The Travelling Tortoise Retreat

Ons het verfris teruggekom na ons verblyf by The Travelling Tortoise.

Ons het heerlik gebly en kon ons batterye laai in die natuur. Dankie aan Gerrie en Marinda vir hulle gasvryheid.

Excellent. Clean. Comfortable.

Excellent. We love the travelling tortoise.

Baie lekker.

Ons het baie lekker gebly by The Travelling Tortoise, die verblyf was uit die boonste boeke gewees, die kinders het die speelarea baie geniet.

Karoo views from a hot tub.

The accommodation has beautiful surroundings and views. The hot tub was such a winner. Lovely space, very clean and comfortable. It has everything you need for a getaway.

Heerlik! Werklik aangenaam. Rustig. Het lekker gebly.

Wonderlike verblyf wat ek vir enigeen sal aanbeveel.

Asemrowend mooi.

Die Travelling Tortoise Retreat is 'n pragtige plek om rustigheid te ervaar. Die eenheid was keurig ingerig en die kreatiewe dekor was 'n hoogtepunt. Die uitsig is asemrowend en die gasheer was ongelooflik behulpsaam en vriendelik.

Rustige atmosfeer in die natuur.

Baie lekker gebly, vriendelike mense, alles daar wat jy nodig het.

Perfect breakaway.

There is nothing negative I can say about this place. Our 2-night stay was so nice. We wished we could have stayed longer. Everything you need is available in the house. And a big thank you to Gerrie. Baie dankie dat j ons verblyf so gemaklik gemaak het vir ons. Baie dankie vir jou vriendelikheid en dat j altyd vir seker gemaak het ons is ok. Hoop j kon al die volstruise tel. Sal definitief weer kom.

Beeldskone omgewing, fantastiese verblyf.

Ons het heerlik gerus. The Travelling Tortoise Retreat is presies wat hulle adverteer. "Off the grid" buite die geraas tussen die asemrowende berge. Eenheid (Hinge Back) het vir seker die beste uitsig en was netjies ingerig. Ons het heerlik gebly. Jeff het gereeld kom inloer en seker gemaak alles is perfek.

Dit was heerlik!

Ons het heerlik gekuier! Jeff het baie ekstra moeite gedoen om ons verblyf ekstra lekker te maak! Sal dit aanbeveel vir almal wat 'n bietjie rus en vrede nodig het.

A must on everyone's bucket list. We loved our stay and we will go back!

The most beautiful hobbit's house with amazing views! Host was very friendly and helpful. Lots of dirt roads to go for a walk and explore.

Magical.

Our stay was absolutely wonderful.

Klein Karoo rustigheid en natuurskoon.

Dit was rustig en veilig om in te stap en natuur te geniet. Sal dit beslis aanbeveel. Lieflike uitsig.

Leak

Very peaceful and quiet.

Wonderful!

Our second visit to the Travelling Tortoise Retreat and once again a fantastic stay. We love the venue with beautiful views, bird life and listening to nature. Great chatting to Jeff again and of course buying some of his books to take home.

Next time we'll stay for longer!

Wonderful location, great views, and accommodation decorated with incredible attention to detail. One feels at home immediately.

Will go back soon.

Just what the doctor ordered. Good place to relax.

Beste waarde vir geld.

Puik uitsigte in skoon goed toegeruste verblyf. Alles daar wat jy benodig vir heerlike rustige kuiers en sielsrus. Vir ons was dit die beste waarde wat beskikbaar is. Ons sal beslis weer en weer daar gaan uitspan.

Ongelooflik lekker en die natuur en omgewing pragtig.

Die verblyf was heerlik gewees. Sal dit hoog aanbeveel. Ons was gesin van 6 en die huisie is baie goed ingerig en die omgewing is sielskos. Die hottub was uit die boek uit ontspannend. Die gasheer is baie vriendelik en gaan uit sy pad om die verblyf lekker te maak. Sal virseker weer daar gaan kuier.

It was a nice quiet stay in a wonderful and peaceful place.

It was absolutely fantastic.

Lekker gerus, uitsig pragtig.

Ongelooflik lekker gerus.

Quiet, nice stay. Would definitely recommend.

What a lovely place to stay! Everything you will need in a self-catering chalet. We really enjoyed the peaceful area and both swimming pools were well made use of in the heat. Thank you for being a great host.

Was kos vir die siel gewees. Baie lekker gerus.

Baie lekker gebly. Mooi uitsig gehad en lekker gerus.

