time for new mattresses. Otherwise comfortable.

Amanda S - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Amanda S
With partner

Ons was gul ontvang deur Pierre. Alles was goed en wel, maar die stoele was goor.

Ek kan Krakadouw net aanbeveel vir mense wat lief is vir die berge en stap. Pragtige riviere wat deur die plaas loop.

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We were generously received by Pierre. All was well and good, but the chairs were gross.

I can only recommend Krakadouw to people who love the mountains and hiking. Beautiful rivers that run through the farm.

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Baie dankie vir die terugvoer. Ons sal persoonlik kontak maak om uit te vind wátter stoele goor is.

Krakadouw Cottages
Ané B - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ané B
With partner

Die vrede waarvoor jy soek!

Ons sal beslis weer kom kuier - die swemgat langs die huisie is fantasties.

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The peace you are looking for!

We will definitely visit again - the swimming hole next to the cottage is fantastic.

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

Ons wou net in die buitelug rus en stilte geniet. Ideaal. Pragtige uitsig - berge.

Skape skep heerlike atmosfeer en was ideaal vir ons stadskleinkind - die pasgebore skaaplammetjie het hom soveel vreugde verskaf. Absoluut veilig gevoel. Die naweek baie geniet. Alles wat ons nodig gehad het, was daar - goed toegeruste huisie.

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We just wanted to rest and enjoy the quiet outdoors. Ideal. Beautiful view - mountains.

Sheep create a wonderful atmosphere and were ideal for our city grandson - the newborn lamb brought him so much joy. Felt absolutely safe. Enjoyed the weekend very much. Everything we needed was there - well equipped cottage.

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

Everything we were expecting and more.

A piece of heaven. Stayed in Meulhuis next to the river. Loved every minute. Will return gladly if possible.

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

Asemrowend, stil en rustig.

Alhoewel baie afgesonderd was dit soos spreekwoord sê "don't judge a book by its cover". Alles wat ons nodig gehad het en 'n lekker binnebraai ook.

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Breathtaking, quiet and peaceful.

Although very secluded it was as the saying goes "don't judge a book by its cover". Everything we needed and a nice indoor barbecue too.

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

Beautiful area and peaceful.

Cottages are very well spaced apart. Each cottage has its own beauty. Excellent setting.

Elna T - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elna T
With partner

Helder sterbelaaide nagte, 'n gesellige, knetterende kaggelvuur en stilte.

Moenie dat die nederige voorkoms van die Meulhuis jou mislei nie! Met die oopstoot van die voordeur kry die besoeker 'n aangename verrassing: die Meulhuis is huislik en gerieflik, modern ingerig. Alles wat ons nodig gehad het, was daar. Die bonus was die donker, sterbelaaide nagte wat Marius, die fotograaf, genoop het om drie uur in die oggend op te staan en die Melkweg te verewig. Dankie, Pierre, Krakadouw Cottages is een van ons vele aangename herinneringe op ons "sloer-toer"deur die Noord-Kaap en 'n stukkie van die Wes-Kaap.

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Clear star-studded nights, a cozy crackling fire and silence.

Don't let the humble appearance of the Mill House fool you! When the front door is pushed open, the visitor gets a pleasant surprise: the Meulhuis is homely and comfortable, modernly furnished. Everything we needed was there. The bonus was the dark, star-studded nights that forced Marius, the photographer, to get up at three in the morning and immortalize the Milky Way. Thank you, Pierre, Krakadouw Cottages is one of our many pleasant memories on our "sloor-tour" through the Northern Cape and a bit of the Western Cape.

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Ilana N - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ilana N
With partner

Asemrowend mooi en "Off-the-grid".

Gooi jou selfoon/rekenaar/"tablet" in jou tas want daar is nie sein nie - 'n yeah vir die van ons wat van die "grid" af wil gaan vir 'n naweek of langer. Omring deur berge, en die Meulhuis wen by verre met privaatheid, en die plus, jy is langs die rivier en hoor elke dag die kabbelende water. Ons het tot 'n swemgat ontdek, alhoewel die water koud was, het ons dit tog gewaag om 'n paar lengtes te swem. Soveel skatte om te ontdek, maar net as jy bereid is om te loop en soek daarna, anders gaan jy uitmis.

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Breathtakingly beautiful and "Off-the-grid".

Throw your cell phone/computer/"tablet" in your bag because there is no signal - a yes for those of us who want to go off the "grid" for a weekend or longer. Surrounded by mountains, the Mill House wins by far with privacy, and the plus, you are next to the river and hear the lapping water every day. We discovered a swimming hole, although the water was cold we still ventured to swim a few lengths. So many treasures to discover, but only if you are willing to walk and look for them, otherwise you will miss out.

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Hayley R - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hayley R
With friends

Lovely, peaceful stay. Everything that one needs to re-energise.

Had a quiet and pleasant stay. Only two suggestions - lights to accommodate loadshedding even though I had my own, and the other minor one is to change where the hook for door is to make access to fridge easier. Otherwise a perfect little place.

Riaan F - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Riaan F
With friends

Rustige afskakel van gejaagde lewe.

Dit is baie rustig en stil daar en alles wat mens nodig het is in die huisie. Baie lekker plek om in te bly.

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Quiet switch off from hectic life.

It is very peaceful and quiet there and everything you need is in the cottage. Very nice place to stay.

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Neels U - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Neels U
With friends

Rustig, mooi en aangenaam.

Rustig in die natuur. Sterrehemel in die nag en aangename en vriendelike mense.

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Quiet, beautiful and pleasant.

Quiet in nature. Starry sky at night and pleasant and friendly people.

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Merle M - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Merle M
Family with young children

Rustige verblyf met private waterpoel.

