Leopard Valley Eco Retreat

Peaceful.

It was the perfect honeymoon!

Rustige wegbreek.

Leopard Valley Eco Retreat is 'n fantastiese, moderne wegbreekplekkie. Die staproete is gemaklik en asemrowend mooi. Die huisie het alles wat jy nodig het om gemaklik te bly vir 'n naweek.

Stylvol en elegante wegbreek in die natuur - 'n 5 ster ervaring vir ons.

Onvergeetlik, onverbeterlik, netjies, smaakvol, ligging wonderlik, vir natuurliefhebbers!

Onvergeetlik, jy voel waarlik vry tussen die berge, stilte en vrede.

Wat 'n awesome plek, wow!

A restful retreat.

This beautiful spot is perfect for a getaway. It's quiet with great views. The cabin has all the basics and is well maintained.

Uitstekend.

Wat 'n experience en beste diens ooit. Sal definitief weer daar bly.

Asemrowende views en stille omgewing.

Ons was met soveel vriendelikheid, entoesiasme en gasvryheid ontmoet. Al ons behoeftes was na gekyk of voorsien. Ek en my kêrel het so lekker gebly. Die views en omgewing was asemrowend.

Lekkerste, bekostigbaarste, skoonste plek!

Leopard Valley sien my vir seker gou weer! Die mees gasvrye mense wat moeite doen en die eenhede is nes soos op die fotos perfek, skoon, lieflik!

A truly magical stay.

A truly magical stay. We left the city in search of flowers and near the end of our trip Leopard Valley provided us with the perfect place to truly rest and enjoy the serenity of nature. Everything was clean, well decorated and comforting.

Epic!

Perfekte wegbreek vir 'n week!

Perfekte naweek met asemrowende natuurskoon.

Baie dankie vir jou ekstra moeite om ons naweek spesiaal te maak.

Was heerlik!

Pragtige uitsig oor die vallei, jy is werklik in die berge. Dis mooi modern en voel baie spesiaal met lekker bed en mooi linne, heerlike groot gasverwarmer en smaakvolle houtmeubels binne. Kombuis is goed toegerus met gastoebehore (geen mikrogolf agv sonkrag) met goeie uitleg. Lekker groot vensters vir uitsig op die berge vanuit jou bed. Buite is 'n lekker hangmat, braaiarea met 'fire pit' en braai. Dan is daar nog 'n lekker eettafel en 'n windbeskutte bankie met mooi kussings langs die 'hot tub' op die dek. Lukas, die bestuurder, het ons gehelp om die stokery te begin en ook 'trappies' gebou vir ons oues om makliker in en uit die bad te kom. Alles was puik behalwe die hout wat regtig van swak kwaliteit is en moeilik brand. Word glo aangekoop en is nogal duur. Bring beslis jou eie hout as hul steeds nie van 'brand' verander het nie. Daar is ook 'n 3.2 km staproete wat by Cape Canary, waar ons gebly het, begin. Ons het twee nagte gebly en dit was 'n heerlike wegbreek, stortreën ten spyt. Sal beslis aanbeveel, was presies wat ek wou hê.

A perfect leisure trip as a break from Cape Town.

Apart from the rain causing hassles upon arrival, the team assisted us to get settled, and the rest of our stay was exquisite.

Lovely weekend.

Absolutely loved our stay! Will definitely be back in the future.

Een stukkie paradys.

As jy die kol kol wil gebruik, vra of hulle dit vroeg kan warm maak. Dit neem 4 uur om warm te word.

Soos baba beertjie se pap, net reg.

Baie lekker. Was rustig, mooi en het niks meer of minder nodig gehad nie.

Ons naweek was wonderlik en het ons verwagtinge oortref! Glamping op sy beste!

Ja, dis was wonderlik.

Totally relaxed out in nature but still felt spoilt.

Enjoyable and peaceful. It was a great off-the-grid experience.

