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The Hidden Valley

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.8 out of 5from 49 reviews for The Hidden Valley
Cleanliness
4.9/5
Service
4.9/5
Location
4.8/5
Safety
4.9/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Annetjie L - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annetjie L
With partner

Wegbreuk in die natuur met 'n excellent service.

Heerlike wegbreuk naweek. Diens was uitstekend en die bestuurder/eienaar was baie vriendelik en hulpvaardig. Plekkie is baie netjies en die uitsig is asemrowend.

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Breakaway in nature with an excellent service.

Great getaway weekend. Service was excellent and the manager/owner was very friendly and helpful. Place is very neat and the view is breathtaking.

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Dankie, julle is altyd welkom,

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

Lieflike kuierplek vir gesinswegbreek.

Ons was baie beïndruk met die verblyf by The Hidden Valley. Die hutte is stylvol en gemaklik ingerig met alles wat nodig is. Die omringende natuurskoon was pragtig.

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Lovely place for a family getaway.

We were very impressed with the stay at The Hidden Valley. The cabins are stylishly and comfortably furnished with everything needed. The surrounding scenery was beautiful.

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Dankie Susan. Julle is altyd welkom.

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Jason S - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jason S
With partner

Fantasties!

Ons het vreeslik lekker gekuier. Ons gaan nou die hele kamp bespreek en kinders en familie saambring!

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Fantastic!

We had a great time. We are now going to book the whole camp and bring children and family!

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Dankie Jason, julle is altyd welkom.

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Lizel T - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lizel T
With partner

Heerlike wegbreek.

Wow, ons naweek was 'n heerlike wegbreek. Die eenheid is waarlik ten volle ingerig, alles wat jy nodig het en heerlike koffie. Die bemarkingsfoto's is mooi, maar die eenheid en omgewing is nog mooier. Ons is al klaar reg om nog 'n naweek by die akkommodasie te bespreek.

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Great getaway.

Wow, our weekend was a lovely getaway. The unit is truly fully furnished, everything you need and delicious coffee. The marketing photos are beautiful, but the unit and surroundings are even more beautiful. We are already ready to book another weekend at the accommodation.

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Dankie, Lizel

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Eurika O - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Eurika O
With partner

Baie mooi rustige omgewing. Vriendelike ontvangs sal beslis aanbeveel.

Baie mooi rustige omgewing.

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Very nice peaceful environment. Friendly reception would definitely recommend.

Very nice peaceful environment.

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Dankie Eurika. Lekker dag vir jou.

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Pierre C - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Pierre C
With partner

Die eienaars van die stukkie paradys het aan alles gedink.

Onbeskryflik woordeloos! Hierdie plekkie is soos 'n drukkie hemel wat op die aarde geval het. Die eienaars het letterlik aan alles gedink. Die warmte waarmee ons ontvang is, is onbeskryflik. Die handgemaakte seep het my hart gesteel. Die staproetes en rivier het my laat besef hoe ek nerens anders wil wees as in die bos nie. En dan het ons nog vir Maxi gehad wat ons letterlik opgevang het! Die viervoetige besige lyfie was altyd so vriendelik en het ons elke oggend kom hallo sê. Daar was letterlik niks wat ons nodig gehad het of gekort het nie. Oom Frans en Louise het letterlik aan alles gedink. Tot 'n haardroër om my wilde krulle te tem. En die kameelperde het ons gegroet by die hek met ons aankoms. Wat 'n belewenis! Beslis gaan ons weer. Hier verloor jy jou hart en siel.

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The owners of this piece of paradise have thought of everything.

Indescribably speechless! This little place is like a hug of heaven that has fallen to earth. The owners have literally thought of everything. The warmth with which we were received is indescribable. The handmade soap stole my heart. The hiking trails and river made me realize how I don't want to be anywhere else but in the woods. And then we still had Maxi who literally caught us! The four-legged busy body was always so friendly and came to say hello to us every morning. There was literally nothing we needed or lacked. Uncle Frans and Louise literally thought of everything. To a hair dryer to tame my wild curls. And the giraffes greeted us at the gate upon our arrival. What an experience! Definitely we will go again. Here you lose your heart and soul.

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Anthony Z - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anthony Z
Family with young children

Guys, quiet and serene.

It was truly memorable and very restful. Gorgeous surroundings. Host Frans was very attentive and helpful.

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

Vrede en rustigheid vir jou siel.

