Welbedacht Game and Nature Reserve

Was a lovely stay, loved the zen and peace, nature at its best.

The perfect getaway to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, the peace and quiet is great to recharge the body's batteries.

Baie lekker, awesome!

Baie rustig, ideale plek vir bietjie wegkom van die gejaagdheid.

Vreeslik mooi en cozy!

Vreeslike mooi cottage weggesteek in die pragtige Tulbach bos. Pragtige wildsplaas met baie vriendelike gasvrou.

Easy, comfortable.

Our stay was great, easy to find, great place to explore. The kitchen was well equipped and when we needed something, help was there nice and fast.

Amazing accommodation. Spectacular views. Incredible sounds of nature.

The place was super clean on arrival. Well prepared for our arrival and had everything we needed in the kitchen. The fireplace kept the place warm in the evening and wood was provided. Enjoyed our stay.

Comfortable and relaxing.

It was very comfortable. The scenery was breathtaking.

Rustig, calm, asemrowend en net wow!

Dit was 'n fantastiese ervaring gewees. So rustig en mooi. Die fotos op die webtuiste doen nie die plek regverdig nie. Dit is baie mooier en rustiger! Die huisie is perfek!

Peace. Nature. Rest.

We stayed for two nights during the weekend. The Welbedacht Game and Nature Reserve has beautiful views of the valley and the mountains, and sometimes also some zebras and wildebeests. Also, there is an abundance of beautiful birds. The setting is very private. The road within the reserve is somewhat bumpy but manageable without a 4x4. Shops and the nearest restaurants are a bit farther away, so you should take that into account. Some of the wineries (and restaurants) in the valley are closed on Sundays, but luckily not all! No WiFi is a good thing!

Restful. Quiet. Private. Comfortable.

Quiet and private. Wonderful natural beauty.

Die klem op stilte en privaatheid in die natuur was presies wat ons gesoek het.

Heerlik stil, privaat en met uitsig oor die vallei. Sit op die stoep en kyk na die diere. Baie lekker staproetes. Goed toegeruste kothuis.

Natuurskoon en uitsigte om na te bewonder.

Dit was ons tweede keer terug op die plaas en het die verblyf baie geniet. Die ligging en omgewing dink ek is vir my die hoogtepunt. Baie gemaklik gewoon, my enigste kritiek sou wees dat ons gesukkel het om 'n addisionele bron van lig te vind toe die krag af gegaan het vir 'n ruk (kragonderbreking was nie plaas se skuld nie). Met 'n jaar wat verby gegaan het vandat ons laas by die plaas gewoon het, was daar al baie verbeteringe aangebring en dit maak my opgewonde om te sien waarnatoe hulle oppad is. Met 'n bitter mooi nuwe trouvenue wat hulle besig is om te bou op die plaas, dink ek die naam Welbedacht gaan landswyd baie bekend raak.

Aanrader om lekker bij te komen.

We hebben het fantastisch gehad! Maar als niet Zuid Afrikaan zou ik niet het water uit de kraan drinken, mijn darmen waren er niet tegen bestand. De Pine Cottage is privé en het uitzicht is fantastisch. Tulbagh is een leuk stadje en er is genoeg te doen in de omgeving.

Amazing.

Dit was 'n rustige kuier in oortreffende trap. Baie nodige swembadjie - kort net 'n sambreel. Baie gerieflik ingerig.

Peaceful and relaxing.

The cottage was cosy, comfortable and had everything you need. It is a safe space to enjoy hours of walking through nature.

Absolute treat to stay at Welbedacht Game and Nature Reserve.

Enjoyed the stay. Location is great, just outside of town so you have a sense of peace and quiet but close enough to everything around Tulbach. The bird life just off the stoep was incredible.

Personeel was vriendelik, behulpsaam en beskikbaar.

Baie rustig. Ideaal vir mense wat net wil wegbreek van die alledaagse gejaagtheid deur weer die natuur te ervaar.

Peaceful and recharged.

The reserve is beautiful, peaceful and a short drive from the city. The staff were very friendly and professional. Some maintenance work needs to be done in the unit we stayed in as it seemed that it was halfway through a remodel, which left some gaps in value for money. I'm sure this will be better in the future.

Ontspannend en rustig.

Lekker in 'n pragtige omgewing.

