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Swallows Nest Chalet

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.6 out of 5from 33 reviews for Swallows Nest Chalet
Cleanliness
4.5/5
Service
4.6/5
Location
4.8/5
Safety
4.7/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Maarten M - Dec 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Maarten M
Individual traveller

Wonderful cabin in Rhodes.

Wonderful cabin in the Eastern Cape Highlands just a few kilometres outside of Rhodes. Would recommend!

Anneke D - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anneke D
With partner

Best honeymoon destination!

My husband and I spent a week honeymooning in the mountains. Swallows Nest Chalet was the perfect place to stay! From the cosy fireplace, spectacular views and privacy.

Jimmy R - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jimmy R
With partner

Relaxing.

The house had everything you need. It was a perfect base to explore all the passes. We will definitely go back for a few more days.

Piet B - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Piet B
With partner

Goed geleë en vriendelike diens.

Dis naby Rhodes as jy die dorpie wil verken. Ander aktiwiteite naby: Naudes Nek-pas. Tenahead lodge, Carlisle Hoek-pas en Volunteershoek-pas.

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Well located and friendly service.

It's close to Rhodes if you want to explore the town. Other activities nearby: Naudes Nek pass. Tenahead lodge, Carlisle Hoek Pass and Volunteershoek Pass.

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Dirk T - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Dirk T
With partner

Baie goed.

Wonderlike uitsig. Gesellige blyplek.

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Very good.

Wonderful view. Cozy place to stay.

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

Mooi uitsig oor die berge.

Baie skoon netjiese plekkie, eienaar baie ons op hoogte gehou op WhatsApp, sal dalk net warm water bottels of warm kombers voorstel, daar's wel 'n kaggel, maar moeilik om die vuur deur die nag te brand, het redelik koud geword daar. Die res was als pragtig, skoon en netjies.

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Nice view of the mountains.

Very clean neat little place, owner kept us updated on WhatsApp, maybe just suggest hot water bottles or a warm blanket, there is a fireplace, but difficult to keep the fire burning through the night, it got quite cold there. The rest was beautiful, clean and tidy.

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Louis S - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Louis S
With partner

Amazing.

Thanks to Hylton and Sunelle for sharing this lovely view and special place. Rhodes and Swallows Nest chalet is worth visiting.

Gerrit S - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Gerrit S
With partner

Great views, terrible road, rustic cottage.

Although the views were great and the town of Rhodes very interesting, it was not worth the terrible 64 km dirt road. On top of that, we had to drag our luggage up about fifty uneven steps. The cottage itself was okay but very basic.

Tineke M - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Tineke M
With partner

Baie lekker en netjiese plek.

Is wel klein, maar voldoende. Let op dat die trappies vanaf die motor na die huisie wel 'n uitdaging is vir ouer mense. Die uitsig is egter pragtig.

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Very nice and neat place.

Is small, but sufficient. Note that the steps from the car to the cottage are a challenge for older people. The view is beautiful though.

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

Lieflike plek in die berge met mooi uitsigte en waar jy kan rus in vrede. Sunelle en Hylton baie gaaf.

Het verblyf baie geniet. plek is goed geleë in die berge. Mens kan net lekker ontspan en die uitsigte geniet of jy jy kan ook bietjie stap en die omgewing verken. Sunelle en Hylton is baie vriendelik en behulpsaam.

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Lovely place in the mountains with beautiful views and where you can rest in peace. Sunelle and Hylton very nice.

Really enjoyed stay. place is well located in the mountains. You can just relax and enjoy the views or you can also take a walk and explore the surroundings. Sunelle and Hylton are very friendly and helpful.

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

Rustig met asemrowende uitsigte.

Die chalet is geleë teen 'n berghang. Fantastiese uitsigte van berge en strome kan verwag word.

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Peaceful with breathtaking views.

The chalet is located on a mountainside. Fantastic views of mountains and streams can be expected.

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Renier W - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Renier W
Individual traveller

Very nice location, blissfull.

Very nice in the mountains!

Johanneke S - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Johanneke S
Individual traveller

Perfek vir 'n wegbreeknaweek!

Fantastiese wegbreekplekkie omring met berge. Gerieflik en alles wat jy nodig het.

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Perfect for a weekend getaway!

