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Leopard Valley Eco Retreat

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.8 out of 5from 71 reviews for Leopard Valley Eco Retreat
Cleanliness
4.8/5
Service
4.8/5
Location
4.7/5
Safety
4.8/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Raees M - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Raees M
With partner

Peaceful.

It was the perfect honeymoon!

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

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.

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Peaceful getaway.

Leopard Valley Eco Retreat is a fantastic, modern getaway. The walking route is comfortable and breathtakingly beautiful. The cottage has everything you need to stay comfortably for a weekend.

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Dewet J - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dewet J
Family with young children

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

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

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Stylish and elegant getaway in nature - a 5 star experience for us.

Unforgettable, unbeatable, neat, tasteful, location great, for nature lovers!

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Leopard Valley Eco Retreat 's response

Baie dankie, Dewet. Vir die terugvoer. Ons span is bly om te hoor julle het die verblyf geniet.
Ons hoop om julle gou weer te sien.

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

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

Wat 'n awesome plek, wow!

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Unforgettable, you feel truly free among the mountains, silence and peace.

What an awesome place, wow!

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Baie dankie, Deon. Vir die terugvoer. Ons span is bly om te hoor julle het die verblyf geniet. Ons hoop om julle gou weer te sien.

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

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.

Leopard Valley Eco Retreat 's response

Hi Juergen, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! The team is glad to hear you had such a relaxing experience at the Valley. We hope to see you again soon!

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

Uitstekend.

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

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Outstanding.

What an experience and best service ever. Will definitely stay there again.

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Baie dankie, Charl. Vir die terugvoer. Ons span is bly om te hoor julle het die verblyf geniet. Ons hoop om julle gou weer te sien.

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

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.

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Breathtaking views and quiet surroundings.

We were met with so much kindness, enthusiasm and hospitality. All our needs were looked after or provided for. My boyfriend and I had such a great stay. The views and surroundings were breathtaking.

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Baie dankie Chantell, vir die terugvoer. Ons span is bly om te hoor julle het die verblyf geniet. Ons hoop om julle gou weer te sien.

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Lize-marié E - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lize-marié E
With friends

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!

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Nicest, most affordable, cleanest place!

Leopard Valley will see me again soon for sure! The most hospitable people who make an effort and the units are just like in the photos, perfect, clean, lovely!

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Leopard Valley Eco Retreat 's response

Baie dankie, Lize-marié. Vir die terugvoer. Ons span is bly om te hoor julle het die verblyf geniet. Ons hoop om julle gou weer te sien.

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Abby-jadon S - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Abby-jadon S
With partner

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.

Leopard Valley Eco Retreat 's response

Hi Abby-Jadon, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. The team is glad to hear you had such a relaxing experience at the Valley. We hope to see you again soon.

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Peter-john S - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Peter-john S
Individual traveller

Epic!

Perfekte wegbreek vir 'n week!

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Epic!

Perfect getaway for a week!

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Baie dankie Peter-john vir die terugvoer. Ons span is bly om te hoor julle het die verblyf geniet. Ons hoop om julle gou weer te sien.

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

Perfekte naweek met asemrowende natuurskoon.

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

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Perfect weekend with breathtaking scenery.

Thank you very much for your extra effort to make our weekend special.

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Baie dankie, Armand. Vir die terugvoer. Ons span is bly om te hoor julle het die verblyf geniet. Ons hoop om julle gou weer te sien.

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

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.

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Was delicious!

Beautiful view over the valley, you are truly in the mountains. It's pretty modern and feels very special with a nice bed and nice linen, lovely big gas heater and tasteful wooden furniture inside. Kitchen is well equipped with gas appliances (no microwave due to solar power) with a good layout. Nice big windows for a view of the mountains from your bed. Outside is a nice hammock, braai area with 'fire pit' and braai. Then there is another nice dining table and a wind-sheltered bench with nice cushions next to the 'hot tub' on the deck. Lukas, the manager, helped us start the distillery and also built 'steps' for our old ones to get in and out of the bath more easily. Everything was great except the wood which is really poor quality and hard to burn. Apparently purchased and quite expensive. Definitely bring your own wood if they still haven't changed 'burn'. There is also a 3.2 km walking trail that starts at Cape Canary, where we stayed. We stayed two nights and it was a lovely break, torrential rain notwithstanding. Would definitely recommend, was exactly what I wanted.

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Baie dankie, Thomas, vir die terugvoer. Ons span is bly om te hoor julle het die verblyf geniet. Ons hoop om julle gou weer te sien.

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

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.

Leopard Valley Eco Retreat 's response

Hi Matthew, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. The team is glad to hear you had such a relaxing experience at the Valley. We hope to see you again soon.

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Carren M - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carren M
With friends

Lovely weekend.

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

Rene Bosch B - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rene Bosch B
With partner

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.

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A piece of paradise.

If you want to use the kol kol, ask if they can heat it early. It takes 4 hours to warm up.

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Elizabeth D - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elizabeth D
Individual traveller

Soos baba beertjie se pap, net reg.

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

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Like baby bear's porridge, just right.