Tranquil, safe, clean, lots of fresh air - great cottages - will be back.

We had a great relaxing time away from the hustle and bustle. A short manageable short-stay trip. Very nice to wake up with zebra and springbok grazing close by. There are a few houses, but they are all a distance apart with no privacy issues. It was very nice to have a bathroom for each room and proper hot water. No WiFi, no TV - what bliss! Only people we saw in 4 days were some workers cutting down the alien trees for firewood.

Lekker. Wens net daar was voorsiening gemaak vir die hitte, soos beter waaiers.

Dit was net te warm!

Wonderful!

We had a lovely stay. Kids and adults enjoyed. We will definitely be back again.

Absoluut beautiful.

Absoluut fantastiese cottage. Die rustigheid daar met die natuur om jou is so mooi en jyt als wat jy nodig het daar vir 'n lekker wegbreek.

Tranquil, beautiful, private.

Absolutely stunning! Great value for money, just divine!

Great, safe, beautiful.

Fantastic location and a safe place to spend with our kids. Well positioned for hiking, mountain biking, and wine tasting. Fantastic view and mini pool was great. Would stay again.

Beautiful and relaxing.

Beautiful and well needed breakaway. Loved the positioning of the house, views, animals and the walks.

Rustig en mooi.

Ons het 'n fantastiese, rustige tyd gehad. Die zebras stap sommer so om die huis rond. Die plekkie is skoon en het alles wat mens nodig sou hê. Perfek vir 'n naweek van die rooster af.

Absoluut fantasties.

Reëlings uitstekend. Goed geleë. Baie om te doen vir besige besoekers, rustig en stil vir die wat daarna soek.

Vrede vir die siel.

Dit is regtig 'n lekker rustige plek om net weg te breek van die gejaag en geraas. Ek en my vrou het die naweek vreeslik geniet. Sal definitief terug wees met die hele gesin.

Dit was 'n ongelooflike lekker naweek. Alles was so skoon en netjies en die ligging is om van te droom. Julle sal ons beslis weer sien.

Ons was sommer uitgerus na die naweek.

Absoluut fantasties.

Die diere het nie teleurgestel nie en Gumtree Cottage was heerlik warm met ons geglasuurde kaggel en warm beddens. Heerlik!

Vinnige en vriendelike diens. Pragtige area.

Heerlik gekuier en onstpan. Sal dit definitief aanbeveel.

The most amazing stay, loved everything about the place.

We had an amazing accommodation and the surroundings led to such a peaceful getaway we will be back many times, feeling rejuvenated and refreshed did lots of hiking and walks and enjoyed the animals, the accommodation is top class.

Rustige omgewing met pragtige uitsigte en staproetes.

Wonderlike skoon lug en uitsigte.

Wonderlike, netjiese verblyf met die perfekte ligging!

Die plek was ideaal vir wat ons na gesoek het, baie rustig, bietjie afgesonder, natuurlewe, gemaklik, en ten volle toegerus.

Rustig en gemaklik.

Pragtige uitsig, wild en natuur.

Heerlikste, saligste stilte! Die huisie is perfek ingerig vir 'n naweek of langer weg. Alles wat jy kan benodig, is daar.

Rustigste atmosfeer en niks of niemand is naby genoeg om jou te pla nie. Die akkommodasie is heerlik gemaklik ingerig en beskik oor alles wat nodig is om af te skakel en ontspan. Die gasheer was slegs 'n WhatsApp ver toe die krag nie aangaan na load shedding nie en het die probleem baie vinnig uitsorteer.

Persoonlik en rustig.

Dit sou nice wees as mens 'n duidelike inligtingskaart kon kry wat al die roetes op die plaas aandui. Nie seker of daar bv. 'n 4x4-roete is nie. Daar is 'n ou kaart by die ingang waar mens die sleutels ontvang, maar dit is niks ernstigs nie en het nie ons verblyf onaangenaam gemaak nie.

Een met natuur, waarde vir die geld.

Uit ons hele vakansietydperk van plekke bly kies ek Welbedacht as die plek waar ek my familie na sal bring. Die staproetes, waarde vir geld, vriendelike diens, uitsig en algehele kwaliteit van die wegbreek het vir my uitgestaan.

Beautiful, peaceful and tranquil.