Ongelooflike verblyf.

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Peace and tranquility for your soul.

Amazing stay.

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Dankie Sanet, ons is bly julle het geniet.

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Mariana A - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mariana A
Family with teenagers

Dis soos 'n stukkie paradys. Alles is gerig op gaste se gerief en genot.

Dis 'n juweel in die bos. Ons wil weer (en weer) gaan!

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It's like a piece of paradise. Everything is geared towards guests' comfort and enjoyment.

It's a gem in the woods. We want to go again (and again)!

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Dankie Mariana, julle is altyd welkom

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

5 x sterre vir die pragtige plek.

Wat 'n pragtige juweel van 'n mooi plek! Ek sal dit vir enige persoon aanbeveel. Daar was geensins iets waaroor ons kon kla nie, alles was netjies en mooi en meer as genoeg van wat ons nodig gehad het vir die naweek. Natuurskoon is pragtig. Eienaars doen regtig baie moeite en is baie gasvry. Sal beslis weer daar wil bespreek in die toekoms. Regtig 'n plek waar jou siel kan rus vind.

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5 x stars for the beautiful place.

What a beautiful gem of a beautiful place! I would recommend it to any person. There was absolutely nothing we could complain about, everything was neat and pretty and more than enough of what we needed for the weekend. Nature is beautiful. Owners really make a lot of effort and are very hospitable. Will definitely book there again in the future. Truly a place where your soul can rest.

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Kim B - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kim B
Family with teenagers

Definitely a hidden gem.

The location is stunning. Frans and Louise are very attentive. The small luxuries, comforts, and thoughtful touches they have put into the place for their guests are amazing. It's truly a place to unwind and recharge the soul. I will definitely be back.

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Thank you Kim. We hope all is well with you guys.

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Shirley L - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Shirley L
With partner

Great location, beautiful view from the cabin. The place is like paradise to me.

My husband and I enjoyed the breathtaking nature surrounding the place, we rode bikes, took a walk along the river and enjoyed a nice evening braai just gazing at the stars and listening to the sound of nature. Our host Frans is kindhearted. What a generous host, his warm hospitality made our stay a pleasure. The room was supremely comfortable.

Ella D - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ella D
With partner

Heerlik ontspan!

The Hidden Valley is een van die lekkerste plekkies wat ons nog op die webtuiste bespreek het. Die cabin het alles wat ons nodig gehad het. Dis prentjiemooi en reg op die rivier. My man kon vlieghengel en ek het lekker gaan stap. Frans gee baie om vir sy gaste. Ons sal weer gaan kuier.

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Great relax!

The Hidden Valley is one of the nicest places we have ever booked on the website. The cabin has everything we needed. It's picture perfect and right on the river. My husband could fly fish and I went for a nice walk. Frans cares a lot about his guests. We will visit again.

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

Peaceful. Beautiful location. Very comfortable and clean. Well thought out.

Beautiful location and walks under the trees along the river. Tubes and fishing equipment. Well-equipped chalets.

The Hidden Valley 's response

Thank you Lynn, we are glad you enjoyed and we hope to see you again soon.

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

Excellent.

Thank you so much for hosting us, we really enjoyed our stay. The unit was very clean and everything worked. An absolutely beautiful place.

The Hidden Valley 's response

Thank you John. You guys are always welcome.

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Ester O - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ester O
With partner

Vir ons was dit 'n wondelike tyd van afskakel, rus, die natuur geniet en herlaai.

Frans en Louise is so gasvry, vriendelik en bedagsaam. Hulle doen beslis die ekstras om dit so gerieflik moontlik en spesiaal te maak - voel sommer dadelik tuis. Die chalet is skoon en mooi en toegerus met alles wat nodig is (geen beurtkrag nie). Die rivier is ongelooflik en die staproete langs die rivier en natuurlik die mooi bome het ons geniet. Vir die natuurliefhebbers sal ek dit beslis aanbeveel.

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For us it was a wonderful time to switch off, rest, enjoy nature and recharge.

Frans and Louise are so hospitable, friendly and considerate. They definitely go the extra mile to make it as comfortable as possible and special - feel right at home. The chalet is clean and beautiful and equipped with everything you need (no load shedding). The river is incredible and we enjoyed the walking trail along the river and of course the beautiful trees. For the nature lovers I would definitely recommend it.

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Dankie Daan, julle is altyd welkom.

