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Black Oystercatcher Cottages

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.1 out of 5from 17 reviews for Black Oystercatcher Cottages
Cleanliness
4.2/5
Service
4.2/5
Location
4.0/5
Safety
3.9/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Lorine R - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Lorine R
With spouse/partner

Rustig en in natuur, maar kort herstelwerk.

Die uitsig is mooi vanaf die balkon. Daar is braai geriewe en 'n toegeruste kombuis. Ons het 4 dae gebly ek kon fietsry en stap in die natuur. Ons was net nie teverede met die spinnerakke in die hoeke van die vensters en onder al die meubels nie en het self bietjie skoongemaak die eerste dag. Die elektriese braaipan het muf op gehad (van die gemufde kombuiskas onder sink) so het dit nie gebruik nie en het verkies om kos te maak op die vuur. Oor die algemeen was dit lekker, maar raai aan dat hul beter omsien na herstel werk en skoonmaak.

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Peaceful and in nature, but in need of repairs.

The view is beautiful from the balcony. There are braai facilities and an equipped kitchen. We stayed 4 days, I was able to cycle and walk in nature. We were just not satisfied with the cobwebs in the corners of the windows and under all the furniture and did some cleaning ourselves the first day. The electric frying pan had mold on it (from the moldy kitchen cupboard under the sink) so didn't use it and preferred to cook on the fire. Overall it was nice, but advise that they take better care of repair work and cleaning.

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Attie L - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
3/5
Attie L
With spouse/partner

Ontvangs was baie swak.

Baie swak ontvangs! Ontvangs was baie swak. Jong man wat ons gehelp het baie ongeskik en geen respek betoon teenoor ons as kliënt. Hy het Engels gepraat en uit respek het ek hom in Engels geantwoord alhoewel my eerste taal Afrikaans is. Hy antwoord toe, praat maar Afrikaans want ek sien jy kannie Engels praat nie. Ek werk elke dag met kliënte waarvan baie Engels is en alhoewel ek Afrikaans is, is my Engels baie goed. Hy het nie eers die moeite gedoen om homself voor te stel nie.

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Reception was very poor.

Very poor reception! Reception was very poor. Young man who helped us very unfit and showed no respect towards us as a customer. He spoke English and out of respect I answered him in English even though my first language is Afrikaans. He then replied, just speak Afrikaans because I see you can't speak English. I work every day with clients many of whom are English and although I am Afrikaans, my English is very good. He didn't even bother to introduce himself.

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Black Oystercatcher Cottages 's response

Goeiemiddag Attie

Ek vra nederig onverskoning vir u slegte ervaring. Dis eintlik vir my n skok om dit te hoor, want my personeel is altyd oorvriendelik.

Ek sal intussen ondersoek instel wie u gehelp het en seker maak daar is nie weer so 'n geval nie.

Ons wil graag hê dat ons gaste oor en oor moet terugkom en ek voel ook so 'n verwelkoming is onaanvaarbaar. Veral as jy so 'n mooi plek soos Black Oystercatcher besoek.

Baie dankie dat u dit onder my aandag gebring het. Ek hoop dat ons u in die toekoms weer kan verwag om op te maak vir u slegte ervaring.

Vriendelike Groete
Nikki

Black Oystercatcher Cottages
Johannes V - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Johannes V
With spouse/partner

Rustige plaas atmosfeer met lekker kaggel vir die koue aande maak dit 'n lekker wegbreek bestemming.

By die aankoms was die personeel baie vriendelik en hulpvaardig. 'n Mens voel dadelik tuis en veilig met die oopruimtes en plaas atmosfeer. Die oorgenoeg hout vir die braai en kaggel was baie welkom, en selfs vuuraanstekers is verskaf. 'n Bottel van die plaas se wyn was komplimentêr en in die yskas. Ons kan Black Oystercatcher Cottages sterk aanbeveel.

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Quiet farm atmosphere with nice fireplace for the cold evenings makes it a nice getaway destination.

Upon arrival the staff were very friendly and helpful. One immediately feels at home and safe with the open spaces and farm atmosphere. The ample wood for the braai and fireplace was very welcome, and even fire lighters were provided. A bottle of the farm's wine was complimentary and in the fridge. We can highly recommend Black Oystercatcher Cottages.

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Andre D - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Andre D
With spouse/partner

Lekker gemaklike oornagplek.

Goed toegerus vir selfsorg. Baie mooi netjies binne, kort bietjie aandag buite.

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Nice and comfortable place to stay.

Well equipped for self catering. Very nice and tidy inside, needs some attention outside.

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Andrew B - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Andrew B
Family with teenagers

Comfortable, clean, like a home away from home.

We really enjoyed ourselves, really relaxed. Very comfortable cottage, bed and all. Spotlessly clean, little extras like firelighters was nice to find. Great central place to adventure out and see the country and coastal small towns. If I can just say something about the locks on the front door, the door only has barrel bolt locks on one of doors. I would certainly feel better if both doors had these.

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Crystal A - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Crystal A
With spouse/partner

Lovely mini getaway.

Lovely and cosy for 2 people.

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

Lekker naweekwegbreek.

Heerlike verblyf in die Overberg. Baie gerieflik ingerig met pragtige uitsig oor die omgewing.

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Nice weekend break.

Great stay in the Overberg. Very comfortably furnished with a beautiful view of the surroundings.

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Donovan C - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Donovan C
With spouse/partner

Pleasant.

