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Up The Creek

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.4 out of 5from 100 reviews for Up The Creek
Cleanliness
4.2/5
Service
4.5/5
Location
4.4/5
Safety
4.4/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Frik P - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Frik P
With friends

Soos altyd, fantasties!

Ons hoeveelste keer, sal maar net weer en weer teruggaan!

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As always, fantastic!

How many times, we will just go back again and again!

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Frik P - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Frik P
With friends

Santa is die beste!

Klaas se kothuis was nie beskikbaar nie weens waterprobleme. Dit was geen probleem vir Santa nie, sy het ons geakommodeer by 'n buurplaas, Riverstill. Lekker gekuier en alles was reg.

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Santa is the best!

Klaas' cottage was not available due to water problems. It was no problem for Santa, she accommodated us at a neighboring farm, Riverstill. Had a great time and everything was fine.

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

Kom tot rus.

Ons het baie lekker gebly by Up The Creek. As jy wil rus en wegkom van alles, is dit die ideale plek. Die kothuis is baie gerieflik en dit was heerlik om langs die rivier te sit en net na die voëls en die water te luister. Santa is 'n gasvrou duisend. Sy het uit haar pad gegaan om vir ons die maklikste pad na die Pilansberg Natuur Reservaat te verduidelik, waar ons 'n heerlike dag deurgebring het.

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Come to rest.

We had a great stay at Up The Creek. If you want to rest and get away from it all, this is the ideal place. The cottage is very comfortable and it was lovely to sit by the river and just listen to the birds and the water. Santa is a hostess thousand. She went out of her way to explain to us the easiest way to the Pilansberg Nature Reserve, where we spent a lovely day.

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

Soos 'n toasted cheese. Simplisties maar steeds heerlik!

Die verblyf vir die prys is van topgehalte. Dit is basies en het alles wat mens benodig, minus die luuksighede. Santa was hoflik, vriendelik en behulpsaam. 'n Gasvrou wat uit haar pad gaan vir haar gaste.

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Like a toasted cheese. Simplistic but still delicious!

The accommodation for the price is top quality. It is basic and has everything one needs, minus the luxuries. Santa was courteous, friendly and helpful. A hostess who goes out of her way for her guests.

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Jenny S - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jenny S

Enjoyed the peace and back to nature atmosphere. Simple but charming.

Peaceful. Beautiful views, lovely birdlife. Lovely, friendly and helpful host.

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

Verfrissend.

'n Heerlike nostalgiese en ongekunstelde wegbreek, presies wat ons wou gehad het. Die gasvrou was duisend!

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Refreshing.

A lovely nostalgic and unfussy getaway, exactly what we wanted. The hostess was a thousand!

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Paul L - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Paul L
Individual traveller

Nice clean accommodation in great bush setting.

Accommodation is basic but very adequate. In a great setting with great outside entertaining/living spaces.

Mark B - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Mark B
With partner

Simple but adequate.

Facilities are basic. Nice setting. Stoep could be enlarged. Dump old tired furniture.

Robyn B - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Robyn B
Family with young children

Good break.

Beautiful area. The accommodation is simple but adequate and even charming. There was no hot water, but it was extremely hot so it didn't matter.

Frik P - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Frik P
With friends

Altyd lekker daar.

Baie lekker gekuier.

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Always nice there.

Had a great time.

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

Ontspanne, rustig, opbouend.

Groot Marico skep as streek reeds 'n groot verwagting en Up The Creek was 'n groot rede dat daar in baie meer as die verwagting voldoen is. Alles in 'n gewone naweek.

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Relaxed, peaceful, uplifting.

Groot Marico as a region already creates a great expectation and Up The Creek was a big reason that it was fulfilled in much more than the expectation. All in an ordinary weekend.

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Frik P - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Frik P
With friends

Weer en weer en weer.

Was soos altyd heerlik gewees en Santa is baie gaaf.

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Again and again and again.

Was lovely as always and Santa is very nice.

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

Dis 'n pragtige plekkie in die bos.

Wat 'n verrassing is die huisie in die bos. Die gasvrou in Groot Marico is so interressant, dis jammer ons het net een aand daar gehad.

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It's a beautiful place in the forest.

What a surprise the little house in the woods is. The hostess in Groot Marico is so interesting, it's a shame we only had one night there.

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Franscois C - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Franscois C

Rustig en mooi.

Jy is in die hartjie van die natuur. Kan lekker rus met die mooiste natuurtoneel en geluide. Sal dit voorstel aan enige iemand wat bietjie weg wil kom van ons alledaagse gejaag.

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Quiet and beautiful.

You are in the heart of nature. Can rest well with the most beautiful natural scenery and sounds. Would recommend to anyone looking to get away from our everyday hustle and bustle.

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

Perfect family break.

We had an amazing time at the accommodation. Tubing down the river, braai under the stars. Relaxing in the bush. The accommodation is simple, but perfect for a weekend away.

Kobus S - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Kobus S
Family with young children

Gesellig.

Die huisie is baie gesellig met sy ouer styl van binneversierings. Ons het heerlik gebly.

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Sociable.

The cottage is very cozy with its older style of interior decorations. We had a wonderful stay.

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Andrew T - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Andrew T
Family with young children

Tranquil, surrounded by nature.

The cottage was basic, but clean and comfortable. A wonderfully quiet and private location, in the woods beside the Marico River, with a private pathway down to the river's edge. We swam in the river, watched only by the vervet monkeys in the trees opposite.

Hennie C - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Hennie C
On business

Baie mooi omgewing en kos vir die siel!

Sien sterre.

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Very nice surroundings and food for the soul!

See stars.

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David T - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
David T

Wanted for nothing except maybe a better outside braai area.

My daughter and I enjoyed it. The early mornings with the birds and the night sky were brilliant.

Adam S - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Adam S
With partner

100% in die natuur, met al die voordele van gerieflike verblyf.

Baie gerieflike verblyf met die nodige gerief. As jy baie luuks wil bly is dit nie vir jou nie. Hier voel jy in en deel van die natuur.

