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The Donkey Dairy Kothuis - Plaaswerf Verblyf

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.9 out of 5from 35 reviews for The Donkey Dairy Kothuis - Plaaswerf Verblyf
Cleanliness
4.9/5
Service
5.0/5
Location
4.7/5
Safety
4.9/5
Value for money
4.9/5
Alyssa M - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alyssa M
Family with young children

Going to make this an annual trip.

The most amazing stay with the most amazing staff.

Coe-ane E - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Coe-ane E
Family with teenagers

Dit was wonderlik om 'n plaas naweek te hê.

Ongelooflik lekker gebly, was wonderlik om 'n plaas naweek te hê.

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It was great to have a farm weekend.

Unbelievably nice stay, it was great to have a farm weekend.

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Willene D - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Willene D
Family with young children

The perfect home away from home.

The cottage looks the same as in the pictures and was equipped with everything we needed. The people are friendly and helpful. We had a great time and will most definitely visit them again.

Stuart F - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Stuart F
Family with young children

Enjoyed our stay.

Great vibe and authentic farm stay! Kids loved being part of the farm and helping out with the animals. Great hike which our 2 kids (3 + 5) coped with up to the water source.

Gregory S - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gregory S
Family with young children

Absolutely awesome.

It was awesome. Great weekend.

Zian H - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Zian H
With partner

Nooit gedink donkies sou oulik wees nie.

Dit was 'n besonderse naweek vir my en my vrou. Baie dankie vir die diens en gasvryheid. Oulikste plaas wat ek al ooit besoek het. Selfs die hoender was net te duur. En vir die wat wonder, donkiemelk is nie te sleg nie.

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Never thought donkeys would be cute.

It was a special weekend for me and my wife. Thank you very much for the service and hospitality. Cutest farm I have ever visited. Even the chicken was just too expensive. And for those wondering, donkey milk isn't too bad.

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Dirk V - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dirk V
Family with young children

Waarde vir geld en vreeslik rustig. Net die plek om te "reset".

Baie lekker en rustig.

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Value for money and very peaceful. Just the place to "reset".

Very nice and peaceful.

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Sarita P - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sarita P

Absoluut aanbeveelbaar.

Ek en my ma het heerlik gebly.

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Absolutely recommendable.

My mother and I had a wonderful stay.

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Mandeli P - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mandeli P
Family with young children

Wonderlike naweek weg 21-24 Maart 2024.

Wow! Weereens een vir die boeke, moes al klaar die kinders belowe om binnekort weer te kom kuier. As mens by 'n plek wegry en jou kinders huil vir amper 15 minute dan moet jy weet, hulle het elke oomblik geniet. Jesse, Martyn, Amanda en al die ander staf, baie dankie vir 'n heerlike tyd by julle op die plaas. Kinders kon weer nie genoeg kry van al die diere nie, en ook nie van al die honde kinders nie.

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Wonderful weekend away 21-24 March 2024.

Wow! Once again one for the books, already had to promise the children to come visit again soon. If you drive away from a place and your children cry for almost 15 minutes then you should know, they enjoyed every moment. Jesse, Martyn, Amanda and all the other staff, thank you very much for a wonderful time with you on the farm. Children again could not get enough of all the animals, nor of all the dog children.

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Janine L - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Janine L
Family with young children

Magical, kiddie friendly, wonderful animals and activities, pleasant staff.

Living the farm life! What a wonderful stay, I will be going there again. The staff made it extra special by being so welcoming during our stay.

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

A comfortable and relaxing stay.

A wonderful and very comfortable stay at The Donkey Dairy Kothuis - Plaaswerf Verblyf. The staff were friendly and extremely helpful. The premises are well-suited for all the activities on offer. We felt like VIP guests. We will absolutely be back for another stay.

Annie H - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annie H
Family with young children

N moet besoek, dis regtig 'n pragtige plekkie.

Dit was baie rustig en lekker. Sal beslis weer gaan.

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N must visit, it's really a beautiful place.