Tranquil, beautiful surroundings, just what the add said. Friendly staff, best continental breakfast we ever had.

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

Salig. Heerlike wyn. Fantastiese kos. Puik diens. Ons kom weer.

Dis ‘n salige bestemming waar vrede heers. Ons kon rus en die Elim-wynlande geniet. Ons kom weer.

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Blissful. Delicious wine, fantastic food, excellent service. We'll come again.

It's a blissful destination we peace rules. We could rest and enjoy the Elim winelands. We'll come again.

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Pieter J - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
3/5
Pieter J
With friends

Nie 'n aanbeveling nie.

Ons gevoel oor die algemeen was dat die 4 cottages nie prioriteit vir Black Oystercatcher is nie. Met ons aankoms was ons aangesê die sleutels vir die slaapeenhede is in die deure. Eenhede nie op standard nie a.g.v. reuke en vuil braai-area met minimale benodighede bv. behoorlike braaihout. Tot ons verbasing was ons ook ingelig dat daar nie etes na 1600 bedien word nie. Sekuriteit 'n mate van kommer siende dat die hoofpad net 50 meter vanaf die eenhede is met geen sekuriteit in sig. Sal ongelukkig nie weer van die fasiliteit gebruik maak nie.

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Not a recommendation.

Our overall feeling was that the 4 cottages are not a priority for Black Oystercatcher. On arrival we were told the keys to the sleeping units were in the doors. Units not up to standard due to smelly and dirty braai area with minimal necessities e.g. proper braai wood. To our surprise, we were also informed that meals are not served after 1600. Security some concern seeing as the main road is only 50 meters from the units with no security in sight. Unfortunately will not use the facility again.

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Zelmar V - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Zelmar V
With spouse/partner

Amazing time spent.

Amazing space and views. Cottage is spacious and well placed.

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Deon L - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Deon L
With spouse/partner

Baie rustige area wat ontspanning maklik maak.

Kan BOC beslis aanbeveel, dit is die rustigheid self en die pragtige omgewing dra by tot die ontspanning.

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Very peaceful area, making relaxation easy.

Highly recommended, it's peace and quiet.

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Petrus M - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Petrus M
With spouse/partner

Hier kan jy met gemak ontspan.

Ek en my vrou het die Pelgrimstog van Hoop gestap en op die 11de aand van die stap by Black Oystercatcher Cottages geslaap. Ons was bietjie voor inkloktyd daar en die personeel was verwelkomend deur ons dadelik iets yskoud aan te bied aangesien ons pas vanaf Elim gestap het. Ons kon daarna vroeër inklok en die rustige en koel huisie geniet met al die luukshede en nog meer. Baie dankie vir 'n puik tyd by julle!

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Here you can relax with ease.

My wife and I walked the Pilgrimage of Hope and slept at Black Oystercatcher Cottages on the 11th night of the walk. We were there a little before check-in time and the staff were welcoming by immediately offering us something ice cold as we had just walked from Elim. We were then able to check in earlier and enjoy the quiet and cool house with all the luxuries and more. Thank you very much for a great time with you!

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Oursula L - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Oursula L
Family with young children

Dit was fantasties en baie rustig, net wat ons nodig gehad het.

Dit was baie lekker en ons het dit vreeslik geniet. Die cottages het alles wat jy nodig het en die restaurant is die beste. Die lekkerste kos en die vriendelikste mense. Baie dankie aan Salmon wat so mooi na ons omgesien het. Black Oystercatcher Cottages sal ons beslis weer sien.

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It was fantastic and very peaceful, just what we needed.

It was very nice and we really enjoyed it. The cottages have everything you need and the restaurant is the best. The best food and the friendliest people. Many thanks to Salmon for looking after us so well. We will definitely see Black Oystercatcher Cottages again.

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Carolyne T - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Carolyne T
With friends

A tranquil getaway.

Cottages are quiet and peaceful, very comfortable to relax.

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Maria L - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Maria L
With spouse/partner

Enjoyed our stay.

Enjoyed our stay. Food lovely. People friendly. Only thing disturbing was the front door that could not lock.

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Karin S - Dec 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Karin S
Family with young children

Wou nie by die besige dorpe oor Desembervakansie bly nie en het elke dag Struisbaai toe gery om te swem en kon rustig saans by die kothuise braai en die natuurskoon geniet.

Dit het 'n pragtige uitsig en dis baie rustig. Daar was oorgenoeg hout voorsien om elke aand te braai en die eenheid het alles wat 'n mens nodig het tot beskikking gehad. Van slaaibakke tot 'n groenteskiller! Ek sal dit vir enigiemand wat in stilte en rustigheid wil verkeer, aanbeveel. Dit is naby genoeg aan Struisbaai en Bredasdorp om elke dag rond te rits en dan na die kalmte en stilte terug te keer.

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Didn't want to stay in the busy towns over the December holidays and drove to Struisbaai every day to swim and could have a quiet evening barbecue at the cottages and enjoy the scenery.

It has a beautiful view and is very peaceful. There was plenty of wood provided for barbecuing each evening and the unit had everything one could need available. From salad bowls to a vegetable peeler! I would recommend it to anyone looking for peace and quiet. It's close enough to Struisbaai and Bredasdorp to zip around every day and then return to the peace and quiet.

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  • Capacity: 0 people
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 17:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: R317, Moddervlei Farm, Bredasdorp, 7280, Western Cape
  • All ages welcome
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