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Lylius Farm Cottage

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.6 out of 5from 40 reviews for Lylius Farm Cottage
Cleanliness
4.5/5
Service
4.6/5
Location
4.9/5
Safety
4.8/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Karen T - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karen T
With partner

Die kampplek is redelik privaat en perfek vir groter groepe ook.

Ons het by Taaibos gekamp. Baie aangename ervaring!

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The campsite is quite private and perfect for larger groups too.

We camped at Taaibos. Very pleasant experience!

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

Will come again.

It was quite memorable, and we went hiking. They will definitely see us again.

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

Uitstekend.

Ons het 'n baie lekker naweek gehad. Gerieflik en skoon. Lekker gras om op te kamp. Persoonlike geriewe is 'n groot voordeel. Een van ons gunsteling plekke.

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Outstanding.

We had a very nice weekend. Comfortable and clean. Nice grass to camp on. Personal amenities are a big plus. One of our favorite places.

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

It was excellent.

We really enjoyed our stay.

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

In die natuur.

Rustigheid in die natuur.

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In nature.

Tranquility in nature.

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

Geen sein, lieflike omgewing. Sien uit na die volgende keer.

Ons het onsself geniet!

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No signal, lovely surroundings. Looking forward to the next time.

We enjoyed ourselves!

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

We stayed in the cottage and it had everything we needed. Good place to recharge.

My husband, Furbaby and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves in the cottage. We will definitely be back. Limited cell coverage which was perfect! Nice walks and 4x4 routes too.

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

A weekend well spent.

We had a very pleasant stay and would go again with friends and family. I would recommend the accommodation to people. There's a hiking trail for the kids and very friendly people.

Mario F - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Mario F
Family with young children

Cedarwood with buchu.

Comfortable accommodation at Lylius Farm Cottage for two nights in the Cederberg with a large surrounding area on the farm to explore on foot, MTB or 4x4. Very interesting to observe the cultivation of tea and fragrant plants.

Stephan M - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Stephan M
Family with teenagers

Netjiese, gerieflike verblyf en lekker staproetes.

Dit was 'n lekker wegbreek met die kinders en honde. Daar is goed gemerkte staproetes op die plaas en pragtige boeman tekeninge. Alles is netjies. Met ons besoek het die WiFi eers die dag wat ons uitgeklok het begin werk, wat eintlik goed was vir die kinders. Ons sal graag weer besoek.

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Neat, comfortable accommodation and nice walking routes.

It was a nice break with the kids and dogs. There are well-marked hiking trails on the farm and beautiful bogeyman drawings. Everything is neat. On our visit, the WiFi didn't start working until the day we checked out, which was actually good for the kids. We would love to visit again.

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

Rustige, mooi omgewing.

Alles wat mens nodig het in 'n mooi omgewing! Die 'hot tub' is 'n wenner.

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Quiet, beautiful surroundings.

Everything you need in a beautiful environment! The hot tub is a winner.

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

Stilte en natuurskoon = ontspannend!

Dit was 'n heerlike ontspannende naweek by die kothuis. Die stilte en natuurlewe is net wat ons nodig gehad het om af te skakel van die besige week! Die "hottub" is regtig baie lekker, het heerlik gebraai in die vuurpit terwyl ons in die water ontspan. Die warmmaak van die water is lekker "user friendly", sal definitief aanbeveel vir 'n romantiese wegbreek.

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Silence and scenery = relaxing!

It was a lovely relaxing weekend at the cottage. The silence and wildlife is just what we needed to switch off from the busy week! The "hottub" is really nice, had a great barbecue in the firepit while we relaxed in the water. The heating of the water is nice and "user friendly", would definitely recommend for a romantic getaway.

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Luinda L - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Luinda L
With friends

Cosy cottage with beautiful mountain views.

A beautiful comfortable cottage. Extra blankets provided. Perfect indoor fireplace. I would have liked a comfy armchair, but space is limited and doesn't really allow for this. Kept fully updated on road conditions by the owners.

Hillary W - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Hillary W
Family with teenagers

Peaceful with amazing star gazing.

Beautiful area with lovely hiking trails.

Candace L - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Candace L
Large group

Great camping experience.

Great to get off the grid. We were 6 people camping from 16 till 44. We loved the hikes and the pool after.

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

Relaxing.

Amazing stay with the most beautiful view. The swimming pool is a great addition in the summer. The host was very accommodating.

Graham H - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Graham H
With friends

Peaceful, good value.

Accommodation was awesome. Location great. Hope the trees grow fast. Weather hot. In time to come, maybe have WiFi (not a requirement but a nice to have).

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

Amazing stay.

