Magpela Cottage
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Nelius V - Nov 2023
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Mooi, rustige plek met vriendelike verwelkoming.
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Nice, peaceful place with friendly welcome.
Magpela is a lovely and cute place located in a beautiful part of our country. It offers a peaceful getaway that will bring peace and tranquility to your soul. A very friendly hostess makes you feel very welcome and is always ready to help with advice about the area or if you need something. Thank you very much for the nice stay. Just for future guests, the best way from Johannesburg is the N3 until 10km before Harrismith, where you take the R722 and drive through Verkykerskop. The GPS shows other roads (such as R34 and R103) to take from the N3, but there are an awful lot of potholes and parts where there is basically no road - recommend SUV or bakkie if anyone wants to drive that way.
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Dankie vir die mooi resensie, Nelius! Dit was 'n voorreg om julle te akkommodeer. Julle is altyd welkom.
Gert V - Sep 2023
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Net wat ons be nodig na 'n lang dag op die motorfietse.
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Just what we needed after a long day on the motorbikes.
The residence was very clean. Nice barbecue place.
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Baie dankie vir jou resensie, Nelius! Kom kuier gerus weer as julle in die omgewing is.
Ronel W - Mar 2023
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Baie lekker gekuier op die plaas. Wonderlike plaasmense!
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Had a great time on the farm. Wonderful farm people!
Beautiful surroundings, very safe. More than enough to do. Ideal for just resting and enjoying nature. Will definitely visit again.
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Baie dankie vir jou mooi resensie, Ronel. Dit was 'n voorreg om julle hier te hê. Hoop om julle weer te sien.
Jennifer O - Feb 2024
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Worth the extra kilometers.
Magpela Cottage 's response
Thank you for the review, Jennifer! Rocky roads indeed lead to beautiful destinations. You are welcome to stay at Magpela Cottage any time!
Dominique W - Feb 2023
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Tevrede.
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Very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back for another visit.
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Baie dankie vir jou resensie Dominique. Julle is altyd welkom by ons. Ek is bly julle het lekker gekuier.
Madeleine S - Jan 2023
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Pragtige, luukse skoonheid, rustigheid, alles was puik. Sal enige tyd weer gaan. Baie dankie julle.
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Beautiful, luxurious beauty, tranquility, everything was great. Would go again anytime. Thank you very much.
Very beautiful natural beauty.
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Baie dankie vir die mooi resensie, Madeleine. Julle is enige tyd welkom.
Richard H - May 2023
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Ontspannend en wonderlike natuurskoon.
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Relaxing and amazing scenery.
Neat, well located, nice view and friendly reception. Tranquil surroundings and hiking trails were highlights.
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Beste Richard, baie dankie vir jou resensie. Dit was 'n voorreg om julle hier te hê. Hoop om julle weer te sien.
Almarie W - Dec 2022
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Ons het heerlik gekuier.
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We had a great time.
We had a very nice stay. The people were fantastic. Only complaint is the wet dirt road.
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Dankie vir jou resensie, Almarie. Grondpaaie is soms ongemaklik, maar lei dikwels tot die mooiste plekke. Dankie vir julle ondersteuning. Julle is enige tyd weer welkom.
Louisa D - Sep 2022
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Jan en Marizelle was baie aangenaam en behulpsaam.
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Jan and Marizelle were very pleasant and helpful.
The silence is wonderful and the surroundings are beautiful. Will definitely stay there again.
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Louisa, dankie vir jou boodskap en mooi resensie. Dit was 'n voorreg om julle hier te hê, ons sien uit om julle weer te sien.
Joe L - Apr 2022
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Baie gasvry en pragtige plaas
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Very hospitable and beautiful farm
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Baie dankie vir jou resensie Joe. Ons hoop om jou weer te sien.
Michelle V - Aug 2022
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So rustig en spesiaal.
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So peaceful and special.
We had such a good time resting and visiting your farm. A special place, most beautiful photos taken. Thank you for your hospitality and effort with us.
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Michelle, dit was 'n voorreg om julle hier te hê! Dankie vir die mooi boodskap, ons hoop om julle gou weer te sien.
Nicol S - Oct 2021
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'n Wegbreek sonder tegnologie!
