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Simonskloof Mountain Retreat - Faraway Cottage

11 reviews
Self Catering

Review Summary

4.9 out of 5from 11 reviews for Simonskloof Mountain Retreat - Faraway Cottage
Cleanliness
4.8/5
Service
4.9/5
Location
4.9/5
Safety
5.0/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Annett B - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annett B
With partner

Wonderful place.

Super nice hosts welcome you in a quiet and remote place.

Simonskloof Mountain Retreat - Faraway Cottage 's response

Dear Annett,
Thanks a lot for your awesome review. I hope to welcome you soon again.
Have a great holiday still and you definitely have earned the "Drive it like a 4x4 even if it's just a small rental" badge, by making it out of the valley on these flooded roads.
Regards,
Jurgen & Ninon

Simonskloof Mountain Retreat - Faraway Cottage
Karen F - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karen F
With friends

Detox from the city.

Beautiful location. Easy access to walks. Freshest air available.

Louisa V - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Louisa V
With partner

Mooi natuurlike omgewing met pragtige klippe en landskappe.

So lekker gebly. Mens moet net langer as 3 dae bly! Baie staproetes! Te min tyd.

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Beautiful natural environment with beautiful rocks and landscapes.

Had such a nice stay. You just have to stay longer than 3 days! Lots of hiking trails! Too little time.

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Dalene O - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dalene O
With partner

Fantastiese wegbreek en ervaring van stilte en die natuur. Die grootheid van die Skepping word absoluut beklemtoon!

Heerlike webreek, weg van die gejaag en selfoonopvangs. 'n Mens kry die geleentheid om naby die natuur te wees. Die stilte en slegs natuurgeluide is soos musiek in 'n mens se ore. Jy kry kans om te dink oor wat jy dink. Ek sal dit sterk aanbeveel vir mense wat nodig het om weer hul batterye te laai!

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Fantastic getaway and experience of silence and nature. The greatness of Creation is absolutely emphasized!

Great web break, away from the hustle and bustle and cell phone reception. One gets the opportunity to be close to nature. The silence and only nature sounds are like music to one's ears. You get a chance to think about what you think. I would highly recommend it to people who need to recharge their batteries!

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

Rustig en stil.

Vinnig afgeskakel en die natuur geniet. Lekker gestap, gesels en basies van als vergeet waarmee ons elke dag te doen het.

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Calm and quiet.

Quickly switch off and enjoy nature. Have a nice walk, chat and basically forget about everything we have to deal with every day.

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Oliver R - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Oliver R
With partner

Fantastiese plek vir 'n wegbreek.

Waarlik die beste wegbreek wat ons in 'n lang tyd gehad het. Die stilte en natuurskoon is kos vir die siel.

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Great place for a getaway.

Truly the best break we have had in a long time. The silence and natural beauty are food for the soul.

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Simonskloof Mountain Retreat - Faraway Cottage 's response

Thanks for your visit, awesome review, and photos. We're looking forward to seeing you again at Simonskloof!

Simonskloof Mountain Retreat - Faraway Cottage
Annamarie D - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Annamarie D
With partner

Excellent location. Everything in perfect working order. Beautiful hiking trails.

There is no electricity so do not expect to charge phones. The outside bath with a view over the mountains was a winner!

Frances T - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Frances T
With partner

Loved camping here!

If you love nature and hiking, we highly recommend Simonskloof. We loved camping here with our dogs and hiking to the rockpools, waterfall and appreciating the silence. We even spotted the very rare riverine rabbit one night while sitting by the fire! The hosts are very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about the area. The only thing I would mention is that some of the campsites are a bit close together if you like camping in complete privacy and some of the sites have a slope.

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

Heaven in the mountains.

If you need to break away, this is the place to go. As a person who loves nature and sometimes needs to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, I can honestly say this is the best location, hands down. The hiking trails, the cosy house, the silence, not to mention the friendliness and kindness of Jurgen and Ninon - everything about Simonskloof Mountain Retreat is geared to help you experience the Koo Valley in all its glory. Thank you Jurgen and Ninon. We will be back.

Simonskloof Mountain Retreat - Faraway Cottage 's response

Hey TW, awesome review, thanks! Hope to see you soon again!

Simonskloof Mountain Retreat - Faraway Cottage
Betsie M - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Betsie M
With partner

This place is unreal!

We had an amazing stay! The owners are absolutely blessed to call this place home! The unit was neat and tidy and the simple, eco-friendly elements commendable. The hiking trails are breathtaking and I could lie in the hammock forever, just soaking up the tranquility and beauty of the pristine surroundings. Our 2 Scotties also enjoyed the trails with us and took a plunge in the mountain pools. I definitely recommend this place to all nature lovers!

Simonskloof Mountain Retreat - Faraway Cottage 's response

We are so thrilled that you enjoyed your stay at Simonskloof Mountain Retreat!. Hope to see you again soon.

Simonskloof Mountain Retreat - Faraway Cottage
Lex K - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Lex K
With partner

Pragtige omgewing.

Heerlike wegbreek van die daaglikse gewoel - weg van ander met net die nodige daaglikse geriewe beskikbaar.

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Beautiful surroundings.

Great break from the daily hustle and bustle - away from others with only the necessary daily amenities available.

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Thanks Lex, until next time!

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