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100% in nature, with all the benefits of comfortable accommodation.

Very comfortable accommodation with the necessary amenities. If you want to stay very luxurious this is not for you. Here you feel in and part of nature.

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

Naweekwegbreek saam met my vrou.

Was baie lekker, hartlik ontvang en baie rustig en stil by Up The Creek, sterre was baie mooi en duidelik.

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Weekend getaway with my wife.

Was very nice, warmly received and very peaceful and quiet at Up The Creek, stars were very beautiful and clear.

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Donovan P - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Donovan P
Individual traveller

Basiese akkommodasie met alles wat nodig is.

Ek was op my motorfiets op pad Botswana toe en het daar oorgeslaap. Al die basiese benodighede was daar.

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Basic accommodation with everything needed.

I was on my motorbike on my way to Botswana and slept there. All the basic necessities were there.

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Beatka S - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Beatka S
With partner

Very rustic but a non-issue if you are there for the peace and nature.

Abundant bird life. Their calls filled the air all day long, loved that. Awesome star gazing. We were there when it was a new moon. Milky Way was spectacular, clearly visible to the naked eye, don't even need binocs. Saw a few shooting stars. Very special for us urbanites. Very erratic Wi-Fi. If you are desperate there are a few spots with the signal. Some facilities can do with an upgrade. The single bed mattresses, need to be replaced.

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

Fantastiese plekkie om uit te rus.

Die plek is ideaal om lekker uit te rus en tyd saam met mens se geliefde te kan spandeer.

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Fantastic place to rest.

The place is ideal for relaxing and spending time with your loved one.

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Michel J - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michel J
With friends

Fantasties.

Sien sterre.

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Fantastic.

See stars.

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

Groot Marico, 'n klein geskeidkundige dorpie, met pragtige natuur.

Ons is gasvry deur Santa ontvang, die mampoerproe was 'n heerlike affêre, die boekvoorlesing van Bosman in die skooltjie het ons teruggeneem na vervloë dae, wat 'n ongelooflike ervaring!

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Great Marico, a small divorce town, with beautiful nature.

We were hospitably received by Santa, the mampoer tasting was a delightful affair, the book reading by Bosman in the little school took us back to bygone days, what an incredible experience!

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Frik P - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Frik P
With friends

Goeie waarde vir geld.

Baie lekker gekuier, sal weer daar gaan kuier, mooi bosveld.

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Good value for money.

Had a great time, will visit there again, beautiful woodland.

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Naomi E - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Naomi E
With partner

Nat, mooi en lekker.

Net vir bestuur. Maak seker dat die stoof afgeskakel is veral omdat jul vra dat mense net die krag by die hoofskakelaar aan-/af- sit. Net bang dit brand af.

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Wet, beautiful and delicious.

Just for driving. Make sure that the stove is switched off, especially since you ask that people only turn the power on/off at the main switch. Just afraid it will burn down.

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Lance G - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
1/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lance G
With partner

Dis 'n die beste bosveldwegbreek ooit!

Santa het ons met ope arms verwelkom en was 'n puik gasvrou. Ons sal weer en weer gaan! Als was perfek. As jy een met die bosveld wil wees, is Up The Creek, die perfekte plek. Klaas se Cottage is uniek en voel soos 'n sprokieshuisie in die bos.

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It's the best woodland break ever!

Santa welcomed us with open arms and was a great hostess. We will go again and again! Als was perfect. If you want to be one with the woodland, Up The Creek is the perfect place. Klaas' Cottage is unique and feels like a fairy tale house in the woods.

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Marie S - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marie S
Large group

Heerlik in die bos.

Lekker ontspan en weggekom van die stad.

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Lovely in the woods.

Relax and get away from the city.

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

Basiese akkommodasie op 'n plaas in die bos.

Basiese akkommodasie op 'n plaas in die bos naby Groot Marico. Skoon en netjies. Was net teleurgesteld dat die mooi uitsig in die foto onbereikbaar was. Pad was onbegaanbaar daarheen. 'n Mens verwag die uitsig as jy daar bespreek maar dit was net bos om die huisie. (Ek sien die uitsigfoto is nie een van die wat hieronder gewys word nie.)

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Basic accommodation on a farm in the forest.

Basic accommodation on a farm in the woods near Groot Marico. Clean and tidy. Was only disappointed that the beautiful view in the photo was unattainable. Road was impassable there. One expects the view when you book there, but it was just forest around the cottage. (I see the view photo is not one of the ones shown below.)

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

Altyd lekker.

Dis ons 2de keer in Klaas se kothuis en dit was weereens baie lekker.

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Always nice.

It's our 2nd time in Klaas' cottage and it was once again very nice.

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Andrew T - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Andrew T
With friends

Good value for the money paid. Very serene and good hikes.

We just had a big problem with ants, so be prepared.

Chrisna K - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Chrisna K
With partner

Gerieflik en mooi omgewing.

Baie mooi omgewing en 'n lekker stappie na die rivier en dam. Die geriewe is basies maar alles wat nodig is. Sal voorstel dat groot borde ook voorsien word en beter beligting in kombuis.

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Comfortable and beautiful surroundings.

Very nice surroundings and a nice walk to the river and pond. The facilities are basic but all that is needed. Would suggest that large plates are also provided and better lighting in kitchen.

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Surita K - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Surita K

Ek het my verblyf baie geniet.

Die rustigheid en natuurskoon is 'n lafenis vir 'n mens. Ongelukkig het die dak gelek en ook van die waterpype en daar was nie 'n mop of besem om die water te verwyder nie. Nogtans was dit goed en sal ek definitief weer gaan indien die geleentheid hom voordoen. Die tariewe is baie billik.

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I really enjoyed my stay.

The tranquility and natural beauty is a pleasure for a person. Unfortunately the roof was leaking and also some of the water pipes and there was no mop or broom to remove the water. Nevertheless, it was good and I will definitely go again if the opportunity arises. The rates are very reasonable.

