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Blue Gum Cottage

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.6 out of 5from 29 reviews for Blue Gum Cottage
Cleanliness
4.6/5
Service
4.7/5
Location
4.8/5
Safety
4.7/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Kate V - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kate V
Family with teenagers

Super lekker.

Pragtige plek met alles wat nodig is. 'n wonderlike gasvrou.

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Super nice.

Beautiful place with everything needed. a wonderful hostess.

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Dankie, Kate, julle is altyd welkom by ons!

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Tanhya L - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Tanhya L
Family with teenagers

If you want to get off the grid, this is the place. Super peaceful and tranquil.

Everything you need is in the cottage. Would be great however if the shower worked properly, that was the only letdown.

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Yolanda M - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Yolanda M
With spouse/partner

Rustigheid vir die siel!

Mooiste uitsig op die rivier en stilte tussen die groot bome.

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Tranquility for the soul!

Most beautiful view of the river and silence between the big trees.

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Guy L - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Guy L
Family with teenagers

Ons het die privaatheid baie geniet, die natuurskoon is pragtig. Alles was baie netjies en skoon.

5 sterre vir julle, alles was uitstekend.

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We really enjoyed the privacy, the scenery is beautiful. Everything was very neat and clean.

5 stars for you, everything was excellent.

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Baie dankie - julle is altyd welkom.

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Adrian T - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Adrian T
Large group

Baie rustige naweek gehad.

Was 'n baie lekker wegbreek gewees en die rustigheid was asemrowend. Lekker grasperk om op te kuier.

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Had a very peaceful weekend.

Had been a very nice break and the tranquility was breathtaking. Nice lawn to hang out on.

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Adrian, dit w n voorreg om julle te ontvang .

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Lizelle W - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lizelle W
With friends

Dit is 'n stukkie hemel.

Dit is 'n pragtige plek, met die mooiste uitsig. Vreeslike lekker kuierstoep, al was dit winter het ons dit nogsteeds geniet. Die plaashonde het gedurig kom inklok en lekker saam met ons gekuier.

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It's a piece of heaven.

It is a beautiful place, with the most beautiful view. Terribly nice patio, even though it was winter we still enjoyed it. The farm dogs constantly came to check in and have fun with us.

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Shez R - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Shez R

Was a wonderful, stay beautiful place.

A little disappointed we could not go on the water as the kayak had no plugs to keep water out.

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Hallo Shez,
I cannot believe that the plugs were out, then it was again stolen during the week!

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Sonia J - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Sonia J
With friends

Perfect location and accommodation.

See stars.

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Monika P - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Monika P
Family with young children

Beautiful place, stunning views.

Very good place for summer or winter holiday. Clean and stock with everything you need.

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Wilhelmina V - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wilhelmina V
With spouse/partner

Heerlike Rustigheid.

Ons het daar angekom, die dierbare honde ontmoet. Die karpe was baie slinks in die begin, maar ons kon hulle ore aansit. Die baars is net so skelm, maar hulle kon ons ook twee keer uitoorlê. Die lewe in en om die rivier is pragtig. Teen dag 2 was mens so rustig, niks kon mens pla nie. Die personeel is vriendelik. Die plek is netjies. Die veiligheidsaspek is duidelik en groot. Heerlike vier dae.

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Wonderful Tranquility.

We got there, met the lovely dogs. The carp were very cunning in the beginning, but we were able to put their ears on. The bass are just as sneaky, but they also outwitted us twice. Life in and around the river is beautiful. By day 2 you were so calm, nothing could bother you. The staff is friendly. The place is neat. The security aspect is clear and big. Lovely four days.

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Wilhelmina, baie dankie, julle is altyd welkom!
Dankie dat jul vir Blessing en John leer visvang het.

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Lizemari L - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lizemari L
Family with young children

Heerlik! Neem genoeg muskietgoed, dit is op die rivier. Beeldskoon.

Ons was 2 gesinne van 4 mense Dit was heerlik, Dit is baie rustiek en die kombuisie is effens klein - ons het ’n Cadac saam geneem so ons kon buite kos maak. Regtig baie lekker naweek, veral vir die kinders met die kalwers soos jy inkom.

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Delicious! Take enough mosquito gear, it's on the river. Beautiful.

We were 2 families of 4 people It was delicious, It is very rustic and the kitchen is a bit small - we took a Cadac with us so we could cook outside. A very nice weekend indeed, especially for the children with the calves as you enter.

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Lizemari, baie dankie en julle is altyd welkom.

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Kara S - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kara S
Large group

Fantasties.

Die ligging is net wat 'n mens nodig het om te rus. Die kinders het hulself gate uit geniet. En die hond het heerlik met die gasvrou se honde gespeel.

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Fantastic.

The location is just what one needs to rest. The children thoroughly enjoyed themselves. And the dog played wonderfully with the hostess's dogs.

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Robert V - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Robert V
Family with young children

Baie lekker gekuier. Als netjies en op hulle plek. Huis is ver van ander mense so mens kry die gevoel van weg wees.