Our stay was wonderful. Extremely tranquil, quiet, beautiful and peaceful. I would just recommend the reserve maybe think about leaving some blitz with the firewood and a salt & pepper grinder would be a great touch. It did not matter to us but the WiFi didn't work. They did pre-warn us of low to no connectivity before the time. All in all a fantastic stay!

Heerlike wegbreek van die stad af!

Oulike kothuis in die natuurskoon met pragtige berge wat dit omring.

Nice and quiet.

Had a peaceful weekend. Comfortable cottage. Great bird life.

Stunning location and views.

We loved every moment of our short stay. Will definitely be back.

Pragtige ligging, baie stil en rustig.

Pragtige ligging, die wilde diere loop op die plaas rond, maar nie waar die huisies gelee is nie. Die uitsig vanuit die cottage was steeds beeldskoon. Geen aircon in die cottage, dus sal ek dit nie in die somer aanbeveel nie. Dis perfek vir 'n baie stil, naby natuur wegbreek.

Was beautiful accommodation and exactly what we were needing, away from the hustle and great views.

Bed was a bit small for tall people, and the hike we did was good. However, the trails were not very well marked, and some spots were very dense with forest, so we were concerned about snakes. Definitely need more markers as we went off the hiking path a couple of times.

The living spaces are spacious with plenty of seating. The bedrooms vary in size but are clean and neat with plenty of warm bedding for winter.

This is a beautiful setting and the weekend was enjoyed by young and old. Lovely walks, animals and plants to enjoy.

Netjies, maar het nie al die klein goedjies wat 'n plek regtig besonders maak nie. Bring jou eie sout en peper.

Vir die prys het ek sout en peper, moerkoffie (en nie Ricoffy nie), en ten minste twee waslappe, verwag. Klein detail wat talle plekke al vir goedkoper aangebied het.

Lieflike omgewing, lieflike berge.

Dit was baie lekker en mooi, maar ongelukkig het klein dingetjies gepla: Van die ligte was stukkend, en ons moes vir 'oupa' drie maal laat kom om te kom regmaak (maar vriendelike flinke opvolging). Ek sien iemand het tevore ook genoem dat daar net twee van alles was, so ons moes gedurig was en afspoel - mens is gewoond aan ten minste 6 borde, messe, vurke, koppies, glase, ens. Die ligging is pragtig. Met die aankoms toe ek bel vir die hekkode het 'n kind opgetel en gesê ons het nog nie die kode nie want ons "haar ma sê ons het nog nie betaal nie" (Ek het al weke gelede vol betaal) - dit was nie lekker nie. Verder: Heerlik! Wees ook bedag: Daar is nie WiFi nie (mens is weereens net gewoond as mens baie rindkuier alle plekke het dit deesdae).

Baie lekker, skoon en rustig.

Ons het heerlik en rustig gekuier en die berge rondom 'n mens is asemrowend.

Het ons verblyf baie geniet.

Huis baie goed ingerig en toegerus, baie privaat. Binnehuise verwarmer nie baie effektief op 'n koue aand nie. Moet dit seker baie vroeg aansteek.

Serene and peaceful.

We stayed in Stone cottage, nicely decorated however the cutlery and crockery only cater for 2, meaning only 2 forks, 2 knives, 2 plates etc! It would be great if there are 4 each, otherwise, we had a very relaxing time!

Our group of friends rented the Blue Butterfly house. It was spacious for all of us.

The rooms had beautiful, clean bedding, the rooms were big and had hot water bottles, a hair dryer, and a fan. We honestly did not expect that. The kitchen was well equipped, with everything a kitchen needs. The entertainment areas were spacious, with lots of seating and a lovely fireplace. There was an oversupply of wood to make fires. Thank you to the Welbedacht team. Much enjoyed! We went for a hike on the reserve. The zebras, horses, and bokkies were in abundance. Indeed a beautiful and stunning nature reserve. We will definitely be back. Many thanks Welbedacht!

Dit was 'n heerlike naweek.

Hierdie is 'n pragtige, rustige plek met die mooiste staproetes. Ek sal dit vir enige persoon aanbeveel.

Rustig in die natuur.

Rustig. Netjies. Mooi uitsig.