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Anonymous Guest - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

It looked different than we thought.

Master bedroom's duvet can be replaced, don't like breakware in kitchen, too messy. No outside light.

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Leon D - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Leon D
With partner

Vuil.

Was deur 'n skerpioen gesteek en kamers was baie vuil.

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Dirty.

Was stung by a scorpion and rooms were very dirty.

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Ria D - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
3/5
Ria D

Die pad soontoe is iets vreesliks en mens moet ten minste 'n waarskuwing kry.

Ek het aangeneem dis op 'n plaas met 'n eienaar wat daar woon en die huisies is daar naby geleë. Daar was geen eienaar om jou welkom te heet en meer inligting te gee oor die omgewing en mens het maar onveilig gevoel daar in die middel van nêrens naby 'n groot pad wat daar verbygaan.

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The road there is something terrible and one should at least get a warning.

I assumed it was on a farm with an owner who lives there and the cottages are located nearby. There was no owner to welcome you and give more information about the area and you just felt unsafe there in the middle of nowhere near a major road passing by.

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Up The Creek 's response

Die ingesteldheid en verwagting waarmee 'n mens gaan, bepaal ook baie wat jou belewing gaan wees So jammer julle kon nie die mooi skoon huisie en fantastiese natuur meer geniet nie. Die net bietjie meer as 1 km grondpad, ry ons daagliks met ons Toyota Corolla wat laag is en ons het geen probleme. Jy moet net bietjie stadig en geduldig wees, dis al wat nodig is.

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Hennie M - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hennie M
With partner

Idilies verby. Swem in die dam in skoon water. Geen lig in sig in die aand nie. Dam wel nie direk by Klaas se cottage nie. Maar lekker stappie daarheen.

Sien sterre.

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Idylls over. Swim in the pond in clean water. No light in sight in the evening. Well, not directly at Klaas's cottage. But nice walk there.

See stars.

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

Baie rustige wegbreek, omring met natuur. Lieflike plek.

Lekker in die rivier geswem en gestap. Baie mooi area.

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Very peaceful getaway, surrounded by nature. Lovely place.

Nice swimming and walking in the river. Very nice area.

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

Fantasties! Ons gaan beslis ten minste 1 maal per jaar teruggaan.

Santa is 'n engel! Die mense in die dorp is fantasties, vriendelik soos net plattelandse mense kan wees. Die huisie was basies 100% wat ons wou gehad het en jy is reg in die bos, dit was 'n ongelooflike naweek en ons gaan beslis weer teruggaan!

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Fantastic! We will definitely go back at least 1 time a year.

Santa is an angel! The people in the town are fantastic, friendly as only country people can be. The cottage was basically 100% what we wanted and you are right in the woods, it was an amazing weekend and we will definitely be going back again!

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

Rustic, enchanting, timeless.

Rustic, enchanting, a place lost in a time of years past. I loved the decor, the setting and the theme of the rondavel. The setting is amazing, very close to the river and listening to the rushing sounds of water from the deck area is calming to the soul. The river is absolutely beautiful. Huge rocks to sit on under the canopy of trees enjoying the sound of the cold waters covering your feet that are dangling in the water. 1.5 km away there is a breathtakingly beautiful dam with high a stone wall of rock to view. However, I drove down the alternative path to accommodate my pensioner parents. I absolutely loved the "hike" feeling of the place. The place was clean and well equipped. Even included a potjie pot. The braai area was extremely cosy with ample seating of various kinds. I so enjoyed the "kuier" with my family. The small deck overlooking the tree tops was wonderful and I enjoyed stargazing there. The place is far enough out of large towns so that the night sky was very dark and the stars brighter. The sounds of nature was awesome. We viewed squirrels, monkeys, birds, etc. from the rondavel. We enjoyed the mampoer tasting and viewing the living Charles Herman Bosman Museum and learning about its history. Our hostess was simply the best and bent over backwards to ensure that we were comfortable and happy. We felt so safe here, coming from Gauteng. We slept with both doors open so that a lovely cool draft could go through the house. They days were hot, but the evenings were lovely and cool. This place is magical and I just loved it!

Kilian V - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kilian V
Family with young children

Rus en vrede

Mooiste ou plekkie met als wat jy nodig het. Nader aan die natuur sal jy nie kry nie.

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Rest and peace

Most beautiful old place with everything you need. You won't get closer to nature.

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Ons as eienaars van Up The Creek voel presies woord vir woord net soos jou kommentaar: " Mooiste ou plekkie met als wat jy nodig het. Nader aan die natuur sal jy nie kry nie".
Ons is bevoorreg om dit met gaste te deel wat ook waardering daarvoor het, baie dankie. Julle kommentaar was 'n riem onder die hart.

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

Awesome lekker!

Baie lekker gekuier. Love die rustigheid, die bosveld en die atmosfeer. Sal enige tyd teruggaan.

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Awesomely delicious!

Had a great time. Love the tranquility, the woodland and the atmosphere. Would go back anytime.

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

’n Plek waar jou siel weer rus kry.

Die eienaar doen baie meer as wat van enige gasvrou verwag kan word. Hierdie plek is ’n weggesteekte juweel. Die tipe natuurskoon vind ’n mens deesdae moeilik. Die visvang plek is idilies mooi en die akkomodasie is heeltemal gemaklik en voldoende. Ons het lekker ontspan en sal graag weer besoek.

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A place where your soul finds rest again.

The owner does much more than can be expected of any hostess. This place is a hidden gem. This type of scenery is difficult to find these days. The fishing spot is idyllically beautiful and the accommodation is completely comfortable and adequate. We had a great time relaxing and would love to visit again.

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

Rus en vrede!