Really awesome location for a getaway. Please note there is no cell service at the campsite, but a short walk to the top of the hill and you'll get about one bar of reception which is enough for a WhatsApp. We'll definitely be back. All the amenities are there: hot shower, clean toilet, firewood, and braai grid. Electricity outlet is available, just bring a cord. Great hosts. What more can you ask for.

Nicole C - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicole C
Family with young children

Wonderlik!

Ons het vreeslik lekker gebly. Die kinders het die "hot tub" so geniet. Staproete was mooi gemerk en maklik om te volg! Dit was regtig heerlik en die kinders het dit so geniet om te kon rondloop en naby die stroom te wees. Hoogs aan te beveel vir 'n rustige ontsnap!

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Wonderful!

We had a really nice stay. The children enjoyed the "hot tub" so much. Walking route was well marked and easy to follow! It was really lovely and the children really enjoyed being able to walk around and be close to the stream. Highly recommended for a peaceful escape!

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

Baie rustig en stil in 'n fantastiese natuurskone area.

Ons het die rustigheid en die omgewing baie geniet. The host was baie hulpvaardig en het ons al die aanbiedinge aangewys. Die woning was gemaklik en ruim genoeg.

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Very peaceful and quiet in a fantastic scenic area.

We really enjoyed the tranquility and the surroundings. The host was very helpful and showed us all the offers. The home was comfortable and spacious enough.

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

Tranquil, scenic and lovely.

We just loved the ambiance of the place. Things to do eg. walks and drives provide lovely alternative to just sitting and soaking up the sites and sounds of nature.

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

Baie lekker plekkie.

Oulike huisie tussen berge aan die oewer van 'n rivier. Die huis is basies en aan die klein kant. Ons het goeie weer gehad en kon heeltyd buite kuier, braai en die heerlike warm KolKol geniet. Sou mens genoop word om binne te bly a.g.v. weer sou dit ongemaklik en miskien beknop wees. Ons was 4 volwassenes maar dis meer geskik vir twee volwassenes en kinders. Die gasplaat was fantasties tydens kragonderbrekings. Diens was goed en jy word oorlaai met inligting maar geen inklokprosedure nie. Daar is geen selfoonopvangs nie en ons moes weer 'n paar kilometer ry om te kon bel vir die toegangskode. Slegs twee toiletrolle vir 4 mense vir vier dae was nie aanvaarbaar nie. Die handdoeke is piepklein - vat liewer jou eie, veral vir die buitebad. Daar word nie 'n braaivleisskottel voorsien nie wat ek glo is 'n basiese noodsaaklikheid. Die komberse op die bed is maar dun, so bring maar warm nagklere. Verder was alles fantasties! Heerlike kort maar oulike staproetes, lekker werkende plaasomgewing, en al die ander basiese geriewe wat 'n wegbreek baie lekker maak. Baie goed geleë vir daguitstappies.

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Very nice place.

Cute little house between mountains on the bank of a river. The house is basic and on the small side. We had good weather and were able to hang out outside all the time, barbeque and enjoy the delicious hot KolKol. Should one be forced to stay inside due to again it would be uncomfortable and perhaps cramped. We were 4 adults but it is more suitable for two adults and children. The gas plate was fantastic during power outages. Service was good and you are overloaded with information but no check-in procedure. There is no cell phone reception and we had to drive a few kilometers again to be able to call for the access code. Only two toilet rolls for 4 people for four days was not acceptable. The towels are tiny - better take your own, especially for the outdoor bath. A barbecue dish is not provided which I believe is a basic necessity. The blankets on the bed are thin, so bring warm night clothes. Other than that, everything was fantastic! Lovely short but cute hiking trails, nice working farm environment, and all the other basic amenities that make a break very enjoyable. Very well located for day trips.

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

Lekker alleen en baie rustig.

Die kothuis is heel privaat en op sy eie. Dit is besonder goed toegerus, baie netjies en alles werk. Dit is ook goed geleë indien jy nie net die Cederberg wil verken nie, maar ook die Citrusdal en Clanwilliam omgewing. Ons het baie lekker gebly. Hoogs aanbeveel.

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Nice alone and very quiet.

The cottage is very private and on its own. It is particularly well equipped, very tidy and everything works. It is also well located if you not only want to explore the Cederberg, but also the Citrusdal and Clanwilliam surroundings. We had a very nice stay. Highly recommended.

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

Rustige naweek in die natuur.

Perfek vir twee volwassenes en twee kinders. Jy hoor die voëls en kabbelende waterstroom net onderkant die huisie. Kaggel binnenshuis is 'n bonus vir koue dae/aande. Al wat kort is 'n braaibak (casserole) en braaitang/vurk vir braai buite op een van die twee braaie. Ons yorkie het die groot grasperk baie geniet. Sal beslis weer daar bly in die toekoms.