Great location and accommodation.

We had a wonderful relaxing stay. Everything was as advertised, and the service provided by the team was excellent. Great location and very comfortable accommodation. We will definitely visit again.

The heated pool was amazing and the stars were out of this world.

Was amazing with breathtaking views.

Baie gesellige privaat huisie met eie swembad.

Awesome. Ons eenheid was baie privaat. Ons het 'n hele groot plaasdam net vir ons self gehad. Huisie goed ingerig. Ons was net bang om vuur te maak. Die vuur area was nie goed beskut nie. Die wind het bietjie gewaai. Met al die onlangse veldbrande was ons maar versigtig. Ek wil baie graag weer daar gaan bly.

Perfekte plek om weg te kom van die stad se geraas.

Was 'n baie spesiale ervaring.

Lieflike tyd in vars lug met besondere ligging.

Defnitief 'n heerlike wegbreek in die natuur.

Paradise for birders.

From the moment we arrived, the place exceeded expectations. Having stayed at several cabins before, we were often disappointed by the cleanliness, but here everything was spotless. We couldn’t fault a thing. The Cape Canary Cabin is the most secluded of their accommodations, and we couldn’t have been luckier. It’s a birder’s paradise—during our stay, we spotted 25 different bird species right from the porch. Seeing the Yellow Bishop and Cardinal Woodpecker were definite highlights. Heating up the hot tub took some effort at first, especially while the weather was still chilly, and we ended up spending quite a bit on wood to get it going. However, once the weather warmed up, it became much easier to maintain, and we fully enjoyed relaxing in it. There’s a lovely 3.2 km beginner’s hiking trail just down the road from the cabin, perfect for taking in the region’s vibrant floral displays. While there is a public road about 150 metres from the cabin, it wasn’t an issue for us, as it remained relatively quiet during our stay. If you plan to visit, be sure to pack enough food, board games, and books for the quieter days. That said, the town is close enough if you need to make a quick trip for supplies. Overall, we had an unforgettable stay and would highly recommend it.

Lekker, gemaklik, rustig, mooi, natuurskoon.

Het vreeslik lekker gebly. Sal dit aanbeveel en weer in die toekoms moontlik kom bly.

Lieflike wegbreek plek vir 'n couple wat van die natuur hou.

Ons het baie lekker gebly. Al was die weer sleg. Daar was genoeg hout, dis net 'n jammerte ons het nie 'n hot tub gehad nie.

Soet en suur.

Blyplek was oulik. Die hot tub het nie water warm genoeg gemaak nie, wat 'n groot teleurstelling was vir my seun. Dit was die hele rede hoekom ons soontoe wou gaan.

Perfect weekend away!

Absolutely stunning! A late night bath under the stars, morning coffee on the deck watching the sun rise, what a memorable weekend away!

Great, thanks!

Really enjoyed that you guys cater for a more modern stay in Cederberg that contrasts all the old school 'Dutch-styled' housing very well. A refreshing stay!

Rustige tyd in die natuur.

Onvergeetlike drie nagte in Leopard Valley saam met ons honde kinders gehad. Die buite warm bad was heerlik. Enigste negatiewe is dat die pad met tye nogal lawaaierig is.

Relaxing.

Very nice breakaway from the city noise. Relaxing, nice pool, and even saw a mongoose at our cabin. Our 2 small dogs enjoyed it as well.

Very accommodating.

Team was very accommodating, especially Lukas. Had some issues with our tent on the first night (electricity, hot water, WiFi), but the team tried to rectify and restationed in one of the cabins for the second night. Suggestion: Start the fires for the hot tub prior to guest arrival.

Rus vir die siel.

As jy 'n blaaskans kort van besige stad lewe of selfs net wil herstel, is dit die plek vir jou. Die WiFi was ongelukkig af tydens ons tyd, maar ons het gelukkig selfoon ontvangs gehad (Vodacom). Die plekkie kan doen met 'n spatula en champagne glase. Die uitsig is asemrowend.