Dis nou "bosveld TV" op sy beste! Die natuurskoon en stilte laat jou heeltemal ontspan, dis glad nie luuks nie, geen WiFi of "foefies" nie, maar nog asof jy by ouma en oupa op die plaas gaan kuier! Al die noodsaaklikhede is tot jou beskikking en ondersteun sommer die plaaslike groentewinkel, slaghuis of "mansapteek" (die bottelstoor) en dan is daar ook gerieflike kafeetjies, wat vars plaasmelk, brood ens. verkoop. Wag 'n Bietjie Restaurant en Pub maak heerlike kos en jy kan rugby of sport daar gaan kyk terwyl jy ietsie kouds vat vir die keel. Dankie Tannie Santa, ons maak weer so!

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Rest and peace!

Now that's "bosveld TV" at its best! The natural beauty and silence let you completely relax, it's not luxurious at all, no WiFi or "gimmicks", but still as if you're visiting grandma and grandpa on the farm! All the essentials are at your disposal and simply support the local greengrocer, butcher or "mansapteek" (the bottle store) and then there are also convenient cafes, which offer fresh farm milk, bread etc. sell. Wag A Little Restaurant and Pub makes delicious food and you can watch rugby or sport there while taking something cold for the throat. Thank you Aunt Santa, we will do it again!

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Trevor B - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Trevor B
Large group

Was baie lekker en rustig.

Was baie lekker en baie geniet. Baie mooi plek en als daar wat nodig is vir 'n boswegbreek.

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Was very nice and peaceful.

Was very nice and enjoyed a lot. Very nice place and everything you need for a forest break.

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

Vat jou terug in die verlede in.

Rustig, stil en pragtige omgewing.

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Take you back into the past.

Peaceful, quiet and beautiful surroundings.

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Marius N - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Marius N
Family with teenagers

Uitstekend.

Baie rustig en mooi natuurskoon.

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Outstanding.

Very peaceful and beautiful scenery.

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Marie S - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marie S
Family with teenagers

Heerlike wegbreek uit die stad.

Slegs die grondpad is ietwat rof.

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Great getaway from the city.

Only the dirt road is somewhat rough.

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Jako R - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Jako R
With partner

Lekker stil verblyf sonder te veel luukshede.

Netjies en skoon verblyf in ’n baie stil omgewing.

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Nice quiet accommodation without too many luxuries.

Neat and clean accommodation in a very quiet environment.

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Marianne B - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Marianne B
With partner

Ons het dit baie geniet en heerlik gerus.

Dit is beslis n plekkie om te besoek as jy wil wegbreek. Heerlik stil en die natuur is asemrowend.

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We enjoyed it very much and rested wonderfully.

It is definitely a place to visit if you want to get away. Wonderfully quiet and the nature is breathtaking.

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

Baie goeie ondervinding. Sal weer besoek.

Ons sal aanbeveel dat daar reëlings by die trappe gesit word. Ons was by die rondawel. Baie steil trappe, maar daar is geen vashouplek nie. Ek dink vir veiligheid is ’n reëling ’n moet.

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Very good experience. Will visit again.

We would recommend that arrangements be made by the stairs. We were at the rondavel. Very steep stairs, but there is no place to hold on. I think for safety an arrangement is a must.

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Bossie B - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bossie B
With partner

Heerlik rustig.

Net die regte plek om te rus. Baie basies maar netjies en skoon. Gaan beslis terug.

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Wonderfully peaceful.

Just the right place to rest. Very basic but neat and clean. Definitely going back.

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

Rustige bosveld-atmosfeer.

As jy hou van 'n rustieke en stil omgewing dan is Up the Creek perfek. Die huise het alles wat jy benodig. Pragtige uitsig en geen rede om nie te ontspan nie. Ons het dit verskriklik geniet. Vir 'n stadsjapie was dit 'n heerlike bosveld-ervaring.

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Tranquil woodland atmosphere.

If you like a rustic and quiet environment then Up the Creek is perfect. The houses have everything you need. Beautiful view and no reason not to relax. We enjoyed it terribly. For a city kid, it was a wonderful bushveld experience.

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Monique B - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Monique B
Family with young children

As jy daarvan hou om af te sluit van die besige gewoel in die stad, is hierdie die plek vir jou.

Lieflike klein plekkie in die hart van Groot Marico. Pragtig mooi en skoon.

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If you like to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of the city, this is the place for you.

Lovely little place in the heart of Groot Marico. Beautifully beautiful and clean.

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Baie dankie, dis vir ons as eienaars van Up The Creek so n riem onder die hart om te sien dat gaste soos julle sien wat ons gesien en beleef het toe ons besluit het om die plekkie vir gaste oop te stel.
Ons is net so mal oor die natuur en stilte. Vertel asb vir julle vriende wat so n plekkie ook sal waardeer

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Chantal B - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Chantal B
Individual traveller

As jy op soek is na iets baie basies, in natuur en bekostigbaar, is dit beslis die plek om te wees. Ek was mal daaroor.

Baie rustig, skoon, basic, rustic, in die natuur en bekostigbaar. Mal oor die plek en sal self as enkelvrou alleen daar gaan slaap so veilig het ek gevoel. Lekker braai plekke en plek om ‘n groot vuur te maak!

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If you are looking for something very basic, in nature and affordable, this is definitely the place to be. I loved it.

Very peaceful, clean, basic, rustic, in nature and affordable. Love the place and would sleep there myself as a single woman, so safe I felt. Nice barbecue places and a place to make a big fire!

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Mari D - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mari D
With friends

Rustig en gesellig.

Die kuier hier was fantasties gewees. Die natuur is die hoogte punt van alles hier, mens se gedagtes raak weg tussen die bome en die kranse. Die braai areas was gemaklik en toegerus. Dis net die waaiers in die kamers wat nie genoeg was nie en die een waaier wat daar was, was gebreek, die lug was darm koel genoeg gewees dat dit nie te erg was nie. As mens daar tussen die bome by die rivier ronddwaal dan voel dit asof mens in 'n fantasie woud in loop.

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Quiet and cozy.