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Carl G - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carl G
With partner

Aangename ervaring.

Baie lekker gekuier. Die huisies is luuks toegerus, asemrowende omgewing, sal dit beslis aanbeveel.

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Pleasant experience.

Had a great time. The cottages are luxuriously equipped, breathtaking surroundings, would definitely recommend.

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

Rustige ontsnapping.

Perfek ingerig met idilliese omgewing rondom jou. Heerlik gebly!

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Peaceful escape.

Perfectly furnished with idyllic surroundings around you. Great stay!

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Lyn E - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lyn E
With partner

Lieflike plek om batterye te herlaai.

Frans en Louise het uit hulle pad gegaan om ons tuis te laat voel. Die plekkie het als wat mens nodig het met 'n paar ekstra bederfies, en is baie smaakvol toegerus. Die fietsry, en ontspan met binnebande op die rivier, asook visvang, in 'n pragtige, rustige omgewing, was net wat ons nodig gehad het.

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Lovely place to recharge batteries.

Frans and Louise went out of their way to make us feel at home. The place has everything you need with a few extra treats, and is very tastefully furnished. Cycling, and relaxing with inner tubes on the river, as well as fishing, in beautiful, peaceful surroundings, was just what we needed.

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Dankie Lyn, julle is altyd welkom.

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

It was super.

Great place to enjoy nature and rejuvenate. Indeed it is a hidden treasure that one needs to experience.

Johanni S - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johanni S
With partner

Heerlik!

Ons het 'n heerlike naweek gehad by Hidden Valley. Lekker rustig in die natuur. Ons het gaan stap, fiets gery en ontspan in die rivier op die tubes - tubes en fietse word voorsien. Die eerste aand se braaihout was ook ingesluit. Asook vars plaaseiers in die yskas en vars vrugte in die kamer, en 'n bak vol tuisgebakte gemmerkoekies. Kan beslis The Hidden Valley vir enige iemand aanbeveel.

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Delicious!

We had a lovely weekend at Hidden Valley. Nice and quiet in nature. We went walking, cycling and relaxing in the river on the tubes - tubes and bikes are provided. The first night's braai wood was also included. As well as fresh farm eggs in the fridge and fresh fruit in the room, and a bowl full of home-baked gingerbread cookies. Can definitely recommend The Hidden Valley to anyone.

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Dankie Johanni,
Julle is altyd wekom.

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Christa L - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christa L
On business

Amazing.

I love this spot in Hoedspruit, have been there a couple of times, and by far my favourite. Frans and his wife is friendly, checks in to make sure you don't need anything. Absolutely beautiful spot on the bank of the Blyde River. Room is beautiful and very comfy. I can't wait for my next visit with them.

The Hidden Valley 's response

Dankie Christa, julle is welkom.

The Hidden Valley
Ian C - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ian C
With partner

Dit was 'n ervaring om so na aan die natuur te wees. Vreedsaam.

Die huisie het als wat jy nodig het, al die geriewe in die natuur. Ons was verwelkom en het dadelik tuis gevoel. Die stilte is ongelooflik en jy kan behoorlik rus weg van die gejaagde lewe. Die eienaars doen baie moeite. Ons het dit ongelooflik baie geniet.

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It was an experience to be so close to nature. Peaceful.

The cottage has everything you need, all the amenities in nature. We were welcomed and immediately felt at home. The silence is incredible and you can rest properly away from the hectic life. The owners make a lot of effort. We enjoyed it incredibly much.

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Dankie Ian, julle is altyd welkom

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Roy B - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Roy B
With partner

Peaceful and relaxing spot.

One can relax right next to the clear waters of the rippling Blyde River. All the basic facilities are available for a comfortable stay. The hosts are very friendly and helpful.

The Hidden Valley 's response

Dankie Roy. Ons hoop ons sien julle weer.

The Hidden Valley
Stefan B - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Stefan B
Family with young children

Ongelooflike natuur, baie netjies en goed vir die siel.

Frans en Louise is wonderlike gashere, hulle doen baie moeite om seker te maak mens voel tuis. Die houthuisies is baie gerieflik, skoon en netjies. Baie gemaklike beddens en moderne binneversiering maak dit baie smaakvol. Dit is 'n ongelooflike natuurtoneel met skoon rivier waar mens met tubes en canoe's kan verken, die kinders geniet dit. Dit is baie privaat en stil, mens kan die al die geluide van die natuur en voëls geniet. Dit was vir seker een van ons gunstelingplekke om te kuier.