Very nice. Was peaceful, beautiful and needed nothing more or less.

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Sonja K - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sonja K
With partner

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

Ja, dis was wonderlik.

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Our weekend was amazing and exceeded our expectations! Glamping at its best!

Yes, it was great.

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

Totally relaxed out in nature but still felt spoilt.

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

Leopard Valley Eco Retreat 's response

Hi Caroline. Thank you for your review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay at the Valley. We hope to see you again soon!

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

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.

Leopard Valley Eco Retreat 's response

Hi Michael, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. The team is glad to hear you had such a relaxing experience at the Valley. We hope to see you again soon.

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

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

Was amazing with breathtaking views.

Leopard Valley Eco Retreat 's response

Hi Nicholas, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. It was a pleasure hosting you and we hope to see you again in the near future. The Leopard Valley Team!

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

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.

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Very cozy private house with own pool.

Awesome. Our unit was very private. We had a whole big farm pond all to ourselves. Cottage well furnished. We were just afraid to make fire. The fire area was not well sheltered. The wind blew a little. With all the recent wildfires, we were just being careful. I would really like to stay there again.

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Naomi L - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Naomi L
With partner

Lieflike tyd in vars lug met besondere ligging.

Defnitief 'n heerlike wegbreek in die natuur.

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Lovely time in the fresh air with a special location.

Definitely a wonderful getaway in nature.

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Nicola B - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicola B
With partner

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.

Leopard Valley Eco Retreat 's response

Hi Nicola, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your amazing review and your positive rating.
The team is glad to hear you had such a relaxing experience at the Valley. We hope to see you again soon!

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Arno F - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Arno F
With partner

Lekker, gemaklik, rustig, mooi, natuurskoon.

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

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Nice, comfortable, peaceful, beautiful, scenic.

Had a really nice stay. Would recommend and possibly stay again in the future.

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Baie dankie, Arno. Vir die terugvoer. Ons span is bly om te hoor julle het die verblyf geniet. Ons hoop om julle gou weer te sien.

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

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.

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Lovely getaway place for a couple who loves nature.

We had a very nice stay. Even if the weather was bad. There was plenty of wood, it's just a shame we didn't have a hot tub.

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Baie dankie, Bea. Vir die terugvoer. Ons span is bly om te hoor julle het die verblyf geniet. Ons hoop om julle gou weer te sien.

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

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.

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Sweet and sour.

Accommodation was cute. The hot tub did not make water hot enough, which was a big disappointment for my son. That was the whole reason why we wanted to go there.

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Janine S - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Janine S
With partner

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!

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

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!

Leopard Valley Eco Retreat 's response

Hi Dominic, thank you so much for your lovely feedback! The team is glad to hear you had such a relaxing experience at the Valley. We hope to see you again soon.

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

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.

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Quiet time in nature.

Unforgettable three nights in Leopard Valley with our dogs and children. The outside hot tub was lovely. Only negative is that the road is quite noisy at times.

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

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.

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

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.

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Rest for the soul.

If you need a break from busy city life or even just want to recover, this is the place for you. The WiFi was unfortunately down during our time, but luckily we had mobile phone reception (Vodacom). The place could do with a spatula and champagne glasses. The view is breathtaking.

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

Great value for money.

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

Leopard Valley Eco Retreat 's response

Hi Felix. Thank you for your review. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at the Valley. We hope to see you soon again!

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Sonia S - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Sonia S
With partner

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).

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Breathing

Neat and well laid out. From the wooden deck with 'hot-tub' and comfortable couch you can lose yourself in the breathtaking scenery. We were received kindly and if needed just a phone call away. We had a great time relaxing - here you can come and breathe. Thank you Leopard Valley Eco Retreat for the beautiful stay in your 'pods'. It's in nature - so take the necessary precautions against the elements (insect cream, sunscreen).

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Roberto C - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Roberto C
With partner

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.

Gretna D - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
5/5
Gretna D
Individual traveller

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.

Leopard Valley Eco Retreat 's response

Dear Gretna, we are very sorry to hear about your experience during your stay.

Our grounds are not fenced off in efforts to allow free roaming to wildlife in the beautiful valley. In saying that, we do understand that this might seem unsafe to visitors. But we do have 24/7 security patrolling the roads.
The gate is locked at night, and we have security cameras on the property.

Thank you again for highlighting things we need to look at.

Leopard Valley Eco Retreat
Marinus M - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Marinus M
With partner

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.

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

Rustige omgewing om te ontspan.

Só lekker gebly! Lieflike plek om te ontspan.

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Peaceful environment to relax.

Such a nice stay! Lovely place to relax.

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Claudia O - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Claudia O
With friends

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.

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Fantastic stay. Relaxing and peaceful.

Really nice stay, definitely relaxing. Most beautiful getaway weekend. Would 110% recommend, especially if one wants to get away from busy city to switch off. The nature is picturesque. Everything is done there, just pack your bag and go.

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Fiona H - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Fiona H
With partner

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

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

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.

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Romantic and intimate getaway.