The visit here was fantastic. Nature is the highlight of everything here, one's thoughts get lost between the trees and the cliffs. The braai areas were comfortable and equipped. It's just the fans in the rooms that weren't enough and the one fan that was there was broken, the air was barely cool enough that it wasn't too bad. If you wander among the trees by the river, you feel as if you are walking in a fantasy forest.

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Jan K - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Jan K
With partner

Lekker.

Baie mooi rivier.

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Nice.

Very beautiful river.

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Ivan G - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ivan G
With partner

Peaceful and tranquil location next to river.

Minor problems were sorted quickly by the owner. A few folding chairs to take to the river you’ll be nice. A walk up the Groot kloof is recommended.

Up The Creek 's response

Baie dankie vir die positiewe terugvoer ..Ons gaste is ons prioriteit .. en ons deel graag die lieflike staproete.. dis sooo mooi !!

We will take up your reccommendation re folding chairs .

Come again

Up The Creek Team.

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

Absolute kalmte en rus.

Ons het lanklaas so lekker ontspan. Daar is heelwat in die omgewing om te doen, maar as jy net wil rus en ontspan, is Up the Creek ideaal.

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Absolute calm and rest.

We haven't relaxed so much in a long time. There is plenty to do in the area, but if you just want to rest and relax, Up the Creek is ideal.

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Dankie dat jy die essensie van Up The Creek raakgesien en beleef het. Die plek om te rus en ontspan in lieflike natuur, by die rivier.
Kom weer kuier.

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Peter D - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Peter D
Individual traveller

Beautiful, quiet.

The weir on the river is an attractive setting.

Sue W - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
3/5
Sue W
Family with teenagers

Very disappointing.

No easy access to the river or dam. Infestation of ticks. Only one fan. No outside rubbish bin for full rubbish bags.

Up The Creek 's response

Sorry about your disappointment.
Our guest cottages are above and not below the flood line, for your safety of course.
If you bring dogs to the Bushveld, in summer, expect to find ticks on them. There are no ticks in the cottage, as they need a host.
Rubbish bins are not provided outside, to discourage visits from local monkeys.

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Rene V - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rene V
With friends

Awesome place, authentic and peaceful.

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Robert S - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Robert S
With partner

Tranquility at its best.

Perfect for nature lovers. No luxuries, but everything needed for self-catering was supplied. If you value privacy, Klaas's Cottage provides just that for a truly relaxing experience. Will visit again.

Up The Creek 's response

Good day Robert,

Heartwarming to get a review like this, as it is exactly what we want our guests to experience .. a true relaxing experience.
Thank you so much .
The Up The Creek Team

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Megan M - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Megan M
With partner

Relaxing. Beautiful. Peaceful.

What an amazing and relaxing place, absolutely stunning scenery and Santa, the host, was nothing but wonderful to us. The peace and quiet you get here is priceless, definitely somewhere you can unwind in nature. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be coming back to fish and hike again!

Up The Creek 's response

We are glad that you experienced Up The Creek Guestfarm just the way we really want our guests to experience it. Thank you for the positive and heartwarming comments. Come back any time.

Santa van Bart

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Marina D - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marina D
With partner

The perfect place to chill, chill, chill.

This is the perfect getaway for the stressed out nature lover needing to recharge the batteries. Talk a lovely walk - or not. Unless you have a 5 month old puppy with you, in which case you will take lots of lovely walks! Read a book, listen to the birds, feel the breeze on your skin. Eat, drink, sleep and feed your soul with silence. The cottage is rustic, as clean as this type of accommodation can be, and equipped with everything you need. Now, if you want more, you are at the wrong place and need to look for more glamorous lodging. We hope to be back soon.

Up The Creek 's response

After the lovely rains, we had, Up The Creek is lush and beautiful, even lovelier, if possible.
Come back, we are glad that your experience was so positive, it motivates us xxx
Santa van Bart

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Monique B - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Monique B
With partner

Pragtig en netjies.

Ons was so bevoorreg om in hierdie stukkie hemel te kon bly. Die omgewing is pragtig, stil en rustig. Ek was mal oor die rondawel wat 'n absolute hippie-gevoel afgee. Ideaal vir iemand wat wil kom van die geraas en gewoel van die stad. Baie bekostigbaar en alles binne wat jy kan nodig hê. Heerlike wegbreek gewees.

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Beautiful and neat.

We were so lucky to be able to stay in this piece of heaven. The surroundings are beautiful, quiet and peaceful. I loved the rondavel which gave off an absolute hippie feel. Ideal for someone who wants to get away from the noise and bustle of the city. Very affordable and everything you could need inside. Had a wonderful break.

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Bouke S - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Bouke S
With partner

Rustige bosveldverblyf vir iemand wat van die Marico-bosveld hou.

Fasiliteite is basies, maar pas by die bos en rivier. Lekker wandelpaadjies en swem in die rivier vir diegene was aktief is. Daar is doelbewus geen TV nie, net die stilte en rustigheid.

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Peaceful bushveld accommodation for someone who loves the Marico bushveld.

Facilities are basic but fit with the forest and river. Nice walks and swimming in the river for those who were active. There is deliberately no TV, just the silence and tranquillity.

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Up The Creek 's response

Gaste so na aan ons hart.
Wat die bosveld en die rivier en die rustigheid waardeer, en nie daarop aandring om die gewoel van die daaglikse stadslewe saam te bring nie.
Ons gaste se waardering het n lekker gevoel in die hart gebring.
Baie dankie

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Marie S - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Marie S

Lekker plek om van die stad se geskarrel weg te kom.

Nie baie luuks nie, maar het alles om aan jou behoeftes te voldoen. Heerlike bosveld ondervinding, die stilte was welkom.

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Nice place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Not very luxurious, but has everything to meet your needs. Wonderful bushveld experience, the silence was welcome.

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

Herlaai jou sielsbatterye.

By Up the Creek is daar nie luukshede nie, net die stilte, rustigheid en die natuur.

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Recharge your soul batteries.

At Up the Creek there are no luxuries, only silence, tranquility and nature.

