Woodland Gardens
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Nita D - Aug 2024
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Baie netjies. Gasvry. Troeteldier-vriendelik groot plus.
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Very neat. Hospitable. Pet friendly big plus.
Was very pleasant. Calm atmosphere.
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Ronel V - Jun 2024
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Heerlik gekuier.
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Had a great time.
Very clean and tidy, beautiful surroundings and animal-friendly accommodation.
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Pieter P - Apr 2024
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Lovely place.
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Thank you for the review, Pieter. It was a pleasure hosting you and your dogs!
Juanita O - Sep 2024
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Rustige atmosfeer. Swembad 'n bonus. Privaatheid geniet.
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Peaceful atmosphere. Pool a bonus. Enjoy privacy.
Very pleasant place. Very safe and private. Joe is very friendly and immediately makes you feel welcome.
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Christie J - Apr 2024
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Dit was 'n lekker kuier en waarde vir geld.
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It was a nice visit and value for money.
Good things: Joe was an excellent host. The staff are friendly and do their job without being in the way. The area is peaceful and beautiful. WiFi is nice and strong. The house is neat and clean. Everything works that should work. My dog (a Weimeraner) ran wonderfully and enjoyed himself. The dogs on site also made themselves at home and shared in the dog biscuits. We enjoy it when other people's animals are comfortable with us. We really enjoyed the silence and the view is exceptional from our porch. Things that bother: If you advertise that you are pet friendly, I suggest they invest in dark colors for beds. Red soil and light colors in the house simply do not work. Remember, my dog and a two-year-old toddler are on the same level when it comes to getting dirty. The showers need a proper scrub. There was black moss and the drainage took an awfully long time. It is difficult to shower in quick succession because the water drains hopelessly too slowly. Please note, we shower very little.
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Good morning Christie, and thank you for the review. We appreciate the feedback, it was a pleasure hosting you and we're glad you enjoyed your stay! We have attended to the maintenance issues specified - the drainage has been cleared, and the shower cleared and re-grouted. We apologise that this wasn't brought to our attention sooner.
Anel H - Sep 2023
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Nice stay in your own mini private forest.
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Thank you Anel, and thank you for the lovely pic in the forest with your dog! We love pics with your pets, you guys were lovely guests and welcome back anytime!
Nanda G - Nov 2023
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Het heerlik gerus.
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Had a wonderful rest.
We had a great stay, lots to do in the area.
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Woodland Gardens 's response
Dankie Nanda, al praat ons nie eintlik Afrikaans nie - we managed! Joe is not South African born and doesn't speak Afrikaans. He is also self-taught in English which isn't his home language, but thank you for assisting him by speaking English. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us, it was lovely having you here and enjoying what the Magaliesberg region has to offer besides our establishment. Regards, Lorraine
Anonymous Guest - Nov 2023
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Other guests just made a lot of noise and took over the pool.
Yes we had a nice stay. Beds sleep very well. It was very quiet. My dog enjoyed the well-kept garden.
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Roberto M - Dec 2022
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Beautiful place, beautiful chalet, beautiful owners, beautiful getaway.
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Thank you Roberto. It was a pleasure to host you guys.
Hendrik O - Apr 2022
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Lekker rustige atmosfeer in die bos.
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Nice peaceful atmosphere in the forest.
We were kindly welcomed by Lorraine. This is an ideal place if you want to get away with your dogs, each unit is fenced and they enjoy running around outside. The unit is well equipped with a full kitchen, TV, VCR, fireplace and double bed. Also a porch to have a good time.
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Elscke V - Apr 2022
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Ontspannend, rustend en romanties.
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Relaxing, restful and romantic.
Great getaway just around the corner from the city. Well furnished wooden house with fireplace, boma area and braai facilities. Lovely pool relaxation area. Was a perfect, romantic getaway place.
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Woodland Gardens 's response
Good morning Elscke, thank you for staying with us and your lovely review even though we had overcast and wet weather most of the time, thank goodness for fireplaces! Makes the cottages really cosy, you were in Sunbird cottage, its a very private space! We do realise that what we have, as in wooden cottages, is not for everyone, we strive to keep them well maintained, and the gardens semi wild as we enjoy the cover they provide and maintaining your exclusive secluded space! Warm regards
Brandt F - Aug 2022
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Baie rustig en stil.