Delightful!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Welbedacht. The cottage is peaceful and lovely. The views and setting is breathtaking. We were delighted by the dam where we took an early morning swim, followed a wonderful walk on a well marked path through the fynbos, it felt like an adventure!

We had an awesome weekend.

Enjoyed the game, the hiking trails and beauty of nature.

Baie rustig en in die natuur. Weg van die gejaagde stadslewe.

Huisie is baie netjies en skoon. Die omgewing is ideaal vir 'n naweekwegbreek om net die stilte van die natuur te ervaar. Heerlik gebly.

Enjoyed the stay, beautiful and tranquil setting allowed for us to absorb nature.

Was a few concerns. Internet wasn't working. Host wasn't available on the number given on e-mail, when trying to contact him to assist with the Internet and purchasing of more wood. Bathroom doors require added cleaning, dirty.

Heerlik gerus voor kaggelvuur.

Huisie kort 'n bietjie aandag, maar het lekker gerus.

Fantasties.

Baie dankie vir 'n ongelooflike lekker kuiernaweek saam met vriende. Ideale plek vir 'n groot groep maats.

Mooi chalets in 'n ideale omgewing

Mooi chalets in wildsplaastipe omgewing met baie om te doen. Mooi voël- en dierelewe, goeie staproetes en dam om in te swem. Vriendelike diens.

Wonderful

Our stay at Welbedacht Game and Nature Reserve can only be described as unbelievable. It ticked all our boxes with regard to privacy, nature, facilities as well as simplicity. The daily visits of the wide variety of birdlife were astonishing. We could not get enough of these different winged visitors to our home. I say our home, because our cottage, Pine Cottage, felt like our home away from home. We loved the privacy of the cottage, enough space around to make you feel like you have your own cabin in the mountains. On our first night, the rustling and rumbling sounds coming out of the dark first made our hair stand on end, but after realising it was the horses, it became actually a very reassuring sound. We will visit Weldedact definitely again, just to experience it all over again.

Beautiful, peaceful.

So amazing to be in such a peaceful environment and to have the wild animals totally freely walking around. My kids loved it.

'n Nuwe wêreld.

Dit was beeldskoon by Welbedacht - ons sal beslis weer wil gaan! Ons hond was welkom gewees en ons het dit baie geniet. Daar is die mooiste blommetjies op die staproetes te sien en die diere is pragtig.

Fabulous stay in a beautiful setting.

A great place to relax and unwind, the surrounds are spectacular.

Amazing getaway.

My wife and I needed to breakaway from the city rush and this was exactly what we were looking for and we will definitely be back in the near future.

Peace and quiet away from the hustle.

Will definitely be back.

Baie rustig en lekker!

Ons het 'n baie lekker naweek gehad. Rus vir die siel. Die reservaat is baie spesiaal en die staproetes is baie lekker. Ons het die swem in die dam geniet! En die swembadjie op die stoep is awesome. Ons sal net voorstel dat daar gaas voor die vensters van die huisies gesit word, daar is nogal baie vlieë in die rondte en hulle kan nogal baie lastig raak.

Sielsrus

Dit was heerlik om te kon ontspan in die natuur. Pragtige omgewing so tussen die berge. 'n Hoogtepunt was die perde wat Vrydagaand naby ons huis verbygekom het. Die verblyf is netjies en goed toegerus. Sal beslis teruggaan.

Baie mooi omgewing.

'n Rustige plaasatmosfeer.

Baie lekker kuier, en die natuurskoon is iets besonders.

Het die verblyf was baie lekker, die geriewe was skoon, my vrou en kinders het die rustigheid geniet, my seuntjie veral het die staproete terdeë geniet. Net ten aansien van die staproetes, hier en daar net die rigtingwysers meer duideliker maak. Ons sal beslis weer teruggaan.

Baie rustig en pragtige natuurskoon.

Dit sal baie gaaf wees as daar voor die tyd gesê word dat daar geen WiF in die kothuise is nie, slegs by die hoofgebou wat 'n redelike afstand van die kothuis is.

Baie skoon en gerieflik.

Verblyf baie netjies en mooi omgewing.

Rustig, als wat jy nodig het en geen TV is 'n wenner.

Lekker gekuier. Baie mooi omgewing. Als was skoon en netjies. Al wat kort is verwarmer vir die swembad en dalk aircons in die huisies.

