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Bankfontein

Tented Camp

Review Summary

4.7 out of 5from 19 reviews for Bankfontein
Cleanliness
4.7/5
Service
4.7/5
Location
4.6/5
Safety
4.9/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Andrea V - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Andrea V
With spouse/partner

Baie lekker en netjies.

Baie rustig en netjies.

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Very nice and neat.

Very quiet and tidy.

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Johan J - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan J
With friends

Baie goed, netjies en gerieflik.

Alles was in orde. Stil omgewing in die natuur. Mooi om in fiets te ry. Valarie en Joop is uitstekende gashere.

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Very good, neat and comfortable.

Everything was fine. Quiet environment in nature. Nice to ride a bike. Valarie and Joop are excellent hosts.

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Dankie Johan. Dit was n plesier om jullecte kon ontvang. Ons hoop om julle weer te sien

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Tina G - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tina G
With spouse/partner

Absolute plesier, skoon lug, mooi natuur, lekker ontspanne en kon heerlik rus.

Ons het Bankfontein gekies omdat ons my man se 70ste verjaarsdag buite die stad wou vier. Ons was baie vriendelik en met gasvryheid deur ons gasvrou ontvang. Sy het ons persoonlik na die kamp vergesel en alles vir ons uitgewys. Later die middag het sy weer kom seker maak dat ons reg is en het selfs vir ons heerlike vars plaasdruiwe gebring. Alles wat jy nodig het is daar, spoeltoilet, warm stort en 'n uitsig om van te droom. Hulle voorsien 'n groot yskas en vrieskas waar jy jou kos en drinkgoed kan koud hou. Ons kon selfs 'n bietjie biljard speel, want daar is 'n lieflike tafel. Dit is 'n groot kamp wat maklik 'n groep van tot 20 mense kan akkommodeer, maar ons was alleen daar. Alhoewel WiFi by die plaasopstal beskikbaar was, het ons nie daarvan gebruik gemaak nie, aangesien die selfoonsein op 'n bepaalde plek op die plaas voldoende was.

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Absolute pleasure, clean air, beautiful nature, nice and relaxed and could rest wonderfully.

We chose Bankfontein because we wanted to celebrate my husband's 70th birthday outside the city. We were very friendly and received with hospitality by our hostess. She personally accompanied us to the camp and showed us everything. Later in the afternoon she came again to make sure we were all right and even brought us delicious fresh farm grapes. Everything you need is there, flush toilet, hot shower and a view to dream of. They provide a large fridge and freezer where you can keep your food and drinks cold. We were even able to play a little pool as there is a lovely table. It is a large camp that can easily accommodate a group of up to 20 people, but we were alone there. Although WiFi was available at the farmstead, we did not make use of it, as the mobile phone signal was sufficient at a particular location on the farm.

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Baie dankie Tina, dit was 'n plesier om julle te kon ontvang. Ons hoop ons sien julle weer.

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Hanno D - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hanno D
With spouse/partner

Veilig rustig en mooi. Net wat mens nodig het om weg te breek van real life.

Goeie grondvoertuig word bedonodig om by die plaashuis en kampplek uit te kom en al wat mens nodig het is jou klere, kos en jouself. Die res is alles daar.

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Safe quiet and beautiful. Just what one needs to break away from real life.

A good ground vehicle is needed to get to the farmhouse and campsite and all you need is your clothes, food and yourself. The rest is all there.

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Janet V - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Janet V
With spouse/partner

Baie baie lekker gebly!

Definitief 'n uitstekende kampplek! Rustigheid en die natuurskoon is asemrowend.

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Very very nice stay!

Definitely an excellent campsite! Tranquility and the natural beauty are breathtaking.

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Nadia O - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nadia O
With spouse/partner

Ongelooflike wegbreek met fantastiese gasvryheid.

Pragtige plek wat perfek is vir mense wat hou van stappies deur die berge. Ons was met ongelooflike gasvryheid verwelkom en hanteer. Baie netjiese plek. Hoogs aanbeveel!

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Amazing getaway with fantastic hospitality.

Beautiful place that is perfect for people who like hiking in the mountains. We were welcomed and treated with incredible hospitality. Very neat place. Highly recommended!

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Cindy P - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Cindy P
With spouse/partner

Teleurstellend.

Vuil eetgerei, swak beddegoed, geen yskas by eenheid. Geen terugvoering van eienaar na my klagte!

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Disappointing.

Dirty utensils, poor bedding, no fridge at unit. No feedback from owner after my complaint!