Ons het ons kuier vreeslik baie geniet. My seuns kon nie ophou in die pragtige poel en rivier swem nie. Hulle het gesnorkel en die visse het hulle baie genot verskaf, soveel so dat hulle omtrent oortuig moes word om iets anders te doen. Dit voel regtig asof mens in ander, eksotiese wêreld is daar by die water. Ons het self lekker gekuier en die gebrek aan WiFi by die eenheid het ons glad nie gepla nie. Meeste moderne fasiliteite is daar by die eenheid. Therese is 'n grasieuse en baie interessante gasvrou en ek was baie verbaas om te sien dat daar Body Stress Release aangebied word op die plaas. Hoe fantasties om so iets raak te loop by Clanwilliam! Ons sal graag weer daar wil kuier en hopelik wil ons kinders hulself uit die water sleep om bietjie te gaan stap op die plaas!

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Peaceful accommodation with private pool.

We enjoyed our visit very much. My boys couldn't stop swimming in the beautiful pool and river. They snorkeled and the fish gave them a lot of pleasure, so much so that they almost had to be convinced to do something else. It really feels like you are in another, exotic world there by the water. We had a great time ourselves and the lack of WiFi at the unit didn't bother us at all. Most modern facilities are there at the unit. Therese is a graceful and very interesting hostess and I was very surprised to see that Body Stress Release is offered on the farm. How fantastic to come across something like this at Clanwilliam! We would like to visit there again and hopefully our children will want to drag themselves out of the water to go for a walk on the farm!

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Lukas V - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Lukas V
With partner

Weg van die stad se gewoel.

Krakadouw Cottages is gerieflik naby aan Clanwilliam om vinnig dorp toe te ry as jy iets nodig het and terselfdertyd is dit ver genoeg om geen selfoon-ontvangs te hê nie. Die gebrek aan TV en WiFi is deel van die bos-ervaring. Die gasheer en gasvrou is baie gasvry en altyd bereid om te help as iets kortkom.

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Away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Krakadouw Cottages is conveniently close to Clanwilliam for a quick drive into town if you need anything and at the same time it is far enough away to have no mobile phone reception. The lack of TV and WiFi is part of the bush experience. The host and hostess are very hospitable and always willing to help if something is missing.

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Christiane F - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Christiane F
With partner

Very rural, nice "'farm stay''.

We stayed at Jan Dissel - real farmlike, no-nonsense cottage. The garden, if compared to the other available cottages, could need some tender loving care and the way to the waterhole will soon be totally grown and hardly accessible. Beautiful surrounding!

Neville O - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Neville O
With partner

Calm and relaxing.

If you want piece and enjoy nature around you these cottages are just the trick.

Judith F - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Judith F
With partner

Very pleasant and peaceful.

If you're wanting to get away from the rat race, this the perfect getaway.

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

Netjies, rustig, mooi uitsig, gerieflik.

Die huis is baie netjies en gerieflik ingerig. Die area is baie rustig en het baie mooi uitsigte oor die berge en die rivier is baie lekker vir swem.

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Neat, quiet, nice view, comfortable.

The house is very neatly and comfortably furnished. The area is very peaceful and has very nice views of the mountains and the river is very nice for swimming.

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Rian S - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rian S
With partner

Heerlike plek om bietjie af te skakel.

Meulhuis is regtig 'n mooi en lekker plekkie vir 'n naweekwegbreek.

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Great place to switch off a bit.

Meulhuis is really a nice and nice place for a weekend break.

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Stuart S - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Stuart S
With partner

Great place, quiet and tranquil, really enjoyed our stay.

There's no cell phone reception at the cottages, but we were warned that there wasnt any.

Douw V - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Douw V
With partner

Stil, rustig en gerieflik.

Keurige en karaktervolle, skoon blyplek. Eenvoudig, tog smaakvol en funksioneel. Meulhuisie is langs 'n bergstroom wat rustigheid verder aanhelp. Binnebraai is baie welkom op koue dae.

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Quiet, peaceful and comfortable.

Neat and characterful, clean place to stay. Simple, yet tasteful and functional. Meulhuisie is next to a mountain stream which further contributes to tranquility. Indoor braai is very welcome on cold days.

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John B - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
John B
With partner

Peaceful

Beautiful surroundings in the mountains, lovely walks and very peaceful.

Heath L - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Heath L
With partner

Beautiful mountain views, clean and peaceful.

A simple, fully equipped, clean cottage with beautiful mountain views. Enjoyed every peaceful moment!

Ekkehard Z - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ekkehard Z

Good value for money.

It was a great stay. We recommend going during the flower season. The only suggestion we have is that the first batch of wood could be made available at the cottage, inclusive of the price. All further wood could be bought.

Jannie V - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jannie V
With partner

Uitstekend verblyf met ’n gasvrye gasheer en gasvrou.

Het die naweek baie geniet. Baie rustig en smaakvolle verblyf.

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Excellent stay with a hospitable host and hostess.

Really enjoyed the weekend. Very peaceful and tasteful accommodation.

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Danike B - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Danike B

Amazing stay!

Quiet, safe and beautiful stay. Great place to relax and spend time in nature.

Taryn G - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Taryn G
With partner

Beautiful clean cottage that had everything we needed and had lovely views.

See stars.

Jill R - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jill R
With partner

Beautiful spot. Lovely braai.

Wonderful trip to the Cederberg. Stunning time of year. Meulhuis a charming cottage on a bubbling mill stream. Pierre very hospitable and communicative. Fresh oranges! Wonderful braai. Small comment - lots of us used to a bigger bed ensuring a peaceful night! Thank you Pierre.

Marinice B - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marinice B
Family with teenagers

Lieflike rustige area, kothuis is baie goed ingerig, heerlike stoep met fantastiese uitsig en afgesonderde ingang tot rivier

Eienaars was baie vriendelik, dorp naby vir kruideniersware en lekker paaie vir fietsry en stap! Sal beslis weer gaan!

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Lovely quiet area, cottage is very well furnished, lovely porch with fantastic view and secluded entrance to river

Owners were very friendly, town close for groceries and nice roads for biking and walking! Will definitely go again!

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

Perfekte plek vir rustigheid aan die voet van die Sederberge/Krakadouwberge.

Ouwêreldse verblyf met die kabbeling van die Jan Disselsrivier aan die voet van majestueuse berge is die perfekte wegbreek om in die vryheid van die natuur die liggaam, siel en gees te voed!

