Wild Fox Hill Eco Cabin
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Carmen H - Jun 2024
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Gerieflike, ruim plekkie.
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Comfortable, spacious place.
Comfortable place with well-equipped kitchen. Hostess was very friendly and gave good advice about walking routes and attractions in Hogsback.
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Diane L - Sep 2023
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Just the best break away from it all.
Mc V - Feb 2024
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Sunny, spacious, well equipped, relaxing, beautiful.
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Peaceful, warm, happy.
Hannes En Marie V - Feb 2024
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Stilte in die natuur.
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Silence in nature.
Very nice. Beautiful nature.
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Japie M - May 2024
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Ons het glad nie lekker geslaap nie!
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We didn't sleep well at all!
On arrival the hostess forgot that we had booked and the place was occupied by her parents. We had to wait 90 minutes for them to vacate and clean the place. The water pressure was very low throughout, making a shower a challenge. Hot water was a problem the first night. The cabin generally needs attention, the garden is untidy and the braai area was dirty.
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Wild Fox Hill Eco Cabin 's response
Dear Japie, it is one of my great joys to share my homestead with guests and I’m always delighted when people have a good stay. I am, therefore, very sorry that you did not enjoy your time with us and I am taking your feedback seriously. A 1.4-star review is very low, so I think it is important that I share my side of the story.
When your booking came through, my 17-month old was having serious breathing problems and we were at the hospital. In the stress of that time, I forgot to mark your booking on my calendar. This was the first time that I was not ready for guests who had booked. I understand this must have been frustrating, and I tried to make it up to you by offering beer, local farm fresh milk, and suggestions for how to spend your time while we prepared the cabin. Despite the circumstances, we managed to ready the cabin in under 90 minutes.
Unfortunately, we faced another issue when the water in the top tank ran out. We switched over to another tank, but an airlock developed in the boiler line, potentially because it had been made too hot, and there was no hot water for the night. I really apologise if I didn't offer to bring buckets of hot water! I was very relieved that the hot water was working again from the second day.
Every major decision at Wild Fox Hill is made with the earth's health in mind, which is why I have chosen to be off the grid. Although this solves several typical South African challenges like load shedding and municipal dysfunction, it brings its own set of challenges.
This ethos also influences our garden management at Wild Fox Hill. There is a large grassy area in front of the cabin for guests to enjoy, but we like to keep some sections wild. This may not be to everyone’s tastes. I have spent many years transforming the land I bought into a viable homestead, a thriving ecosystem, and an inspiring landscape. I apologise that the bonfire pit was not cleaned after previous guests.
Please know that guests who visit Wild Fox Hill can expect a rustic, cosy, characterful, off-the-grid experience filled with heart and nature. However, it is not perfect and does not have all the modern amenities.
Johan E - Dec 2023
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Recommended.
Timothy J - Oct 2023
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Peaceful, stress-free, relaxing.
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Hogsback is 'n spesiale plek.
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Hogsback is a special place.
Nice place, will definitely come back.
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Luke C - Apr 2023
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Hogsback is always beautiful.
Hennie S E - Aug 2023
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Eco is not my style.
Louise C - Dec 2022
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Rustig met mooiste uitsig.
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Quiet with the most beautiful view.
Lovely hidden "cozy" wooden house with all the necessary facilities for a lovely weekend stay. Very friendly welcome by Helen and even in rainy weather the water was very warm. Most beautiful view and will definitely stay there again.
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Carla D - May 2022
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Oulike plek, stil en omring deur mooi natuurskoon.
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Cute place, quiet and surrounded by beautiful scenery.
The house is nice and spacious, comfortable and very nicely decorated! Our dog children were also welcome which made it very easy for us! We look forward to staying there again!
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Ronel B - Jan 2022
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Onvergeetlik.
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Unforgettable.
This was our last stop of our vacation and we couldn't have asked for a better ending. The place is rural but super clean and everyone was very helpful and friendly. Will definitely recommend it.
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Amanda S - Sep 2022
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Rustige akkommodasie in die natuur.
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Peaceful accommodation in nature.
Had a welcome reception and really peaceful and relaxing for the soul. Plekkie is newly built with lots of potential. Would highly recommend it. Only thing missing was milk or milk powder.
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Charmaine K - Jul 2022
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Tranquill and stunning views.
Paul E - Dec 2021
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In die natuur by Hogsback.
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In the wild at Hogsback.
The cozy eco cabin is perfectly located for a peaceful break in Hogsback and we really enjoyed the activities and walks in the area.
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Maura R - May 2021
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Friendly service, value for money.
Mandus T - Jan 2021
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Rus vir die siel en mooiste natuurskoon.
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Rest for the soul and beautiful scenery.
The "cabin" has the most beautiful view of the mountains, we spent hours on the porch. From eating breakfast to drinking coffee late at night. Helen is incredibly friendly and helpful. We called from the mountains so she could light the donkey for a nice hot bath, she did it for us. She also made recommendations about which waterfalls we should see in our short time there, and wow! We can't wait to book with her again.
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Stephan T - Dec 2021
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'n Heerlike ervaring, maar dalk nie vir almal nie.
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A great experience, but maybe not for everyone.
The owner, Helen, built this eco log house herself. It is full of eccentric elements and therefore a delightful experience for people looking for something different, and to tread as lightly as possible on our fragile earth. Helen was always available to help deal with any challenge. She is indeed the hub around which everything at Wild Fox Hill revolves and her enthusiasm and passion are very contagious.
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Alana D - Aug 2021
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Peaceful, beautiful surroundings, lovely friendly hostess.