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Santie F - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Santie F
With spouse/partner

Wonderlike naweek.

Absolute natuurparadys, stilte, rus en vrede. Sal beslis weer hierdie versteekte juweel besoek. Baie dankie aan Joop en Valerie. Julle vriendelikheid word opreg waardeer.

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Wonderful weekend.

Absolute natural paradise, silence, peace and quiet. Will definitely visit this hidden gem again. Many thanks to Joop and Valerie. Your kindness is truly appreciated.

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Jacobus G - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jacobus G
With friends

Aangenaam en afgesonder.

Die kamp is uitstekend toegerus en baie goed onderhou. Ons gashere was baie vriendelik en behulpsaam.

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Pleasant and secluded.

The camp is excellently equipped and very well maintained. Our hosts were very friendly and helpful.

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Baie dankie vir jou mooi woorde. Ons is so bly dat julle dit geniet het en ons hoop om julle weer te sien.

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Johan J - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan J
With spouse/partner

Uitstekend.

Ons het dit baie geniet en sal beslis weer van hulle gebruik maak.

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Outstanding.

We really enjoyed it and will definitely use them again.

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Baie baie dankie vir die mooi resensie. Ons is so bly julle het dit geniet.

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Mieke V - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mieke V
With spouse/partner

'n Heerlike, rustige wegbreek met al die nodige briewe!

Besoek gerus Bankfontein vir 'n rustige wegbreek! Die plaas grens aan die Vanderkloofdam. 1 km se stap vanaf die kamparea, dit voel soos private beach access. Al wat jy moet saamvat is jou kos en klere! Kombuisgeriewe, yskas, vrieskas, gas en en krag word voorsien. Baie netjies en veilig. Troeteldiervriendelik. Julle sal ons weer sien.

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A lovely, tranquil getaway with all of the necessary facilities.

Visit Bankfontein for a peaceful getaway! The farm borders the Vanderkloof Dam. 1 km walk from the camp area, it feels like private beach access. All you need to bring is your food and clothes! Kitchen amenities, fridge, freezer, gas and power are provided. Very neat and safe. Pet friendly. You will see us again.

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Baie dankie . Ons is bly julle het fit geniet en ons sien jul graag were. Julle was wonderlikke gaste

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Hendrik Jacobus V - May 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hendrik Jacobus V
With spouse/partner

Perfekte wegbreekplek om ordentlik rus te kry.

Uitstekende akkommodasie. Baie behulpsaam en vriendelike gasvrou, Valerie en die oom. Baie rustig en stil met al die basiese behoeftes gedek. Sal weer hier bly. Weg van alle gejaag en lawaai! Besonderse landskap.

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Perfect getaway to get proper rest.

Excellent accommodation. Very helpful and friendly hostess, Valerie and the uncle. Very relaxing and quiet with all the basic needs covered. Will stay here again. Away from all the hustle and bustle! Wonderful landscape.

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Rita P - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rita P
With spouse/partner

Heerlik pragtig en rustig.

Baie lekker gekuier. Plek is netjies en skoon. Mense vriendelik.

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Wonderfully beautiful and peaceful.

Had a nice time. Place is tidy and clean. People friendly.

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Stephen W - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Stephen W
Family with young children

Excellent value in a beautiful location serviced by friendly and helpful hosts.

We really enjoyed out stay at this magical place. Our hosts went out of their way to keep us happy. A bit off the beaten track, but exactly what we wanted. Loved it.

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It was lovely meeting you all and you were excellent guests. That is why we opened the campsite for the public. We enjoy sharing what we have.

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Elsabe M - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Elsabe M
Family with teenagers

Koud, tog slaap ons snoesig. Lieflike ligging en meer geriewe as wat ons benodig het.

Wonderlike gasvryheid, behulpsaamheid,bederf met 'n tuisgebakte kaiingbrood. Sal graag weer gaan.

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Cold, still we slept cosy. Lovely location and more amenities than what we needed.

Wonderful hospitality, helpfulness, spoiled with homemade kaiing bread. Would want to go again.

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Anonymous Guest - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
With spouse/partner
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Andre V - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Andre V
Family with young children

Absoluut wonderlik.

Dit was ver bo ons verwagtings, ons het baie lekker gekuier en gerus, die eienaars is die wonderlikste mense. Plek is asemrowend mooi.

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Absolutely wonderful.

It was far beyond our expectations, we had a great time and rested, the owners are the most wonderful people. Place is breathtakingly beautiful.