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A tech-free getaway!
It was such a treat! With delicious luxuries such as an electric blanket on each bed, a hot water bag and heater for the Free State cold and the indispensable hairdryer! The reception was warm and friendly and the service was impeccable.
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Nicol, baie dankie vir die mooi resensie. Dit was 'n voorreg om julle hier te hê!
Rod P - Sep 2021
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Wonderful!
Magpela Cottage 's response
Hi Rod! Thank you for the review. It was a pleasure having you here, hope to see you again!
Anne D - Jun 2021
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Lovely farm experience. Very peaceful and tranquil.
Magpela Cottage 's response
Thanks for the wonderful compliment Anne!
Phillip V - Jan 2021
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Hosts very friendly and we waited for nothing.
Magpela Cottage 's response
Thank you for the review Phillip. You are always welcome.
Stefan T - Jul 2021
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Gasvrye egpaar op mooi plaas.
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Hospitable couple on beautiful farm.
Nice farm and site with good host and hostess. Had fun walking in the field and mountain climbing. Will definitely go again.
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Dankie, Stefan! Julle is altyd welkom.
Deon D - Oct 2020
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Thoroughly enjoyed our visit
Magpela Cottage 's response
Thank you for your review and the great compliment Deon. It was a pleasure having you here, you are always welcome.
Celéste B - Dec 2018
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Absoluut onvergeetlik!
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Absolutely unforgettable!
Thank you very much for the kind and patient people you are and special thanks to Dirk who made sure that everything was right. The picturesque farm and its environment filled with the silence was just what we needed. It was a bonus to have you calm dog-kids around us too. We will definitely recommend the place and see you again.
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Magpela Cottage 's response
Baie dankie Philip! Dis wonderlik om te hoor dat julle lekker gebly het. Ons verwelkom julle graag weer.
Leroux S - Apr 2018
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Sandsteen huisie in die middel van nêrens.
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Sandstone cottage in the middle of nowhere.
Very clean sandstone cottage on the farmer's farm. Nice braai facilities under a large umbrella akker tree. Very friendly people who made us feel very much at home. You are welcome to stay here on the farm.
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Baie dankie vir jou terugvoer Leroux! Dit word opreg waardeer.
Wynand L - Feb 2018
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Gerieflike verblyf op rustige plaaswerf in pragtige omgewing.
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Comfortable accommodation on a peaceful farmyard in beautiful surroundings.
The cottage is very comfortable with good quality bedding. There are two bedrooms next to each other, one double and one with two single beds (more suitable for a couple with children than for 2 couples, although it is possible, but remember the 1 bathroom). The bathroom is basic (shower, toilet and sink). Nice living room with fridge and small stove (2 plates and oven). There is no sink - dishes are taken to the house's kitchen for washing. Nice braai area under a large oak tree - but not sheltered from rain. Dirt road from either Memel's side (27 km or 22 km from the Vrede-Memel tar road shortcut "over the mountain") or Verkykerskop (11 km dirt road, 8 km tar road). Road is passable by sedan, but van or SUV recommended - especially if it's raining. Even on the site it can be difficult to get to the cottage or get out if it rains - although one can safely stop at another place on the site and walk to the cottage (just behind the main house). Nature lovers who like tranquility (and dogs) will really enjoy it. A shed under which you can braai in the rain with a sink would make it perfect (and a shower head that gives more water - especially in winter if you want to warm up before you go to bed!).
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Magpela Cottage 's response
Dankie vir die resensie Wynand. Ons neem jou voorstelle ter harte. Opgradering is in die pyplyn en ons sien uit na die verbeteringe wat kom!
Hendrik B - Apr 2017
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Wonderful people in a beautiful area. Stylish decoration.
Magpela Cottage 's response
Dankie vir die wonderlike terugvoer. Ek is bly julle het dit by ons geniet, hoop om julle weer te sien!
Edgar K - Dec 2017
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Nice place to stay in a pretty area.
Magpela Cottage 's response
Thanks for the review Edgar. I am glad you enjoyed your stay!
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your stay!
- Capacity: 6 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: Farm Magpela, Verkykerskop, Harrismith, 9882, Free State