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Raka Cottage

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.9 out of 5from 27 reviews for Raka Cottage
Cleanliness
5.0/5
Service
5.0/5
Location
4.8/5
Safety
4.8/5
Value for money
4.9/5
Martin V - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Martin V
With partner

Lekker.

Veral die gasvryheid van die eienaar!

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Nice

Especially the hospitality of the owner!

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

Sal weer bespreek.

Goeie verblyf, baie privaat.

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Will book again.

Good accommodation, very private.

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Raka Cottage 's response

Dit was 'n plesier om Hannes en 'n gas te hê. Sal hom enige tyd terug verwelkom!

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Nicole M - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicole M
With partner

An awesome stay!

Beautiful garden, cosy cottage, friendly host that accommodated our special request. Absolutely fabulous!

Julius M - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
2/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Julius M
With partner

Restful and safe.

Very nice, the cottage is clean, everything we needed was there, very clean, safe parking.

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

Waarde vir geld, uitstekende diens.

Die eenheid was perfek vir ons behoeftes. Heerlik privaat. Ons het sommer heerlik gebly. Sal vir seker weer daar 'n draai maak wanneer ons in daardie omgewing is.

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Value for money, excellent service.

The unit was perfect for our needs. Wonderfully private. We had a wonderful stay. Will definitely stop by again when we are in the area.

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Dit was 'n plesier om Sonja as gas te hê. Sal hul enige tyd terug verwelkom.

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Stephani R - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Stephani R
Family with teenagers

Lekker om 'n gasvrou in die oë te kyk en nie 'n COVID-styl sluitkassie nie.

Nora doen baie moeite om haar gaste tuis te laat voel. Al die ekstratjies word waardeer.

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Nice to face a hostess and not a COVID-style locker.

Nora goes to great lengths to make her guests feel at home. All the extras are appreciated.

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Raka Cottage 's response

Gaste soos Stephani maak ons bedryf lekker. Uitstekende gas. Netjies, met goeie kommunikasie. Dit was 'n plesier om haar te huisves.

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Gerrit & Gwen S - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gerrit & Gwen S
On business

Uitstekende verblyf!

Raka Cottage is hoogs aanbeveelbaar! Veilig, gemaklik met alles wat jy benodig. Pragtige gasvrou wat haar toespits daarop dat haar gaste gemaklik is. Elke dag se ekstra bederfies in die vorm van vars vrugte, jogurt, water, sap was regtig 'n verrassing. Baie keurig versierde plek in die bos! Heerlik stil met gaan kragonderbrekings nie.

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Excellent stay!

Raka Cottage is highly recommended! Safe, comfortable with everything you need. Beautiful hostess who focuses on making sure her guests are comfortable. Every day's extra treats in the form of fresh fruit, yogurt, water, juice were really a surprise. Very nicely decorated place in the forest! Very quiet with no power outages.

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Urbanus H - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Urbanus H
With partner

Waarde vir geld en die ligging is perfek.

Ons het baie lekker gebly en sal enige tyd weer daar oornag.

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Value for money and the location is perfect.

We had a great stay and would stay there again anytime.

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Raka Cottage 's response

Dit was 'n plesier om julle by Raka Cottage te hê. Jul is enige tyd welkom hier!

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Anthony N - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anthony N
With partner

Excellent.

We didn't spend much time at the cottage as we were out sightseeing in the day. We would have liked to have spent a day in the beautiful garden relaxing. The cottage was equipped with everything that was required. The cottage was very clean and comfortable. The host and her husband were fantastic and very helpful.

Raka Cottage 's response

Anthony, it was an absolute pleasure hosting you!

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Frikkie K - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Frikkie K
With partner

Quiet and relaxing.

Stairs to the cottage a little bit difficult.

Marieta R - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Marieta R
With partner

Uitnemende gasvryheid en diens.

Uitmuntende waarde vir geld. Pragtige gasvrou en puik diens.

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Excellent hospitality and service.

Excellent value for money. Beautiful hostess and great service.

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

Uitstekende plek, pragtige tuin.