It was very peaceful and nice. Will definitely go again.

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Cornel M - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cornel M
With partner

Spesiaal. Rustig. Onvergeetlik!

Kothuis is gerieflik ingerig. Bed gemaklik, beddegoed netjies. Water word vinnig warm. Hier en daar geringe opknappingswerk nodig. Interaksie met die diere só spesiaal. Personeel besonder vriendelik en gasvry. Staproete asemrowend.

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Special. Restful. Unforgettable!

Cottage is comfortably furnished. Bed comfortable, bedding neat. Water heats up quickly. Minor renovation work needed here and there. Interaction with the animals so special. Staff particularly friendly and hospitable. Walking route breathtaking.

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Stephanu D - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Stephanu D
Family with young children

Uitstekend. Vreugdevol.

Bitter lekker naweek vir ons en ons kinders. Sal beslis weer gaan.

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Outstanding. Joyful.

Very nice weekend for us and our children. Will definitely go again.

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Louise L - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Louise L
Family with teenagers

Almal moet Donkey Diary op hulle bucket lys sit.

Rustige wonderlike plek met die beste donkies.

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Everyone should put Donkey Diary on their bucket list.

Quiet wonderful place with the best donkeys.

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Beulah A - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Beulah A

Refreshing, peaceful and enlivening.

It was special. My mum has MS, so she struggled a bit with the stairs, which are not many. However, for anyone with access issues, the cottage has two steps down to the kitchen and bathroom and one outside the front. The cottage has character and a good rustic feel. We had friendly peacocks and farm dogs visit, which made us feel right at home. Our host was an angel and ever so accommodating. She very kindly went on standby to keep an eye on my mum while I hiked up the mountain at the back. We dipped into farm life for a day and it was wonderful. All farm staff were really helpful and friendly. Our host even arranged for his maintenance man to fix our car. On our drive there, the plastic under the engine popped loose in one corner, which has happened before to this car. We drove a bit on a dirt road which loosened it, so if you don't have a 4x4, drive carefully through the game park where we saw zebra, springbok, kudu and a huge legavaan. P.S. The donkey milk tastes great with rooibos and we highly recommend the farm rusks and donkey ice cream. We wished we could have stayed longer. Thank you, our hosts, for a well-needed and revitalising break at the accommodation.

Annelien H - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annelien H
With partner

Rustige natuurskoon. Ontmoeting met miniatuur diertjies.

Dit is baie veilig, rustige ontspanning en die mooiste uitsigte met die hiking trails.

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Tranquil scenery. Encounter with miniature animals.

It is very safe, peaceful relaxation and the most beautiful views with the hiking trails.

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Litza R - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Litza R
Family with young children

Onvergeetlike ervaring tussen die pragtige donkies!

Die rustigheid op die plaas is net wat mens se siel nodig het van die besige stadslewe. Die plaas is pragtig en die kothuis is goed uitgerig, netjies en skoon. Die werkers en eienaar is so vriendelik en behulpsaam en mens voel dadelik tuis. Daar is oorgenoeg om op die plaas en in die omliggende areas te doen om mens besig te hou. Die diere is so mak en elke interaksie met hulle, of dit nou die honde, donkies, koeie, alpakas, perde of bokkies is, is 'n oomblik wat 'n ongelooflike belewenis is en bring dit net totale vervulling en liefde in mens se hart. Sal beslis die Donkey Dairy kothuis aanbeveel!

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Unforgettable experience among the beautiful donkeys!

The tranquility on the farm is just what one's soul needs from the busy city life. The farm is beautiful and the cottage is well appointed, neat and clean. The workers and owner are so friendly and helpful and you immediately feel at home. There is plenty to do on the farm and in the surrounding areas to keep you busy. The animals are so tame and every interaction with them, whether it is the dogs, donkeys, cows, alpacas, horses or goats, is a moment that is an incredible experience and only brings total fulfillment and love to one's heart . Would definitely recommend the Donkey Dairy cottage!

