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The Bird’s Nest

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.2 out of 5from 9 reviews for The Bird’s Nest
Cleanliness
3.2/5
Service
4.1/5
Location
4.9/5
Safety
4.3/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Chris V - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Chris V
With partner

Nog steeds ons gunstelingplek.

Dit het ons vyf en 'n halwe jaar geneem om weer hier te kom ontspan en dié keer het ons 'n volle week vertoef. En dit was nog steeds nie lank genoeg nie! 'n Mens kan net nie genoeg kry van die stilte, rustigheid en betowerende uitsigte nie. Fantasties.

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Still our favorite place.

It took us five and a half years to come and relax here again and this time we stayed for a full week. And it still wasn't long enough! One just cannot get enough of the silence, tranquility and enchanting views. Fantastic.

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The Bird’s Nest 's response

Baie dankie Chris,
It was our pleasure having you stay, you welcome anytime. It was good chatting to you. Thank you for your review.
God bless.
Merlyn


The Bird’s Nest
Deirdre V - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Deirdre V
With partner

Rustigheid en die natuurskoon is pragtig.

Die area is absoluut pragtig. Dalk moet julle net vir toekomstige toeriste laat weet dat 'n ± 80km grondpad gery gaan word. Die eenheid kon dalk so bietjie skoner gewees het. Daar is stof vernaamlik op die solder en spinnerakke orals. 'n Liggie buitekant kan ook bietjie help in die aand, want dis pikdonker daar. Die eenheid is wel goed toegerus, en ons het niks gekort nie. Die stort was wel 'n bietjie van 'n uitdaging. Sal weer gaan kuier, hierdie keer weet ons wat wag op ons.

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Tranquility and the scenery are beautiful.

The area is absolutely beautiful. Maybe you should just let future tourists know that a ± 80km dirt road will be driven. The unit could have been a little cleaner. There is dust mainly in the attic and cobwebs everywhere. A light outside can also help a bit in the evening, because it's pitch dark there. The unit is well equipped, and we lacked nothing. The shower was a bit of a challenge though. Will visit again, this time we know what awaits us.

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Petro F - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Petro F
With partner

Peaceful place to reset your compass.

A remote rustic spot, no internet/cell comms at the cottage, so the perfect place for a technology detox and to rekindle the art of face-to-face communication in beautiful surroundings. Expansive views with a lovely garden outside the cottage. Candle light, gas and batteries gave us hot water and a cold fridge. A roaring fire in the massive fireplace was enough to keep the whole cottage toasty in cold and drizzly weather.

John & Liza P - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
John & Liza P
Family with young children

The setting is stunning, but dust covered all surfaces.

Bedding in main bedroom was covered with pet hair which triggered allergies of one family member.

The Bird’s Nest 's response

So sorry to hear that.
We are pet friendly and dog hairs are dog hairs and not always that easy to get rid of. I will put dog covers on the beds for guests that like to sleep with their pets, it should solve the problem.
Thanks for letting me know.

The Bird’s Nest
Ronette S - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ronette S
With partner

Ongelooflike natuurskoon in absolute privaatheid.

The Bird's Nest / Bridal Veil chalets is ongelooflik. Dis in die middel van die berge met geen ander mens in sig nie. Ons het dit ongelooflik baie geniet om die waterval en sterre vanuit ons bed dop te hou, onder die waterval te sit, in die berge te stap en saans voor die kaggelvuur te sit. Absolute rus vir jou siel.

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Incredible scenery in absolute privacy.

The Bird's Nest / Bridal Veil chalets are amazing. It's in the middle of the mountains with no other people in sight. We really enjoyed watching the waterfall and stars from our bed, sitting under the waterfall, walking in the mountains and sitting in front of the fireplace at night. Absolute rest for your soul.

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Shaun T - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Shaun T
Family with young children

Baie stil met net die natuur om jou.

Lekker om van alles weg te wees sonder sein.

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Very quiet with only nature around you.

Nice to be away from it all without signal.

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Riana P - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Riana P
Family with teenagers

Ongelooflike mooi omgewing.

Baie lekker gebly - omgewing is ongelooflik mooi. Beter naamborde en aanwysings sal 'n pluspunt wees. Daar is geen sein nie, en die naaste dorp is Himeville - ongeveer 'n uur se ry. Daar is ook nie GPS koördinate nie - so ry op gevoel. Daar was niemand om ons welkom te heet nie en dit het ons bietjie onseker laat voel. Die chalet was oopgesluit en die sleutel was binne op die tafel, maar geen nota nie. Geen probleem as daar nie 'n welkom-komitee is nie, maar laat 'n nota om die besoekers welkom te voel.

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Unbelievably beautiful environment.

Very nice stay - environment is incredibly beautiful. Better signage and directions would be a plus. There is no signal, and the nearest town is Himeville - about an hour's drive. There are also no GPS coordinates - so drive by feel. There was no one to welcome us and it made us feel a bit insecure. The chalet was unlocked and the key was inside on the table, but no note. No problem if there is no welcome committee, but leave a note to make the visitors feel welcome.

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Annolien S - Aug 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annolien S

Plekkie om jou siel te herlaai!

The Bird's Nest sal altyd 'n baie spesiale plek in my hart hê. Dit was die plek waar ek met my familie, na baie jare se skeiding, weer kon "connect". Verskille en misverstande is uit die weg geruim en 'n mooi verhouding is weer hervestig. Birds's Nest is werklik die plek waar 'n mens kan kom om in die stilte en rustigheid van die natuur jou siel te herlaai. Dankie Merlyn en Linton vir julle gasvryheid en vriendelikheid. Julle was "awesome" gashere!

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Restores the soul!

The Bird's Nest will always have a very special place in my heart. It was where I was able to reconnect with my family after many years apart. A lot of misunderstandings were settled and a beautiful relationship was established once again. Bird's Nest really is the perfect spot if you need stillness and nature to retore your soul. Thanks Merlyn and Linton for your hospitality and friendliness. You were awesome hosts!

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The Bird’s Nest 's response

Annolien and Mel, it was our absolute pleasure to have two such lovely people stay. That all family misunderstandings were also washed away made our hearts warm. May your journey together now be a joyful one. God Bless.

The Bird’s Nest
Chris V - May 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Chris V
With partner

Hemel op aarde.

As jy, soos ons, absolute stilte met net die natuur om jou wil beleef, is Bird's Nest dié plek om te wees. Die uitsig is asemrowend en alhoewel die chalet nie luuks is nie (dankie tog, dit dra by tot die terug-aarde-toe/weer-mens-wees ervaring), het dit alles wat nodig is vir selfsorg. Ons het 'n fantastiese twee nagte by Bird's Nest deurgebring en gaan beslis weer (vir baie langer)!

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Heaven on earth.

If you, like us, want to experience absolute silence and to be surrounded by nature, Bird's Nest is the place to be. The view is breathtaking and although the chalet isn't luxurious (thank goodness, it brings you down to earth), it contains everything you need for self-catering. We had a fantastic 2 nights at Bird's Nest and wil definitely go again (and for longer next time)!

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The Bird’s Nest 's response

Thank you so much Chris for your kind words, we are more than delighted you enjoyed your stay and recharged your batteries. We also thank you for the clean state you both left the Bird's Nest in, it was more than a pleasure to have you stay.

The Bird’s Nest
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From R3 521
per night, for 7 ppl
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R3 521
per night, for 7 ppl
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  • Capacity: 7 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Glenara Farm, Lotheni, 3256, KwaZulu-Natal
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