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The Bell @ Fernwood

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.9 out of 5from 30 reviews for The Bell @ Fernwood
Cleanliness
4.9/5
Service
4.7/5
Location
5.0/5
Safety
5.0/5
Value for money
4.9/5
Hlengiwe G - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hlengiwe G
Family with teenagers

The best ever!

It was peaceful, tranquil and restful.

Jolanie W - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jolanie W
Family with teenagers

Perfect getaway place.

It was fantastic. Spacious house with a breathtaking view. Highly recommended.

Avrishka B - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Avrishka B

Amazing stay.

It was wonderful. Magnificent view and facilities. Spacious and clean! Ideal for our family.

Christiaan C - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christiaan C
With friends

Onvergeetlik.

Dit was die perfekte wegbreek en rusplek.

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Unforgettable.

It was the perfect getaway and resting place.

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Wolfgang Z - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wolfgang Z
With partner

Perfect getaway.

Wonderful lodge with a magnificent view.

Susan F - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Susan F
With partner

Heerlike kuier. Pragtige plek. Uitstekende diens.

As jy in die berge wil gaan rus en 'n lekke blyplek soek- soek nie verder. Die The Bell @ Fernwood is alles wat jy nodig het om regtig lekker vakansie te hou. Alles wat jy nodig het en nog meer. Baie netjies, skoon, gerieflik, lekker blyplek met ongelooflike uitsig: Lekker doen dinge soos stap en swem en ons het ook die speletjieskamer geniet. Definitief ons keuse van blyplek as ons weer in daardie omgewing gaan kuier!

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Great visit. Beautiful place. Excellent service.

If you want to rest in the mountains and look for a nice place to stay - look no further. The Bell @ Fernwood is everything you need to have a really nice holiday. Everything you need and more. Very neat, clean, comfortable, nice place to stay with an incredible view: Nice to do things like walking and swimming and we also enjoyed the games room. Definitely our choice of place to stay if we visit that area again!

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

Wonderlike uitsig. Skoon, gerieflik, aanbeveel vir rustige verblyf.

Heerlik, alles wat nodig is in eenheid.

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Wonderful view. Clean, comfortable, recommended for a peaceful stay.

Great, everything needed in unity.

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Cathy K - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Cathy K
Family with teenagers

Absolutely amazing!

We have always wanted to stay at The Bell @ Fernwood and our expectations were most definitely met. Had one of the most relaxing weekends in a very long time.

Liesel C - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Liesel C
With partner

Heerlike rustige akkommodasie. Vyfster!

Dit is 'n pragtige plek. Die huis is modern en goed in stand gehou. Dit leef lekker en het alles wat nodig is. Ons sal beslis probeer om weer te gaan.

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Lovely peaceful accommodation. Five star!

It is a beautiful place. The house is modern and well maintained. It lives well and has everything needed. We will definitely try to go again.

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Hettie B - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hettie B
With friends

Gerieflike verblyf met pragtige berge om jou.

'n Lieflike gerieflike huis met die mooiste uitsig oor die berge. En as jy daar gaan bly moet jy tyd maak om by die Drakensberg Seunskoor ook uit te kom indien hul optree, want dis baie naby en 'n absolute hoogtepunt.

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Comfortable accommodation with beautiful mountains around you.

A lovely comfortable house with the most beautiful view of the mountains. And if you're going to stay there, you should make time to come to the Drakensberg Boys' Choir if they're performing, because it's very close and an absolute highlight.

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Michael K - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michael K
With partner

Uitstekend, pragtig en netjies.

Pragtige omgewing, die huis is pragtig en skoon, en het so lekker geruik toe ons inkom. Sal definitief weer besoek.

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Excellent, beautiful and neat.

Beautiful setting, the house is beautiful and clean, and smelled so good when we entered. Will definitely visit again.

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

Absolutely breathtaking!

This place gave me absolute peace! It was quiet, close enough to restaurants to cater to any palate, and the views are incredible! The place is super comfortable and very, very clean!

Maurice J - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Maurice J
With partner

A wonderful and tranquil environment.

Walking throughout the various paths was an enjoyable moment.

Julie L - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Julie L
With friends

Most enjoyable.

The accommodation and service were excellent. The surroundings were quiet and peaceful, and the views from the chalet were beautiful. There were pleasant walks which provided an opportunity for game-spotting (zebra, blesbok, baboons, and monkeys, a porcupine, etc.). We also made use of the pool (very well maintained) and the games room. There are some things that need attention: 1. The inside mats at the entrances are very slippery and this could be dangerous for people who are fragile or who have been injured in some way. The mats need a non-slip backing. 2. In the shared bathroom, there is a leak between the shower curb and the bathroom floor on the side near the toilet. This gets a bit smelly and needs the attention of a plumber. 3. A non-slip shower mat in the shared bathroom would be a welcome addition.

