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Umshanti

44 reviews
Self Catering

Review Summary

4.5 out of 5from 44 reviews for Umshanti
Cleanliness
4.2/5
Service
4.5/5
Location
4.8/5
Safety
4.6/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Edith M - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Edith M
With partner

Amazing place, fun and safe.

Beautiful place with everything that you need. We really enjoyed our stay. Many thanks to Vicky!

Lizbe V - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lizbe V
With friends

Pragtige view.

Baie lekker en heerlik gefiets.

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Beautiful view.

Very nice and great cycling.

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Rudi N - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rudi N
With partner

Great stay!

Excellent accommodation with stunning views!

Rian V - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rian V
With partner

Sal beslis aanbeveel kom rus en geniet die natuurskoon.

Lieflike plek om te ontspan en te rus.

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Would definitely recommend to come rest and enjoy the scenery.

Lovely place to relax and rest.

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

9. 5 out of 10.

It's the ideal location and atmosphere for us when we travel just the 2 of us. Stunning views straight out of the bedroom and the dam and surroundings leave you mesmerised. If I could make a suggestion, perhaps a workspace at the braai area. Otherwise, the perfect rustic space to appreciate and enjoy nature and its beauty and the company you are keeping. Vicky is also extremely friendly and helpful. We, of course, are boasting about the accommodation as much as we can to anyone that will listen. Thank you for the experience!

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

A piece of paradise on the shores of the Breede River.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Wonderful setting in a relaxed and comfortable environment. It is a pity that the house we stayed in does not have a shower, and that no towels were supplied.

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

Sal definitief weer gaan.

Verskriklik lekker. Mooi uitsig op die Buffelsjag dam, staproetes en watersport kan beoefen word.

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Will definitely go again.

Terribly delicious. Nice view of the Buffelsjag dam, hiking trails and water sports can be practised.

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Elniamarene B - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Elniamarene B
Family with teenagers

Rustig en pragtige natuur.

Ons het dit vreeslik baie geniet. Baie veilig en baie om te doen en te sien. Baie rustige omgewing en pragtig om daar wakker te word. Lekker plekke om te gaan stap en hardloop en naby die dorp.

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Quiet and beautiful nature.

We enjoyed it very much. Very safe and lots to do and see. Very peaceful surroundings and beautiful to wake up to. Nice places to go walking and running and close to town.

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Beth M - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Beth M

Baie rustig iets anders.

So lekker ons gaan volgende week terug op ons terugtog om die rivier vlot uit te vat vir sonsondergang.

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Very calm something else.

So nice we are going back next week on our return trip to take the river raft out for sunset.

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

Stil, weggesteek en rustig.

Pragtige plekkie! Perfek vir 'n wegbreek vir twee. Ons sal definitief weer besoek! Vicky is bitter vriendelik en ons het baie welkom gevoel. Highly recommended.

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Quiet, hidden and peaceful.

Beautiful place! Perfect for a getaway for two. We will definitely visit again! Vicky is extremely friendly and we felt very welcome. Highly recommended.

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

Stay was awsome.

Overall awesome. Bug spray would help with the spiders.

Johann K - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Johann K
With partner

Comfortable relaxing stay.

Very quiet and relaxing.

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

Beautiful spot, great for kids.

Really lovely setting by a big dam, great for swimming, lovely lawn and jungle gym for kids, and nice braai spot. Well-equipped. Would definitely come again. Also very accessible right outside Swellendam. Only issue was that it was very hot and no fans were provided.

Teresa A - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Teresa A
With partner

Blyplek met 'n pragtige uitsig.

Baie lekker blyplekkie met pragtige uitsig oor dam en berge. Ideaal vir rustige familie-ontspanning of vir samekoms van families of werkskollegas. Braai en ander geriewe soos boot of kayak ens. Veilige parkering.

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Accommodation with a beautiful view.