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Very calm and quiet.
Clean and tidy with friendly staff.
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Anonymous Guest - Mar 2022
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A bit like online dating.
Quite neglected, right next to a very busy road, so if you're looking for quiet, this is not the place.
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John M - Sep 2021
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Peaceful and refreshing.
Simanga S - Oct 2021
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We had a very wonderful time.
Louw R - Dec 2019
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Romantiese lekker wegbreek gewees.
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Been a nice romantic getaway.
It was quiet, romantic and peaceful with the beautiful gardens and friendly loving dogs that looked after us well. Outdoor pool was nice and the lots of rain was a blessing.
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Thank you Louw, it was lovely to meet you and Im glad you at least enjoyed your stay with the heavy rain and ongoing load shedding plaguing all of us!!
Nicky E - Feb 2017
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Lovely, peaceful, pretty.
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Dear Nicky,
Thank you for your review about Woodland gardens
I do apologize for you being carried away by mosquitoes. We do normally advise guests to bring repellents as it is seasonal and we've had so much lovely rain, that everything in the gardens is abundant, including the mosquitoes.
I have a standard arrivals email I send out to guests advising that we are out in the country, farming area and to bring mosquito repellent with, as we do have insects attracted to the light, usually outside and we try our best to keep the chalets insect free.
It seems I didn't get that one off to you in time for your booking and arrival on the Sunday, for which again I am sorry.
We are pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Kind regards, Lorraine Woodland Gardens
Maxie R - Feb 2017
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Stil omgewing met pragtige natuurskoon.
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Quiet area with lovely scenery.
Affordable getaway in nature with all the necessary facilities in the unit. Dogs didn't bother us for one moment. Will definitely be returning.
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Mariette E - Jun 2017
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Teleurstellend.
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Disappointing.
We were warmly welcomed by Joe the owner. What an absolute disappointment! The photos on the website are absolutely misleading. The house where we stayed is very small. The kitchen appliances are stored in decrepit cupboards. The staff working there are very friendly and the house was cleaned very efficiently each day. Although we stayed there in the winter, the swimming pool was not in working condition.
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Woodland Gardens 's response
Good day Mariette,
Thank you for your feedback it is really valued! We strive to improve our cottages and grounds constantly, and depend on feedback to do so!
Regrettably the pool had been emptied literally one week prior to your arrival, we developed a leak from the very bad earth tremor our region experienced just recently, a crack gradually emerged and got worse and there is damage to the deck as well, we had no choice but to drain it completely and empty it as it was leaking badly! June & July are the only months in dead winter being the time to do those repairs, and we are in the process, so apologies for that.
We strive to depict the cottages exactly as they are on the website, apologies if you didn't find the smaller cottage to your satisfaction, we have larger cottages with separate bedrooms, plus a full 3 bedroom house available, and we do have a full website showing everything clearly.
Our gardens are still pretty green and abundant for winter and the very dry season ahead of us, aside from the empty pool right now, the shrubbery and flower beds are not as verdant as in summer, but our guests love them still!
Anonymous Guest - Oct 2017
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Not impressed.
The fridge was dirty and we had to clean it before we could pack any food. The shower door wouldn't open after which we called the owner. He said that he was aware of the problem and that I should use a knife to open it. Unbelievably many flies because of the 11 dogs on the premises and because it is not cleaned regularly. There are also no comfortable chairs on the veranda on which one can relax.
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Elna Z - Apr 2016
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Baie gemaklik.
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Very comfortable.
Apart from the mosquitoes the first night, which bothered us a lot, the rest of our stay was very pleasant. We got repellant and slept like kings the next night. Customer service was excellent, very pleasant owners.
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Wally H - Mar 2016
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Gerieflik en rustig.
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Comfortable and peaceful.
We really enjoyed the few days. Accommodation was very good. Nice among the trees. The big dogs welcomed us every day.
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Nicoleze N - Aug 2016
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'n Weggesteekte juweel.