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Quiet weekend in nature.

Perfect for two adults and two children. You hear the birds and babbling water just below the house. Fireplace indoors is a bonus for cold days/evenings. All that is needed is a braai bowl (casserole) and braai tongs/fork for braai outside on one of the two braais. Our yorkie really enjoyed the large lawn. Will definitely stay there again in the future.

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Franchesca B - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Franchesca B
Family with young children

Pragtige verblyf.

Pragtige verplyf met die mooiste staproetes en lekker warmbad. Perfek vir kinders met heerlike groen grasperk om op te speel. Sal beslis weer gaan kuier.

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Beautiful stay.

Beautiful accommodation with the most beautiful hiking trails and a nice hot bath. Perfect for children with lovely green lawn to play on. Will definitely visit again.

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Sonia S - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sonia S
With partner

Surround sound of nature - echo of peace.

Forest Camp is a beautiful, private campsite next to a little stream and under trees. Recommended for those who respect nature and the echo of silence. Birders will be entertained by numerous bird calls and sightings. The campsite's layout is different than the other sites - access from kitchen/ablution to camping area and braai-area via wood bridge - this forms part of the 'forest feel'. Wood can be ordered prior to arrival, thus no need to bring your own. Lylius farm is really a hidden gem with rock art, hiking trails and so much more. Corne and Lydia, thank you for sharing your beautiful farm with us.

Lylius Farm Cottage 's response

Thank you so much for this beautiful review Sonia, it was wonderful to meet you and we hope to see you soon again!

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Charlotte W - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Charlotte W
Family with teenagers

Wonderful location. Peaceful environment. Great little cottage. Wish we could have stayed longer.

We had a really lovely time. The accommodation was good and we loved our nighttime stargazing from the hot tub. We enjoyed the well-marked hiking trails and the freedom of having our four legged friend with us.

Lylius Farm Cottage 's response

Thank you Charlotte, we are so happy that you enjoyed your stay on our beautiful farm! Hope to see you soon again! van der Westhuizen family.

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Renai F - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Renai F
With friends

Nie wat ons verwag het nie.

Die kothuis het 'n jacuzzi. Die plaas verskaf 'n kleinerige krat hout teen R60 'n krat. Ons het die Saterdag ekstra hout gaan koop op Piketberg wat dikker stompe in gehad het. Ons moes meer as R500 spandeer om die jacuzzi warm te hou. Dit is lekker om 'n jacuzzi te hê, maar 'n mens moet die koste vir hout inwerk as mens weggaan. Die beddegoed is ook min en die komberse klein. Sal aanbeveel dat 'n mens ekstra beddegoed neem. Die eetgerei, glase, borde en koppies is ook baie min en nie goeie gehalte nie. Een van die glase het sommer gebreek toe ons langs die vuur gesit het. Die kragboks het gelol en ons moes sukkel om die ketel, ens aan die gang te kry. Kan ook a.g.v. beurtkrag wees, maar ons het gesukkel en dorp toe gery en ontbyt daar gaan eet. Oulike plekkie, maar ons het bietjie meer verwag. Mooi omgewing, maar sal nie weer teruggaan nie.

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Not what we expected.

The cottage has a jacuzzi. The farm supplies a small crate of wood at R60 a crate. On Saturday we went to buy extra wood on Piketberg which had thicker logs in it. We had to spend more than R500 to keep the jacuzzi warm. It's nice to have a jacuzzi, but one has to factor in the cost of wood when one leaves. The bedding is also few and the blankets small. Would recommend that one takes extra bedding. The cutlery, glasses, plates and cups are also very few and not of good quality. One of the glasses just broke when we were sitting next to the fire. The power box lolled and we had to struggle to get the boiler etc going. Can also be due to load shedding, but we struggled and drove to town and had breakfast there. Cute little place, but we expected a little more. Nice setting but won't go back again.

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We are sorry to hear that our Lylius Farm cottage is not what the guests expected. It is very sad to receive such a review, it is however important to note a few things here for our other guests or prospecting guests.

The cottage does not have a jacuzzi. It is a wood-fired hot tub as described on our listing. It is a 700 litres hot tub that requires approximately one crate of wood, available at the farm for R60, for initial heating, self-tested, which takes about 2 hours. From there on, keeping the tub at the same temperature would probably require half a crate every 2 hours. Some of our guests might choose not to make use of the hot tub during their stay.