Very nice place to stay with a beautiful view of the pond and mountains. Ideal for quiet family relaxation or for gatherings of families or work colleagues. Braai and other facilities such as boat or kayak etc. Secure parking.

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

Lekker by die see!

Ons het lekker gebly by die dam. Die eienaars het goed na ons gekyk en ons sal weer terugreis om meer tyd te spandeer.

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Nice at the seaside!

We had a nice stay at the dam. The owners looked after us well and we will travel back again to spend more time.

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Henk D - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Henk D
With partner

Baie mooi plek.

Die plek is baie mooi. Ons het lekker gekuier. Ek dink net die eienaars moet die inligting op webblad aanpas, aangesien daar geen pooltafel of pylti bord was soos op die webblad gesê nie. Ek dink ook met sulke warm weer sal 1 of 2 plons-swembaddens baie gehelp het. Maggie en Henk.

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Very nice place.

The place is very beautiful. We had a nice time. I just think the owners need to adjust the information on the website, as there was no pool table or arrow board as stated on the website. I also think with such hot weather 1 or 2 splash pools would have helped a lot. Maggie and Henk.

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Umshanti 's response

Hi Maggie
Dankie vir jou positiewe resensies van Umshanti.
Dis baie jammer julle het nie die pooltafel en ander games in Drinkgat (die kuier huis) gesien nie.
Hopelik kan julle 'n volgende keer gebruik maak daarvan.
Groete,
Vicky

Umshanti
Craig P - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Craig P
Family with young children

Beautiful setting, will be back!

Most beautiful setting, perfect for family get-togethers. Will be back for sure.

Aaltje L - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Aaltje L
With partner

Die hele plek is verwaarloos.

Die beddegoed is oud. Potjie was verstop. Water uit kraan en storte was vuil.

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The whole place is neglected.

The bedding is old. Potty was clogged. Water from faucets and showers was dirty.

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John P - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
John P
Individual traveller

Good outside scenery.

Outside bin quarter full of used disposable nappies on arrival. Portable toilet full and smelled very bad on arrival. Dried blood on the floor inside. Very old and poorly maintained.

Umshanti 's response

Hi John, the Umshanti team is shocked to hear about your terrible experience! So sorry to hear this, thanks for your feedback.

Umshanti
Caroline K - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Caroline K
With partner

Saligheid binne die stilte van die pragtige natuur wat mens omring.

Umshati is 'n plek om te gaan rus, weg van die gewoel. Die stilte wat mens begroet laat jou dadelik een word met die pragtige natuur wat jou omring. Die water wat stil voor jou uitgestrek lê, omraam met die mooi van die berge! Dis net pragtig! Die verblyf is alles wat mens nodig het om 'n gemaklike rustyd te kan ervaar. Alles is skoon en netjies. Die vriendelikheid sal mens weer en weer laat teruggaan om net nog meer te beleef. Ons kon net een dag bly, maar ons kom vir seker terug! Baie dankie!

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Bliss in the silence of the beautiful nature that surrounds you.

Umshati is a place to rest, away from the hustle and bustle. The silence that greets you immediately makes you one with the beautiful nature that surrounds you. The water that lies quietly in front of you, framed by the beauty of the mountains! It's just beautiful! The accommodation is everything one needs to be able to experience a comfortable rest. Everything is clean and tidy. The kindness will make you go back again and again to experience even more. We could only stay one day, but we'll be back for sure! Thank you very much!

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

Tranquil and scenic setting with enough to do and still keep busy. Perfect CV19 bubble staycation.

Dog friendly and beautiful place to visit a stone throw from Cape Town. Will try to go more often.

Talita L - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Talita L
With partner

We had an incredible time at Umshanti!

We highly recommend it!

Anonymous Guest - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner
Katie Rain L - May 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Katie Rain L
With partner

Lovely, calm, quiet, picturesque.

Stayed in Chapel - it was such a treat! Lovely views, great service and I'd highly recommend canoeing up to the waterfall.