Peter R - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Peter R
Family with young children

Stunning views and quiet.

Staff were excellent. Had an issue with the fireplace and it was sorted out the next morning. Great views at Dawn and Sunset. We will definitely be back.

Johan E - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan E
With friends

Ons het baie lekker gekuier.

Dit is redelik ver geleë, so dit is aanbeveel indien jul The Bell besoek, moenie minder as 2 aande bly nie, ons was daar net vir 1 aand, baie lekker, maar sou graag langer wou bly.

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We had a great time.

It is located quite far, so it is recommended if you visit The Bell, do not stay less than 2 nights, we were only there for 1 night, very nice, but would have liked to stay longer.

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Suniia M - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Suniia M
Family with teenagers

An amazing, serene getaway.

The level of comfort and beauty in this accommodation surprised us. We had everything we needed even during loadshedding. Would recommend this stay to everyone we know. Thank you for the beautiful memories.

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

Baie mooi ligging, pratige huis met uitstekende geriewe.

Baie mooi en gerieflik. Hoofslaapkamer het egter net gewone dubbelbed wat oud en uitgeslaap is, en nie 'n koningingrootte soos geadverteer nie. Andersins alles perfek!

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Very nice location, nice house with excellent facilities.

Very nice and comfortable. However, master bedroom only has regular double bed which is old and worn out, not a queen size as advertised. Otherwise everything perfect!

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Stef-marié S - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Stef-marié S
With partner

Onbeskryflik mooi! Perfek geleë!

Dis een van die mooiste plekke waarin ek al gebly het in die Drakensberge. Dis perfek geleë, die uitsig is prentjiemooi. Dis 'n absolute fantastiese plek. Ek sal beslis weer daar gaan bly!

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Indescribably beautiful! Perfectly located!

It's one of the most beautiful places I've stayed in in the Drakensberg. It's perfectly located, the view is picturesque. It's an absolutely fantastic place. I would definitely stay there again!

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Harsheeta N - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Harsheeta N

Peaceful, tranquil, private and homey.

The Bell is a beautiful and quaint little cottage set in the picturesque Drakensberg Mountains. The air is so clean and refreshing. The cottage itself is homey, neat and tidy. Absolutely enjoyed the scenery and the Falcons swooping through the air was wonderful. Being so close to these magnificent creatures was a real treat.

Sanet P - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sanet P
With friends

Ongelooflike pragtige plek, dankie. Dit is waarde vir geld. Goed vir mens se siel om so naby die natuur te wees. Kan dit gerus aanbeveel. Al het dit gereën en ons het in die middel van Desember lekker voor kaggel in aande gesit.

Daar is baie om te doen en ons het lekker gerus. Huisie baie luuks, handdoeke elke dag verander en kom diens. Staproetes ongelooflik en perdgery. Dankie. Een woord: awesome en aan te beveel vir enige iemand. Daar is genoeg spasie en 'n ruim huis. Ons nooit in mekaar se pad gevoel nie. Ysmasjien 'n pluspunt. Hout beskikbaar.

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Incredibly beautiful place, thank you. It is value for money. Good for one's soul to be so close to nature. Can easily recommend it. Even though it rained and we sat in front of the fireplace in the evenings in the middle of December.

There is a lot to do and we had a good rest. Cottage very luxurious, towels changed every day and service comes. Amazing hiking trails and horseback riding. Thank you. One word: awesome and recommendable to anyone. There is enough space and a spacious house. We never felt in each other's way. Ice machine a plus. Wood available.

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Carien F - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carien F
Family with young children

Lieflike plek!

Sal weer besoek!

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Lovely place!

Will visit again!

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Louisa V - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Louisa V
With partner

The Bell is hoogs aan te beveel!

Ons het só, só lekker gebly by The Bell. Die chalet is baie privaat, ruim, netjies en goed toegerus met die mooiste uitsig op die berg en vallei. Die perde, sebras en kolganse het vir baie vermaak gesorg en die woue het ook elke dag hul draai in die lug kom maak met hul grasieuse vlug. Ons het baie moeilik vertrek en sal baie graag permanent hier wil bly. Gaan beslis weer hier oorbly!

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The Bell is highly recommended!

