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Magpela Cottage

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.8 out of 5from 22 reviews for Magpela Cottage
Cleanliness
4.9/5
Service
4.8/5
Location
4.5/5
Safety
4.9/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Nelius V - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nelius V
With partner

Mooi, rustige plek met vriendelike verwelkoming.

Magpela is 'n lieflike en oulike plekkie in 'n mooi gedeelte van ons land geleë. Dit bied 'n rustige wegbreek wat rus en vrede vir jou siel sal bring. 'n Baie vriendelike gasvrou laat jou baie welkom voel en is altyd reg om te help met advies oor die omgewing of as jy iets kortkom. Baie dankie vir die lekker bly. Net vir toekomstige gaste, beste pad vanaf Johannesburg is die N3 tot 10km voor Harrismith, waar jy die R722 vat en deur Verkykerskop ry. Die GPS wys ander paaie (soos R34 en R103) om te vat vanaf die N3, maar daar is verskriklike baie slaggate en dele waar daar basies geen pad is nie - beveel SUV of bakkie aan indien iemand daardie pad sal wil ry.

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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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Magpela Cottage 's response

Dankie vir die mooi resensie, Nelius! Dit was 'n voorreg om julle te akkommodeer. Julle is altyd welkom.

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

Net wat ons be nodig na 'n lang dag op die motorfietse.

Die woonplek was baie skoon. Lekker braaiplek.

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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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Magpela Cottage 's response

Baie dankie vir jou resensie, Nelius! Kom kuier gerus weer as julle in die omgewing is.

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

Baie lekker gekuier op die plaas. Wonderlike plaasmense!

Pragtige omgewing, baie veilig. Meer as genoeg om te doen. Ideaal om net te gaan rus en die natuur te geniet. Sal beslis weer gaan kuier.

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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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Magpela Cottage 's response

Baie dankie vir jou mooi resensie, Ronel. Dit was 'n voorreg om julle hier te hê. Hoop om julle weer te sien.

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

Worth the extra kilometers.

A very comfortable all-round stay. A bit out of the way, with rocky dirt roads. But worth the little uncomfortable drive.

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!

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Dominique W - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dominique W
Individual traveller

Tevrede.

Baie veiendelik en behulpsaam. Sal Verseker terug wees vit nog 'n kuier.

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Content.

Very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back for another visit.

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Magpela Cottage 's response

Baie dankie vir jou resensie Dominique. Julle is altyd welkom by ons. Ek is bly julle het lekker gekuier.

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

Pragtige, luukse skoonheid, rustigheid, alles was puik. Sal enige tyd weer gaan. Baie dankie julle.

Baie mooi natuurskoonheid.

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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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Magpela Cottage 's response

Baie dankie vir die mooi resensie, Madeleine. Julle is enige tyd welkom.

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

Ontspannend en wonderlike natuurskoon.

Netjies, goedgeleë, mooi uitsig en vriendelike ontvangs. Rustige omgewing en staproetes was hoogtepunte.

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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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Magpela Cottage 's response

Beste Richard, baie dankie vir jou resensie. Dit was 'n voorreg om julle hier te hê. Hoop om julle weer te sien.

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Almarie W - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Almarie W
With partner

Ons het heerlik gekuier.

Ons het baie lekker gebly. Die mense was fantasties. Enigste klagte is die nat grondpad.

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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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Magpela Cottage 's response

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.

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Louisa D - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Louisa D
Individual traveller

Jan en Marizelle was baie aangenaam en behulpsaam.

Die stilte is wonderlik en die omgewing is pragtig. Sal beslis weer daar gaan bly.

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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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Magpela Cottage 's response

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.

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Joe L - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Joe L
Individual traveller

Baie gasvry en pragtige plaas

Sien sterre

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Very hospitable and beautiful farm

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Magpela Cottage 's response

Baie dankie vir jou resensie Joe. Ons hoop om jou weer te sien.

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Michelle V - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michelle V

So rustig en spesiaal.

Ons het so lekker op julle plaas gerus en gekuier. 'n Spesiale plek, mooiste foto's geneem. Dankie vir julle gasvryheid en moeite met ons.

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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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Magpela Cottage 's response

Michelle, dit was 'n voorreg om julle hier te hê! Dankie vir die mooi boodskap, ons hoop om julle gou weer te sien.

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

'n Wegbreek sonder tegnologie!

Dit was so 'n bederf! Met heerlike luukshede soos 'n elektriese kombers op elke bed, 'n warmwatersak en verwarmer vir die Vrystaatse koue en die onmisbare haardroër! Die ontvangs was warm en vriendelik en die diens was onberispelik.

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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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Magpela Cottage 's response

Nicol, baie dankie vir die mooi resensie. Dit was 'n voorreg om julle hier te hê!

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

Wonderful!