Fantastic getaway surrounded by mountains. Comfortable and everything you need.

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Deon C - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Deon C
With partner

An amazing, quiet place where your soul can again catch up with your body!

A small well-equipped chalet in the mountains - on a working sheep farm (for one - the other is a high altitude training facility) where you can sit and watch the beautiful mountains, experience the sun, the rain and rest. You feel so close to your Creator! If you want to get some exercise you can walk on the farm, hike in the mountains, take a ride on your mountain bike, go for a trail run on the well-established trails, swim in a Olympic size pool, train in a well-equipped gym, all with the most wonderful couple as your hosts. With the location you can also drive around the most beautiful places. An absolute must for the weary person.

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

Lieflike verblyf in wonderlike omgewing.

Nie noodwendig die maklikste plek om by te kom nie, maar 'n heerlike blyplek in 'n pragtige omgewing.

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Lovely stay in wonderful surroundings.

Not necessarily the easiest place to get to, but a lovely place to stay in beautiful surroundings.

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Anton W - May 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anton W
With partner

Awesome.

Pragtig, netjies en skoon. Eienaars baie hulpvaardig.

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Awesome.

Stunning, neat and clean. Owners very helpful.

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

Asemrowend wonderlik.

Die uitsig is pragtig! Ons sal verseker weer en weer terugkom.

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Breathtakingly wonderful.

The view is beautiful! We will definitely return again and again.

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Jacques S - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jacques S
Individual traveller

Mooiste uitsigte net buite die histories dorp Rhodes.

Aan die voet van die Naudes Nek pas en net 'n paar kilometer buite die Historiese dorp Rhodes is Swallows Nest ideaal geleë om die omgewing te verken en binne bereik van die mooiste en beste wilde forelriviere in die land. Die chalet is skoon en netjies en het alles wat jy nodig het. Die uitsigte vanaf die patio is onbeskryflik mooi. Dankie aan Sunelle en Yilton vir julle gasvryheid.

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Most beautiful views just outside the historic town of Rhodes.

Nestled at the foot of the Naudes Nek pass and just a few kilometers outside the historic town of Rhodes, Swallows Nest is ideally situated for exploring the area and within reach of the most beautiful and best wild trout rivers in the country. The chalet is clean and tidy and has everything you need. The views from the patio are indescribably beautiful. Thanks to Sunelle and Yilton for your hospitality.

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Nicolaas F - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicolaas F

Uitstekend.

Sunelle is 'n uitstekende gasvrou en het die ekstra myl gegaan om my en my pa se verblyf perfek te maak.

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Outstanding.

Sunelle is an excellent hostess and went the extra mile to make me and my father's stay perfect.

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Gemma-leigh R - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gemma-leigh R
With partner

Amazing peaceful time in nature!

Much needed breakaway after a long year. The mountains were beautiful. The chalet was the perfect balance of simplicity and comfort.

Anelda C - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Anelda C
With partner

Rus, vrede, natuur, avontuur.

Vriendelike gasvrou.

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Rest, peace, nature, adventure.

Friendly hostess.

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Ronel C - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Ronel C
With partner

Pragtige omgewing, heerlik gekuier.

Die chalet is pragtig geleë met 'n lekker braai area om saans onder die sterre te sit. Wonderlik vir ons uit die stad!! Ongelukkig het die yskas glad nie gewerk nie en verder kort die chalet ernstige instandhoudingswerk. Andersins als in orde.

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Beautiful surroundings, had a great time.

The chalet is beautifully situated with a nice braai area to sit under the stars in the evening. Great for us from out of town!! Unfortunately, the fridge didn't work at all and the chalet is in serious need of maintenance. Otherwise if in order.

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Anonymous Guest - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner
Ernest M - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Ernest M
With partner

Peaceful and quiet.

Not for the aged, steps steep and uneven. Otherwise quite satisfactory.

Danika F - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Danika F
With partner

Ongelooflik!

Dit was definitief die beste besluit om dié akkommodasie te bespreek. Die area is beeldskoon en die diens fantasties. Die eienaars was baie vriendelik. Perfekte wegbreek vir die naweek gewees!

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Unbelievable!

It was definitely the best decision to book this accommodation. The area is picturesque and the service fantastic. The owners were very friendly. Perfect getaway for the weekend!