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Perfect place for tranquility at the foot of the Sederberge/Krakadowberge.

Old-world accommodation with the ripples of the Jan Dissels River at the foot of majestic mountains is the perfect getaway to nourish the body, soul and spirit in the freedom of nature!

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Kj L - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kj L
With partner

Juweel van 'n plekkie.

Eienaar vriendelik en behulpsaam. Waterpoel 'n wenner in die hitte. Hoogs aan te bevole. Sal beslis weer daar wil bly. Als in en om die huis baie netjies en skoon. Niks negatiefs te rapporteer nie.

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Gem of a place.

Owner friendly and helpful. Pool a winner in the heat. Highly recommended. Would definitely stay there again. Everything in and around the house is very neat and clean. Nothing negative to report.

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Johan P - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan P
With partner

Een woord: Fantasties.

Die rustigheid en skoonheid van die natuur is ongelooflik lekker. Rus en vrede vir die siel. Weg van die stad se geraas. Ons sal beslis weer teruggaan na Krakadouw Cottages.

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One word: Fantastic.

The tranquility and beauty of nature is incredibly nice. Rest and peace for the soul. Away from the city noise. We will definitely go back to Krakadouw Cottages again.

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Gium M - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Gium M
With partner

Ons het 'n wegbreek gesoek na die Sederberge.

Wonderlike plek om te ontspan in die natuur en stilte.

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We were looking for a getaway to the Cedar Mountains.

Wonderful place to relax in nature and silence.

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Pieter V - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Pieter V
With partner

Baie aangename weer hierdie tyd van die jaar (September).

Die aangename geur van lemoenbloeisels was 'n pluspunt. Netjies, met die afgesonderde stilte wat ons gesoek het. Uiters geskik vir twee persone. Sou verkies het dat ons voertuig 'n afdakkie gehad het.

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Very pleasant weather at this time of year (September).

The pleasant scent of orange blossom was a plus. Neat, with the secluded quiet we were looking for. Extremely suitable for two people. Would have preferred that our vehicle had a canopy.

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Francois V - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Francois V
With partner

Tevrede met wat ons gekry het.

Het vir drie aande daar gebly einde Augustus 2021. Onpretensieus maar skoon en netjies. Aan te beveel.

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Pleased with what we got.

Stayed there for three nights at the end of August 2021. Unpretentious but clean and tidy. To recommend.

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Carel D - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Carel D
With partner

Besoek was okay.

Te min warm water. Swempoele is toegegroei. Geen inligting of rigting aanwysers oor die staproetes.

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Visit was okay.

Too little hot water. Swimming pools are overgrown. No information or direction indicators about the walking routes.

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Charl D - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Charl D
With friends

Rustige plaas-atmosfeer.

As jy moeg word vir die lewe in die stad, dan is dit 'n plek om tot stilstand te kom en jou batterye te laai.

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Peaceful farm atmosphere.

If you get tired of life in the city, then this is a place to stop and recharge your batteries.

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Gavin F - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gavin F
Family with young children

Die lewe begin waar die teerpad eindig en die selfoonsein verdwyn!

Dis altyd moeilik om vir die eerste keer na 'n plek te gaan, want mens weet nie wat om te verwag nie. Ons het al voorheen 'n paar bloutjies geloop. Hierdie plekkie het ons wildste verwagtinge oortref. Die rustigheid, die private swemgat, die beeldskone ligging, ons sal beslis weer en weer gaan kuier! Die vriendelikheid en gasvryheid waarmee jy ontvang word maak natuurlik als 'n honderd maal beter! Ons het sommer dadelik tuis gevoel. Baie dankie vir die perfekte wegbreek. Ons sien binnekort weer.

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Life begins where the tarmac ends and the cell phone signal disappears!

It's always difficult to go to a place for the first time, because you don't know what to expect. We've walked a few blues before. This place exceeded our wildest expectations. The tranquility, the private swimming hole, the picturesque location, we will definitely visit again and again! The friendliness and hospitality with which you are received naturally makes it a hundred times better! We felt right at home. Thank you so much for the perfect getaway. We'll see you again soon.

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Dalene P - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dalene P
With partner

Pragtige huisie langs ‘n waterstroompie.

Rustige atmosfeer en stil nagte.

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Beautiful house next to a stream.

Peaceful atmosphere and quiet nights.

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Mias D - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mias D
With partner

Quiet and stunning area - clean and comfortable facility.

See stars.

Gium M - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Gium M
Individual traveller

Ek het gegaan vir stap in die Cederberge.

Die verblyf is basies maar baie gemaklik. Dit is naby die begin van baie mooi staproetes in die berge. Die eienaars is baie vriendelik.

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I went for a walk in the Cedar Mountains.

The accommodation is basic but very comfortable. It is close to the start of many beautiful hiking trails in the mountains. The owners are very friendly.

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Marcel V - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Marcel V
With partner

Beautiful location and setting to end an epic trip into the area.

Two nights of bliss before returning home after 2 week trip into the Karoo. Beautiful cottage and location against the Cedar Mountains.

Peter H - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Peter H
With partner

Rustig langs 'n stroom.

Ons het 'n kort naweek weg gesoek om die laaste van die blomme te sien en is nie teleurgestel nie.

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Quiet by a stream.

We sought a short weekend away to see the last of the flowers and were not disappointed.

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Marinda K - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Marinda K
With friends

Beautiful setting.

We stayed in Frikkies Cottages. The website information is somewhat misleading. The 3rd bedroom was not available. The main bedroom was spacious, but loft uncomfortable. The kitchen and fireplace area is very small and cramped, so not a cosy place to relax in.

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We need to say a few words to explain Frikkie se Huis. The cottage in question is a typical Sandveld/Cederberg Cottage built in the 1930's. For the past 30 years (since 1990) Frikkie se Huis is a very popular and cosy guest cottage on our farm. Our vision is to let people experience the real feeling and atmosphere true to the era these type of houses were built and occupied. Our website were modified during the lock-down and the unavailable '3rd' bedroom was a typo.

Krakadouw Cottages
Elsa G - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elsa G
With partner

Pragtige omgewing, pragtige huisie, goed ingerig.