Ongelooflik! Ons kon maklik nog 'n week bly.

Die uitsig, staproetes en kontak met verskeie diere was 'n unieke seldsame ervaring.

Magical setting for a weekend away.

We did a last minute booking at Welbedacht Game and Nature Reserve, but it felt like they had prepared weeks in advance for us. The cottage is rustic, clean and everything you should need is available for self-catering. The little touches like notes on the keys and folder with all the information made the stay even more special. We will definitely be back soon. Magical place with beautiful wildlife!

We had a wonderful, relaxing weekend.

We had a wonderful relaxing family weekend. The Gum Tree Cottage was comfortable, spacious, clean and tidy and had all the necessary amenities. We enjoyed our morning hike in the reserve in the most beautiful, peaceful setting. We definitely look forward to visiting again! Thank you for a wonderful weekend!

Wat 'n lekker plek!

Ons het dit baie geniet. Pragtige plek en het alles wat 'n mens nodig het. Ons het dit verskriklik geniet en sal dit beslis aanbeveel. Sal net 'n voorstel maak aan eienaar, het beslis 'n binnebraai nodig. Verder kan ek regtig net sê: Awesome!

Beautiful location, with lots of activities on and around the farm.

Beautiful location with lots of activities on and around the farm - definitely worth visiting!

Absolute privaat en rustig.

'n Paradys vir voëlkykers en 'n salige stilte en privaatheid vir iemand wat wil wegkom van die stadsgedruis. Die cottage het alles wat 'n mens nodig het en was baie netjies. Ons sal definitief weer kom kuier.

Quiet, restful stay with stunning view and walks.

Eagle cottage was a very small cottage for the 3 of us, especially with the summer weather turning cool, windy and wet. The lounge is too cramped to be indoors. Other than this and being able to sit outside on the shaded patio, the cottage is well kitted and comfortable. Lots of hooks (behind doors and in bathroom), but no wardrobe or hangers for clothes, so be prepared with a few hangers. Game is limited to a small herd of zebras and springbok, 2 black wildebeest and some wild horses. Birds are abundant and we had many great sightings. We would definitely stay here again.

Beautiful tranquil location and lovely cottage.

The lovely cottages are set in a beautiful and tranquil nature reserve. Hiking amongst the rehabilitated horses up the slopes towards the mountains was amazing. Highly recommend a stay here.

Rustig en ontspannend.

Netjiese verblyf met als wat nodig is. Die plonspoel was 'n wenner met die hitte. Die rustigheid word effens gesteur in die nag met die yskas wat baie raas. 'n Aircon sal dalk ook lekker wees met die warm nagte. Anders heerlik gekuier en gerus. Baie dankie.

A place to hang out with the birds.

My husband and I had a very pleasant and relaxing time. We stayed in Pine Cottage, situated under trees full of chatty, nest-building weavers. The cottage is quaint with a well-equipped kitchen and the inside fireplace warmed up the interior very nicely. We enjoyed the outside braai area and had plenty of curious, some cheeky, feathered onlookers. Unfortunately it wasn't warm enough to use the splash pool on the patio but we could imagine it would be wonderful to cool down in on hot summers days. We did plenty of walking, covered all the routes numerous times. We made a game of trying to sneak up on the swimming dam before the yellow-billed ducks would see us and fly off. Alas, they always managed to take flight before we could reach the water's edge. They weren't the only skittish ones, the impalas also kept their distance too but the zebras walked right past the cottage. Welbedacht is a birder's paradise. We saw over 40 different birds. There is some beautiful fynbos and it's great to see they are trying to get the land back to it's natural state. It was heartbreaking though to see the huge invasive species problem they have along the river where the meditation pools should be. We hope they will manage to get it all cleared eventually.

Oulike huisie in 'n pragtige omgewing.

Dit is 'n baie oulike plekkie, met alles wat mens nodig het. Mens voel heeltemal geïsoleer en die uitsig is asemrowend. Dit is wel 'n baie klein spasie vir 4 mense, veral vir die prys. Die plekkie word ook glad nie skoongemaak of enigsins anders gediens nie. Op 'n baie koue naweek was die stort seker die onaangenaamste ervaring, die water is baie min en die water was nie baie warm. Vir die geld wat ons betaal het, het ek net klein bietjie meer verwag.