Jeff was great, baie mooi ligging.

Ons het lekker gebly ja.

Dit was net wat ons nodig gehad het. Baie nice!

Baie rustig, prentjie mooi en baie netjies en skoon. Vriendelike eienaar. Goeie geriewe.

Alles wat nodig is vir 'n rustige wegbreek.

Amazing wegbreek met klein kinders.

Baie lekker ontspan en rus.

So lekker in die natuur, mooi uitsig. Perfek rustig en kop skoonmaak.

Rustigheid, privaatheid en die ongerepte natuur.

Ongelooflike ervaring gewees. Jacuzzi was lekker en die stilte. Kom weer.

Relaxing and peaceful.

Amazing stay, nice and peaceful. Would definitely recommend driving with a bakkie/SUV instead of a standard car.

"Way above the rest".

Peace and tranquility. No TV. No music. No cellphones. The best breakaway from it all! Thank you and staff for a squeaky clean and comfortable stay.

Alles is in harmonie met die natuur. Creativity at its best.

Baie lekker gebly. Muskiete het ietwat gepla.

Mooi uitsigte, genoeg ruimte, gemaklik.

Ons het baie lekker gebly. Alles was op standaard.

Perfect for a short relaxing stay. And there's enough to do with kids as well.

Jeff is a wonderful host and made our stay incredibly relaxing. The kids had a wonderful time at a nicely solar heated pool and even enjoyed the hot tub after dinner. It's very calm and relaxing. One can feel a lot of heart that went into this place.

Artistic craftsmanship combined with comfort in beautiful surroundings.

Unique hobbit home, expertly crafted with every comfort and convenience required for a comfortable self-catering stay set in picturesque natural surroundings.

An enchanting experience in the Klein Karoo.

I initially worried about the heat, but Mother Nature proved me wrong, and the real gem turned out to be the exceptional host, Jeff. He's not just a host; he's a perfect and humane gentleman who transformed my stay into a delightful adventure. My visit included an unforgettable tour to Meiringspoort Waterfall, thanks to Jeff's thoughtful planning. The room's facilities were top-notch, and Jeff's impressive library of literature in the Angulate left me spoiled for choice. I cherish the entire experience and would gladly relive it without a second thought!

'n Plek waar selfs 'n skilpad kan afpak.

Vir diegene wat wil wegbreek van tegnologie, is hierdie die plek om dit te doen. Geen selfoonsein, geen WiFi en geen televisie is die resep vir afskakel en ontspanning. Die rustige Karoo-atmosfeer is verslawend. Die pad tot op die perseel is nie van die beste nie, maar dra beslis by tot die plaasgevoel.

Tops.

Net een woord die beste vakansie.

Dit was ongelooflik lekker. Die plek was ruimer as wat ons gedink het. Ons het heerlik gebraai en op die stoel gesit om die natuur te bewonder. Die eienaar het vir ons hout afgelewer, sowel as vuurhoutjies en goed om vuur aan te steek.

Dit is 'n heerlike, privaat en veilige wegbreekplek waar jy kan gaan stap in die mooi natuurskoon. Die eienaar was gaaf en behulpsaam. Ek sal enige tyd weer daar gaan oornag.

Awesomeness.

If I could, I would rate it a thousand stars or even more. Thank you, Jeff, for having us. Thank you also for being a great host and an awesome person. We will definitely be back soon.

A very pleasant overnight stay in unusual accommodation.

The peaceful Hare's Lair offered a beautiful view over the valley which was ablaze with vivid coloured wildflowers.

Unparalleled views. Peaceful.

Would have liked to stay longer because of the location.

Magnificent views, charming and characterful venue.

Describing this place as a little rustic log cabin in the mountains does not do it justice. It's compact, characterful, clean and well-appointed with magnificent views and a splendid hot tub to boot. Jeff the owner is the most gracious and attentive host, a competent author and a real character to boot. We spent only two nights but wished we'd booked a week. We'll be back.

Die beste wegbreek wat ek in 'n lang tyd gehad het.

Jy sal nie spyt wees nie, dis verseker.

Dit is waarde vir geld en het alles wat nodig is vir 'n lekker verblyf.

Die ontvangs was vriendelik en die verblyf baie lekker.

What an experience! Will definitely visit again!

Great venue, great atmosphere, great host. Loved the "Hobbit House" which took me to JRR Tolkien's middle earth, so creative!