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A hidden gem.
Very friendly welcome. Very neat and practical. Looking forward to going there again.
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Roelf S - Apr 2016
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'n Rustige wegbreek-opsie met unieke karakter.
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A quiet getaway option with unique character.
Woodland Gardens reminded us of a "hippie" paradise. Feel free to pack a picnic basket and enjoy the unique character it offers and grill some meat on their very well-maintained barbecue facilities.
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Anonymous Guest - Jan 2016
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Quiet and comfortable.
Unfortunately, the mosquitoes ate us up.
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Carmen D - Oct 2015
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Gemaklik en goed toegerus.
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Comfortable and well equipped.
It was a nice warm weekend, in a comfortable and well equipped chalet. Owners were friendly and helpful. We took advantage of the massage and went horseback riding on Sunday morning.
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Baie dankie Carmen. It was an absolute pleasure having you guys here, you were also very accommodating as guests!
Frank C - Nov 2015
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Baie lekker, rustig en net die regte wegbreek vir van die stadslewe.
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Very nice, peaceful and just the right break from city life.
The place is a very nice place to break away from one's busy life. It is very peaceful and feels like you are alone in a forest. If you like animals there are many cute dogs that will keep you busy too. The Ibis Chalet is a really nice chalet and you will not be disappointed.
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Lesego M - Apr 2015
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Beautiful place to be!
Michiel D - Apr 2015
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2 nagte lekker afgeskakel.
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2 nights nice switch off.
The unit is well equipped with a fireplace which is a winner.
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Monique P - Nov 2015
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Die internet flous mens vinnig.
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The internet fools you fast.
On the internet the place looked very nice. First, the directions were wrong and we ended up on a dirt road. When we got there the reception was SUPER friendly and it was very nice. Lorraine was super helpful and went out of her way to accommodate us. The cottage we stayed in, Ibis, was OK. The front door was hard to open and close so my guy had to get up and do it every time because I'm a woman and couldn't get it open. The kitchen's trash can didn't have a lid, so when we threw away food, flies swarmed around the trash can. Not so nice. The premises have many dogs that live there, which is very nice because it helps with safety. And yet on the other hand, the dogs were with us all the time and they played on the porch of our house and therefore disturbed our afternoon naps. Every time we barbecue, they are there and it disturbs. And with the dogs constantly lying on the porch, they attract more flies which does not help the situation. We laid down by the pool for a while because it was nice and warm and it's a nice pool and nice and quiet. Unfortunately it was only quiet for the first 10 min until the dogs noticed we were there and then they kept coming and throwing branches at us because they wanted to play. Look, I love dogs, but when I go away for a break from the city, I just want to lie down and relax. I don't want to entertain dogs and yell and run away all the time. But good. The shower door in the bathroom can't close because it falls out of the wall, causing me to slip on the floor because the whole floor is wet when you shower. I also couldn't move the shower head, so all the water sprays out the door. There was nothing one could do about it. At least once you are in the shower, the water pressure is very good. The water is also nice and warm because the cold tap didn't want to work. I turned the cold tap all the way on and nothing happened. Lorraine (the manager) then arrived to call the dogs for dinner. My guy then said the faucet wasn't working, and she said we should just pull the faucet towards us and then turn it on. I then did so, but forgot that the tap was already fully turned on and there I froze to death because then it sprayed like Victoria Falls! The bathroom door also has trouble closing but with all my weight thrown against it I managed to pull the door shut every time. Cool, then it started raining on Monday night and then the whole bed was wet because the roof was leaking! By then my guy is pissed and he just wants to drive. I then refuse that we drive at 21:00 in the evening in the bad weather. The outdoor pool at Ibis looked super nice but due to the weather I couldn't try the romantic pool. Very sad about that, but that's the way it is. Unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans. But yeah, I'll never be able to try the bath now because my guy will never let us go back. Furthermore, the place is perfectly located, because it's not that far to drive from Pretoria, but it's far enough to feel like you're on holiday.
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- Capacity: 21 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 13:00 to 20:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: Portion 21 of portion 15 of the farm Vlakfontein, Magaliesburg, 1791, North West