Great value for money.

Great stay with a great view. The accommodation is well-equipped and pleasant.

Heerlik afgesonderd en al die geriewe werksaam.

Baie lekker. Lucas is super behulpsaam en vriendelik. Bekommerd dat vure so na aan die veld toegelaat word, maar dit was super lekker. Ek stel 'n riet beskutting dalk aan die veld se kant. Berg Buchu was ons tent. Ook bekommerd oor die pad in en uit, maar ek glo dat dit alreeds prioriteit is.

Asemhaal.

Netjies en goed uiteengesit. Vanaf die houtdek met 'hot-tub' en gerieflike rusbank kan mens jouself verloor in die asemrowende natuurskoon. Ons is vriendelik ontvang en indien nodig net 'n oproep weg. Ons het heerlik ontspan - hier kan mens kom asemhaal. Dankie Leopard Valley Eco Retreat vir die pragtige verblyf in jul 'pods'. Dit is in die natuur - so tref maar die nodige voorsorg teen die elemente (insekroom, sonskerm).

Peaceful, calm, best way to connect to nature.

Our stay was amazing, just what the doctor ordered to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, batteries reloaded, almost overcharged.

Not the peaceful experience I was expecting.

The place is lovely, but there is a road that runs right through the farm and instead of birdsong, you wake up with the sound of trucks and traffic. The manager is just a lovely, lovely guy. If not for the road, I would be back in an instant, but sadly not the peace I was looking for. I also did not feel safe on my own with the road so close.

Lovely bed and overall a very pleasant experience.

Maybe the expectations were too high. Sharing the bathroom facilities was not expected. Would have liked a few marked walking trails.

Rustige omgewing om te ontspan.

Só lekker gebly! Lieflike plek om te ontspan.

Fantasties lekker gebly. Ontspannend en rustig.

Vreeslik lekker gebly, definitief ontspan. Mooiste wegbreek naweek. Sal 110% aanbeveel, veral as mens wil wegkom van besige stad om af te skakel. Die natuur is prentjiemooi. Alles is klaar daar, pak net tas en gaan.

Beautiful and peaceful.

It was really a lovely place. Good attention to detail, really well fitted out. Gorgeous surroundings. Only one let down, seeing and hearing the road so close by

Romantiese en intieme wegbreek.

Modern, skoon en baie netjies. Die uitleg van die huisie bied privaatheid en is perfek uitgelê vir 'n romantiese en intieme wegbreek. Die kersies en lanterns om die warm bad, die ekstra warm kombers en heater is alles bedagsame "ekstras" wat die verblyf net soveel meer gerieflik en spesiaal maak. Die huisie is heeltemal "off-the-grid" en die eienaars het elke aspek in ag geneem om 'eco' en bewus van die omgewing of natuur te wees. Die huisies is geleë in 'n mooi vallei weg van die geraas en alhoewel dit naby 'n pad was, het slegs enkele voertuie daar verby gery. Die geluide van water en voëltjies het vinnig die klank van voertuie uitgeskakel. Ek sal aanraai om dalk Tabard saam te vat, want die muskiete het redelik ons gebyt. Anders as dit, perfekte naweek wegbreek! Ons sal weer kom kuier.

Fantastiese plek om af te skakel.

Sien sterre.

Winter retreat: very comfortable with a warm fire and stunning views.

We arrived just as the sun set on Friday evening, with a courtesy visit from local security services as accessed the property. A lovely warm fireplace and a well-appointed kitchen made for easy meals and cosy nights. However, the chief strength is the view, also partially reflected in the pond, a good few birds to spot, the odd Cape Mongoose and plenty of secure space for our two border collies to explore, with protea garden beginning to take shape. Only two drawbacks which hardly bothered us: slightly close to the road which is used only by the occasional car and delivery truck. Also, I would have liked some trails into the mountains, but I believe that's in progress.