Die mooiste plek waar ons nog oornag het. Die trappies deur die tuin is soos 'n stappie deur 'n stukkie reënwoud in die berge. Die eenheid is baie stylvol en netjies en het alles wat nodig is. Baie netjiese area en tog naby alles. Ons sal enige tyd weer hier wil oorbly. Nora en Dries, dankie vir julle gasvryheid.

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Excellent place, beautiful garden.

The most beautiful place we have ever stayed. The steps through the garden are like a walk through a piece of rainforest in the mountains. The unit is very stylish and tidy and has everything you need. Very neat area and yet close to everything. We would love to stay here again anytime. Nora and Dries, thank you for your hospitality.

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

Pragtige plekkie, ten volle toegerus.

Heeltemal privaat, in 'n pragtige tuin geleë. Gasvrou het geen moeite ontsien om hulp te verleen nie. Daar is met liefde aan die fynste detail gedink om ons as gaste tuis te laat voel.

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Beautiful place, fully equipped.

Completely private, set in a beautiful garden. Hostess spared no effort to provide assistance. The finest detail has been thought of with love to make us as guests feel at home.

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Raka Cottage 's response

Jeanette, dit was net n plesier om julle as gaste te hê!

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

Pragtige, rustige plekkie.

Raka Cottage het aan al ons verwagtinge voldoen en meer. Al is daar 'n hele paar trappies op na die Cottage was dit deur en deur die moeite werd. Die vriendelike eienaars was heeltyd "hands on" en het gehelp en voorsien in ons ekstra benodighede. Tuin is ongelooflik mooi en het ons dit geniet on daar te sit en 'n vleisie te braai. Sal hul vir seker aanbeveel.

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Beautiful, peaceful place.

Raka Cottage met all our expectations and more. Even though there are quite a few steps up to the Cottage, it was thoroughly worth it. The friendly owners were "hands on" all the time and helped and provided us with extra necessities. Garden is incredibly beautiful and we enjoyed sitting there and grilling a little meat. Will recommend them for sure.

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Raka Cottage 's response

Joke, dit was net 'n plesier om julle as gaste te hê. Dankie vir n netjiese Cottage wat julle agter gelaat het. Dit word waardeer.

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Maryna S - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Maryna S
With partner

Excellent.

Perfect location, friendly service and private.

Charmaine B - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
5/5
Charmaine B
With partner

Privaatheid en skoon.

Lekker koffie, beskuit, vrugtesap en yogurt elke dag. Dit was 'n besonderse verrassing elke dag. Gasvrou was vriendelik en behulpsaam. Selfs vir ons handdoeke by die swembad uitgesit. Definitief aan te beveel

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Privacy and clean.

Nice coffee, biscuits, fruit juice and yogurt every day. It was a special surprise every day. Hostess was friendly and helpful. Even put out towels for us by the pool. Definitely recommend

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Pieter L - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pieter L
With partner

'n Baie mooi en gerieflike oornagplek!

'n Uitstekende plek om te bly as jy die Laeveld bietjie wil verken! 'n Baie private, netjiese en goed toegeruste kothuisie in 'n tipiese Laeveldtuin tussen die rotse en groot bome. Vars vrugte en blomme laat mens dadelik tuis en welkom voel.

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A very nice and comfortable place to stay!

An excellent place to stay if you want to explore the Lowveld a bit! A very private, neat and well-equipped cottage in a typical Lowveld garden among the rocks and large trees. Fresh fruit and flowers immediately make you feel at home and welcome.

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Raka Cottage 's response

Pieter, dit was 'n voorreg en groot plesier om julle as gaste te hê!

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James D - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
James D
Individual traveller

My verblyf was uit die boonste rakke.

Raka Cottage is uitstekende akkommodasie. Die cottage is baie stylvol met baie goeie linne en al die nodige geriewe. Norah was baie vriendelik en ondersteunend en dit was 'n plesier om haar as gasvrou te hê. Ek kan Raka Cottage met vrymoedigheid aanbeveel.

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My accommodation was tops.

Raka Cottage is excellent accommodation. The cottage is very stylish with very good linen and all the necessary amenities. Norah was very friendly and supportive and it was a pleasure to have her as a hostess. I can recommend Raka Cottage with confidence.

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Amanda R - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Amanda R
With partner

Gasvry, vriendelik, privaat, uitstekende oornagverblyf.