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Up The Creek 's response

Dankie dat jy dit raakgesien het wat Up The Creek het om aan te bied stilte , rustigheid en die natuur. Sit daarby , 'n skoon netjiese cottage met alles wat nodig is om gemaklik te bly , dan is ons gaste gelukkig en ons ook.

Groete
Santa van Bart

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Crosby N - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Crosby N
With partner

Very basic accommodation.

The location is really beautiful, but the bungalow could do with some TLC. It was not the problem of the owner, but the power was off for 80% of our visit, which caused our meat to start going off.

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

If one wants to break away from the town, this is the place, silence.

Wonderful place, silence in the forest.

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Vicki W - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
1/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Vicki W
With friends

Plek was stowwerig, slegte pad en glad nie soos foto's voorstel.

Ek was teleurgesteld, dit was regtig misleidend volgens foto's op Facebook. Plek is werklik onprakties en konserwatief. Stort ongelooflike donker hoekie met baie stof in hele plek. My vriendin se allergie was ondraaglik. Onpraktiese meubels wat oortollig is. Geen mikrogolf. Toegangspad baie swak en geen melding daarvan in bespreking. Was 'n okay naweek, maar regtig absolute basics. Erge mierprobleem ook wat in enige houers of kos klim wat nie in yskas gebêre word nie. Gebrek aan spieëls in kamers. Ons leef darem nie meer in die primitiewe tye nie.

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Place was dusty, bad road and not at all as pictures suggest.

I was disappointed, it was really misleading according to photos on Facebook. Place is really impractical and conservative. Shower incredibly dark corner with a lot of dust all over the place. My girlfriend's allergy was unbearable. Impractical furniture that is redundant. No microwave. Access road very poor and no mention of it in booking. Was an okay weekend, but really absolute basics. Bad ant problem too, getting into any containers or food that isn't kept in the fridge. Lack of mirrors in rooms. At least we no longer live in primitive times.

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En ten spyte van hierdie ervaring, kan ons nie voorbly om die cottage te bespreek nie, gaste kom weer en weer terug om die basiese ongeskondenheid van Up The Creek by die rivier te kom geniet. Dit is die Noordweste, ons almal ry die 1.7 km grondpad met gewone sedan karre. Vir ons billike tariewe, kry gaste 'n volledig toegeruste kombuis met stoof, oond en yskas/vrieskas, 'n lieflike braai op die stoep, skoon beddegoed en die waarborg dat die cottage 'n dag voor die tyd volledig skoongemaak word. Jammer vir julle allergieë, daarmee het ons simpatie. Dis die eerste keer in 20 jaar dat iemand nie tevrede is met die lig in die stort nie, dit is deel van die badkamer se beligting, en net vir daardie ekstra romantiese atmosfeer is daar ook kerse aangebring.

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Sasha M - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sasha M
With partner

Peaceful and relaxing.

Romantic and very very relaxing, forces people to forget about technology and spend time with one another than being on the phones or watching TV.

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

Dit was 'n wonderlike ervaring, weg vanaf die stadsgeraas.

Ons het in die Rondavel gebly vir die naweek. Dit was baie gerieflik, en het niks gekort nie. Sal vir seker weer gaan! Het die stap langs die rivier ook geniet. Ons hondjie was ook welkom! Baie dankie aan Up the Creek!

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It was a wonderful experience, away from the city noise.

We stayed in the Rondavel for the weekend. It was very comfortable, and lacked nothing. Will go again for sure! Enjoyed the walk along the river too. Our dog was also welcome! Many thanks to Up the Creek!

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Johan D - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan D
With partner

Vir eers het julle die ligging van Up The Creek heeltemal verkeerd. Julle GPS-koördinate is verkeerd en julle moes my laat weet het dat ek by die Marico info aangaan.

Die plek is heel skaflik en in 'n mooi omgewing. Die plek is skoon en dit is lekker stil.

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For one, you have the location of Up The Creek completely wrong. Your GPS coordinates are incorrect and you should have informed me that should go to Marico.

The place is very sheltered and in a beautiful area. The place is clean and it is quiet.

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Kobie K - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kobie K
With friends

Baie kwaai gewees.

Dit was n fantastiese ondervinding. Die huisie was mooi skoon, maar daar was nie vadoeke nie en toilet borsel het gekort. Die natuur was perfek lug was skoon en die voëls was lieflik . Wil net aan toekomstige besoekers sê: Julle móét gaan. En dankie Piet dat jy so vriendelik was en baie hulpvaardig en dankie dat jy kom kyk het of ons nog veilig is, sal beslis weer kom.

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Been very angry.

It was a fantastic experience. The house was pretty clean, but there were no dish towels and a toilet brush was missing. The nature was perfect, the air was clean and the birds were lovely. Just want to say to future visitors: You must go. And thank you Piet for being so kind and very helpful and thank you for coming to see if we are still safe, will definitely come again.

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Magda V - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Magda V
With partner

Fantastiese natuurbelewenis.

As jy wil wegkom uit die stad en nie groot is op luukshede nie, is hierdie die plek vir jou. Die stilte en rustigheid is asemrowend. Kombuisgeriewe / toerusting kort aandag.

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Fantastic nature experience.

If you want to get away from the city and are not big on luxuries, this is the place for you. The silence and tranquility is breathtaking. Kitchen facilities / equipment need attention.

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Gerhard G - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Gerhard G
Individual traveller

Wonderlik.

Sien sterre.

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Wonderful.

See stars.

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

Nice, comfy and private.

Well maintained, clean and comfortable. Nice walkabouts and birding. Very restful, no traffic or holiday maker's noises and very private. Nice stoep and covered braai. Santa Van Bart thanks for the friendliness, professionalism and going out of you way to make us comfortable. To sum up: lekker bakgat gewees!

Nondumiso X - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Nondumiso X
With partner

Awesome place.

Wonderful and awesome.

Jenny B - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Jenny B
Family with young children

Pragtige natuur.