We had such, such a nice stay at The Bell. The chalet is very private, spacious, tidy and well equipped with the most beautiful view of the mountain and valley. The horses, zebras and colt geese provided a lot of entertainment and the wolves also came to make their turn in the sky every day with their graceful flight. We had a hard time leaving and would love to stay here permanently. Will definitely stay here again!

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Frikkie L - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Frikkie L
With partner

Asemrowende omgewing.

Regte plek om weg te breek van elke dag se gejaag. Die huis is baie privaat en volledig toegerus. Lieflike berg-uitsig.

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Breathtaking surroundings.

Right place to break away from every day's rush. The house is very private and fully equipped. Lovely mountain view.

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

'n Plek vir alle seisoene en vele aktiwiteite.

Fernwood Lodge is 'n oord in die Champagne-vallei wat seker dié beste ligging ten opsigte van die berg het. Die uitsig op die omgewing vanaf die huis is asemrowend en al die seisoene kan in een dag beleef word. The Bell is modern en gerieflik toegerus met alles wat 'n mens mag nodig kry. Dit is die ideale plek vir salig uitrus of baie aktief wees.

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A place for all seasons and many activities.

Fernwood Lodge is a resort in the Champagne Valley that probably has the best location in terms of the mountain. The view of the surroundings from the house is breathtaking and all the seasons can be experienced in one day. The Bell is modern and comfortably equipped with everything one might need. It is the ideal place to rest blissfully or be very active.

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Orna P - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Orna P
With friends

Ongelooflike ligging en uitsig!

Gerieflike drieslaapkamerhuis met twee badkamers. Asemrowende uitsig op die pieke. Langs Falcon Ridge wat 'n moet is om te besoek vir hulle valkeniersvertoning. Heerlik gestap op Fernwood se uitgestrekte terrein en ook bergpaadjies vanaf Monk's Cowl se karavaanpark. Al wat gekort het in die kombuis was 'n braaivleisbak, maar verder het ons alles gehad wat nodig was.

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Amazing location and view!

Comfortable three bedroom house with two bathrooms. Breathtaking view of the peaks. Next to Falcon Ridge which is a must visit for their falconry display. Great walking on Fernwood's extensive grounds and also mountain paths from Monk's Cowl caravan park. All that was missing in the kitchen was a roasting pan, but otherwise we had everything we needed.

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Henk G - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Henk G
Family with teenagers

Baie aangenaam.

Sal weer wil besoek.

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Very pleasant.

Will want to visit again.

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Elvira D - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elvira D
Family with teenagers

Fantastiese plek! Asemrowende uitsig en 'n lekkerbly-tuiste!

Ongelooflik lekker gebly, die daaglikse diens was regtig lekker! Die fasiliteite is baie goed. Die goedere is nuttig en die kaggel, buite stoep en braaigeriewe is baie lekker! Die hout wat voorsien was was baie gerieflik. Dankie vir uitstekende verblyf!

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Fantastic place! Breathtaking view and a nice place to stay!

Incredibly nice, the daily service was really nice! The facilities are very good. The goods are useful and the fireplace, outdoor patio and braai facilities are very nice! The wood provided was very convenient. Thanks for the excellent stay!

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The Bell @ Fernwood 's response

Baie, baie dankie vir die wonderlike terugvoer! Ons hoop julle god weer terug te verwelkom!
Berg groete,
Lynette

The Bell @ Fernwood
Maryke E - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Maryke E
With partner

Rus en vrede. Voortreflike waarde.

The Bell @ Fernwood is voortreflike waarde vir geld. Die eenheid is volledig toegerus, ruim en gerieflik. Professionele, vriendelike diens. Die omgewing is idillies. Ons sal beslis weer gaan!

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Rest and peace. Excellent value.

The Bell @ Fernwood is excellent value for money. The unit is fully equipped, spacious and comfortable. Professional, friendly service. The setting is idyllic. We will definitely go again!

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The Bell @ Fernwood 's response

Baie dankie vir die terugvoer. Dit was heerlik om ons stukkie hemel met julle te deel!
Groete en sien julle weer,
Fernwood.

The Bell @ Fernwood
Robert G - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Robert G
Individual traveller

A perfect base for a family holiday to berg.

Even though I was just there on business, Fernwood will make the ideal base for a family holiday to the berg as it is perfectly situated and the accommodations is superb.

The Bell @ Fernwood 's response

Dear Robert, thank you for your feedback! We do hope to see you and your family visiting soon! Kind regards, Lyn

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  • Capacity: 6 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Farm Dingaan REM 8473, Cathkin Valley, Fernwood Share Block (Pty) Ltd, Winterton, 3340, KwaZulu-Natal
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