Exactly what the doctor ordered!

A beautiful, quiet, and relaxing venue with a lovely playground for the kids. The chalets are clean and tidy with ample space and as Jeff promises, no loadshedding. A perfect place to unwind for the whole family. Thank you, Jeff, for your hospitality!

Cute, cosy and comfortable off-grid country stay.

Jeff has created beautiful, eco-friendly living spaces in the heart of the karoo. We stayed in the Hare's Lair and were delighted with the round front door, the curved bamboo-covered ceiling and the creatively imagined living space. Everything you may want or need is there and every home comfort has been provided for. There is a lovely fireplace, and Jeff supplied plenty of wood. We were without power a few times, because of the constant cloud cover, but it was no worse than load shedding. Please be aware: this farm is off-grid and there's virtually no cell phone signal, and no TV (thank goodness), so read a book, play some games, take a walk and chill in the old-fashioned way. This is the perfect place for that.

Wens ons kon langer bly!

Daar is baie wat The Traveling Tortoise bied waarvoor ons nie tyd gehad het nie. Die speelplek vir kinders, swemplek en private hot tub het absoluut lieflik gelyk en ons was baie spyt ons kon dit nie verken nie. Ons huisie slaap 7 en was goed toegerus, netjies, skoon, ruim sitkamer, badkamers en alles wat mens nodig het in die kombuis - en 'n heerlike bottel wyn van Jeff. Baie baie dankie! Ons het baie laat daar aangekom en Jeff was baie behulpsaam en het ons gehelp om goed in te settle. Nota: Mens kan beslis nie met 'n normale voertuig by die huis kom nie en die opvangs is baie beperk. Perfek vir 'n ontspanne, off-the-grid kuier. Ons sal beslis teruggaan. Die trappe in die huis, sou ek sê, is 'n risiko met babas.

Very peaceful and charming.

The house was lovely with an amazing view.

Rustige, privaat verblyf.

Die Jackal's Den is so pragtig en privaat. Wonderlike uitsig. Die kaggel is 'n wenner. Jeff het ons vriendelik ontvang. Alles was skoon en netjies. Dit is beter as wat die foto's lyk.

Uitstekende geriewe, baie behulpsame eienaar!

Verseker een van die beter geriewe wat ons nog besoek het. Gaan verseker weer daar aandoen. Baie beïndruk met die speelplek/geriewe vir kleiner kinders! Die eienaar is baie behulpsaam en die chalet was absoluut netjies, skoon en baie goed toegerus! Wil sê 5-ster!

Although off the grid the owner/host has gone to great lengths to make his establishment way above average for this type of accomodation.

I would recommend The Travelling Tortoise to anyone who is looking for something out of the ordinary and just needs to kick back and relax away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. The host is very helpful and friendly, so do not give The Travelling Tortoise a miss if you're looking for something different in accommodation in this area, be it overnight or for a few days.

Die uitsig is mooi.

Die rustigheid en stilte was salig. Jeff was 'n baie vriendelike en behulpsame gasheer.

Rustig, mooi uitsig.

Dit was baie netjies en baie rustig, vriendelike ontvangs ons het lekker gekuier en sal vir seker weer daar gaan bly.

Puik.

Absoluut fantasties. Alles baie skoon en netjies. Huislike atmosfeer en gerieflik. Lekker yskas en baie spasie. Niks om te kritiseer nie.

Wonderful and peaceful.

The place to have a rest and what a view.

Pragtige en ruim chalet tussen die berge.

Gerieflike ruim chalet met pragtige antieke meubelment. Baie huislike atmosfeer met oorgenoeg leesstof. Nie afhanklik van ESKOM nie. Die swembad was 'n lafenis tydens die hittegolf. Jeff is 'n baie aangename en goed-ingeligte gasheer.

Rustic en rustig.

Kinders het dit geniet. Daai hot tub was net wat nodig was. Al die nodige geriewe was beskikbaar en Jeff was 'n goeie gasheer. Great breakaway from everything.

Thanks Jeff. Baie lieflike plek. Uiters skoon!

Stel net 'n beter braaiplek voor en die hot tub was nie beskikbaar nie - geen water en buite werking. Groot teleurstelling. Daarom 'n 4 vir waarde van geld.

Bitter lekker.

Ons het so rustig gebly, 'n lekker snoesige hobbit-huisie.

It was a blissfill experience.

We had a wonderful break away. It was cold and rainy but we slept warm and comfortable. The hot tub was super nice even in the cold winter weather. Most definitely recommended.