Baie vriendelike ontvangs gehad. Die huisie is baie skoon, ek stel voor as jy in die winter gaan neem maar 'n verwarmer saam. Die aanwysings is heeltemal verkeerd, en ons het dus eers so bietjie verdwaal, maar Santa het ons gou gehelp en op die regte pad gekry.

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Beautiful nature.

Had a very friendly reception. The house is very clean, I suggest if you go in the winter but take a heater with you. The directions are completely wrong, so we got a little lost at first, but Santa soon helped us and got us on the right path.

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Ons is so geseënd om Up The Creek met gaste te kan deel. Ja, die natuur is pragtig. Ek sal met LekkeSlaap kontak maak en sien waar het die fout met die aanwysings gekom.
Kom kuier weer.
Santa by Up The Creek, Groot Marico.

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Janettha H - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Janettha H
Family with young children

Baie lekker gewees.

Baie lekker dankie, dit was lekker gewees.

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It was very nice.

Thank you very much, it was nice.

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Up The Creek 's response

As ons 'n resensie kon gee van ons gaste, sou ek gesê het julle kry 10 uit 10. Ek is bly dat julle dit geniet het en dankie dat julle die kothuis so netjies agtergelaat het, nie dat dit nodig was nie omdat daar wel skoonmakers is, maar dan sien 'n mens gaste het respek en heg ook waarde aan dit wat vir ons kosbaar is. Mooi loop.

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

Rustic Longdawel in the bush.

Relaxing rustic longdawel in the bush, very hot weather but beautiful untouched area! Nice braai area undercover, worth a visit.

Lomar R - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Lomar R
Family with young children

Goed gerus.

Ons het heerlik gebly, en ons kon voel ons was weg van die massas en gedruis van die stad. Die stilte van die bosveld doen wonders vir die siel. Al was daar ander gaste op die plaas, het dit gevoel of ons die hele plek vir ons self gehad het. Die kinders het lekker swartbaars gevang in die dam, ons het lekker piekniek gehou en fietsgery. Moenie luukshede verwag nie. Presies hoe ons dit verkies. Alhoewel ons nooit onveilig gevoel het nie, dink ek tog daar kan bietjie meer aandag aan sekuriteit gegee word. Daar is menige bergfietsroetes in die area, en ek stel voor dat die inligtingsentrum kaarte van die roetes laat maak en byderhand hou.

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Okay please.

We had a wonderful stay, and we could feel that we were away from the crowds and noise of the city. The silence of the forest does wonders for the soul. Even though there were other guests on the farm, it felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. The children caught a nice black bass in the pond, we had a nice picnic and went cycling. Don't expect luxuries. Exactly how we prefer it. Although we never felt unsafe, I still think a little more attention could be paid to security. There are many mountain bike trails in the area, and I suggest that the information center have maps of the trails made and on hand.

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Corne M - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Corne M
With partner

Glad nie fansy nie maar waarde vir geld en 'n goeie natuurwegbreek.

Ons het dit baie geniet. Lekker ontspanne wegbreek met 'n rustige omgewing. Regte bosveldatmosfeer.

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Not fancy at all but value for money and a good nature break.

We enjoyed it very much. Nice relaxing break with a peaceful environment. Real woodland atmosphere.

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Dis presies die ervaring wat ons graag wil hê ons gaste moet beleef. Die lieflike natuur, stilte, rustigheid, saam met gemaklike, maar nie ultra luukste akkommodasie nie, sodat dit met die bosveld atmosfeer kan geniet word. Boonop is jou sak is nie plat agterna nie. Baie dankie vir julle reaksie, kom weer.
Up the Creek span.

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Anonymous Guest - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
On business

It might have been a nice night. Nice view, nice silence away from the city.

The unit I booked (Klaas's Cottage) was unbearably hot. Fortunately, Santa warned me that this might be the case, and then also gave me the keys to the rondavel. That was definitely more pleasant. Unfortunately I had to leave before I could stay, I am a heart sufferer and forgot my pills at home. I had no choice but to drive back.

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Amanda S - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Amanda S
With partner

Dit is 'n heerlike stil plekkie om te gaan ontspan en weg te kom van die stad se lawaai.

'n Heerlike, stil plekkie, maar die linne en gordyne is op! Moet dringend vervang word.

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It is a lovely quiet place to relax and get away from the city noise.

A lovely, quiet place, but the linen and curtains are up! Needs to be replaced urgently.

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Kim R - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kim R
With partner

Relaxing, stunning and beautiful.

Rondavel is rustic and caters for all needs, the environment is beautiful and peaceful. I would suggest that the route to the dam along the river gets cut away due to all the rain. It has totally overgrown.

Up The Creek 's response

We were blessed to have more than 400 mm rain in the past three weeks and everything is growing abundantly - the lovely hiking route along the river is cut open and a pleasure to walk again.

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Mariet N - Jun 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Mariet N
With partner

Aangenaam en ontspannend.

Sal dit aanbeveel. Geen weelde maar net wat stadsjapies nodig het. Die natuur vergoed vir alles.

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Peasant and relaxing.

Will recommend it. Not luxurious but just what city slicers need. Nature makes up for everything.

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Ons is so bly dat julle dit geniet het, want dit is presies wat ons vir ons stadsvriende wil aanbied. Lieflike natuur by die rivier, en skoon en netjiese akkommodasie. Kom weer.

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Karen R - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Karen R
Family with teenagers

Mooi omgewing - Goed ingerigte braai-area.

Ons as gesin het heerlik ontspan. Glo nie die huis is vir almal nie - moet niks luuks verwag nie. Was fantasties om ons 4 voet saam te vat. Braai-area onderdak, al het dit gereën, kon ons steeds braai.

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Nice surroundings - Well equipped braai area.

We as a family had a great time relaxing. Don't believe the house is for everyone - don't expect anything fancy. Was fantastic taking our 4ft together. Braai area covered, even if it rained, we could still braai.

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Up The Creek 's response

Dankie vir de positiewe kommentaar, dit was 'n plesier om julle as gaste te hê.