Tuinstoele op die stoep is nog die ou draadstoelstelle wat my na my oupa laat verlang het, maar beslis nie die gemakstoele met kussings wat ek sou verkies het om lekker agteroor op die stoep te kon sit en die uitsig te geniet of te lees nie. Kombuis het alles wat mens nodig, ons voel net die braaiplek nodig meer lig en kan dalk nader aan die huis geleë wees. Die grondpad plaas toe is nogals sleg, maar die mooi prentjie van die wit huisie met sy pragtige prieëlbedekte stoep en die berg in die agtergrond het opgemaak daarvoor.

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Beautiful setting, beautiful house, well furnished.

Garden chairs on the porch are still the old wire chair sets that made me long for my grandfather, but certainly not the easy chairs with cushions that I would have preferred to be able to sit back on the porch and enjoy the view or read. Kitchen has everything you need, we just feel the braai area needs more light and could perhaps be located closer to the house. The dirt road to the farm is quite bad, but the beautiful picture of the white house with its beautiful gazebo-covered porch and the mountain in the background made up for it.

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

'n Goeie bestemming, wanneer jy wil wegbreek van alles en almal.

Ek het nie eenkeer na my horlosie gekyk nie. Die stilte en omgewing het my ingesuig en ek voel weer so vars en opgewonde soos 'n kind.

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A good destination, when you want to get away from everything and everyone.

I didn't look at my watch once. The silence and surroundings sucked me in and I felt as fresh and excited as a child again.

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Mari-lou V - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mari-lou V
With partner

Wegbreek.

Wat 'n heerlike plek om te ontspan en weg te kom van die dolle gejaag! Pragtige natuurskoon met die kabbelende stroompie digby die huisie. Die staproetes is ongelooflik mooi. Ons sal beslis terugkeer!

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Break away

What a lovely place to relax and get away from the mad rush! Beautiful scenery with the babbling stream close to the cottage. The hiking trails are incredibly beautiful. We will definitely return!

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Esta B - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Esta B
Family with young children

Omgewing was pragtig!

Ons het heerlik gebly - alle basiese geriewe is verskaf, natuur is pragtig!

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Environment was beautiful!

We had a wonderful stay - all basic amenities were provided, nature is beautiful!

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Lizelle A - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lizelle A

Baie rustig, asemrowend mooi omgewing en gesellige verblyf.

Huis was mooi skoon. Alles wat verwag was is voorsien. Baie vriendelike ontvangs van eienaar en hulle oulike hond. Dit was 'n baie lekker en rustige verblyf met inligting oor staproetes en oorgenoeg stilte en vrede.

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Very peaceful and beautiful.

The house was clean. We had everything we needed. Very friendly welcome from the owner and the friendly dog. We had a great stay and got given the information about the hiking routes.

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Andre K - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Andre K
With partner

Beautiful area amongst mountains.

Cederberg mountains, dam and flowers good draw card for Clanwilliam. Owners of cottage could open the river next to cottage for a better view as it was overgrown with bushes.

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Dear Sylvia,

Thank you for your feedback.

We as the owners prefer not to disturb the ecosystem, especially in and around a very balanced river system.

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Krakadouw Cottages

Krakadouw Cottages
Anita V - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anita V
With partner

Klein stukkie hemel!

Krakadouw se Meulhuis is 'n klein stukkie hemel! Mooiste omgewing en pragtige uitsig van die stoep. Die huisie is vreeslik goed toegerus en die kombuis het alles wat mens sal nodig he! Daar is 'n braaiplek binne die sitkamer - wat heerlik gesellig is veral in winter koue! Baie goeie waarde vir geld. Ons sal definitief terug wees!

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Little piece of heaven!

Krakadouw's Meulhuis is a little piece of heaven! Most beautiful surroundings and beautiful view from the stoep. The house is very well equipped and the kitchen has everything you need! There is a braai area inside the living room - which is wonderfully cozy especially in winter cold! Very good value for money. We will definitely be back!

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

Dit was presies wat ons nodig gehad het.

Rustig, baie skoon en netjies, omgewing awesome. Stilte en mooi.

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It was exactly what we needed.

Quiet, very clean and tidy, surroundings awesome. The silence and beauty.

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

Will totally recommend this piece of heaven!

We had an amazing stay with wonderful hosts! The place was safe peaceful and extremely tranquil. I would recommend Krakadouw Cottages (Die Meulhuis) for a couple breakaway any day. No Cellphone reception, no distractions. We loved the nature side of it. The long walks and the amazing sunsets.

Stephan B - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Stephan B
With partner

Die kombinasie van die ongereptheid van die omgewing en die opregte gasvryheid van die plaasmense is onoortreflik.

Van die oomblik dat mens jou motor met jou aankoms by Krakadouw afskakel is jy bewus van die grootsheid van die Noordelike Sederberge rondom jou. Vul dit aan met die karakter van die historiese, maar gerieflike kothuisies en die egte vriendelikheid van die Louws, en 'n verblyf van drie dae is genoeg om jou diep tot rus te laat kom. Hierdie keer was dit lekker om in Frikkie se huis die plaasbedrywighede te kon dophou. 'n Volgende keer kies ons dalk die afsondering van die Meulhuis. Elkeen het sy eie bekoring.

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The combination of the pristine environment and the genuine hospitality of the farm people is unsurpassed.

From the moment you turn off your car upon your arrival at Krakadouw, you are aware of the grandeur of the Northern Cedar Mountains around you. Top it off with the character of the historic but comfortable cottages and the genuine friendliness of the Louws, and a three-day stay is enough to put you to deep rest. This time it was nice to be able to watch the farm activities in Frikkie's house. Next time we might choose the seclusion of the Mill House. Each has its own charm.

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Marilyn H - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Marilyn H
With partner

The citrus orchards were stunning.

Loved the feeling of being away from it all.

Brigitte S - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Brigitte S
Family with young children

The area is awe inspiring, even if there are not a lot of flowers the scenery is superb.

