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The Farmers Cottage

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.6 out of 5from 54 reviews for The Farmers Cottage
Cleanliness
4.8/5
Service
4.7/5
Location
4.4/5
Safety
4.6/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Jacques E - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jacques E
With partner

Baie mooi, rustig en plaasgevoel.

Ons het verskriklik lekker gebly en sal dit weer gebruik as 'n oornag stop Kaap toe.

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Very beautiful, peaceful and farm feeling.

We had a great stay and will use it again as an overnight stop to the Cape.

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

Sal beslis weer daar bly.

Baie gasvrye ontvangs. Baie netjies en skoon. Die stilte was ongelooflik. Lekker geslaap en die kothuis het alles wat jy nodig mag kry, selfs braaipakkies en hout op aanvraag.

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Will definitely stay there again.

Very hospitable welcome. Very neat and clean. The silence was incredible. Had a good night's sleep and the cottage has everything you might need, even barbecue packs and wood on request.

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Adri A - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Adri A
Individual traveller

Gerieflik en goeie waarde.

Dit was weereens 'n baie goeie ervaring. Die plek is goed ingerig en gerieflik. Die omheinde tuin is uitstekend vir honde en ons voel baie veilig daar.

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Comfortable and good value.

It was again a very good experience. The place is well appointed and comfortable. The enclosed garden is excellent for dogs and we feel very safe there.

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

Baie lekker.

Ons het heerlik gebly.

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Very nice.

We had a wonderful stay.

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Marthie G - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Marthie G
With partner

Heerlike, rustige, vriendelike atmosfeer. Ons het heerlik ontspan en gerus.

Ons het baie lekker gebly. Die diens is uitstekend en die dame wat ons ontvang het met ons aankoms was baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Die lugreëling kon egter nie op warm stel nie, en aangesien dit 'n groot leef/slaap area is, was dit baie koud en ons kon net gebruik maak van die kaggel wat uit die aard van die saak nie regdeur die nag kon brand nie. Die pad na die eiendom is ook baie sleg.

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Lovely, peaceful, friendly atmosphere. We had a great time relaxing and resting.

We had a very nice stay. The service is excellent and the lady who received us on our arrival was very friendly and helpful. However, the air conditioning could not be set to warm, and since it is a large living/sleeping area, it was very cold and we could only use the fireplace, which by its nature could not burn throughout the night. The road to the property is also very bad.

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Anton B - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Anton B
With partner

Privaat, getieflik en skoon.

Privaat, gerieflik en skoon, met gras en omheining vir honde. Oulike stoep met braaigeriewe.

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Private, cozy and clean.

Private, comfortable and clean, with grass and fencing for dogs. Cute porch with braai facilities.

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Ronel R - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ronel R
With partner

Skoeneuitskop oornag, tussen die Kaap en Pretoria.

Ons het heerlik oorgebly by die Farmers Cottage. Die huisie is ruim, netjies en 'n lieflike aria as jy met hondekinders reis. Ons het dadelik welkom gevoel na die vriendelike ontvangs.

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Kick off overnight, between the Cape and Pretoria.

We had a lovely stay at the Farmers Cottage. The house is spacious, tidy and a lovely aria if you are traveling with dog children. We immediately felt welcome after the friendly reception.

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The Farmers Cottage 's response

Dankie Ronel vir jou positiewe terugvoer. Dit is altyd lekker om gaste soos jy te ontvang.

Sien uit daarna om weer in die toekoms vir jou te kan akkommodeer.

Groete
Zelda
Karoo Pandok

The Farmers Cottage
Corna B - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Corna B
Individual traveller

Het heerlik uitgerus na lang pad.

Baie lekker gebly. Mooie huisie! Baie rustig en stil. Skoon, netjies en goed toegerus. Veilige werf vir honde. Met aankoms was egter ek effe onseker. My aanbeveling sal wees om aan die ontvangs en eerste indrukke aandag te skenk.

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Had a great rest after a long journey.

Very nice stay. Beautiful house! Very calm and quiet. Clean, tidy and well equipped. Safe site for dogs. On arrival, however, I was a bit unsure. My recommendation would be to pay attention to the reception and first impressions.