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Rod W - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Rod W
With partner

Lekker.

Swallows Nest Chalet kort 'n beter stortkop, geen haardroër voorsien nie. Geen fynhoud vir die braai, gelukkig het ek blitz saamgeneem.

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Good.

Swallows Nest Chalet needs a better shower head and there was no hair dryer. There is no twigs for starting the fire, but luckily I brought blitz.

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Adriaan V - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Adriaan V
With partner

Die plekkie bied vir ons die ideale geleentheid om te rus en af te skakel.

Ons het baie lekker gebly. Die kothuis is volledig toegerus en die diens en verwelkoming deur die eienaar was uitstekend. Ons sal baie graag binnekort weer terug wil keer na die Rhodes area om die natuurskoon te geniet.

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The place offers us the ideal opportunity to rest and switch off.

We had a very nice stay. The cottage is fully equipped and the service and welcome by the owner was excellent. We would very much like to return to the Rhodes area again soon to enjoy the scenery.

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Kolie S - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Kolie S
With partner

Oornag naby Rhodes.

Baie aangename oornagplekkie naby Rhodes. Ideaal vir 2 gaste. Skoon en netjies. Alles wat nodig is.

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Overnight near Rhodes.

Very pleasant overnight stop near Rhodes. Ideal for 2 guests. Clean and tidy. Everything that is needed.

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Ruan M - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Ruan M
With partner

Asemrowende uitsig.

Swallows Nest is ideaal vir ‘n naweekwegbreek. Die uitsig is prentjie mooi en is ‘n ideale plek om te rus en ontspan.

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Breathtaking view.

Swallows Nest is ideal for a weekend getaway. The view is picture-perfect and is an ideal place to rest and relax.

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Colin S - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Colin S
With partner

Gemaklik.

Skoon, netjies en gerieflik.

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Comfy.

Clean, neat and comfy.

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Lampies L - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Lampies L
With partner

Verruklik mooi, uiters gasvry.

Die eienaars was baie vriendelik en behulpsaam, al het ons na donker eers daar aangekom in reënerige toestande. Hulle het alles in hul vermoë gedoen om ons gemaklik te maak ten opsigte van krag-onderbreking. Het selfs laat weet watter eetplekke oop was op 1 Jan om 20:00 en ons per sms laat weet. Die huisie is netjies en gesellig, geleë in asemrowende natuurskoon. Dit was heerlik om wakker te word en te luister na allerlei plaasgeluide: 'n haan wat kraai, skape wat blêr, 'n pou wat roep, en sagte reëndruppels op die dak, met 'n pragtige sonopkoms.

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Beautiful, extremely hospitable.

The owners were very friendly and helpful, even though we only arrived after dark and in rainy conditions. They did everything in their power to make us feel comfortable because of the power shortage. They even let us know via sms which restaurants were open on 1 Jan at 20:00. The house is neat and cosy, located in breathtaking scenery. It was lovely to wake up to all the farm noises: a rooster that crows, a sheep that bleats, a peacock that calls, and soft raindrops on the roof, with a beautiful sunrise.

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Dennis G - Oct 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dennis G
With partner

Awesome!

'n Lieflike plek om te ontspan en weg te kom van die "rat race!" en nader aan die Skepper te kom. Die uitsig oor die berge, die waterstroom, die geluid van die wind, die voëls en die plaasdiere - dis verfrissend. Die fasiliteite is uitstekend en alles is netjies en skoon. As radio-amateur kon ek my antenna opslaan en 'n klompie kontakte laat werk. Die chalet is amper op die KF39/KF49-lyn.

Kobus G - Mar 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Kobus G
With partner

Baie aangename verblyf.

Die perfekte manier om die prag van die omgewing te geniet. Goed toegerus met alles wat 'n mens nodig het, teen 'n redelike prys. Dis net jammer van die steil trappies na die chalet toe.

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Very pleasant stay.

The perfect way to enjoy the splendor of the surroundings. Well equipped with everything one needs, at a reasonable price. It's just a shame about the steep steps to the chalet.

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  • Capacity: 2 people
  • No children allowed
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Grace Hill Farm, R396, Rhodes Village, 9787, Eastern Cape
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