We enjoyed staying at the cottage, it just need the windows cleaned and maybe a hook to hang your dishtowel on next to the sink. Having hot water straight away is a big plus. Would definitely come back again and there is so friendly.

Kruge R - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Kruge R
With friends

Voel soos 'n pionier.

Na 'n rit op 'n grondpad wat al hoe smaller en stamperig word, arriveer mens by 'n pragtige hoekie wat lyk of dit in 'n ander era hoort, asof die res van die land nie bestaan nie. Ons het in Frikkie se Huis gebly. Vir twee aande het ons, in die outentieke huisie, gevoel of ons die eerste inwoners van hierdie pragtige hoekie was. Pierre en Therese (en hulle hond) het ons baie vriendelik ontvang. Hier is geen selfoonsein nie en ek sou dit geensins anders wou gehad het nie. Hier kan mens regtig wegkom van alles.

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Feel like a pioneer.

After a drive on a dirt road that gets narrower and bumpier, you arrive at a beautiful corner that looks like it belongs in another era, as if the rest of the country doesn't exist. We stayed in Frikkie's House. For two nights, in the authentic little house, we felt like we were the first inhabitants of this beautiful corner. Pierre and Therese (and their dog) received us very kindly. There is no cell phone signal here and I wouldn't have it any other way. Here you can really get away from everything.

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Amelia P - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Amelia P
With friends

'n Rustige omgewing omring deur berge.

Frikkie se huis is 'n gesellige eenheid wat alles het wat besoekers nodig kan kry. Die natuurskoon is baie mooi en rustig. Die eienaars van die plaas was baie behulpsaam en het selfs vir ons 'n potjie voorsien op aanvraag, wat baie lekker gewerk het vir ons hoenderpotjie die laaste aand! Daar is heelwat staproetes om te loop, kyk maar net mooi uit vir die paadjies siende dat van hulle al toegegroei is. Cape Nature moet die roetes onderhou en dit word nie altyd so goed gedoen nie. Ons stel voor om 'n kaart af te laai voor die plaas besoek word (daar is nie sein nie) sodat die roetes beskikbaar is wanneer mense loop. Maar anders het ons baie lekker gebly.

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A peaceful setting surrounded by mountains.

Frikkie's house is a cozy unit that has everything visitors could need. The scenery is very beautiful and peaceful. The owners of the farm were very helpful and even provided us with a pot on request, which worked really well for our chicken pot on the last night! There are quite a few hiking trails to walk, just keep an eye out for the paths as some of them are already overgrown. Cape Nature has to maintain the routes and it is not always done so well. We suggest downloading a map before visiting the farm (there is no signal) so that the routes are available when people are walking. But otherwise we had a very nice stay.

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

Rustige plaasverblyf wat die siel herlaai.

Frikkie se huisie is baie netjies, skoon en het alles wat mens moontlik kan nodig he om jou verblyf gemaklik te maak. Ons is baie vriendelik ontvang op 'n baie koue Sondagmiddag. Theresa en Pierre was so vriendelik en het tot die verwarmer vir ons aangeskakel in die huisie. Die plaasatmosfeer is onbeskryflik fantasties. Dit wat die hoogtepunt van my dae om die skapies te sien uitkom vir die oggend en hulle vanmiddag weer dop te hou wanneer dit slaaptyd raak vir hulle. Hier sal ek kan bly vir altyd! Die kaggel in die kombuis het verseker dat ons altyd lekker warm was. Die feit dat daar nie selfoonopvangs is nie is 'n ware seen! Mens voel nooit onveilig of bang nie en wanneer daar iemand verby kom (wat amper nooit is nie) groet hulle vriendelik. Mens kan heerlik gaan stap sonder enige bekommernisse. Die natuur op die plaas is ongerep en asemrowend mooi. Ons het heerlik elke aand gesit en kaart speel of sommer net gesels. Die beddens is heerlik gemaklik en die linne van goeie gehalte. Ons sal beslis weer hier gaan bly. Sal graag in die somer wil gaan want die rivier klink so aanloklik. Ek kan dink dat die swemgate 'n groot aantrekkingskrag sal wees in die somer. Theresa en Pierre is wonderlike gashere - hulle pla nooit maar is altyd beskikbaar. En Ben is die mooiste hond ooit! Julle sal ons weer sien.

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Peaceful farm stay that recharges the soul.

Frikkie's house is very neat, clean and has everything you could possibly need to make your stay comfortable. We were received very kindly on a very cold Sunday afternoon. Theresa and Pierre were so friendly and even turned on the heater for us in the cottage. The farm atmosphere is indescribably fantastic. That which is the highlight of my days to see the cubs come out for the morning and watch them again this afternoon when it's bedtime for them. Here I will be able to stay forever! The fireplace in the kitchen ensured that we were always nice and warm. The fact that there is no cell phone reception is a real blessing! You never feel unsafe or afraid and when someone passes by (which is almost never) they greet you kindly. One can go for a lovely walk without any worries. The nature on the farm is unspoiled and breathtakingly beautiful. We had a great time every evening sitting and playing cards or just talking. The beds are wonderfully comfortable and the linen of good quality. We will definitely stay here again. Would love to go in the summer as the river sounds so tempting. I can imagine that the swimming holes will be a big attraction in the summer. Theresa and Pierre are wonderful hosts - they never bother but are always available. And Ben is the most beautiful dog ever! You will see us again.

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

Rustig, netjies en baie mooi.

Baie skoon. Pragtige omgewing. Vriendelike mense. Hulle sien my weer.

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Relaxing, neat and very pretty.

Very clean. Beautiful environment. Friendly people. They will see me again.

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Gina Z - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gina Z
Family with young children

Simple cottage in lovely location.

A lovely cottage. Great to have a hike on the doorstep. Although access to the river wasn't possible, we went and sat on the flat rocks and sand near the river every evening. Driving over to Biedouw Valley for the flowers was spectacular. The Sevilla Rock Art trail was excellent, such a great thing for our 5 and 7 year olds to do. They were so excited to find each cave and paintings, and us parents loved the walk and paintings too.

Jakkie B - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jakkie B
With friends

Plaaslike eenvoud met al die gerief wat jy nodig het, in 'n asemrowende omgewing waar stitle en kalmte die botoon vier.