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The Farmers Cottage 's response

More Corna,
Baie dankie vir jou positiewe terugvoer asook jou aanbeveling vir 'n beter ontvangs.

Ons is tans besig met 'n paar veranderinge wat sal insluit 'n ontvangskantoor en beter aanwysings.

Die pad na ons Karoo Pandok kry ook tans aandag na al die welkome reen wat ons in Desember gehad het.

Hoop ons kan spoedig weer in die toekoms van julle 'n kuier verwag.

Vriendelike groete,
Zelda
Karoo Pandok

The Farmers Cottage
Jared H - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Jared H
With partner

Dog friendly, relaxing, neat cottage and private garden.

Great place to chill, especially with dogs. Enclosed area for them to run around and explore lets you worry less. Neatly kept garden area and cottage. Aircon wasn't cooling things down, but otherwise a comfortable space. Good bed, gas stove. Road in was a little rural, but only for a couple hundred meters. Will probably stay over again.

Shaun D - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Shaun D
Individual traveller

Restful, rejuvenating.

The stay was very pleasant and peaceful.

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

Loved our overnight stay after a long day of driving.

The Farmers Cottage has everything one needs for a self-catering stay. Our Border Collie loved the cows in the field next door, and we were at complete ease as the entire large yard is fenced in. Some feedback to improve the stay would be the addition of 2 comfy outside camping chairs for around the braai at night, or to relax in during the day, or even to provide cushions for the wire set of chairs that are available.

The Farmers Cottage 's response

Good day Sandra,

Thank you for your positive feedback as well as some advice on improvements we can consider in the future.

You were great guests and we look forward to hosting you in the near future.

Kind regards,
Zelda

The Farmers Cottage
Monique N - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Monique N
With partner

Bo Karoo vrede.

Die lieflike kothuis is geleë in 'n rustige deel van Bethulie. Dit was silwerskoon en baie netjies. Ons is vriendelik ontvang en vinnig gehelp. Ons het lekker afgekoel in die hoofhuis se swembad na 'n lang dag op die pad. Die perfekte plek om te oornag, veral as jy die agterpaaie wil verken en die besige N1 wil vermy. 'n Kiekie op die lang Bethulie-brug is 'n "moet"!

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Above Karoo peace.

The lovely cottage is located in a quiet part of Bethulie. It was spotless and very tidy. We were received kindly and helped quickly. We cooled off in the main house's swimming pool after a long day on the road. The perfect place to stay overnight, especially if you want to explore the back roads and avoid the busy N1. A snap on the long Bethulie Bridge is a "must"!

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Ralf S - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Ralf S
With partner

Lekker uitrusplek met 'n plaasatmosfeer.

Ideale oornagplek. Goeie kliëntediens.

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Nice resting place with a farm atmosphere.

Ideal overnight stop. Good customer service.

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Elsabie V - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elsabie V
With partner

Gesellige en warm ontvangs. Heerlik oornag in die kothuis.

Knus kaggelvuur en elektriese komberse het ons heerlik warm gehou in die pragtige kothuis.

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Cozy and warm welcome. Lovely overnight stay in the cottage.

Cozy log fire and electric blankets kept us wonderfully warm in the beautiful cottage.

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Gert C - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Gert C
With partner

Nag se oorslaap op pad Kaap toe.

Die plekkie is ongelooflik netjies en veilig en het alles om met gemak oor te bly vir mens en dier. Baie stil en vriendelike gasheer. Ons mense-hond het ook heerlike speelplek gehad met die erf omhein en veilig. Heerlike plekkie en sal dit hoog aanbeveel. Dankie.

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Night's sleepover on the way to the Cape.

The place is incredibly neat and safe and has everything to stay comfortably for humans and animals. Very quiet and friendly host. Our human dog also had a lovely playground with the yard fenced and safe. Lovely place and would highly recommend it. Thank you.

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

Heerlike rustige verblyf, veral met hondekinders.

Vriendelike ontvangs, goeie kommunikasie, skoon, netjies en uniek. Ons hondjie Mia het baljaar in die omheinde erf en geniet om deur die draad na die perd te staar, Baie dankie, Louise. Ons sien jou weer!