We provide decent-sized dry Rooikrans on our farm. Should guests need to buy something else we do not recommend driving to Piketberg, which is about 80 km from our Farm, as there are several facilities selling wood within 35 km from the Farm including the closest farmstall 5 km, Clanwilliam 35 km, and Citrusdal 30 km.

The bedding fit the size of the beds provided in the cottage i.e. 1 queen-size bed and 2 three-quarter beds. Please note that guests should not bring bedding outside. As experienced with the guests writing this review, using the bedrooms blankets by the firepit thereby causes burnt damage to the blankets.

The cutlery, glasses, plates, and cups are regularly checked and replaced with standard hospitality quality items. It is requested that the guests do not take these items home.

Breakage does happen however, it is the responsibility of the guests to inform the owners. When glasses are broken inside the cottage or bedroom in this instance, we kindly request that you pick up the broken items and inform us about it.

The power equipment is regularly checked and any default is immediately repaired. We have not experienced either before or since the guests' review any problem with the cottages' electricity box or kettle and no other guests have complained about this. ESKOM loadshedding is unfortunately out of our control.

Finally, regarding eating out, De Klein Schurr is a beautiful local farmstall located 5 km from our farm and offers light meals. Velskoendraai, located in Clanwilliam, is an authentic Rooibos Route farmstall offering a wide variety of local products and delightful meals.

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

Rustigheid is die wagwoord.

Lylius Cottage is pragtig geleë langs 'n waterstroom in 'n pragtige omgewing. Stap en die omgewing verken is maar twee van die vele dinge om te doen in die uitsonderlike omgewing. Die gasvrou het gesorg dat alles piekfyn was voor ons aankoms. Baie stil en rustig. 'n Kaggelvuur met sneeu op die berge was 'n bonus.

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Tranquility is the watchword.

Lylius Cottage is beautifully situated next to a water stream in a beautiful environment. Walking and exploring the surroundings are just two of the many things to do in the exceptional surroundings. The hostess made sure that everything was perfect before our arrival. Very quiet and peaceful. A log fire with snow on the mountains was a bonus.

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Rona R - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rona R

Baie rustige en lieflike plek.

Gasvrou was baie behulpsaam met rigtingaanwysers en addisionele inligting. Sal beslis weer wil gaan. Ideale plek as jy wil wegkom van alles.

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Very peaceful and lovely place.

Hostess was very helpful with directions and additional information. Would definitely want to go again. Ideal place if you want to get away from it all.

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Liesel V - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Liesel V
Family with young children

Very relaxing.

We had a wonderful time. The cottage is very small but has everything you need. It's very clean and had all the cutlery and appliances needed. We spent most of the time outside around the fire. We enjoyed the walk to the bushmen paintings.

Henk C - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Henk C
Family with teenagers

Lieflike klein huisie langs die berge en die blomme.

Ek en my twee kinders het dit terdeë geniet. Dis nou maar eenmal 'n mooi deel van die wêreld, pragtige berge, vroegsomer blomme in die velde en die Olifantsrivier met sy wit strande. En in die middel daar ierwers 'n klein tweeslaapkamerhuisie, skoon en mooi toegerus met alles wat jy nodig het, bring net kos en so aan. Ons het onder die sterre gebraai elke aand. Op dieselfde plaas is baie mooi kampeerplekke ook. Daar is baie keuses tussen staproetes sommige met rotstekeninge, lieflike plaaspaaie om te ry, plaasstalletjies en meer. Ek kan Lylius Cottage enige tyd aanbeveel, dit is vir 'n klein/jong gesin of net 'n paartjie, waarde vir geld vir seker.

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Lovely little house next to the mountains and the flowers.

My two children and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It's just a beautiful part of the world, beautiful mountains, early summer flowers in the fields and the Olifants River with its white beaches. And in the middle somewhere a small two-bedroom house, clean and nicely equipped with everything you need, just bring food and such. We barbecued under the stars every night. On the same farm are also very nice camping sites. There are many choices between hiking trails some with petroglyphs, lovely farm roads to drive, farm stands and more. I can recommend Lylius Cottage anytime, it's for a small/young family or just a couple, value for money for sure.

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Ruaan C - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Ruaan C
With partner

Baie lekker plekkie. Alles wat nodig is vir rustige wegbreek.

Die kothuis is eenkant geleë, so dis baie rustig en stil. Het goeie rus daar gekry. Dit is ook naby genoeg aan die dorp en die Cederberge vir bergaktiwiteite. Die beste is dat daar niks mense naby ons was nie - ons kon net afskakel, braai en rus en die hond kon vry rondhardloop. Goeie braaifasiliteite en daar is hout beskikbaar om te koop by kothuis.