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Marlene M - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marlene M
With spouse/partner

Bankfontein is 'n moét!

Ons was die naweek vir die eerste keer by Plaas Bankfontein en dit was fantasties! Ons is met aankoms hartlik verwelkom deur Valerie wat ons na die kampterrein geneem en alles mooi verduidelik het. Dis werklik op 'n afgeleë deel van die plaas en die stilte was wonderlik! Buiten vir die asemrowende natuur is ons aangenaam verras gewees met die stort fasiliteite, jy moet 'n donkie stook vir warm water soos in die ou dae! Hulle het letterlik alles wat jy benodig, al wat ons moes saamneem was kos en handdoeke. En om nie te praat oor hoe netjies die terrein en tente was nie sal net verkeerd wees! Ons het rivierlangs gaan stap tot by Vanderkloofdam! Daar is 'n roete om per voertuig ook na die dam te gaan, maar ons wou die natuur beleef en het beslis! Die koppies is ook verkenbaar en ons het een van hulle geklim en werklik die mooiste uitsig gehad. Dis onmoontlik om die hele naweek hier te beskryf, maar as jy 'n 2x4 of 4x4 het en net wil wegbreek om te kamp is Plaas Bankfontein beslis die plek om te wees! Ek sal hul enige tyd vir enige kampliefhebber aanbeveel! Dankie weereens Valerie! Sien jul gou weer!

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Bankfontein is a must!

We were at Plaas Bankfontein for the first time this weekend and it was fantastic! We were warmly welcomed on arrival by Valerie who took us to the campsite and explained everything nicely. It's really on a remote part of the farm and the silence was wonderful! Apart from the breathtaking nature, we were pleasantly surprised with the shower facilities, you have to stoke a donkey for hot water like in the old days! They literally have everything you need, all we had to bring was food and towels. And not talking about how neat the grounds and tents were would just be wrong! We went for a walk along the river to Vanderkloofdam! There is a route to go to the dam by vehicle as well, but we wanted to experience nature and we definitely did! The hills are also explorable and we climbed one of them and really had the most beautiful view. It's impossible to describe the whole weekend here, but if you have a 2x4 or 4x4 and just want to break away to camp, Plaas Bankfontein is definitely the place to be! I would recommend them to any camping enthusiast anytime! Thanks again Valerie! See you again soon!

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Marlene. Baie baie dankie. Ek het geweet julle gaan wonderlikke gaste wees. Was 'n voorreg om julle te kon ontvang. Die kampplek was nog netjiese toe julle vertrek het. Dankie daarvoor. Ons sien uit om julle weer te sien. Groete, Valerie

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Amanda E - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Amanda E
With friends

Baie lekker, gemaklik en mooi ingerigte kamp.

Ek sal beslis Bankfontein aanbeveel, vir vriende, paartjies en selfs groepe. Die tente is mooi en netjies binne met beddens en ligte in die tente. Daar is vrieskaste, yskaste, en 'n lekker braai-area. Die badkamers is netjies en skoon en dit is baie verfrissend om die natuurskoon te kan besigtig vanaf jou stort. Dit is baie privaat en veilig en die eienaars is baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Mens het regtig amper niks nodig om saam te vat nie, behalwe drink en eetgoed en lekker stapskoene as jy na die dam wil stap. Die gemeenskaplike kombuis is goed ingerig en daar is alles wat mens nodig het. Mens het egter 'n hoë vrywaring voertuig nodig om by die kamp uit te kom, maar mens kan ook alternatiewe reëlings met die eienaars tref om tot by die kamp self uit te kom vanaf die plaas. Ons sal enige tyd weer terugkeer.

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Very nice, comfortable and nicely furnished camp.

I would definitely recommend Bankfontein, for friends, couples and even groups. The tents are nice and tidy inside with beds and lights in the tents. There are freezers, fridges, and a nice braai area. The bathrooms are neat and clean and it is very refreshing to be able to view the scenery from your shower. It is very private and safe and the owners are very friendly and helpful. You really don't need anything to take with you, except drink and food and nice walking shoes if you want to walk to the dam. The communal kitchen is well equipped and has everything you need. However, one needs a high insurance vehicle to get to the camp, but one can also make alternative arrangements with the owners to get to the camp itself from the farm. We will return again anytime.

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  • Capacity: 38 people
  • Check-in: 07:00 to 18:00
    Check-out: 12:00
  • Address: Farm Bankfontein, Philippolis, 9930, Free State
  • All ages welcome
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