Picturesque.

Beautiful location, within the mountainous valley surrounded by the sound of running water, it was a restful stay and the accommodation itself was unique and well presented. Nice hot tub and all necessary amenities.

Wat 'n salige huisie in die berg.

Dit was 'n heerlike wegbreek van die stad. Sal enige tyd weer wil gaan kuier, maar vir bietjie langer. Die huisie het alles wat ons nodig gehad het en die diens was uistekend.

Peaceful and Comfortable.

The Cabin has a charming off-grid/farmhouse feel but with all the modern amenities you would expect from a hotel in the city. The stars and quiet will wrap you in a blanket of serenity, truly a hidden gem in the Cederberg Mounains.

Heerlike verblyf in die berge!

Mooi uitsig, heerlike kaggel, warm beddens, lekker gestap. Huisies is binnenshuis mooi ontwerp. Almal het dit geniet, asook ons hond!

Fantastiese, romantiese wegbreek!

Rustig, pragtige omgewing en beste diens!

Wonderful.

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Beautiful stay. Was one of the highlights on our honeymoon.

See stars.

Absolutely amazing.

The scenery and levels of comfort on offer are truly spectacular. Benjamin went out of his way to make sure our stay was enjoyed.

Good but weather dependent.

Beautiful place but the wind was unpleasant.

Fantastic!

We liked the privacy and view. The dam to swim in was wonderful.

Heerlike, rustige kuierplek.

Baie goed toegeruste cabin. Effe min kombuisware bv. spatel en steakmesse, maar alles wat mens nodig het, is daar! Wifi is uitstekend. Genoeg komberse, kaggel en brandhout. Verseker waarde vir geld. As ek iets negatiefs móét sê, is dat dit jammer is dat dit so na aan die pad is. Die lorries toet vir mekaar en versteur die heerlike stilte.

Wonderlik.

Dit was 'n heerlike tydjie.

Modieuse verblyf tussen die berge!

Baie oulike 'container' huisie waar jy 'n breuk het van 'loadshedding'. Het die 'hot tub' baie geniet, net gevind dit neem bietjie langer om te verhit - maar wat 'n uitsig! Benjamin wat jou verwelkom, is baie vriendelik en hulpvaardig en net 'n SMS weg! Dankie dat ons die mooie berge uit julle huisie kon beleef!

Heerlike wegbreek-plek!

Behalwe vir die wind wat effens gepla het, was dit 'n heerlike naweek weg. Dit is 'n perfekte plek vir 'n wegbreek uit Kaapstad met meer as genoeg in die omgewing om te doen of net weg te kruip van die wêreld!

Very nice.

Very nice place to connect with nature. I will definitely recommend it.

Die huisies was uitstekend toegerus.

Die verblyf was uitstekend, baie dankie!

Heerlike naweekwegbreek.

Leopard Valley is 'n heerlike wegbreek in die berge. Die huisies is van "containers" gebou en heeltemal af van Eskom-krag. Dus was daar nooit beurtkrag nie en ook geen probleme met internet of selfoonopvangs nie. Die huisies is baie goed ingerig en baie netjies. Elkeen het ook 'n buitebad wat verhit kan word.

Relaxing and quiet.

Not much to do around the area but our dog had a great time roaming free. I was a little worried that there was no fence around the place to the road but all was without incident.

Wat 'n lieflike ervaring, 'n absolute pleister vir 'n moeë stedeling se hart.

Wat 'n absolute vonds in die Citrusdal omgewing. Stilte en sterre soos wat ons gesin lanklaas beleef het, en die bykomende bonus van 'n vuur-gestookte Jacuzzi. Hangmat om in boek te lees, en goed ingerigte eenheid gemaak uit ou skeepsvraghouers. Interieur is modern en goed uitgelê. "Off-the-grid" op sy heel beste! Sonkrag en WiFi met lieflike vistas oor die berge.