'n Eenvoudige plaashuisie met sementvloer stoep waaroor 'n prieël groei, met berge in die voortuin en berge in die agtertuin en af met die paadjie, 'n pragtige swemgat in 'n verfrissende bergrivier. Die huisie het alles wat jy nodig het. Ons het ons vroegoggend gaan stap - daar is heelwat pragtige staproetes wat jou kan besig hou - en die res van die dag op die stoep gesit en lees en net wanneer die warmte ons jaag, die 100 tree af te stap swemgat toe om te gaan afkoel. Die beste van alles - daar is niemand anders rondom jou nie. Jy het die plekke heeltemal vir jouself. Dit was 'n salige 3 dae en dis een van daardie plekkies waarheen mens keer op keer sal kan terugkeer.

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Local simplicity with all the comfort you need, in a breathtaking setting where style and calmness prevail.

A simple farmhouse with a cement floor porch over which a gazebo grows, with mountains in the front yard and mountains in the back yard and down the path, a beautiful swimming hole in a refreshing mountain river. The cottage has everything you need. We went for a walk early in the morning - there are many beautiful walking routes that can keep you busy - and spent the rest of the day sitting on the porch reading and only when the warmth was chasing us, walking the 100 steps to the swimming hole to cool off . Best of all - there is no one else around you. You have the places all to yourself. It was a blissful 3 days and it's one of those places to which you will be able to return again and again.

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Ilse H - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ilse H
With partner

Fantasties.

Baie oulike plekkies, goed toegerus, goed geleë, baie gasvry, sal dit vir seker aanbeveel.

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Fantastic.

Very cute places, well equipped, well located, very hospitable, would recommend it for sure.

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Jaap V - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Jaap V
Family with teenagers

Soul food. As jy wil rus, is hierdie die plek.

Baie lekker gekuier, basies met alles wat jy benodig. Naby swemgat in die rivier. Mooi berg uitsigte. Beste van alles, geen WiFi.

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Soul food. If you want to rest, this is the place.

Very nice stay, basically with everything you need. Near swimming hole in the river. Beautiful mountain views. Best of all, no WiFi.

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Elizabeth D - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Elizabeth D
Family with teenagers

Heerlik ontspannend in 'n mooi omgewing.

Dit was 'n heerlike, ontspannende ervaring in 'n baie mooi omgewing. Die huisie was voldoende. Dit sou dalk lekker wees om 'n binnebraai te hê, aangesien dit baie koud is buite in die winter. Daar was meer as genoeg komberse en 'n verwarmer en die kombuis was goed toegerus.

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Wonderfully relaxing in a beautiful setting.

It was a lovely, relaxing experience in a very beautiful setting. The cottage was adequate. It might be nice to have an indoor braai as it is very cold outside in the winter. There were more than enough blankets and a heater and the kitchen was well equipped.

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Vanessa C - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Vanessa C

Lovely, peaceful spot, real Cape cottage with all the home comforts.

A little gem in the mountains, with a bubbling brook. Lovely little cottage with all the conveniences. Really getting away from it all with no cell phone signal - just peace and quiet, and not too far from Clanwilliam.

Rudolf R - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Rudolf R
With friends

Die huisies is goed toegerus. Daar is vir alles gesorg.

Ons was heeltemal tevrede met ons verblyf en sal volgende keer, as die weer dit toelaat, volle gebruik maak van die wandelpad na Heuningvlei. Ons was ook aangenaam verras toe ons die kameras van die Leopard Trust in die kloof ontdek het.

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The cottages are well equipped. Everything was taken care of.

We were completely satisfied with our stay and next time, weather permitting, will make full use of the walking path to Heuningvlei. We were also pleasantly surprised when we discovered the cameras of the Leopard Trust in the gorge.

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Cobus O - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Cobus O
Family with teenagers

Rustig in die berge.

Die nota op die koffietafel het ons verblyf mooi opgesom "hier is nie WiFi nie, so praat met mekaar". Die geriewe is eenvoudig en spasie in die kombuis (kuierarea rondom die kaggel) is beperk, maar ons het als gehad wat ons benodig het vir ons 3 dae in die berge. Ons kon lekker ontspan en stap en lees en gesels.

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Quiet in the mountains.

The note on the coffee table summed up our stay nicely "there is no WiFi here, so talk to each other". The facilities are simple and space in the kitchen (hanging area around the fireplace) is limited, but we had everything we needed for our 3 days in the mountains. We could relax and walk and read and talk.

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Valerea K - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Valerea K
Family with young children

Ontspannend en rustig!

Heerlike wegbreek-naweek met 'n ontspannende atmosfeer. Muskiete is 'n faktor, so pak jou Peaceful Sleep in.

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Relaxing and peaceful!

Lovely weekend getaway with a relaxing atmosphere. Mosquitos are a factor, so pack your Peaceful Sleep.

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Mike A - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Mike A
With partner

A groaning and creaking bed, an uncomfortable mattress and the smell of wafting sewage.

Simple, clean and loads of quietness. A groaning and creaking bed, an uncomfortable mattress and the smell of wafting sewage from the outside septic tank spoilt the weekend. We gave the same feedback to the owners.

Krakadouw Cottages 's response

We always welcome feedback from our guests. The above mentioned issues were solved within days after our guests left. Since the problems were fixed, we had again many happy guests enjoying our cottage.

Krakadouw Cottages
Daleen B - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Daleen B
Individual traveller

Dit was die ideale wegbreek vir stilte, rus en die natuur geniet!

Dit was 'n baie maklike reis na die bestemming, maar daar is 'n ent grondpad, so neem in ag in terme van vervoer. Ek het die Meulhuis geboek, en het my eie vuurput en swemgat ten volle geniet! Alles was silwerskoon en 100% uitgerus met alles wat mens kon nodig kry. Selfs die druiwe-prieel oor die stoepie het gehelp om met die ergste hitte te help. Ek het gasvrou en -heer albei ontmoet op pad uit, en kon eerlik net die beste terugvoer gee oor my verblyf oor 3 aande.