Daar is 'n roeiboot en kajak, en groot grasperk en speelpark vir klein kinders. Die beeste en skaap kom sê elke dag hallo by die hek. Lekker visvang- en swemplek.

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Had a great time. If neat and in their place. Home is far from other people so one gets the feeling of being away.

There is a rowing boat and kayak, and large lawn and play park for small children. The cattle and sheep come to say hello at the gate every day. Nice fishing and swimming place.

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Hallo Robert

Baie dankie, julle is altyd welkom.

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Tony H - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Tony H
With spouse/partner

Very good location

Did not see the owners at all, only a WhatsApp message.

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Thank you for the rating.

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Annemart H - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Annemart H
Family with young children

Baie mooi, skoon en netjiese plek met mooi uitsig van die Breederivier.

Ons het baie lekker gekuier. Lekker koel op die stoep en in die huis.

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Very nice, clean and tidy place with a nice view of the Breede River.

We had a great time. Nice and cool on the porch and in the house.

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Dankie Annemart, julle is altyd welkom by Blue Gum Cottages.

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Renate V - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Renate V
Family with young children

It was wonderful and relaxing

We enjoyed the weekend getaway. It was a relaxing spot with magnificent views and was sad to leave. Will definitively want to visit again.

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Thank you Renate.
You are always welcome at Blue Gum Cottages.

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Shaun V - Jun 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Shaun V
Family with young children

Tranquil, peaceful, beautiful, rustic.

We opted for the main cottage, however it was taken and instead got Die Stal which was much better, because we were closer to the animals. We could hear them when sitting outside, sheep one side, cattle on the other. Even in the midst of winter, the cottage was warm and with the added electric blankets we slept on nice and cosy. All the facilities get a 5 star rating from me. The children loved the dogs and they would come and check up on us every so often. This is a very peaceful and quite place and I would recommend it if you have children. The open spaces, closeness of the animals and the river activities are fantastic. We received a very warm welcome from the friendly staff including the goose that watched over our vehicle for the weekend. Thank you Blue Gum for a wonderful experience and we will visit again soon.

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Thank you Shaun,

You are always welcome at Blue Gum Cottage.

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Gustav F - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Gustav F
Family with teenagers

Dit was lekker rustig en stil.

Ons was lieflik ontvang. Die kinders het vrylik rondbeweeg en gespeel. Dit was lekker rustig. Dit was waarde vir my geld.

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It was peaceful and quiet.

We were lovely received. The children moved around and played freely. It was nice and quiet. It was value to my money.

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Gustav,

Baie dankie, julle is altyd welkom hier.

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Sonja M - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Sonja M
Family with teenagers

'n Netjiese huisie met 'n pragtige uitsig oor die Breederivier.

Dit is baie goed geleë met 'n pragtige utsig. Die huisie is op 'n plaas so wees net bewus daarvan dat dit kom met al die gewone plaasgeluide en lewe! Goeie waarde vir geld.

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A neat little house with a beautiful view over the Breede River.

It is very well located with a beautiful view. The cottage is on a farm so just be aware that it comes with all the usual farm sounds and life! Good value for money.

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Hallo Sonja,
Dankie vir die reply. Dit is altyd vir ons lekker om te sien die kinders geniet dit .
Groete,
Lisbe Rademeyer

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Desiree M - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Desiree M
Family with teenagers

Gorgeous hideaway next to the river.

Blue Gum Cottage was tucked away, overlooking the river - just what we were looking for. The cottage was very well equipped with a homely feel. There's not too much space in the kitchen but this made no difference as we spent most of our time outside. We really loved it and look forward to our next visit.

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Desiree,
Thank you for the reply. You are always welcome.

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Caretha C - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Caretha C
Family with teenagers

Beknop. Vlêrmuisgemors.

Die ligging van die verblyfplek is uitstekend, maar maak ongelukkig nie op vir die beknopte spasie waar 5 mense moet beweeg - orals staan meubels. Die buitelig het nie gewerk nie. Die 1 kamerdeur se handvatsel was af. Die stort het slegs warm water gehad. Die kombuis se wasbakkraan draai in die rondte, dit is heel los. Daar was geen eierspaan nie. Die 1 kombuisstoel, juis waarop ek gaan sit het, was stukkend. Die plek vrot na vlêrmuisgemors om dit duidelik te stel en lê oral vlêrmuismis. Die skeiding tussen ons as ouers se kamer met die kinders se kamer is pateties. Alle klank, maak nie saak hoe sag jy gesels het of die kinders musiek geluister het nie, word aan ons kant gehoor. Dis letterlik 'n stuk hardboard wat geverf is en kon die kinders deursien (langs die kant) na ons kamer toe. Geen privaatheid. Ek sou sê: Wanneer 'n mens jou plek uitverhuur moet jy seker maak die gebou is netjies en dat daar geen vrot reuke is nie. Ook nie 'n kombuis en kaggelvertrek indruk in een klein vertrekkie dat geen mens kan beweeg nie. Nog minder hou ons van honde in ons huis, wat nog te sê van die plaas se honde. Definitief nie die geld werd nie.