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Incredible nature, very neat and good for the soul.

Frans and Louise are wonderful hosts, they go to great lengths to make sure you feel at home. The wooden houses are very comfortable, clean and tidy. Very comfortable beds and modern interior decoration make it very tasteful. It is an incredible natural scene with a clean river where you can explore with tubes and canoes, the children enjoy it. It is very private and quiet, one can enjoy all the sounds of nature and birds. It was for sure one of our favorite places to hang out.

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Dankie Stefan.

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Eugene D - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Eugene D
With partner

Wegbreeknaweek van die stad se geraas.

Baie mooi plek. Was daar vir 'n naweek. Eienaars baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Die rivier en natuur is asemrowend. Sal beslis weer gaan.

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Weekend getaway from the city's noise.

Very nice place. Was there for a weekend. Owners very friendly and helpful. The river and nature are breathtaking. Will definitely go again.

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Dankie Eugene.

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

Rustig, wonderlike natuurskoon.

Die foto's op die webtuiste is effe misleidend - die kothuise is baie nader aan die rivier. Die ligging is wonderlik, en die natuur is letterlik op jou voorstoep! Geniet graag die binnebandry op die rivier - mits dit baie gereën het stroomop! Ons beveel dit baie sterk aan. Die huisies is baie goed ingerig met alkes wat jy kan nodig hê, en die badkamers is met baie insig uitgelê!

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Peaceful, amazing scenery.

The photos on the website are slightly misleading - the cottages are much closer to the river. The location is great, and nature is literally on your doorstep! Enjoy the inner tube ride on the river - provided it rained a lot upstream! We highly recommend it. The cottages are very well equipped with everything you could need, and the bathrooms are very insightfully laid out!

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Dankie, Jan.

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

Fantasties.

Die kamers is baie mooi en skoon het alles wat mens nodig het. Baie ekstra bederfies. Pragtige natuurskoon. Ons het dit baie geniet en sal definitief weer gaan. Baie gasvrye mense en het ons dadelik tuis laat voel.

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Fantastic.

The rooms are very nice and clean and have everything you need. Lots of extra treats. Beautiful scenery. We really enjoyed it and will definitely go again. Very hospitable people and immediately made us feel at home.

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Dankie, vir die resensie Rene.

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Monique R - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Monique R

Heerlike rusplek in die natuur.

Blyplek is kompak met alles wat jy nodig het. Gesellige atmosfeer en rus vir die siel.

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Lovely resting place in nature.

Accommodation is compact with everything you need. Cozy atmosphere and rest for the soul.

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Dankie Anna.

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Karien H - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Karien H
With partner

Lekker, net in die aande ongerief met goggas buite.

Dit was lekker rustig, net nie lekker in die aand. Want die goggas pla en dan moet jy net in die kamer bly. En met die oppak was dit nie maklik met al die swaar goed op by die trappe want die voertuig ver van die hit af.

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Nice, only in the evenings inconvenience with bugs outside.

It was nice and quiet, just not nice in the evening. Because the bugs bother you and then you just have to stay in the room. And with the packing it was not easy with all the heavy things up the stairs because the vehicle is far from the hit.

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Hallo Karien, dankie vir die resensie. Ons is jammer oor die insekte wat jou gepla het. Ja, ongelukkig moet jy met die trappe afstap om by die huisie uit te kom. Ons sou jou graag bygestaan ​​het as jy ons laat weet het.

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Mariaan N - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Mariaan N
With partner

Hidden Valley is geleë in 'n pragtige area, die naweek was egter versuur deur 'n nors oom Frans wat glad nie vriendelik of gasvry voorkom nie.

Die oom het ons 'n paar keer oor die naweek kom besoek. Het glad nie ons privaatheid geniet nie (privaatheid wat mens van 'n naweek weg verwag). Die GPS koördinate is glad nie korrek nie, ons het in ons kanon in verdwaal. 'n WhatsApp location was toe gestuur wat ons ook na die verkeerde plek toe gevat het. Ons het Vrydagaand eers half 9 by die Hidden Valley aangekom. Frans kan 'n ding of 2 leer van gasvryheid en vriendelikheid. Die kort kort inloer van die oom was onnodig, kon glad nie ons privaatheid geniet nie. Ons sal die plek nie weer besoek nie.