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It was the ideal getaway for silence, rest and enjoying nature!

It was a very easy trip to the destination, but there is a bit of dirt road, so take into account in terms of transportation. I booked the Mill House, and thoroughly enjoyed my own fire pit and swimming hole! Everything was spotless and 100% equipped with everything you could need. Even the grape arbor over the porch helped to help with the worst of the heat. I met the hostess and host both on the way out, and honestly could only give the best feedback about my stay over 3 nights.

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Rone J - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rone J
With partner

Absolute, wonderlike rustigheid vir die siel!

Ek en my man wou graag 'n naweek in Clanwilliam deurbring en sommer ook die jaarlike Clanwilliam Liggiefees bywoon, en het maklik verblyf gevind by Krakadouw Cottages. Dit was bekostigbaar en het na die perfekte plekkie gelyk om te gaan rus. Ons is van die begin af op die hande gedra deur Pierre en Therese, en is selfs gewaarsku van padsluitings die naweek as gevolg van 'n wedren deur die dorp, en kon vroeër inklok vir ons eie gemak. Die kothuisie is eenvoudig, maar pragtig, met alles wat mens sou nodig kry. Ons het meer gekry as wat ons verwag het van 'n selfsorg-eenheid en was in vervoering met hoe stil en rustig dit daar was. Ons is met vrede gelaat en niemand het ons kom pla nie, so ons kon enige tyd van die dag 'n bietjie gaan lê of sonder steuring bietjie boek lees. Niemand mag harde musiek of geraas maak of met motorfietse rondjaag nie, so ons het dit vreeslik waardeer! Ons mag ook die plaas bietjie verken het - mens mag enige plek heen stap. Pasop net vir slange en bobbejane, dié het ons 'n paar van gesien, maar gelukkig nie naby die kothuis self nie. Daar is ook 'n luiperd of twee teen die hange van die berg, maar ons het hulle ongelukkig nie gesien nie - dis wonderlik om so deur die natuur omring te word! Ek sal net nie aanbeveel dat kinders alleen êrens heen stap vroeg in die oggend of teen sononder nie. Andersins is dit ongelooflik veilig. Daar is talle bergskilpaaie, so wees versigtig op die grondpad na die plaas - ons moes 'n paar van hulle uit die pad uit haal om te kon aanbeweeg - maar hulle is te kostelik en so spesiaal. Kom ook maar in 'n voertuig wat 'n grondpad kan hanteer. Dis bosveld, so wees maar voorbereid op 'n gogga of twee. Ek en my man is altwee bang vir spinnekoppe en ons het juis die een aand 'n groot meneer uit die huis moes kry met baie lag en histerie! Dis veilig genoeg om met die vensters oop te slaap, maar die huisie is reg langs die rivier so enige lig lok muggies en muskiete - maak maar die vensters toe voor dit donker raak. Daar is geen sein op die plaas nie, so as mens wil wegkom van tegnologie af is dit die ideale plek. Daar is wel sein op die dorp as mens gou net boodskappe en e-posse wil kyk. Ons het die een oggend uitgery na Traveller's Rest (37km uit op die Pakhuis Pas) om die 2 km Sevilla Rock Art Trail te doen - 'n pamflet is beskikbaar in die kothuisie self. Maak net seker om genoeg water, 'n hoed, sonskerm, salfies vir goggabytplekke en 'n eetdingetjie saam te vat. Daar is tog ook 'n restaurantjie daar en definitief die moeite werd! Ons het ons naweek vreeslik baie geniet en sal beslis weer teruggaan!! Ons beveel dit sterk aan vir getroude paartjies en vir families waar kinders wéét hoe om hulleself buitekant besig te hou. Daar is nie TV's of speelareas nie, net Cederberg-bosveld, en dis hemel op aarde.

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Absolute, wonderful tranquility for the soul!

My husband and I wanted to spend a weekend in Clanwilliam and also attend the annual Clanwilliam Liggiefees, and easily found accommodation at Krakadouw Cottages. It was affordable and looked like the perfect place to rest. We were looked after by Pierre and Therese from the start, and were even warned of road closures at the weekend due to a race through town, and were able to check in earlier for our own convenience. The cottage is simple, but beautiful, with everything one would need. We got more than we expected from a self-catering unit and were delighted with how quiet and peaceful it was there. We were left in peace and no one came to bother us, so we could lie down or read a book without disturbance at any time of the day. No one is allowed to play loud music or make noise or race around with motorbikes, so we really appreciated it! We may also have explored the farm a bit - you can walk anywhere. Just watch out for snakes and baboons, we saw a few of these, but fortunately not near the cottage itself. There is also a leopard or two on the slopes of the mountain, but unfortunately we didn't see them - it's wonderful to be surrounded by nature like that! I just wouldn't recommend children walking anywhere alone early in the morning or at sunset. Otherwise, it's incredibly safe. There are lots of mountain tortoises, so be careful on the dirt road to the farm - we had to get a few of them out of the way to move on - but they are too precious and so special. Also come in a vehicle that can handle a dirt road. It's bushveld, so be prepared for a bug or two. My husband and I are both afraid of spiders and we had to get a big gentleman out of the house the other night with lots of laughter and hysteria! It's safe enough to sleep with the windows open, but the cottage is right next to the river so any light attracts gnats and mosquitoes - just close the windows before it gets dark. There is no signal on the farm, so if you want to get away from technology this is the ideal place. There is a signal in town if you just want to check messages and e-mails. One morning we drove out to Traveller's Rest (37km out on the Pakhuis Pass) to do the 2km Sevilla Rock Art Trail - a leaflet is available in the cottage itself. Just make sure to take enough water, a hat, sunscreen, salves for bug bites and a snack. There is also a restaurant there and definitely worth the effort! We really enjoyed our weekend and will definitely go back!! We strongly recommend it for married couples and for families where children know how to keep themselves busy outside. There are no TVs or play areas, just Cederberg woodland, and it's heaven on earth.

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

Dit was heerlik en sielsverkwikkend!