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Lovely peaceful stay, especially with dog children.

Friendly reception, good communication, clean, tidy and unique. Our dog Mia frolicked in the fenced yard and enjoyed staring through the wire at the horse, Thank you very much, Louise. We'll see you again!

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Kevin L - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kevin L
With partner

Unique farm type experience.

A beautiful starry night capped off an evening of excitement for our Scottish Terrier who met horses for the first time. A truly peaceful and wonderful stay.

Hannah B - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hannah B
With friends

Beautiful setting and lovely garden for dogs.

A lovely stopover en route from Gauteng to the Cape. We loved the time in the garden watching the horses visit the fence and all that space for the dogs to unwind. The garden is fenced and good for medium to big dogs but smaller pups will probably be able to easily get out. We all really enjoyed our stay.

Bongiwe N - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bongiwe N
Individual traveller

Perfect place to breathe and rest on a long roadtrip.

Checking in was smooth so winding down was quick and easy-going.

The Farmers Cottage 's response

Thank you Bongiwe for your positive review of your stay with us at Karoo Pandok and The Farmers Cottage. We are committed to providing our guests with the highest quality services and facilities. It warms our hearts to hear that your experience was exceptional and as always, a pleasure to host you.

The Farmers Cottage
Bastiaan W - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bastiaan W
With partner

As always - fantastic, clean, quiet, friendly!

Great cottage to stay over - been there a few time and every time is just fantastic.

Janco P - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Janco P
Family with young children

Baie mooi en rustig.

2de keer wat ons hier oorslaap. Baie mooi en gerieflik. Bethulie is 'n oulike dorpie.

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Very beautiful and peaceful.

2nd time we sleep here. Very nice and comfortable. Bethulie is a cute little town.

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Baie dankie Janco. Julle is altyd welkom by ons.

The Farmers Cottage
Maria N - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Maria N
With partner

Louise was very friendly and welcoming.

Decorations are very authentic and interesting. The lounge furniture is very wobbly and we were scared to sit on it. The house is very cold and not comfortable. Don't use aircons due to tinnitus. Bought wet wood from Louise and when requesting other wood Louise asked my husband to fetch it. After a debate she delivered it with her car.

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

Gerieflike blyplek in Bethulie.

Die Farmers Cottage was 'n gerieflike oornagplek en was skoon en netjies met baie speelplek vir die kinders rondom.

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Comfortable place to stay in Bethulie.

The Farmers Cottage was a comfortable overnight stay and was clean and tidy with plenty of play space for the children around.

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

Die oornagplek is goed geskik vir ons doeleindes.

Die huis is goed geleë vir oornagpunt.

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The overnight stay is well suited for our purposes.

The house is well located for an overnight stay.

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Nelene F - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Nelene F
Individual traveller

Ware plaaskothuis-gevoel.

Die kothuis is baie mooi toegerus. Baie warm ontvang by die kothuis en het onmiddelik tuis gevoel. As ek 'n voorstelling kan maak vir die koue wintermaande, dalk net 'n gasverwarmer beskikbaar hê.

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True farmhouse feel.

The cottage is very nicely equipped. Very warm welcome at the cottage and immediately felt at home. If I can make a representation for the cold winter months, maybe just have a gas heater available.

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Roslyn J - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Roslyn J
With partner

Warm welcome. Pleasant stay. Lovely farm setup.

Friendly welcome. Comfortable cottage. Loved our overnight stay.

Angelique B - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Angelique B

Het dit vreeslik geniet.

Was ’n lekker oornagplekkie. Alles is skoon en netjies. Plekkie is omhein maar verkieslik vir groot honde. Ons klein hondjies kon deur die draad gaan. Dit sal die enigste negatiewe wees. Maar sal vir seker weer oornag daar.

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Enjoyed it immensely.

Was a nice place to stay overnight. Everything is clean and tidy. Place is fenced but preferably for large dogs. Our little dogs could go through the wire. That would be the only negative. But will stay there again for sure.

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Dries H - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Dries H
With partner

Skoon en ideaal vir twee. Ruim.

Aanduiding na die verblyf kan duideliker wees.

