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Self-catering Traditional Cottage

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.4 out of 5from 20 reviews for Self-catering Traditional Cottage
Cleanliness
4.2/5
Service
4.5/5
Location
4.7/5
Safety
4.4/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Judy E - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Judy E
On business

Most enjoyable.

Peaceful, private and very comfortable.

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

Lekker blyplek in die hartjie van die mooi.

Stapafstand van alles! Vriendelike gasvrou en - man. Kayakke en meer te huur by gasheer. Alles wat jy nodig het vir 'n heerlike vakansie.

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Nice place to stay in the heart of the beautiful.

Walking distance to everything! Friendly hostess and husband. Kayaks and more for rent from host. Everything you need for a wonderful holiday.

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R A Knipe K - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
R A Knipe K
With partner

'n Heeerlike wegbreek! Hartlike ontvangs van gashere met ekstra moeite.

Kan met vrymoedigheid aanbeveel.

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A wonderful getaway! Warm welcome from hosts with extra effort.

Can recommend with confidence.

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Maggie V - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Maggie V
Individual traveller

Comfortable stay.

Very comfortable self-catering cottage in a quiet area. I would suggest reading the overview notes about the staircase - I didn't need to use the staircase. I appreciated the natural light from various windows during load shedding time at sunset. There is lighting provided for load shedding time, so you won’t be in the dark. I would also suggest reading the notes in the black folder on the table on how to work the shower and various house rules. The cottage is close to the lagoon where you can swim and kayak. There is lots to do around Plett and plenty within walking distance. All shops needed are about 2 kilometers drive away. Restaurants are a short driving distance. The cottage does not have an immediate view of the lagoon or sea, but a few seconds' walk and you have a good view. In February 2024, the swimming temperature was warm. Parking is in front of the unfenced cottage, but I felt very safe during my stay.

Amanda M - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Amanda M
On business

Peaceful, comfortable and more than adequate for my needs.

Extremely quiet, tranquil and pleasant. A little bit of a minor glitch in that the hostess was en route home from a hiking trip the day I was checking in, and no one was expecting me as a result, but that was very rapidly resolved and in no time at all I was "installed". And, the hostess brought me beautiful flowers from her garden by way of apology, which I loved. The cottage is a mere 20m-30m (if that!) from the Keurbooms River lagoon, so is perfectly placed for a bit of beach time and swimming at low tide (not that I was able to experience that unfortunately). It's also very well-placed for easy access to the mall, central Plett & a variety of restaurants, and is close enough to the highway to be able to get out and explore the general area but not close enough for the highway to be intrusive. Note that the cottage is not serviced daily without prior arrangements; I personally prefer it that way but am noting it as a consideration for those to whom it might be important. Also worth highlighting (and it is in the description on the site but I'm re-highlighting it) is that the stairs leading to the loft sleeping area are extremely steep and unsuitable for very small children or older adults with mobility challenges.

Anton G - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Anton G
With partner

Mooi omgewing.

Mooi omgewing en naby alle winkels.

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Nice environment.

Nice surroundings and close to all shops.

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

Lovely quiet area close to the lagoon, with a great host.

Location is in a quiet residential area. Safe and close to the lagoon making it possible to meander. Close to other amenities as well.

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

Gerieflik en naby alles wat nodig is.

Pragtige strandmeer binne stapafstand en swemstrand naby.

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Comfortable and close to everything needed.

Beautiful lagoon within walking distance and swimming beach nearby.

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Lee S - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Lee S
Family with young children

Sufficient.

Cozy little spot in a good location.

Anonymous Guest - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Anonymous Guest

Was nice, but it could be better.

There was e.g. not a grater, and the shower kept overflowing into the bathroom.

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Simon P - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Simon P
With partner

Excellent

Enjoyed a pleasant stay. Was well received and the location was great. Accommodation arrangement and facilities were clean and well.

Lance V - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Lance V
Family with teenagers

Our hosts were very hospitable and helpful.

The unit is a few steps from the lagoon.