Krakadouw is 'n lafenis bederf, weg van selfoonopvangs en besige lewens! Stap tussen lemoenboorde of ontdek natuurverrassings op die staproetes tussen die Krakadouwpieke, omring deur die Sederberge. Jan Dissel se huisie was skoon en toegerus om die verblyf daar gemaklik te maak. Die Jan Disselrivier se klank was rustige agtergrondmusiek op die stoep van die huisie. Onthou om kontant saam te neem om van die plaas se heerlike marmalade te koop!

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Lovely and soul refreshing!

Krakadouw is a refreshing treat, away from cellphone reception and the rush of everyday life! Go for a walk amongst the orange orchards or discover the natural surprises along hiking trails between the Krakadouw peaks surrounded by the Cedar mountains. Jan Dissel's house was clean and equipped to make the stay comfortable. The sound of the Jan Dissel River provided background music while sitting on the patio. Remember to bring cash to buy some of the lovely marmelade from the farm.

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Sonja W - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sonja W
Family with young children

Rustig.

Sal net vatlappies in plek sit met skerp mes soos 'n chef's knife. Anders baie lekker.

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Peaceful.

Would have just like some oven cloths where the sharp knives are, like the chef's knives. Otherwise very nice.

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

Very restful and peaceful.

We had a fantastic time away. The cottage was well situated for us as a family - private and away from the rest of the farm. We loved our time there.

Juanita L - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Juanita L
With partner

Rus vir die siel.

So 'n rustige, asemrowende ligging. Die meulhuis was prentjiemooi met die berge as agtergrond en die lemoenboorde wat hom omring. Kon lekker in die koue rivier swem. Oom Pierre se hout brand te lekker!

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Rest for the soul.

Such a peaceful, breathtaking location. The mill house was picturesque with the mountains as a background and the orange groves that surround it. Was able to swim in the cold river. Uncle Pierre's wood burns too well!

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Shaleen F - Aug 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Shaleen F
With partner

Onvergeetlik.

Ons het baie lekker gebly. Die uitsig vanaf die Meulhuisie elke oggend is prentjie mooi. 'n Regte wegkruip plek van die gejaag van die stad. Geen opvangs, geen tv, net wat jy nodig het om te herlaai. Onthou jou leesboek en 'n pak kaarte. Dis hoe ons die koue aande spandeer het langs die kaggel vuur. Die perfekte plek om die berge in te stap en te gaan blomme kyk. Vroeg oggend het ons lekker op die stoep gesit en koffie drink terwyl ons vir die watervalletjie luister. Die Meulhuis is oor die 100 jaar oud en baie goed gerestoureer, daar is tekort aan niks. Baie dankie vir die gasvryheid, ons kon nie genoeg kry van die mooi plaas nie. Julle sien ons sommer gou weer.

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Unforgettable.

We had a nice stay. The view from Die Meulhuisie was beautiful. A hideaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. No reception, no TV, just what you need to recharge. Remember a book and a pack of cards. That's how we spent the cold evenings next to the fireplace. The perfect place to hike up the mountains and look at the flowers. In the early mornings we sat on the patio and drank coffee while listening to the small waterfall. Die Meulhuis is about 100 years old, very well restored and it has everything you will need. Thank you for the hospitality, we could not get enough of the beautiful farm. You'll see us again soon.

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Hannelize L - Jun 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Hannelize L
With friends

Waarde vir geld vir die natuurliefhebber.

Heerlike stapgeleenthede en wildernis ervaring. Kothuise is gerieflik en goed toegerus. Clanwilliam is naby genoeg vir rugby gaan kyk en nodige inkopies.

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Value for money for the nature lover.

Lovely place for walks and experiencing wildlife. Cottages are convenient and well-equipped. Clanwilliam is just close enough for rugby and shopping.

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Christa E - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Christa E
With friends

A peaceful place.

We enjoyed it and will always recommend our friends and family to visit Krakadouw. It really is an unique farm in the Cederberg area with lots of space and if you are a country lover. So much more to offer.

Kallie V - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Kallie V

Baie rustig.

Dit is n bietjie rugged, kan doen met meer moderne opgradeer, verder was dit eintlik salig rustig en lekker om so na aan die natuur te wees en te luister na die rivier wat oor die klippe hardloop.

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Very peaceful

It's a bit rugged, can do with a more modern upgrade. Apart from that, it was actually nice and quiet to be so close to nature and listen to the river running over the rocks.

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Willem V - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Willem V
With partner

Gasvry, verfrissend, ontspanne.

Baie dankie Pierre en Terese vir die wonderlike 2 nagte by julle. Ons sal beslis weer 'n draai maak en sommer gemaklike stapskoene saambring om die omgewing beter te verken.

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Hospitable, refreshing, relaxed.

Thank you very much Pierre and Terese for the wonderful 2 nights with you. We will definitely make a visit again and simply bring comfortable walking shoes to better explore the area.

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Johann L - Sep 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johann L
With partner

Die ideale omgewing om te ontspan.

Die huis waarin ons gebly het was goed toegerus en het 'n braaiarea wat uitkyk op die nabygeleë Sederberge, terwyl jy die rivier se klank in die agtergrond kan hoor. Daar is ook staproetes langs die rivier op en na 'n waterval teen die berg, maar die roetes benodig bietjie opknap aangesien mens plek-plek dit verloor.

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Ideal area if you want to relax.

The house was well equipped and the braai area has a view of the nearby Cederberg Mountains, and you can hear the whisper of the river in the background. Walking trails next to the river and to a waterfall in the mountain, but the trails need some maintenance - here and there difficult to follow.

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Frederik Hendrik S - Nov 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Frederik Hendrik S
With partner

Baie aangenaam.

Baie rustige, vreedsame en asemrowende omgewing. Die nagte is so "stil soos die nag", soms skrikwekkend stil. Sal weer daar gaan bly vir kos vir die siel.

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Very pleasant.

Very peaceful, calm and amazing area. The nights are as quiet as the night, sometimes frighteningly so. Will definitely stay there again for food for the soul.

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  • Address: Dwarsrivier Farm, Boskloof, Clanwilliam, 8135, Western Cape
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