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Clean and ideal for two. Roomy.

Indication after the stay could be clearer.

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Louis K - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Louis K
With partner

Ideale wegbreekplekkie saam met die honde.

Baie honde-vriendelik. Ideale wegbreek weg van die alledaagse geraas.

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Ideal getaway place with the dogs.

Very dog firendly. Ideal getaway away from the noise of everyday life.

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Albert O - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Albert O
With partner

Baie rustig en verkwikkend!

5 ster kliëntediens. Gasvrou het uit haar pad gegaan om ons verblyf aangenaam te maak. Het natuur en perde baie geniet. Zyndi ons hondjie het die ruimtes baie geniet.

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Very peaceful and invigorating!

5 star customer service. Hostess went out of her way to make our stay pleasant. Really enjoyed nature and horses. Zyndi our puppy really enjoyed the spaces.

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Norbert F - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Norbert F
With partner

Nice large cottage, well equipped and very neat.

Can be recommended to anyone looking for accommodation in the area.

Madeleine D - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Madeleine D
With partner

Loved every moment at The Farmers Cottage.

If you are looking for froufrou and luxury, carry on driving to Bloemfontein and good luck. However, if you are looking for a charming, comfortable and quiet place where you can relax, switch your brain off and have your pet travel companions run around to get rid of their pent up energy after a long drive, this cottage is perfect. It is clean, spacious and and very well equipped with everything you need. We loved making a fire outside whilst chatting on the big verandah till late at night. Louise is a great hostess - welcoming and attentive without being intrusive. We stayed for 2 days and could easily have stayed for another 2 or more if we didn't need to get home. Will definitely be back again next year and every time we need to drive back from Cape Town to Pretoria.

Janco P - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Janco P
With partner

Baie lekker en rustig.

Baie mooi, moderne plaaservaring. Ons brakkie het dit baie geniet. Hom verstaar aan die perde wat gewy het en ook die fontein tot sy volle benut. Lekker geswem. Baie mooi en rustig!

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Very nice and peaceful.

Very nice, modern farm experience. Our brat really enjoyed it. He stared at the horses who devoted themselves and also used the fountain to its fullest. Nice swimming. Very beautiful and peaceful!

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

Awesome place! Nice and quiet and amazing setting! Pizza's in town was the BOMB!

Awesome place! Nice and quiet and amazing setting! Pizza's in town was the BOMB!

Karien V - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karien V
With partner

Gerieflik, ruim, ook vir ons Herdershond.

Die verblyf was rustig na die lang pad en ons kon self ons aandete voorberei. Daar was genoeg spasie vir ons Herdershond. Ons was heel gemaklik en sal die verblyf aanbeveel.

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Comfortable, spacious, also for our Shepherd dog.

The accommodation was peaceful after the long journey and we were able to prepare our own dinner. There was enough space for our Shepherd Dog. We were very comfortable and would recommend the accommodation.

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Alta F - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Alta F
Individual traveller

Just what I was looking for.

A quiet place with all amenities and a place where my dogs can run free, within a fenced area. I unfortunately left some of my things there and they were more than willing to assist me in returning it to me. Within 2 days somebody dropped my stuff off in my hometown, and I will forever be thankful to my host. Thanks once again! Worthwhile spending some time there.

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Net waarvoor ek gesoek het.

'n Rustige plek met alle geriewe en 'n plek waar my honde vry kan rondhardloop in 'n omheinde area. Ek het ongelukkig 'n paar van my goed daar vergeet en hulle was meer as bereid om my te help om dit aan my terug te besorg. Binne 2 dae het iemand my goed in my tuisdorp afgelaai, en ek sal my gasheer vir altyd dankbaar wees. Nogmaals dankie! Die moeite werd om tyd daar deur te bring.

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Andrea A - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Andrea A
Family with young children

Gemaklike oornag tussen Gauteng en die Kaap.

Ons het baie lekker gebly by die Farmers Cottage. Die huisie is netjies en voldoen aan al mens se behoefdes vir ‘n gemaklike nagrus.

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Easy overnight between Gauteng and the Cape.

We had a great stay at the Farmers Cottage. The house is neat and meets all one's needs for a comfortable night's rest.