Ronel M - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ronel M
With friends

Ongelooflike uitsig vanaf die Chapel huisie.

Huisie het alles wat jy nodig het. Die uitsig en rustigheid is idillies.

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Incredible view from the Chapel cottage.

Cottage has everything you need. The view and tranquility are idyllic.

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Anonymous Guest - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Accommodation is very well situated but expected better value for money.

The accommodation is perfectly located with so much potential. A few things to look out for though: The wine glasses in the unit were not nearly the same size and only one tall glass instead of two. No privacy from the unit to the right. Just strained but it's not effective - make a wooden partition instead Toilet slamming that can't stay up. Braai area's tree trunks that serve as chairs are very dirty and the rags that were put on them were not much cleaner. I didn't want to sit on it with my clothes because it was greasy and black and clothes would get grease stains. The view and hiking trail were the highlight. However, I was disappointed in the unit itself. Thank you

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Marile L - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Marile L
With friends

Gemaklik en rustige atmosfeer.

Die uitsig is iets om te beleef. Lekker geslaap en gekuier om die vuur. Swak selfoonsein, so dalk blessing in disguise.

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Comfortable and peaceful atmosphere.

The view is something to experience. Slept well and chatted around the fire. Poor cell phone signal, so maybe a blessing in disguise.

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Surida B - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Surida B
Family with young children

Absoluut fantasties en so ’n rustige plek

Ek sal dit aanbeveel aan enige iemand, en sal definitief terugkeer, ons het voorwaar 'n wonderlike tydjie beleef, jammer was so kort.

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Absolutely fantastic and such a peaceful place.

I will recommend it to anyone, and will definitely visit again, we truly experienced a wonderful time, just a shame it was so short.

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Morne G - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Morne G
Large group

Onbeskryflik mooi.

Die ligging is perfek. So rustig, dit is die perfekte wegbreekplek.

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Indescribably beautiful.

The location is perfect. So peaceful, it's the perfect getaway.

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Dankie Morne, hoop julle kom gou weer kuier!

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Laura R - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Laura R
With friends

We had an amazing stay.

We had an amazing time in the little cabin, amazing view.

Umshanti 's response

Thank you for the review Laura, hope we'll see you again soon.

Umshanti
Kobin J - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Kobin J
With partner

Very nice and friendly place to stay.

We were there for 4 nights and I can recommend the Chapel, very good place to stay.

Willem P - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Willem P
With partner

Was baie rustig.

Umshanti is 'n baie goeie keuse as jy wil ontspan. Was baie rustig. Ons het dit baie geniet.

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Was very calm.

Umshanti is a very good choice if you want to relax. Was very calm. We enjoyed it very much.

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Matthys S - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Matthys S
With partner

Gypsy 2 is nogal baie klein.

Alles was netjies en skoon. Uitsig baie mooi, kan op bed lê en oor dam uitkyk! Plekkie is egter baie klein, voel dat tarief onnodig hoog is.

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Gypsey 2 is quite small.

Everything was neat and clean. You can enjoy the lovely view of the dam right from the bed! However, the unit was quite small which made the rate a bit high.

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Kelly P - Nov 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kelly P
Large group

We had a lovely stay at Umshanti and we will be back sooner than later!

It's a lovely spot for the family or for a weekend away with friends. Relaxing by the braai and swimming in the dam. We had a fantastic weekend. Thank you!

Umshanti 's response

Hi Kelly,

Thank you for the great review. You're very welcome back, soon.

Umshanti
Wilhelm D - Aug 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wilhelm D
With partner

Ongelooflik.

Veilig en netjies met baie vriendelike ontvangs.

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Unblievable.

Safe and neat, friendly reception.

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Jamien S - Aug 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jamien S
With partner

Beautiful views and absolutely peaceful.

We stayed for 2 nights at Umshanti in the Chapel and it was amazing. Nothing fancy, but you have everything that you need. The peace and quiet are wonderful and the views were breathtaking! We would recommend Umshanti everywhere we go!