Wat waarde vir geld aanbetref kan 'n mens nie beter kry nie, by die rivier, lieflike natuur, veilig en gemaklik ingerig. Ingesluit is beddegoed, elektrisiteit, oulike onderdak braaiplek en dit vir R 170.00 per persoon per nag.
Ons doen dit graag vir ons gaste omdat ons self lief is vir diere en ook omdat ons graag ons mooi omgewing deel.

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Johan E - Feb 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Johan E
With partner

Staying there was an absolute pleasure being cut off from the busy city life.

It was a pleasant surprise, we enjoyed being cut off from our normal life and just enjoyed the peace and quiet in the bush.

Up The Creek 's response

Thank you for describing your stay at Up The Creek as an absolute pleasure, and yes, the plus point is to be in nature and enjoy the quiet and peace of the bush.

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Joseph S - Feb 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Joseph S
With partner

Not well looked after.

It's a real hide away place. Very quiet. The cottage is in the middle of a forest. Away from the city noises. Excellent hot water. It would have been cosy if the cottage was well cleaned and maintained. The extra blankets in the cupboard were smelly, they are due for washing. Couldn't use the bedroom cupboards because of the smell. The couches are a real disaster, can't even sit on them. Could be nice to put some doom in the cottage, lots of insects at night inside the cottage.

Up The Creek 's response

Dear Joseph,
Thank you for the positive feedback. We agree, it is indeed a real hide-away, special place.
You will agree that the bedding and blankets on the beds were immaculate clean. I am sorry that you have landed up in the cleaners cupboard, but I went to the cottage after your stay and I really couldn't find the smelly stuff, it is cleaned regularly, but it is also true that we do not use any sprays or chemical stuff like doom - as we love creation and nature. And 99% of our guests appreciate and honour that. Come again, on the house.

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Waltraut S - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Waltraut S
With friends

Natuur, dam en rivier was goed.

Verblyf nie baie bevredigend nie.

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Nature, pond and river were good.

Stay not very satisfactory.

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Lindy B - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
1/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Lindy B
With partner

Will never visit Groot Marico again.

Unbearably hot, Klaas's cottage was uncomfortably hot. Took a walk to the river, on the way walked into a swarm of bees and got stung. Disappointing.

Petrus V - May 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Petrus V
Family with young children

Dit was die rus en vrede vir die siel.

Ek wil eerste van alles sê: hierdie naweek was meer werd as 'n week se verlof. Die vars lug, die natuur, die mooiste helderste sterre. Die plaas doen jou hart en siel goed. Stukkie hemel op aarde. Die rondawel is volledig en pragtig ingerig en is baie mooi skoon. Die mense is almal baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Die eienaar oom Piet is baie gaaf en vriendelik. Ons wil dankie sê vir die waarde vir ons geld. Dit was lekker en beslis kom ons gou weer kuier.

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It was peace and quiet for the soul.

I want to say first of all: this weekend was worth more than a week's vacation. The fresh air, the nature, the most beautiful brightest stars. The farm does your heart and soul good. Piece of heaven on earth. The rondavel is fully and beautifully furnished and is very nice and clean. The people are all very friendly and helpful. The owner Oom Piet is very kind and friendly. We want to say thank you for the value for our money. It was nice and we will definitely visit again soon.

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Oom Piet is die eienaar van Up The Creek. Hy is mal oor die plek en mal oor die mense, om vir hulle goed te ontvang en te wys wat daar te sien is. Dankie vir jou positiewe terugvoering. Dit is vir ons 'n riem onder die hart.

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Elma H - Jul 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Elma H
Family with young children

Aangenaam verras met mooi rivierfront en berge met eenhede wat sinvol toegerus is en 'n heerlike atmosfeer skep.

Sien die sterre.

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Pleasantly surprised with the pretty river front and mountain with units that are so properly equipped and a lovely atmosphere.

See the star-rating.

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Baie dankie - ons is so bly dat julle Up The Creek geniet het.
Ons is net so lief vir die [plek en deel dit graag met gaste.
en ons se ook baie dankie vir die ondersteuning - vertel asb vir julle vriende.
Groetnis uit die Marico

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Nastassja G - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Nastassja G
With partner

Ongelooflik mooi, stil en ontspannend.

Het regtig van die plekkie gehou. Perfek vir die "outdoor" mense, die selfsorg-eenheid is lekker privaat en is regtig 'n lekker plekkie vir ontspan & rustig wees. Dis die perfekte wegbreek van die stad.

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Incredibly beautiful, quiet and relaxing.

Really liked the place. Perfect for the "outdoorsy" people, the self-catering unit is nice and private and is a really nice place to relax & be peaceful. It's the perfect getaway from the city.

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Natasha
Ons hou van gaste wat hierdie spesiale plekkie kan waardeer, privaat en tog veilig, en net die regte plekkie vir buitelug mense. Het julle die wandelpaadjies by die rivier probeer en die swemgat by die kranse?

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Marisa F - May 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Marisa F
With friends

Oulike plek om te bly weg van die stadslewe.

Het die plekkie geniet, daar was net 'n ongemaklike reuk in die hoofslaapkamer. Kan dalk net 'n ekstra rol toiletpapier ook los by die huisie. Die res van hierdie pragtige plek is beeldskoon. Sal beslis aanbeveel vir ander en weer gaan kuier. Natuur is onbeskryflik mooi en rustig. Het die wegbreek uit die stad in hierdie oulike plekkie baie geniet.

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Quaint place to relax far from the city.

We enjoyed the place, there was just a weird smell in the main bedroom. It would also be great if they could leave an extra roll of toilet paper in the house. But the place was absolutely stunning and we would definitely recommend it to others. We would also love to visit again. The natural surroundings are breathtaking and very peaceful. We thoroughly enjoyed our break from the city.

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  • Capacity: 13 people
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  • Check-in: 14:00 to 20:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Vergenoeg Farm, Groot Marico, 2850, North West
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