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Johrene D - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Johrene D
With partner

Sien sterre.

Eienaars met kleiner avontuurlustige honde moet weet die omheining is van so aard dat jou viervoetige vriende maklik die pad kan vat en gaan verken/ontsnap as jy nie `n ogie oor hulle hou nie. Groter honde is veilig in die erf. Dit is jammer die lugversorging het nie gewerk nie, want dit was regtig baie warm. Die alternatiewe “mobiele lugversorger” het nie die mas opgekom vir die hele huisie nie.

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Owners with smaller adventurous dogs should know that the enclosure is of such a nature that your four-legged friends can easily take the road and explore/escape if you are not keeping an eye on them. Larger dogs are safe in the yard. It's a shame the air conditioning didn't work because it was really, really hot. The alternative "mobile air conditioner" didn't work for the whole house.

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Petrus V - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Petrus V
With partner

Dit voel dan soos tuiskom.

Karoo Pandok se Farmers Cottage is beslis een van die plekke waarna ons keer op keer terug kom. Al was ons hoe ver hiervan, maak ons altyd 'n draai in die begin van ons vakansie, of as 'n laaste stop op pad huis toe. Die huisie is goed uiteengelê en is ver genoeg van ander wonings af om regtig privaat te wees. Louise, die gasvrou, is altyd vriendelik en hulpvaardig en opreg bly om ons te sien. Skoon, netjies en veilig, en natuurlik ver genoeg van alles dat jy weet jy kry 'n behoorlike ruskansie. Bethulie en sy mense lê na aan die hart en Farmers Cottage is 'n gunsteling destinasie.

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It then feels like coming home.

Karoo Pandok's Farmers Cottage is definitely one of the places we come back to again and again. No matter how far we were from here, we always make a stop at the beginning of our holiday, or as a last stop on the way home. The cottage is well laid out and is far enough away from other dwellings to be really private. Louise, the hostess, is always friendly and helpful and genuinely happy to see us. Clean, tidy and safe, and of course far enough away from everything that you know you're getting a proper rest. Bethulie and its people are close to the heart and Farmers Cottage is a favorite destination.

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Baie dankie Petrus vir die pragtige resensie.
Dit is altyd lekker om julle hier by ons te verwelkom.
Sien uit na julle volgende besoek. En wat dit so lekker maak is dat julle wonderlike en vriendelike gaste is en altyd welkom by ons.

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Jan N - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jan N
With partner

Salig, rustig en ontspanne.

Die eienaar het ons soos konings hanteer, ten spyte van swak reëlings aan ons kant, was sy meer as bereid om te help en het alle verwagtinge oorskry. Die woning self was ongelooflik netjies en lekker toegerus vir 'n rustige kuier!

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Blissful, peaceful and relaxed.

The owner treated us like royalty, despite poor arrangements on our part, she was more than willing to help and exceeded all expectations. The house itself was incredibly neat and nicely equipped for a peaceful visit!

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The Farmers Cottage 's response

Baie dankie Jan, vir die mooi verwysing. Dit was lekker om julle hier by ons te verwelkom en ons hoop ons sien julle sommer gou weer. Bethulie groete, Louise.

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Chris V - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Chris V
With partner

Mooi area, baie vriendelik.

Louise is 'n puik gas en ons het dit baie geniet. Farmers Cottage is puik!

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Nice area, very friendly.

Louise is a great host and we really enjoyed it. Farmers Cottage is great!

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Cheryl W - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Cheryl W
With partner

A quaint little cottage, perfect for pet stays.

The only negatives, with regards to this accommodation is the quality of pillows and the bed being a bit creaky. More than one toilet roll needs to be supplied. Perfect for travelers with pets, decor is quirky and there is a lovely garden.

Carel V - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Carel V
With partner

Gemaklike akkommodasie geskik vir oorslaap wanneer tussen Johannesburg en Kaapstad gereis word.

Gemaklike verblyf met omheinde erf vir troeteldiere.

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Comfortable accommodation suitable for overnight stays when traveling between Johannesburg and Cape Town.

Comfortable accommodation with fenced yard for pets.