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Hidden Valley is located in a beautiful area, however the weekend was soured by a grumpy uncle French who does not appear friendly or hospitable at all.

The uncle came to visit us a few times over the weekend. Didn't enjoy our privacy at all (privacy one expects from a weekend away). The GPS coordinates are not correct at all, we got lost in our canon. A WhatsApp location was then sent which also took us to the wrong place. We didn't arrive at the Hidden Valley until half past 9 on Friday night. French could learn a thing or 2 about hospitality and kindness. The short visit of the uncle was unnecessary, could not enjoy our privacy at all. We will not visit the place again.

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Dankie vir jou terugvoering. Dit maak ons ​​hartseer dat julle gevoel het dat ons inbreuk maak op julle privaatheid op die twee geleenthede wat ons kom kyk het of alles goed gaan met julle en of daar iets is wat julle nodig het. Ons is 'n klein kampie en ons probeer verseker dat ons persoonlike aandag aan ons gaste gee.
Ja, dit was baie jammer dat julle nie die aanwysings wat ons verskaf het gevolg het nie en dus verdwaal het. Daarom stuur ons altyd gedetailleerde aanwysings aan gaste en vra hulle om versigtig te volg. Ons is jammer dat julle nie ag geslaan het op ons waarskuwing dat gaste nie net Google moet gebruik omdat Google nie die beste roete na ons verskaf nie en dit lei tot 'n baie frustrerende ervaring.

The Hidden Valley
Arnolda E - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Arnolda E
With partner

Silwerskoon, pragtige natuurskoon en aangename gasheer.

As jy graag voëls kyk, dan is hierdie die plek om skaars voëls te sien. Dit is stil en uitstekend toegerus - van koffie tot muskietweermiddel. Die rivierwoud is pragtig en sou jy nog wil roei of fietsry is daar nogal fietse en 'n kano vir jou gebruik.

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Silver clean, beautiful scenery and pleasant host.

If you like bird watching, then this is the place to see rare birds. It's quiet and well equipped - from coffee to mosquito repellent. The river forest is beautiful and if you still want to row or cycle there are quite a few bicycles and a canoe for you to use.

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Dankie Arnolda.

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Christel L - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christel L
Family with young children

Ongelooflike natuurskoon, goed ingerig, baie uniek.

Die natuurskoon was ongelooflik. Die huisies is op die rivier oewer en vir 'n rustiger plek kan mens nie vra nie. Die eienaars het uit hulle pad gegaan and m die kuier besonders te maak. Ek kan hulle aanbeveel as enige iemand in die area is.

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Amazing scenery, well appointed, very unique.

The scenery was amazing. The cottages are on the river bank and you couldn't ask for a more peaceful place. The owners went out of their way to make the visit special. I can recommend them to anyone in the area.

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Dankie Christel.

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Kallie E - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kallie E
With partner

Goeie ligging. Waarde vir geld.

Dankie Frans en Louise vir julle gasvryheid. Vir seker 'n plek wat ons sal aanbeveel. Baie netjies en skoon. Lekker gerus.

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Good location. Value for money.

Thank you Frans and Louise for your hospitality. For sure a place we would recommend. Very neat and clean. Have fun.

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Dankie Kallie.

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Andre K - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Andre K
With partner

Wow, en nomaals wow.

Onvergeetlike tydjie so in die rustigheid van die natuur, lekker stil en rustig so teen die rivier. Dit so baie geniet en sal baie beslis weer daarnatoe wil wegbreek so gou as moontlik. Beveel dit aan, 10 uit 10.

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Wow, and really wow.

Unforgettable time like this in the tranquility of nature, nice and quiet and peaceful like this by the river. Enjoyed it so much and will definitely want to get away there again as soon as possible. Recommend it, 10 out of 10.

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Dankie Andre.

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Stephan G - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Stephan G
With partner

Amazing.

Baie mooi skoon en baie lekker atmosfeer.

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Dankie Talitha.

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Mapula C - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mapula C
With friends

Amazing, relaxing, peaceful and very pleasant.