Linda V - Mar 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Linda V
With partner

Fantastiese vreedsame rustigheid.

Die hele atmosfeer is een van algehele rustigheid. Natuurskoon en voëllewe is asemrowend. Ons moes ongelukkig ons kuier kort knip a.g.v. berg brande want my man het stadium 4 kanker en dit was onmoontlik om aan te bly. Ons sal beslis weer daarheen gaan as die geleentheid homself voordoen. Dit sal lekker wees indien daar bv. 'n rasper in kombuis kan wees.

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Fantastic calm peacefulness.

The atmosphere is complete peacefulness. Nature and bird life are amazing. We unfortunately had to cut our trip short because of the mountain fires because my husband has stage 4 cancer and it was impossible for us to stay on. We will definitely stay there again if the possibility arises. It would be nice if they could put for example a grater in the kitchen.

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Rudeen V - Mar 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rudeen V
With partner

Dit was fantasties!

Dit was baie rustig en stil. Die natuur is pragtig en ek sal beslis weer teruggaan na Umshanti toe.

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It was fantastic!

It was very peaceful and quiet. The nature is beautiful and I will definitely go back to Umshanti again.

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André B - Jan 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
André B
With partner

Beeldskoon en rustig.

'n Baie aangename plek met asemrowende natuurskoon, al laat skrik 'n reënspinnekop jou so af en toe, sal ons defnitief weer daar oorbly. Die klein houtoppervlak op twee kajaks met 'n klein batterygedrewe enjin vir twee persone is 'n moet op die Buffeljagsdam/rivier. Dit is besonders en baie romanties. Baie dankie, Kosie en Vicky.

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Picturesque and peaceful.

A very pleasant place with breathtaking scenery, even if a rain spider scares you every now and then, we will definitely stay there again. The small wooden surface on two kayaks with a small battery powered engine for two people is a must on the Buffeljags dam/river. It is special and very romantic. Thank you very much, Kosie and Vicky.

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Colin L - Jul 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Colin L
Large group

Relaxing.

Very relaxing. Bungalows were great, lovely bar area. Lovely views. Very friendly hosts.

Charne B - May 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Charne B
On business

Wonderlike diens, vriendelike mense, genoeg vars lug, laat geslaap ... net ongelooflik!

Dit is 'n plek soos in die ou dae waar families bymekaarkom en hulself geniet. Watersport, lees, braai en groot vure snags waar almal lekker gesels. Dit was ongelooflik lekker gewees met baie vriendelike personeel. Ons sal definitief weer gaan.

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Wonderful service, friendly people, enough fresh air, slept late... just amazing!

It is a place like in the old days where families gather and enjoy themselves. Water sports, reading, barbecuing and big fires at night where everyone has a good chat. It was incredibly nice with very friendly staff. We will definitely go again.

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Nelmarie V - Feb 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nelmarie V
Family with young children

Perfek. Alles wat ons nodig gehad het, en meer. Daar is net mooi niks waaroor ons kan kla nie.

Absoluut fantasties. Dit was een van die lekkerste naweke ooit!

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Perfect. Everything we needed and more. There is nothing we can complain about.

Absolutely fantastic. It was one of the best weekends ever!

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Coenrad B - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Coenrad B
With partner

Lieflik en rustig.

Pragtig in die berge en heerlik rustig.

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Lovely and peaceful.

Beautiful in the mountains and wonderfully peaceful.

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Dirk H - Oct 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Dirk H
Family with teenagers

Really enjoyed the quiet and relaxing atmosphere.

Wonderful lake to canoe on and awesome to braai and have the view of the dam and mountains. Wonderful stay, what a gem outside Swellendam!

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  • Check-in: 14:00 to 20:00
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  • Address: Buffalo Creek, Buffeljagsrivier, 6742, Western Cape
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