Wonderful hosts, fantastic setting on a working and picturesque farm. Took a long walk up into the mountains behind the farmhouse with a wonderful view. Had sundowners near the farm gate with the most spectacular sunset. Marizelle and Jan thank you for sharing your wonderful little bit of Africa with us.

Magpela Cottage 's response

Hi Rod! Thank you for the review. It was a pleasure having you here, hope to see you again!

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Anne D - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anne D

Lovely farm experience. Very peaceful and tranquil.

A lovely spot for a peaceful getaway, so quiet with beautiful fresh air and water. The hosts are very friendly and helpful and made us feel totally at home.

Magpela Cottage 's response

Thanks for the wonderful compliment Anne!

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Phillip V - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Phillip V
With partner

Hosts very friendly and we waited for nothing.

Maybe a small patio at the front door. Arrived when it was raining and was not pleasant unloading car. We plan on staying over again to explore the surrounding area.

Magpela Cottage 's response

Thank you for the review Phillip. You are always welcome.

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Stefan T - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Stefan T
Family with young children

Gasvrye egpaar op mooi plaas.

Mooi plaas en werf met goeie gasheer en gasvrou. Het lekker in die veld gestap en berggeklim. Sal definitief weer gaan.

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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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Magpela Cottage 's response

Dankie, Stefan! Julle is altyd welkom.

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

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit

Marizelle and Jan were the perfect hosts, made us feel welcome and she even spoilt us with freshly baked banana bread. Beautiful cottage, definite value for money.

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.

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Celéste B - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Celéste B
With partner

Absoluut onvergeetlik!

Baie dankie vir die vriendelike en geduldige mense wat julle is en spesiale dank aan Dirk wat seker gemaak het dat alles reg was. Die beeldskone plaas en sy omgewing gevul met die stilte was net wat ons nodig gehad het. Dit was 'n bonus om julle rustige honde-kinders ook om ons te hê. Ons sal beslis die plek aanbeveel en julle ook weer sien.

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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.

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Leroux S - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leroux S
With partner

Sandsteen huisie in die middel van nêrens.

Baie skoon sandsteen huisie op die boer se plaas. Lekker braaigeriewe onder 'n groot sambreel akkerboom. Baie vriendelike mense wat ons baie tuis laat voel het. Julle kan maar gerus hier gaan bly op die plaas.

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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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Magpela Cottage 's response

Baie dankie vir jou terugvoer Leroux! Dit word opreg waardeer.

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Wynand L - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Wynand L
With partner

Gerieflike verblyf op rustige plaaswerf in pragtige omgewing.

Die cottage is baie gerieflik met goeie kwaliteit beddegoed. Daar is twee slaapkamers langs mekaar, een dubbel en een met twee enkelbeddens (meer geskik vir egpaar met kinders as vir 2 egpare, alhoewel dit moontlik is, maar onthou die 1 badkamer). Die badkamer is basies (stort, toilet en wasbak). Lekker sitkamertjie met yskas en klein stofie (2 plate en oondjie). Daar is nie 'n opwasbak nie - skottelgoed word na die huis se kombuis geneem om te was. Lekker braai-area onder 'n groot akkerboom - maar nie beskut teen reën. Grondpad van of Memel se kant af (27 km of 22 km van die Vrede-Memel teerpad kortpad "oor die berg") of Verkykerskop (11 km grondpad, 8 km teerpad). Pad is rybaar met sedan, maar bakkie of SUV aanbeveel - veral as dit reën. Selfs op die werf kan dit moeilik wees om tot by die cottage te kom of uit te kom as dit reën-alhoewel mens veilig op 'n ander plek op die werf kan stop en stap na die cottage (net agter die hoof woning). Natuurliefhebbers wat van rustigheid (en honde) hou sal dit baie geniet. 'n Afdakkie waaronder mens in die reën kan braai met 'n opwasbak, sal dit perfek maak (en 'n stortkop wat meer water gee - veral in die winter as jy wil warm word voor jy gaan slaap!).

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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!

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Hendrik B - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hendrik B
With partner

Wonderful people in a beautiful area. Stylish decoration.

I will most certainly return. Very peaceful and beautiful area. Great people.

Magpela Cottage 's response

Dankie vir die wonderlike terugvoer. Ek is bly julle het dit by ons geniet, hoop om julle weer te sien!

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Edgar K - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Edgar K
With partner

Nice place to stay in a pretty area.

Great farming area to explore by mountain bike while getting fit. Limited self catering facilities, however maid servicing compensated making for a good stay in a nice setting. We enjoyed our stay.

Magpela Cottage 's response

Thanks for the review Edgar. I am glad you enjoyed your stay!

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  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your stay!
  • Capacity: 6 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Farm Magpela, Verkykerskop, Harrismith, 9882, Free State
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