My friend and I stayed at this amazing gem of a place this weekend for my birthday getaway which I celebrated on the 9th Aug. We loved everything about this place, I enjoyed walking along the river though it proved how unfit I was. The sound of the river flowing is to die for. Our host Frans is super hospitable and really made us feel welcome and for that we are grateful. The cabin was so cozy and it was a home away from our homes. We will definitely fly the hidden valley flag so high. The only thing I'd recommend is to use a high profile vehicle as the dirt road has some very challenging rough parts for low profile vehicles, however, that doesn't change the fact that I loved everything about this place. Frans and Louise you guys are lucky for having such an amazing place.

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Thank you very much for your kind words Mapula.

The Hidden Valley
Estelle S - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Estelle S
With partner

Fantasties

Die area is ongelooflik mooi. Die huis was mooi versier en het alles besit wat mens nodig het. Sal 100% weer soontoe gaan.

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Fantastic

The area is incredibly beautiful. The house was nicely decorated and had everything one could need. Would 100% go there again.

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Dankie Estelle.

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Ilana V - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ilana V
Individual traveller

What a fabulous little place, right on the banks of the Breede River!

The Hidden Valley is the kind of place where you'd like to bring your family for a whole holiday. There's two cottages, very well appointed, and then that slow-flowing river. For the little ones, there is the stretch right in front of the cottages where the river is very shallow and where they can safely play. A bit further on are lovely deep pools that would be great in summer. The cottages have everything you need to float, canoes, tubes, you name it. There's also an undercover deck with lovely sofas and a big kitchen where the whole group can relax and play some of the board games on offer. The place is idyllic and for bird-watchers it's a paradise. Frans and Luise are also great hosts.

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Thank you Ilana. It was a pleasure hosting you.

The Hidden Valley
Elize M - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elize M
With partner

Lekker naweek by Hidden Valley.

Ons het aanvanklik die artikel in die koerant gesien en besluit om dit te probeer. Soos my man gese het, nie Hidden Valley nie maar Hidden Eden. Ons het so lekker gebly en die eienaars is vriendelik en behulpsaam. En ja die voëllewe is ongelooflik. Ek het sommer 10 voëls by my lysie gevoeg en was so gelukkig met die Bosloerie as een. Daar is ook lekker staproetes en jy kan met hartelus van al jou ekstra energie ontslae raak. Hier is jy naby aan die natuur en kan jy kan vergeet van die donkerwolk wat die virus oor ons hang.

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Have a great weekend at Hidden Valley.

We initially saw the article in the newspaper and decided to give it a try. As my husband said, not Hidden Valley but Hidden Eden. We had such a nice stay and the owners are friendly and helpful. And yes the bird life is amazing. I just added 10 birds to my list and was so happy with the Bosluerie as one. There are also nice hiking trails and you can get rid of all your extra energy to your heart's content. Here you are close to nature and can forget about the dark cloud that the virus hangs over us.

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Dankie Elize.

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Johan K - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan K
With partner

Fantastiese wegbreek.

The Hidden Valley is 'n wonderlike wegbreekplek, en ek sal gou weer teruggaan.

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Fantastic getaway.

The Hidden Valley is a great getaway, and I will be going back again soon.

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Dankie Johan.

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

Awesome accommodation and excellent service.

Will definitely go back.

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Dankie Pieter.

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Francois S - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Francois S
With friends

Wonderlike, rustige wegbreek langs die Blyderivier.

Ons het elke oomblik by Hidden Valley geniet. Die eienaars het so baie moeite gedoen om seker te maak dat jy niks meer nodig het nie en het aan alles gedink. Jy kan sien dat hulle baie omgee vir die plek en dit is wonderlik om daarin te kan deel. Die ligging is pragtig langs die rivier tussen die massiewe bome.

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Wonderful, peaceful getaway along the Blyde River.

We enjoyed every moment at Hidden Valley. The owners have put so much effort into making sure you don't need anything more and have thought of everything. You can tell they care a lot about the place and it's great to be able to share in it. The location is beautiful next to the river among the massive trees.

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Dankie Tania,
Ons hoop om julle binnekort weer te sien.

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Jan E - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jan E
With partner

Beste vakansie in 63 jaar.

Ek kan jou niks vertel nie, jy moet dit ervaar. Die eienaars is ongelooflik vriendelik en ons kan geen slegte terugvoering gee nie. Ons hoop om saam vriende weer voor einde Desember 2021 te gaan.

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Best holiday in 63 years.

I can't tell you anything, you have to experience it. The owners are incredibly friendly and we can't give any bad feedback. We hope to go together friends again before the end of December 2021.

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Dankie Jan, ons waardeer die resensie baie.