Great experience, safe and very cosy!

Stayed in the Hare's Lair that sleeps two. The design is so different and so interesting. All the amenities are great. We greatly appreciated the wood provided for the inside fireplace! The bookshelf is filled with books to read and I can recommend the novels written by the owner (also an author, Jeff).

Pragtige uitsig in interessante huisie.

Die huis is baie goed toegerus en die kaggel is 'n groot plus.

Rus op die plaas!

Ons het vreeslik lekker gebly en die kinders was meer weg as tuis. Baie dankie vir vriendelike diens en alles wat ons nodig gehad het was daar. Die "hot tub" was 'n baie groot bederf en rond die dag op 'n ontspanne noot af.

Rustig, natuurskoon en avontuurlustig.

Die uitsig was baie mooi. Die blyplek was skoon en leefbaar. Die eienaar was gesellig, maar het geen sin vir humor nie.

Oornagstop.

Die mooiste uitsig en sterre. Baie oulike 'hobbit' huisie met alles wat jy nodig het. Die eienaar het baie moeite met ons gedoen en ons sal vir seker teruggaan.

Dié plek vir die Karooliefhebber.

Ons is lief vir berguitsigte en die Karoo-atmosfeer. Dit is presies wat The Traveling Tortoise jou aanbied en dan in mooi skoon verblyf met alles wat jy nodig het. Daar is nie eers beurtkrag nie, want sonenergie gee die krag wat nodig is.

Jeff is a great host. We got on as if we've known each other for years.

Perfect Getaway for Body mind and Sole, It's just beautiful! Miss the place already, felt like Home, just better! Thank you Jeff for a great stay!

Baie lekker, stil plek met kol-kol warmbad by elke huis en nog 2 swembaddens.

Jeff, die eienaars is baie vriendelik, en die plek is baie skoon en niemand pla mekaar nie.

Asemrowend mooi gewees.

Ons was baie vriendelik ontvang met 'n verrassing van 'n bottel wyn en ys. Dis 'n baie aangename persoon gewees om mee te gesels. Ons sal enige tyd weer terug gaan.

Rustigheid vir die siel in die bosveld.

Heerlike plek om weg te breek om uit die besige lewe te ontsnap.

Baie rustig.

Pragtige omgewing. Die eienaar is baie gaaf en betrokke. Die huisie is goed ingerig.

Baie lekker en rustig.

Lekker stil en rustig.

Lovely romantic getaway.

Came and spent a night specifically to test drive the woodfired hot tub. Wife and I both loved it. Great place. Quiet. Lovely to sit in the simmering water and watch the stars. Will happily return and recommend.

Great value for money break with 5 star service from our host Jeff. Quiet and safe.

We stayed 2 nights in chalet at Travelling Tortoise. Loved our stay. Quiet at night with wide open views. The new addition of a private wood fired hot tub was one of our highlights. The other chalets had guests, but you do not see or hear anyone. Jeff was always around yet not in your face. We will be back and certainly recommend the Travelling Tortoise.

Beste waarde in die Suid-Kaap!

Fantastiese akkommodasie - my 2de keer hier en ek sal weer en weer terugkom! Daar is geen beter waarde-vir-geld as hierdie nie! Hoogs aan te beveel!

Recommended!

Beautiful houses. We rented the Hobbit House and the large 3 bedroom house with a hot tub! Very well furnished. Hobbit House had a stove with free wood. Easy to reach when you follw the instruction of the owner. Nice hospitable owner.

Beautiful views. Homely. Hot tub heaven.

Jeff was a great host. Lovely to hear his story and was very accommodating. We loved the views and spent time lots of time in the hot tub. The cottage was homely and equipped with everything you need.

Alternative Accommodation.

The Hare's Lair at the Travelling Tortoise was exactly as advertised and expected. Cosy on a cold winter's night with many unique features not found in "normal" self-catering chalets. To find out more, I recommend that you make a reservation!

Uitstekend! Was 'n ongelooflike ervaring.

Alles was tops. Die uitsig was besonders mooi, sal dit vir enigeen aanbeveel wat soek na stilte en mooie natuur.

Heerlike wegbreek net om die lewe weer te waardeer.

Die beste was die laaste aand, het vir Jeff gevra of ons die hot tub kan gebruik en dit was wonderlik, buite was dit 4 grade C en ons sit in 'n hot tub met mussies op, so lekker.