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Very nice place. Everything you need for a peaceful getaway.

The cottage is situated on the side, so it is very peaceful and quiet. Got a good rest there. It is also close enough to town and the Cedar Mountains for mountain activities. The best thing is that there were no people near us - we could just switch off, grill and rest and the dog could run around freely. Good barbecue facilities and there is wood available to buy from the cottage.

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Adriaan M - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Adriaan M
With partner

We had a good stay. Quiet and restful.

The cottage did not meet our expectations fully. I can make the following recommendations: The toilet needs hooks for clothes and towels. Bedroom needs a shelf or cupboard to put your suitcase and/or clothes. The couch is terrible to sit on. The lounge area really does not accommodate guests comfortably. Luckily we could "live outside" most of the time as the weather was great. The garden irrigation should preferably not switch on while guests are at the cottage. No information about the surrounding attractions, hiking trails, routes, or restaurants etc. was provided. The rooibos farm on which the cottage is located, was not "open" or inviting to guests. Maybe this should be more clear on the website. When wet, the patio tiles are extremely slippery, and should be reconsidered. The braai rooster gave some problems. These are just some recommendation to make your cottage even more special.

Lylius Farm Cottage 's response

Dear Adriaan
Thanks for your feedback. Sorry to hear that you were not happy with your stay at Lylius Cottage. In response to your comments:
-The cottage is advertised as a cosy and simple self catering getaway. Photos and videos are available online to display the size of the cottage and avoid false expectations. The couch is a convertible to allow for extra bed space where required. Sorry to hear you did not enjoy it and found it uncomfortable.
-Due to the small size of the bathroom we have placed the hooks for clothes and towels just outside the bathroom in the living room area. However we take note and will try to install hooks inside the bathroom for convenience.
-The garden irrigation does not go on during weekend, and we usually care that it is not switched on before 10 am during the week (check out time), we do apologise for this omission and inconvenience.
-Information on about the surrounding attractions, hiking trails, routes, or restaurants etc. are always provided to guests on request (usually guests send us message to ask for information or inform us of their arrival time), and this information is also displayed in the cottage on a poster in the living area thus available to all guests at all time during their stay.
- Not sure what "The rooibos farm on which the cottage is located, was not "open" or inviting to guests." : it is a working farm and not a resort thus there is no touristic/commercial activities. However we always try to accommodate requests from our guests and gladly offer tours or information on the rooibos farming activities when requested. Again, there was no communication from your side thus we cannot be blamed for not meeting your expectations.
- Finally, we do apologise about the patio tiles being slippery.
Thanks for lettings us know about the braai rooster however our guests usually prefer to use their own so were not made aware of this problem before.
Kind regards
Lydia

Lylius Farm Cottage
David N - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
David N
With partner

The cottage is a bit small for 4 adults, but it was great for the 2 of us.

While we were there it rained, but the cosy atmosphere around the indoor fire made all the difference. We are looking to go back soon. Peace, magic starlit skies in a beautiful environment. Thanks to Lydia who went out her way to make our stay comfortable.

Moller G - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Moller G
With partner

Baie mooi wêreld en ontspanne atmosfeer.

Die fasiliteite is eersteklas en die terrein is baie netjies. Ons kom vir seker weer.

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Very beautiful world and relaxed atmosphere.

The facilities are first class and the grounds are very tidy. We will come again for sure.

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

Enjoyed the peace and quiet in a beautiful setting, the cottage was well equipped with all that we needed for our getaway.

We really appreciated all the info Lydia sent us on WhatsApp on the hikes around the farm. We did both and thoroughly enjoyed them and of course the flowers were spectacular.

Anonymous Guest - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner
Liza J - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Liza J
Large group

Die Lylius Private Campsite is net wat mens nodig het as jy wil wegkom van alles.

Baie privaat en netjies met alles wat mens nodig het en meer. Dankie vir die komplimentêre rooibostee van die plaas af, asook die vuuraanstekers wat altyd tuisbly. Heerlike wegbreek en sal beslis weer besoek.

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The Lylius Private Campsite is just what you need if you want to get away from it all.

Very private and tidy with everything you need and more. Thank you for the complimentary rooibos tea from the farm, as well as the fire lighters that always stay at home. Lovely break and will definitely visit again.

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Michelle B - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
4/5
Michelle B
Family with young children

A great break away from the hustle and bustle.

If you are looking to leave the city for the country and not see any people for miles around, this is the place. You can see all the stars at night and hear the most amazing bird noises.

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  • Capacity: 4 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 00:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 5 km off the N7, Algeria/Cederberg turn-off, Kriedouw Farm, Clanwilliam, 8135, Western Cape
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