Katherine S - Dec 2021
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Was perfect for a one night stay. Location was beautiful, host friendly and chilled, amazing view.
Freddie K - Dec 2021
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Pragtige omgewing.
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Beautiful surroundings.
The location of the cottage is beautiful and you can take in everything from your porch. Helene the owner is also very pleasant and you can see she really loves her town and place. However, the cottage feels a bit tired and the dogs and cat are often on your porch.
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Tom D - Jul 2021
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Lieflike omgewing en skoon fasiliteit.
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Lovely surroundings and clean facility.
Unfortunately there was no water to shower or wash in the morning.
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Wild Fox Hill Eco Cabin 's response
Hello Tom,
Thank you for your review. I'm really sorry you didn't have water in the morning. With the recent freezing conditions, the issue was the hot pipes freezing (a common problem in Hogsback) and with you having left early in the morning, they wouldn't have had a chance to defrost. I wish you all the best!
Loni E - Mar 2020
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Lovely secluded fairy stay.
Celia P - Dec 2020
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Dis ‘n oulike cabin maar was ongelukkig nie ordentlik skoongemaak voor ons kuier. Een warm kraan het nie gewerk nie, die opwasseep was op en die bad was vuil.
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It's a cute cabin but unfortunately it wasn't properly cleaned before our visit. One hot tap didn't work, the dish soap was out and the tub was dirty.
See stars.
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Sharon C - Dec 2019
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Ons is definitief weer volgende jaar daar.
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We will definitely be there again next year.
Fantastic atmosphere and scenery. Wonderful hospitality. Off the grid so we were not affected by load shedding. Lovely stay with everything you need. Excellent, I can't wait to go there again.
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Kobus K - Sep 2019
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Baie gesellige wegbreek-plekkie met 'n pragtige uitsig!
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Very cozy getaway spot with a beautiful view!
Wild Fox Hill Eco Cabin is a beautiful place! Secluded, neat, cozy and full of character! The fireplace was great during our first cold night. The hostess, Helen, is very friendly and helpful. We had a wonderful stay here and will definitely come again!
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Wild Fox Hill Eco Cabin 's response
Thank you Kobus for your generous review :) I so enjoyed having you both come and stay and am delighted that you will return one day!
Juan R - May 2019
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Asemrowend.
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Breathtaking.
The place is any nature lover's heaven. If you love adventure I would recommend hiking trails or even if you just like reading a nice book in front of a nice fire, the place is for you. Very basic, yet fully equipped.
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Joey N - Jan 2019
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Fantasties.
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Fantastic.
Fantastic off-grid accommodation. Amazing views and tranquility that no money can buy.
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Elsabe W - Mar 2019
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Was voorwaar n ondervinging.
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Was truly an experience.
Very high up in the mountain, beautiful view. Place was quite equipped. Nothing fancy. Only for people who love unspoiled nature. Wooden house, secluded. We only slept there one night, won't really stay there for longer. Recommended for serious nature lovers.
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Jeneane K - Jul 2019
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Nie wat ons verwag het nie.
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Not what we expected.
Unfortunately we will not book here again. The cottage was not well equipped, no hot water, the shower was very weak and we had to light the donkey for hot water. Washbasins had no water. The bath was also out of order. The roof leaked inside and outside our room. No privacy at window, no curtains. The owner's workers were constantly passing by and even her guests. It was a bad experience for a holiday we'd been looking forward to.
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Wild Fox Hill Eco Cabin 's response
It is with joy that I share my beloved eco-cabin with friends and strangers alike. I, therefore, deeply regret any negative experiences guests may have. I am truly sorry Jeneane and family for your unfortunate experience at my Wild Fox Hill eco-cabin.
I do, however, feel that I must respond to this review to provide a more balanced picture. For starters, Hogsback is currently in a severe water crisis. Our dam has run dry, as has our municipal water and many establishments are struggling to meet the water expectations of our guests. A water aware campaign has begun in Hogsback with the message, "the last drop". In this campaign there are requests for guests to bring their own linen, only wash plates when necessary, consider a top and tails wash, and absolutely NO baths...the list continues. Being passionate about self-sufficiency I've never been connected to the municipal water, but have rather invested in 10 rainwater tanks. Unfortunately, due to a serious of mishaps (burst pipes) and lack of rainfall, my tanks were running low and there wasn't enough pressure for the water to get into the solar geyser (problem no 1).
My back up plan is a donkey boiler, allowing hot water to still flow in the cabin. I saw it as my duty to light the boiler morning and evening and expressed this to my guests. However, on a few occasions, I saw that the guests had taken it upon themselves to light the boiler. This was NOT expected of them! (I can thankfully say that I border a flowing river, and now with my ram pump finally working, my feeder tank is almost full and water now flows into the cabin's geyser, providing hot water at a decent pressure.
Regarding privacy, guests generally don't have such expectations of privacy. I now realise the importance of this and will be constructing a fence around the cabin as one of my next projects.
In summary, my passion is the environment and my cabin has been designed to have as little negative environmental impact as possible. There might, consequently, be a few quirks along the way. If you don't mind such quirks and are passionate about treading lightly on the earth, while enjoying beautiful views, quietness, cosy log fires, outside bonfires, deep sleeps, and rustic, simple living then this cabin is for you.
Burnita S - Jul 2018
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Baie rustig en ontspannend.
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Very peaceful and relaxing.
It's very peaceful and relaxing. Owner so made sure everything was right and tidy and followed up that we were comfortable. Would choose Wild Fox Hill Eco Cabin again anytime.
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- Capacity: 6 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 14:00 to 21:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: Plaatjieskraal Road, 27 Wolfridge Road, Hogsback, 5721, Eastern Cape