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Baie dankie Carel, dit was lekker om julle hier by ons te verwelkom. Ons sien uit daarna om julle weer te sien.

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Les W - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Les W
Individual traveller

A place to stay for more than one night.

One was made to feel very welcome and I was impressed by the friendly welcome. I felt safe and my accommodation was very comfortable.

The Farmers Cottage 's response

Thank you Leslie, it was so nice to have met you. Looking forward to your next overnight!

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Johan R - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan R
With partner

Uitstekend en gerieflik.

Dit was baie lekker en die mense was baie vriendelik en het ons onmiddelik tuis laat voel met aankoms. Alles was presies soos dit geadverteer was, puik, sal dit enige tyd aanbeveel.

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Excellent and comfortable.

It was very nice and the people were very friendly and immediately made us feel at home upon arrival. Everything was exactly as advertised, great, would recommend anytime.

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Baie dankie Johan vir die review. Julle is uitstekende gaste en sien uit daarna om julle weer by ons te verwelkom.
Karoo groete van die Karoo Pandok familie.

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Ilze B - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ilze B
With partner

Besonderse kothuis met 'n wonderlike gasvrou!

Ons kon nie fout vind met die akkommodasie nie! Die troeteldiervriendelike kothuis is ten volle omhein en ons hond kon vry hardloop en lekker bal speel op die erf. Die kothuis is netjies, skoon en die dekor is uniek aan die plaasomgewing waar die kothuis geleë is. Ons het baie lekker gebly.

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Special cottage with a wonderful hostess!

We couldn't fault the accommodation! The pet-friendly cottage is fully fenced and our dog could run free and play ball on the yard. The cottage is neat, clean and the decor is unique to the farm environment where the cottage is located. We had a very nice stay.

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Baie dankie vir die terugvoer. Dit is altyd ons beleid om ons gaste meer as welkom te laat voel. Dankie ook dat julle by ons oornag het en hoop julle kom kuier gou weer!

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Charne C - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Charne C
Family with young children

Beste ‘stop-over’.

Alles was perfek! Diens, ligging, fasiliteite en netheid was top. Dit is min dat ons 'n plek kry wat al die ‘boxes tick’. En perfek vir ons Ridgebacks wat saam ons toer! Ons sal vir seker weer hier oorslaap op pad Oos-Kaap toe!

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The best stopover.

All was perfect! The service, location, facilities and tidiness. Not often that you encounter a place that ticks all the boxes. And perfect for our Ridgebacks that travelled with us! We would definitely stay here again en route to the Eastern Cape!

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Hi Charne, dankie dat julle by ons oornag het. Julle is uitstekende gaste en sien uit na julle volgende besoek.
Karoo groete van die Karoo Pandok familie

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Chris B - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Chris B
Individual traveller

Serene and peaceful place!

I had a great rest at the cottage and it was in the exact right spot!

The Farmers Cottage 's response

Thank you so much for the feedback Chris. Glad you had a good rest and enjoyed the Farmers Cottage and view. We would love to host you again.

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

Rustige stil omgewing.

Mooi plaashuisie in 'n rustige en stil omgewing. Ontvangs baie vriendelik en sonder enige probleme. Goed ingerig en aangename verblyf. Alles soos verwag. Kothuis kan doen met beter beligting in die kombuis.

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Peaceful quiet environment.

Nice farmhouse in a peaceful and quiet environment. Reception very friendly and without any problems. Well appointed and pleasant stay. Everything as expected. Cottage could do with better lighting in the kitchen.

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Hi Hennie, baie dankie vir die terugvoer. Dit was baie aangenaam om julle hier by ons te hê. Maak gerus weer so. Ons sien uit na julle volgende oornag.
Karoo groete,
Louise

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

Rustige en netjiese verblyf in 'n plaasatmosfeer.

Na 'n lang reis vanaf Kaapstad het die netjiese cottage op 'n plot aan die buitewyke van Bethuli 'n lafenis gebied. Baie dankie Louisa vir jou moeite. Interessante interieur.

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Relaxing and neat accommodation in a farm environment.