Benjamin does everything to make it a perfect stay. The peace is absolutely great and the dinner Benjamin served was delicious and an unexpected surprise.

If you want to have your peace and quiet it is the place to go but remember it is self-catering as the next shops and restaurants are quite a way away.

Hierdie is 'n fantastiese plek vir rus, en luuksheid en baie romanties.

Ons het heerlik gekuier, rustige en romantiese plek. Sal beslis weer eendag gaan, baie goeie waarde vir geld.

A tranquil resting place to recharge and rest the soul.

Beautiful place, lovely views, excellent accommodation. Only thing lacking was we had no corkscrew in the unit, but we asked and had one dropped off very quickly. A few bulbs needed replacing in the unit too - perhaps a more thorough check after checkout in the future would just add that extra touch. We had a fantastic weekend though.

Ongelooflike mooi ligging. Perfek vir 'n rustige stil wegbreek.

Leopard Valley Eco Retreat se diens en vriendelike ontvangs het ons dadelik tuis laat voel. As ek wel iets negatiefs MOES se, sou ek voorstel dat jy jou eie hout saam neem. Daar is nie baie hout beskikbaar nie. Die houtvuurwarbad gebruik redelik hout omdat hy lekker groot is. Verder kan ons nie kla nie, ongfelooflike ligging en weer gehad. Absoluut die ry en geld werd.

Fantasties vir afskakel en recharge.

Verblyf was fantasties behalwe dat hulle ongelukkig nie ons geen warm water kon uitsorteer nie.

A beautiful valley and lovely accommodation with exquisite views.

Remarkably friendly support team who genuinely care about the environment and local community.

Very quiet, peaceful and comfortable stay.

We had a great time to rest which is exactly what we were needing. Our bathroom facilities were a bit small.

Ons het heerlik gerus.

Moet definitief hout inpak as jy van Suid-Afrika is en hou van braai.

Comfortably uncomfortable.

We have booked the 2 nights stay at Leopard valley for our 6 months wedding anniversary (very excited). On arrival the retreats manager welcomed us with a few rules on the property and how to manage the wood fire jacuzzi. The fire in the box was already lighted up for the jacuzzi even though the water inside was still cold. One of the guys, I guess who works for the retreat informed us that it takes up to 2 hours to get the water to a temperature that is enjoyable. With this we have conclude that we will need a lot of wood as it takes 2 hours. When we were on our way to the retreat, I asked the manager if there is enough wood for us to braai on arrival and he confirmed the home is “fully equipped” on arrival there was a 7kg bag of wood and inside the bag was 7-8 pieces of wood and with that amount of wood we had to get the jacuzzi to an enjoyable temperature and make a fire to braai our food. So, I sent a WhatsApp to the manager explaining to him that we do not have enough wood and his response was that they have given us a bag and that it is enough for the jacuzzi, I asked him what about the braai? He then said that the delivery didn’t come for the wood and that he would notify me when there will be wood. This was very frustrating to us as we were promised that the unit was fully equipped. Now we had to sit and wait for wood to arrive for us to start a fire and braai our food. 4 hours later I sent the manager a message again and ask him where the wood is as we would like to start our weekend without people and enough wood to get the jacuzzi hot and braai our food, his response was that they are still waiting, we only received a small bag of wood 8PM Friday night, by that time we have decide that it is to late and cold out side so we made a platter inside and enjoyed it in the jacuzzi as we had to use the second bag of wood to finally get the jacuzzi hot. . Our first night without our 2 little boys and we were ready to have a good night’s rest unfortunately that did not happen as my wife, and I could not sleep as we kept turning in the bed as the mattress in the room was not up to standard and both of us could not sleep as we had back pain and to top that the retreat is right next to a road where trucks and cars would pas right through the night. The main reason we wanted to break away is to get away from the city life. . I would recommend it to friends, but I would also have to tell them about our experience at the retreat.