Dries en Norah is uitstekende gashere. Ons het heerlik gerieflik gebly, en al die ekstra bederfies maak dit 'n heerlike plekkie om te bly. Baie netjies en skoon met veilige parkering.

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Hospitable, friendly, private, excellent overnight accommodation.

Dries and Norah are excellent hosts. We had a lovely stay and all the extra little things made it a lovely place to stay. Very neat and clean with safe parking.

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Raka Cottage 's response

Amanda, ek is so jammer ek het jul gemis. My man was dierbaar om al die "opdragte" so getrou uit te voer. Ek hoop om jul op 'n volgende geleentheid te ontmoet. Groete, Norah.

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Connie J - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Connie J
With partner

Veilig met als wat jy nodig het, kan dit beslis aanbeveel!

Ons het 'n heerlike verblyf by Raka Cottage gehad. Die kothuis beskik oor als wat jy nodig het, tot 'n haardroër. Sy voorsien koffie/tee, beskuit, vrugte, muesli en yogurt vir ontbyt. Die kombuis is volledig toegerus vir selfsorg.

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Safe with everything you need, can definitely recommend!

We had a lovely stay at Raka Cottage. The cottage has everything you need, including a hairdryer. She provides coffee/tea, biscuits, fruit, muesli and yogurt for breakfast. The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering.

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Paul H - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Paul H
Individual traveller

Verfrissend.

Hidden gem, as ek dit so kan noem! Ongelooflike plek. Dankie baie!

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Refreshing.

Hidden gem, if I may call it that! Incredible place. Thank you very much!

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Baie dankie Paul!

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Andre L - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Andre L
With partner

Rustig, skoon, uiters gasvrye verblyf.

Pragtige plek, baie skoon en netjies. Dankie vir ongewone gasvryheid en bederfies. Sal beslis weer daar gaan bly.

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Quiet, clean, extremely hospitable accommodation.

Beautiful place, very clean and neat. Thank you for unusual hospitality and treats. Will definitely stay there again.

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Harry N - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Harry N
With partner

Ons was op die hande gedra, baie dankie sal definitief weer kom.

Sien sterre.

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We treated like royalty, thank you very much, we'll be back.

See stars.

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Isabella Hope B - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Isabella Hope B
With partner

Baie privaat en goed toegerus.

Van aankoms tot vertrek was eienaar altyd beskikbaar. Pragtig en volledig toegerus vir 2 persone. Baie veilig.

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Very private and well equipped.

From arrival to departure owner was always available. Beautiful and fully equipped for 2 people. Very safe.

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Monique B - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Monique B
With partner

Wow, wow, wow.

Highly recommend staying at Raka Cottage, from the minute we arrived we were treated like royalty. The cottage was nice and clean and surrounded by all the trees really had a most relaxing atmosphere. Fresh fruit daily and a muesli and yogurt breakfast with a juice. Norah was a real help when we needed to find specific shops and every time we returned to a little chocolate on our pillows. Norah we will definitely be seeing you again.

Bennie S - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bennie S
With partner

Waarde vir geld.

Reëlings het seepglad verloop, baie professioneel. Ek en my eggenoot het Raka Cottage baie geniet, dis skoon, netjies, veilig en privaat. Sal dit sonder enige twyfel aanbeveel, van die hoogste gehalte.

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Value for money.

Arrangements went smoothly, very professional. My spouse and I enjoyed Raka Cottage very much, it's clean, neat, safe and private. Would definitely recommend it, of the highest quality.

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Hantie V - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hantie V
With partner

Awesome.

Was very impressed with the cottage. Loveable owners. Helpful, friendly, ag they're like family! Will always book at the lodge in the future.

Raka Cottage 's response

Hentie, dit was 'n plesier om julle as gaste te hê en ja, ons het dieselfde gesê, voel soos familie!

Raka Cottage
From R960
R 960 R 816
per night (sleeps 2)
From R960
R 960 R 816
per night (sleeps 2)
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  • Free cancellation up to 1 week before your stay!
  • Capacity: 2 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 20:00
    Check-out: 09:00
  • Address: 3 Kort Street, Mbombela (Nelspruit), 1200, Mpumalanga
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