After a long journey from Cape Town, this cottage on a plot on the outskirts of Bethuli was a refreshing retreat. Thank you very much Louisa for all your efforts. Interesting interior.

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

'n Lekker wegbreek vir twee mense.

Ons het die Donderdag laatmiddag gearriveer en Louise het ons ontvang met 'n groot glimlag. Diens en toganklikheid tot ons gasvrou was deurentyd baie goed. The huisie is toegerus met meeste noodsaaklikhede vir selfsorg en is redelik toeganklik vanaf die hoofroete deur die dorp. Die paaie in die dorp is oor die algemeen nie in 'n goeie toestand nie, maar ek kon wel sonder te veel moeite met 'n sedan motor oral beweeg. Vat muskietgoed saam en indien jy vol fiemies is oor kos, veral vars vleis en groente, neem jou eie kos voorraad saam. So nie, gaan probeer die plaaslike eetplekke waarvan daar maar min is.

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A nice getaway for two people.

We arrived on the Thursday late afternoon and Louise received us with a big smile. Service and courtesy to our hostess was always very good. The cottage is equipped with most essentials for self-catering and is fairly accessible from the main route through town. The roads in town are generally not in good condition, but I was able to get around without too much trouble in a sedan car. Take mosquito nets with you and if you are fussy about food, especially fresh meat and vegetables, take your own food supply with you. If not, try the local eateries of which there are few.

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Maggie H - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Maggie H

Rustig.

Die kothuisie is eenkant en het 'n lekker groot stoep. Verblyf is gemaklik. Louise is vriendelik en gasvry, en het 'n heerlike ontbyt aan ons voorgesit!

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Restful.

The cottage is to one side and has a nice big porch. Accommodation is comfortable. Louise is friendly and hospitable, and served us a delicious breakfast!

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Baie dankie Maggie vir die terugvoer. Ons waardeer dit. Hoop ons sien julle weer. Dit was baie aangenaam om julle hier by ons te hê.

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Maria J C - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Maria J C

Pragtig en gerieflik, solank jy in die somer gaan.

Ons het laatmiddag daar aangekom en Louise het ons hartlik verwelkom en alles gewys. Die plekkie is regtig pragtig en baie mooi ingerig. Dit is egter vreeslik koud en 'n mens moet brandhout teen R30/sak aankoop. Ons het toe twee sakke bestel wat afgelewer is saam met vuurhoutjies en 'n piepklein stukkie 'firelighter'. Daar was geen klein stokkies of iets om die vuur aan te help nie en dis toe gou dood. As dit nie vir die elektriese kombers op die bed was nie, het ons sekerlik verkluim. Ek dink egter in die somer sal dit heerlik wees om daar te bly en op die lekker stoepie te kuier. Ek sou aanbeveel dat die eienaars vir reisigers 'n vuurtjie aanpak as 'n vergunning. Dit sal die wêreld se verskil maak.

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Beautiful and comfortable, as long as you go in the summer.

We arrived there in the late afternoon and Louise warmly welcomed us and showed us everything. The place is really beautiful and very nicely decorated. However, it is terribly cold and one has to buy firewood at R30/bag. We then ordered two bags which were delivered with matches and a tiny piece of 'firelighter'. There were no small sticks or anything to help the fire and it soon died. If it hadn't been for the electric blanket on the bed, we would surely have caught cold. However, I think in the summer it would be lovely to stay there and hang out on the nice patio. I would recommend that the owners start a fire for travelers as a courtesy. It will make the world of difference.

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Judy S - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Judy S
Family with young children

Baie netjiese verblyf in rustige klein dorpie.

Ons het baie lekker oornag in die klein, rustige dorpie Bethulie. Dit was die eerste keer wat ons hier was en sal beslis weer van die fasiliteite gebruik maak. Baie dankie.

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Very neat accommodation in a quiet little town.

We had a very nice overnight stay in the small, quiet town of Bethulie. It was our first time here and will definitely use the facilities again. Thank you very much.

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Hi Judy,
Baie dankie vir die resensie. Ons waardeer dit. Was baie lekker om julle hier te hê. Sien julle graag weer. Voorspoedige 2018!

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  • Address: 7 East Street, Bethulie, 9992, Free State
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