Modern, clean and very tidy. The layout of the cottage offers privacy and is perfectly laid out for a romantic and intimate getaway. The candles and lanterns around the hot tub, the extra warm blanket and heater are all thoughtful "extras" that make the stay that much more comfortable and special. The cottage is completely "off-the-grid" and the owners have considered every aspect to be 'eco' and aware of the environment or nature. The cottages are located in a beautiful valley away from the noise and although it was close to a road, only a few vehicles passed by. The sounds of water and birds quickly drowned out the sound of vehicles. I would advise to maybe take Tabard with you because the mosquitoes bit us quite a bit. Other than that, perfect weekend getaway! We will visit again.

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

Fantastiese plek om af te skakel.

Sien sterre.

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Great place to switch off.

See stars.

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Damian S - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Damian S
Family with young children

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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What a blissful little house in the mountain.

It was a lovely break from the city. Would love to visit again anytime, but for a bit longer. The cottage had everything we needed and the service was excellent.

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

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.

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

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!

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Great stay in the mountains!

Nice view, lovely fireplace, warm beds, nice walk. Houses are beautifully designed indoors. Everyone enjoyed it, as did our dog!

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Charmain P - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Charmain P
With partner

Fantastiese, romantiese wegbreek!

Rustig, pragtige omgewing en beste diens!

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Fantastic, romantic getaway!

Quiet, beautiful surroundings and best service!

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Celeste O - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Celeste O
Family with young children

Wonderful.

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

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

See stars.

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

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.

Kelly V - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kelly V
With partner

Good but weather dependent.

Beautiful place but the wind was unpleasant.

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

Fantastic!

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

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

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.

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Lovely, peaceful place to visit.

Very well equipped cabin. Few kitchenware e.g. spatula and steak knives, but everything one needs is there! Wifi is excellent. Enough blankets, fireplace and firewood. Ensure value for money. If I have to say something negative, it's that it's a shame it's so close to the road. The lorries honked at each other and disturbed the glorious silence.

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

Wonderlik.

Dit was 'n heerlike tydjie.

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Wonderful.

It was a lovely time.

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Lieze L - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lieze L
With partner

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!

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Fashionable accommodation among the mountains!

Very cute 'container' house where you have a break from 'loadshedding'. Really enjoyed the hot tub, only found it took a bit longer to heat up - but what a view! Benjamin who welcomes you is very friendly and helpful and just a text away! Thank you for letting us experience the beautiful mountains from your little house!

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

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!

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Great getaway spot!

Apart from the wind which bothered a little, it was a lovely weekend away. It's a perfect place for a getaway from Cape Town with more than enough in the area to do or just hide away from the world!

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Joel S - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Joel S
With partner

Very nice.

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

Leopard Valley Eco Retreat 's response

Hi Joel, Thank you for your review. We hope to see you again in the near future.

Leopard Valley Eco Retreat
Ilze E - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Ilze E
With partner

Die huisies was uitstekend toegerus.

Die verblyf was uitstekend, baie dankie!

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The cottages were excellently equipped.

The stay was excellent, thank you very much!

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Albert D - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Albert D
With partner

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.

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Great weekend getaway.

Leopard Valley is a lovely getaway in the mountains. The houses are built from "containers" and completely off Eskom power. So there was never load shedding and also no problems with internet or mobile reception. The houses are very well furnished and very tidy. Each also has an outdoor bath that can be heated.

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Margueritte B - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Margueritte B
With partner

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.

Tamara V - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tamara V
Family with young children

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.

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What a lovely experience, an absolute balm to a weary city dweller's heart.

What an absolute find in the Citrusdal area. Silence and stars like our family hasn't experienced in a long time, and the added bonus of a fire-heated Jacuzzi. Hammock to read in book, and well appointed unit made from old shipping containers. Interior is modern and well laid out. "Off-the-grid" at its very best! Solar power and WiFi with lovely vistas over the mountains.

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Norbert M - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Norbert M
With partner

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.

Hanlie D - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hanlie D
With partner

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.

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This is a fantastic place for rest, and luxury and very romantic.

We had a great time, peaceful and romantic place. Will definitely go again one day, very good value for money.

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Craig C - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Craig C
With partner

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.

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

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.

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Unbelievably beautiful location. Perfect for a peaceful quiet getaway.

Leopard Valley Eco Retreat's service and friendly welcome immediately made us feel at home. If I HAD to say something negative, I would suggest that you bring your own wood. There is not much wood available. The wood fire bathtub uses quite a bit of wood because it's nice and big. Other than that we can't complain, amazing location and weather we had. Absolutely worth the drive and money.

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Michiel V - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Michiel V
With friends

Fantasties vir afskakel en recharge.

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

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Great for switching off and recharging.

Stay was fantastic except that unfortunately they couldn't sort out any hot water for us.

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Carla E - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Carla E
With partner

A beautiful valley and lovely accommodation with exquisite views.

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

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

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.

Zanelle V - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Zanelle V
Family with teenagers

Ons het heerlik gerus.

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

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We had a wonderful rest.

Definitely need to pack wood if you are from South Africa and like to barbecue.

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Ashton D - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Ashton D
With partner

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.

Anonymous Guest - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner
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