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Concise Bat mess.

The location of the accommodation is excellent, but unfortunately does not make up for the cramped space where 5 people have to move - furniture is everywhere. The outside light did not work. The 1 room door handle was off. The shower only had hot water. The kitchen sink faucet is spinning, it's very loose. There was no egg yolk. The 1 kitchen chair, exactly on which I sat down, was broken. The place rots like bat mess to put it plainly and there is bat droppings everywhere. The separation between us as parents' room and the children's room is pathetic. All sound, no matter how softly you were talking or the kids were listening to music, is heard on our end. It's literally a piece of hardboard that has been painted and the children could see through (along the side) to our room. No privacy. I would say: When renting out your place you have to make sure the building is tidy and that there are no rotten smells. Nor does a kitchen and fireplace room squeeze into one small room that no one can move. Even less do we like dogs in our house, let alone the farm's dogs. Definitely not worth the money.

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Hildegarde B - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Hildegarde B
With friends

Cosy en bekostigbaar.

Sien sterre.

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Cozy and affordable.

See stars.

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Alexander T - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alexander T
With spouse/partner

Baie lekker en gesellig.

Lekker stil en mooi. Net jammer die rivier loop nie. So visvang was uit. Maar heel gesellig gekuier op die stoep in die koelte.

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Very nice and cozy.

Nice quiet and beautiful. Just a pity the river doesn't run. So fishing was out. But a very cozy time on the stoep in the cool.

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Lara V - Nov 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lara V
With friends

Perfect tranquil getaway.

There were 4 of us in total that went over the weekend. 2 bedrooms with comfy beds and duvets/pillows, a separate bathroom with shower in bath, a kitchen with microwave, mini oven, dining table and all the crockery/cutlery you need. Well thought out and loved the attention to detail. Lounge area with a big built in fire place and day bed and couches. Outside patio with big table and fireplace, enclosed but with brilliant views of the river below. Around us trees, nature, variety of birds, sheep and cows next door, 2 very cute Labradors that checked in on us now and then. And then the river, directly in front of the cabin with a little pathway leading down to it. The place is secluded and private with its own little walk to the river down the embankment. A canoe and paddle ski awaited us which was the most peaceful and beautiful experience paddling out on the quiet river. It was the most relaxing place I've been to in a while and a definite that would like to stay at again and again! Thank you for giving us a slice of heaven for a great price.

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

Stille waters van rus.

As jy rustigheid soek is Blue Gum Cottage vir jou. Dit is perfek geleë op die oewer van die Breederivier en daar is heelwat te doen in die omgewing as jy sou wou rondry en goed doen. Die gasheer en -vrou is gasvry en gemaklik en niks is te veel moeite nie. Die kothuis is baie kompak maar skoon en die stoep is 'n wonderlike plek om net te sit en lees en rustig wees. Mens kan letterlik die hele dag net daar op die oewer sit en kyk hoe die lewe verbygaan.

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Still waters of rest.

If you are looking for tranquility Blue Gum Cottage is for you. It is perfectly situated on the banks of the Breede River and there is a lot to do in the area if you would like to drive around and do things. The host and wife are welcoming and easy going and nothing is too much trouble. The cottage is very compact but clean and the porch is a great place to just sit and read and be peaceful. One can literally just sit there on the shore all day and watch life go by.

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Laremy L - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Laremy L
With spouse/partner

Baie lekker en rustig.

Ons het heerlik gebly. Baie rustig. Die rivier was ongelukkig vol gras en visvang nie moontlik nie. Enigste negatief is die stort geriewe. Omtrent geen waterdruk en moeilik om te stort.

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Very nice and peaceful.

We had a wonderful stay. Very calm. Unfortunately the river was full of grass and fishing was not possible. Only negative is the shower facilities. Almost no water pressure and difficult to shower.

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Johan K - Aug 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Johan K
Family with young children

Pragtige omgewing.

Rustigheid vanself en net die regte plek om af te skakel.

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Beautiful surroundings.

Tranquility by itself and just the right place to switch off.

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Elanie J - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elanie J
With friends

Dit was fantasties!

Die ideale wegbreek saam met vriende en familie - die kuierstoep en kombuis is puik ingerig! Rus vir die siel.

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It was fantastic!

The ideal breakaway with friends and family. The patio and kitchen is perfectly equipped for a good time. Rest for the soul.

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Christo K - May 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Christo K
With friends

A little cottage but beautifully maintained and everything we needed for a 4 night visit.

Tiny little cottage that contained everything we needed for a comfortable 4 night stay. Very neat and clean - farm dogs are very friendly, but so well-behaved they stay outside. Well maintained cottage and garden area.

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Thank you Christo!

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R2 300
per night, for 8 ppl
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per night, for 8 ppl
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  • Capacity: 8 people
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 21:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Klein Driefontein, Bonnievale, 6730, Western Cape
  • All ages welcome
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