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Cindy S - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cindy S
Family with teenagers

Rustige wegbreek uit die stad.

Dit was ons tweede besoek aan die Donkey Dairy Kothuis. Baie goeie waarde vir geld, lekker privaat en 'n rustige wegbreek. Ons twee tieners het dit ook geniet, veral die honde wat kom inloer en al die diere op die plaas. Sal dit hoogs aanbeveel!

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Peaceful getaway from the city.

This was our second visit to the Donkey Dairy Cottage. Very good value for money, nice privacy and a peaceful getaway. Our two teenagers also enjoyed it, especially the dogs that come to visit and all the animals on the farm. Would highly recommend it!

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Carla O - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carla O
Family with young children

Loved the place!

Everyone was so friendly, kids had a great time! Will definitely go again!

Dewald V - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dewald V
With friends

Sielsrus op 'n plaas.

Die rus en saligheid wat mens hier ervaar is goed vir die siel. Daar is oorgenoeg om op die plaas, en in die omliggende areas te doen om mens besig te hou. Die staff is ongelooflik vriendelik en behulpsaam. Die diere is baie mak en elke interaksie met hulle bring net totale rustigheid aan. Snags kan mens lekker om die boma kuier en die sterre bekyk terwyl mens die klankbaan van die nag inneem. Dankie vir die wonderlike ervaring!

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Peace of mind on a farm.

The peace and bliss that one experiences here is good for the soul. There is plenty to do on the farm and in the surrounding areas to keep you busy. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. The animals are very tame and every interaction with them brings total tranquility. At night, you can have fun around the boma and look at the stars while taking in the soundtrack of the night. Thanks for the wonderful experience!

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Mandeli P - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mandeli P
Family with young children

Awesome!

Wow! What can we say about our stay with you guys at The Donkey Dairy Farm. 13-16 of July 2023. You guys were so accommodating from the word go. We had no complaints, everything was clean and neat, the animals well looked after, and Lucas the dog stole our hearts from the first moment he came to greet us, love at first sight. The whole experience and the stay definitely one for the books. We had a photoshoot with Natasha, to capture memories on your beautiful farm. Our kids had a ball, and when we left on Sunday both of them were in tears, and we had to promise them that we will come to the farm again. Zac, Jesse, Zelda, Martain, Jacqueline and all the rest of the friendly staff keep up the excellent work you do, you really have a piece of heaven on your farm. See you again soon the Potgieter Family all the way from Nigel.

Sanet E - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sanet E
Family with young children

Aangename ondervinding en kinders lief dit.

Aangename verblyf met vriendelike personeel. Die kothuis en braai area kort bietjie TLC.

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Pleasant experience and kids love it.

Pleasant stay with friendly staff. The cottage and braai area need some TLC.

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Alex M - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Alex M
Family with young children

Lekker rustige naweek in die natuur.

Ons het baie lekker gekuier en sal beslis weer 'n kuier reël! Die personeel was so vriendelik en hulpvaardig. 'n Rustige naweek wegbreek in die natuur.

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Nice quiet weekend in nature.

We had a great time and will definitely organize a visit again! The staff were so friendly and helpful. A quiet weekend getaway in nature.

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Sandra F - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Sandra F
With partner

Rustig! Heerlik.

Baie lekker gebly. 'n Aanbeveling van my kant sal verseker wees om 'n volgrote ys/vrieskas in die kothuis te sit. Omdat dit vêr van alles is en grondpad ry is, moet jy alles saamneem, maar die klein yskassie is glad nie voldoende om vleis gevries te hou nie en bederfbare kos koud te hou nie.

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Restful! Delicious.

Very nice stay. A recommendation from my end would be to put a full size fridge/freezer in the cottage. Because it is far from everything and is a dirt road, you have to take everything with you, but the small fridge is not at all sufficient to keep meat frozen and perishable food cold.

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Janus D - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
2/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Janus D
With partner

Dit was baie lekker gewees, die pad is net baie sleg as jy met 'n gewone voertuig ry.