Shaune M - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Shaune M
Family with teenagers

10/10

A really pleasant surprise. Stunning cottage a few meters from the lagoon! What's not to love? The cottage was super clean with everything one could need for a stay at the "beach". We did read previous reviews and yes, the stairs to the loft are a little challenging, but not enough for me to not say anything bad. Two beds up in the loft, I think is awesome. Large living space with comfy couch and Netflix a huge plus on days where you just want to sit and chill, but then again get up and walk the few meters to the lagoon and chill there is a better option.

Philip Johannes O - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Philip Johannes O
Large group

Was fantasties!

Die huis is perfek vir groep wat werkswinkels wil aanbied.

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Was fantastic!

The house is perfect for group that wants to host workshops.

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Sean B - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Sean B
With partner

Gerieflike verblyf met alles wat 'n mens nodig het.

Plettenbergbaai en omgewing bied so baie om te doen en te sien in seker die mooiste natuurskoon in die land.

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Comfortable accommodation with everything one needs.

Plettenberg Bay and surroundings offer so much to do and see in probably the most beautiful scenery in the country.

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Michelle B - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michelle B
With friends

Lovely.

Good value for money, clean, cosy, had everything we needed and Netflix was an added bonus.

Amy R - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Amy R
With partner

Lekker naby aan alles.

Dankie vir vriendelikheid, en dat ons welkom gevoel het. Dit was lekker naby aan alles.

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Nice close to everything.

Thank you for your kindness, and for making us feel welcome. It was nice and close to everything.

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Dorothy V - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Dorothy V
Family with young children

Not the standard that we hoped for.

Not as shown on add, very dangerous stairs, not elderly and children friendly. No braai area as shown on add. Toilet seat tied with cable ties. Spiders inside house. Will not visit it again.

Self-catering Traditional Cottage 's response

We agree this was not a good fit for these guests. They should not have chosen this accommodation with elderly parents. The photos specifically show the steep staircase to the loft bedroom, even labelling it as such. We have many small children who happily climb up the stairs to their loft room and love it. The description also clearly states that there is no braai since this is a thatch roof house in an area recently ravaged by fire. We do have a gas braai which was made available to the guests. There are no photos of a braai, so am not sure where the guests saw that.
Our description also clearly states that since the house has open thatch there may well be occasional spiders. We have many guests who love staying in our unique cottage but we make it clear that it is not for everyone and best suited to those wanting to experience something uniquely different.

Self-catering Traditional Cottage
Anonymous Guest - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest

Calm and nice thank you.

Calm and nice thank you. Perfect for when you just need a bed to spend the night on the long road.

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Sandra N - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
4/5
Sandra N
Family with teenagers

Besoek en verblyf is 'huis-tot-huis' ervaring.

Lekker ongebondenheid; sonder hekke, heinings, sekuriteitswagte en gillende klein kindertjies op fietse. Jammer dat die huis geen braaigeriewe het nie. Sedert die huis as gastehuis in gebruik gestel is, kon die eienaar al 'n praktiese en toepaslike plan vir 'n braaiplek ontwerp en in werking gestel het. Kan nie snoek op 'n gasskottel braai nie. Moes verskeie kere in die park oorkant die straat gaan braai het. Riool het verskeie kere oorstroom in die klein agterplaas. Afwesigheid van 'n stoof en oond is ongemaklik. Binne ontwerp is prakties, funksioneel en ruim vir 4 persone. Opvoumeubels sou meer prakties gewees het vir die voorstoep.

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Visiting and staying is a 'home-to-home' experience.

Nice detachment; without gates, fences, security guards and screaming little kids on bikes. Too bad the house has no braai facilities. Since the house was put into use as a guest house, the owner could have already designed and implemented a practical and appropriate plan for a braai place. Can't fry pike on a gas dish. Must have barbecued in the park across the street several times. Sewage has overflowed several times in the small backyard. Absence of a stove and oven is uncomfortable. Interior design is practical, functional and spacious for 4 people. Folding furniture would have been more practical for the front porch.

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  • Capacity: 4 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 21:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 3 Strydom Street, Poortjies, Plettenberg Bay, 6600, Western Cape
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