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Merino Cottage

41 reviews

Self Catering

Free cancellation up to 1 week before your stay!
Capacity: 4 people
All ages welcome
Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out: 10:00
Address: Appeldoorn Road, Tuin Farm, Philippolis, 9970, Free State
From R3 000 per night, for 4 ppl

Description

The Merino Cottage is located on a sheep farm in the Philippolis district and offers quality accommodation for a small family or group of friends. The cottage boasts a large patio with breathtaking views of the fields and hills.

The cottage comprises 2 bedrooms, an open-plan kitchen, a sitting and dining area and 2 bathrooms.

The stylish bedrooms each have their own private entrance. The first bedroom has a double bed with an en-suite bathroom fitted with a bath and a shower and the second bedroom has 2 single beds with an en-suite bathroom with a shower only. There is complimentary Wi-Fi for guests' use during their stay.

The kitchen has a fridge, 2-plate gas stove, microwave, kettle, toaster, cutlery and is equipped for basic self-catering.

The large patio has a built-in braai with complimentary wood is provided. There is also a boma a few meters from the cottage, which is ideal for sundowners and star-gazing. Complimentary tea, coffee, and rusks are provided and the cottage is serviced daily. There is solar power so guests are not affected by load shedding.

Enjoy long walks on the farm, let the children explore and play freely, and mountain bikers can take to the beautiful trails. Things to do in the district include Laurens van der Post Memorial Garden, Jobhuis Art Gallery, Otterskloof Nature Reserve and Tiger Canyon. The cottage is easily accessible from the road between Philippolis and Colesberg and is a very popular overnight stop for people travelling between Johannesburg and Cape Town.

Breakfast and dinner are available on request only.

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Room Arrangements

Sleeps up to 4 people • 2 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms, 2 en-suite

Bedroom

En-suite

1 x Double Bed

Shower, Bath, Toilet

Bedroom

En-suite

2 x Single Bed / Three-Quarter Bed

Shower, Toilet

What you'll find here

Tea and Coffee

Free Secure Parking

Wi-Fi

Scenic View

Air Conditioning

Heater

Braai

Firewood

Loadshedding Provisions

Reviews

4.9/ 5

Based on 41 reviews

Excellent

Cleanliness

5.0

Location

4.8

Value for money

4.8

Service

5.0

Safety

5.0

Guest highlights

Michael B

Family with teenagers

5.0

Peaceful and soul restoring. Beautifully decorated, very peaceful, kind host, with a feeling of really being in the middle of nowhere. Just a wonderfu...

Dec 2024

Daleen W

With partner

5.0

Too short Shoe, I have no words. Hospitable, professional, perfect, stylish.

Dec 2024

Richard C

Individual traveller

5.0

Five star. Well. I had such a tranquil stay. Fantastic host and the added tour to see the Springbok and Gemsbok was really enjoyable. I really enjoyed...

Oct 2024

Madale V

Family with teenagers

5.0

A diamond on the farm! It was an incredible experience to stay at Merino Cottage. It's a lovely place down to the finest detail from home-baked biscui...

Oct 2024

Elna M

With friends

5.0

What a gem of a place to stay! Everything was just the best. Incredible place to sleep between nothing and nowhere. Will definitely stay here again!

Sep 2024

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