Die mense is baie gaaf en het regtig uit hulle pad gegaan om ons welkom te laat voel. Ons het dit werklik geniet. Dit is iets anders en mense moet gaan kyk, veral as jy lief is vir diere.

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It was very nice, the road is just very bad if you drive a normal vehicle.

The people are very nice and really went out of their way to make us feel welcome. We really enjoyed it. It's something different and people should check it out, especially if you love animals.

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Cornell H - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cornell H
Family with young children

Dit was 'n great ervaring!

Wow, dit is al wat ek kan sê. Ons en ons kinders het dit ongelooflik baie geniet! Dit was 'n besonderse ervaring, al die diere en die staproete. En die beste van als is die stilte. Ons gaan definitief weer terug!

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It was a great experience!

Wow, that's all I can say. We and our children enjoyed it incredibly much! It was a special experience, all the animals and the hiking trail. And the best of all is the silence. We are definitely going back again!

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

Heerlike plaasverblyf.

Ons het heerlik gebly. Gasvryheid uit boonste rakke. Lekker om al die plaasdiere te kon sien en hoor. Staproete baie geniet met die mooiste uitsig.

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Lovely farm stay.

We had a wonderful stay. Top notch hospitality. Nice to be able to see and hear all the farm animals. Very much enjoyed walking route with the most beautiful view.

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Tina D - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tina D
Family with young children

Dit was amazing!

Pragtige plek, die kinders was in die hemel saam met al die perdjies, bokkies, varkies, donkies. Ag, dit was net wonderlik. Kon regtig rus en net ontspan. Die huisie is baie mooi ingerig en netjies. Die uitsig van die berge is wonderlik. Sal beslis weer teruggaan. Die eienaars is baie behulpsaam en het ons soos deel van die familie laat voel.

Carol P - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Carol P
With partner

Great farm experience with actual interaction with young miniature animals such as, donkeys, goats pigs, horses. Dwarf rabbits can be handled and the young kids (baby goats) can be bottle fed. A calf of a few hours was also seen. The owner and his staff are tremendously friendly and are keen to divulge information pertaining to all the animals. A highly recommended outing for all animal lovers and especially for young children to experience interaction with farm animals.

A great farm experience with actual close interaction with the animals in their own environment.

Ina B - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ina B
With friends

Happy place.

Almal is vriendelik en gee 5-ster gasvryheid. Ideale plek om net te gaan rus en weer te kan asemhaal, 'n belewenis tussen al die diere! Sal vir seker weer gaan.

Liezl P - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Liezl P
Family with young children

Beautiful, fun and just an amazing place to be.

Lovely place to just relax and have an amazing farm experience. Road there was easy driving and scenic and Zak and Jesse was very very friendly and helpful. The animals are just lovely to see and adorable. Loved the baby goats. Communication from start to finish fantastic.

Mariette S - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mariette S
Family with teenagers

Baie rustig en heerlik verby.

Lieflike area, wonderlike mense, rustigheid en diere-geluide. Wat meer wil mens hê?

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Very peaceful and delicious past.

Lovely area, wonderful people, tranquility and animal sounds. What more could one want?

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Leanne D - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leanne D
Individual traveller

Absolutely idyllic!

Absolute picturesque farm with the most beautiful, happy, healthy, much loved animals. The donkey products are heavenly and a definite must to purchase. The hikes are magnificent. Jesse and Zak where the ultimate hosts. I will definitely be back!

The Donkey Dairy Kothuis - Plaaswerf Verblyf 's response

Dear Leanne
Thank you so much for being so kind with your review. It was lovely hosting you. You are welcome anytime.

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Nadia D - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nadia D
Family with young children

'n Kind se droom.

'n Kind se droomnaweek.

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A child's dream.

A child's dream weekend.

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  • Capacity: 4 people
  • No children under 2
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Off HD 23, Boschfontein Farm, Maanhaarrand, 0346, North West
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