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Uwe K - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Uwe K
With partner

Indeed it is a hidden valley. We enjoyed our stay tremdously.

What a experience. This gem in Hoedspruit is just awesome. The hosts are the best. Friendly, making sure everything is fine, joined us in river rafting and caring. The cabins are exceptionally well maintained, the furniture excellent and there is everything one needs. We did river rafting with tubes and fished - even caught bass which we released and the the paths next to the river is well maintained. A good spot for birding - even saw the Pel's fishing owl in flight.

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Dankie Uwe.

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Salome V - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Salome V
With partner

Die beste!

Hier kan mens weer in voeling kom met jou menswees. Rustig! Mooi! Stylvol! Gasheer en -vrou baie oulike mense! Definitief aan te beveel.

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The best!

Here you can get back in touch with your humanity. Restful! Pretty! Stylish! Host and wife very nice people! Definitely recommend.

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Dankie Salome.

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

Wonderlike kuier in die natuur, weg van die stad se lawaai.

Asemrowende natuurskoon langs die pragtige Blyderivier met verskeidenheid van vis, voëls en wildlewe. Die chalets was eenvoudig tog stylvol ingerig en baie prakties en baie skoon. Die eienaars is baie vriendelik, gasvry en behulpsaam. Ideale wegbreeknaweek indien jy soek na 'n bietjie afsondering in die skone natuur.

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Wonderful visit in nature, away from the city's noise.

Breathtaking scenery along the beautiful Blyde River with variety of fish, birds and wildlife. The chalets were simply yet stylishly furnished and very practical and very clean. The owners are very friendly, hospitable and helpful. Ideal weekend getaway if you are looking for a bit of seclusion in beautiful nature.

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Dankie Victor.

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Kristel V - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kristel V
Family with young children

Bederf naby die natuur. Baie aandag aan detail.

Hidden Valley is 'n besonderse mooi plek. Baie aandag gegee aan detail om die kuier so lekker en gemaklik as moontlik te maak. Alles is aan gedink - selfs 'n paar opsies van kanoes om die rivier te kan geniet. Lekker kuierplekkies onder groot bome. Behoorlike kos vir die siel. Kinders het dit ook baie geniet. Visvang ook heerlik. Ons sal definitief weer kom.

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Pamper yourself close to nature. Lots of attention to detail.

Hidden Valley is a particularly beautiful place. Much attention paid to detail to make the visit as pleasant and comfortable as possible. Everything has been thought of - even some options of canoes to enjoy the river. Nice places to hang out under big trees. Proper food for the soul. Children also really enjoyed it. Great fishing too. We will definitely come again.

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Dankie Kristel.

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Jean-dré C - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jean-dré C
With partner

Rustige wegbreekkans op die oewer van die Blyderivier.

Hierdie is die perfekte wegbreekgeleentheid van die stadslewe. Daar is net twee houthuisies by The Hidden Valley, so as jy ander mense wil sien gedurende jou kuier, moet jy hulle saambring. As jy nie mense verkies nie, is die wild volop in die natuurreservaat waar enige wandeling deur die park versekerd is van 'n ontmoeting met 'n kameelperd of sebra. Die huisies kyk uit op die Blyderivier, waarvan mens 'n hele strook het waarlangs, waarin en waarop jy kan gaan ontspan met staproetes, poele en binnebande waarmee jy kan afdryf op die rivier. In Hoedspruit se hitte, is die afkoel van 'n laatmiddag swem broodnodig. Frans en Louise het hier 'n stukkie van die bos omskep in 'n tuiste wat mens mens nie kan miskyk gedurende jou verkenning van die Blyderiviervallei nie. Ek kan nie wag om weer te gaan kuier nie.

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Peaceful getaway on the banks of the Blyde River.

This is the perfect getaway from city life. There are only two cabins at The Hidden Valley, so if you want to see other people during your visit, you should bring them along. If you don't prefer people, wildlife abounds in the nature reserve where any walk through the park is guaranteed to meet a giraffe or zebra. The cottages overlook the Blyde River, along which you have a whole strip where you can go and relax with hiking trails, pools and inner tubes with which you can float down the river. In Hoedspruit's heat, cooling off from a late afternoon swim is much needed. Frans and Louise have transformed a piece of the forest into a home that one cannot overlook during your exploration of the Blyde River Valley. I can't wait to visit again.

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Dankie Jean-dre.

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