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Breathe River Retreat

31 reviews
Self Catering

Review Summary

4.6 out of 5from 31 reviews for Breathe River Retreat
Cleanliness
4.8/5
Service
4.5/5
Location
4.6/5
Safety
4.7/5
Value for money
4.5/5
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Inge W - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Inge W
With friends

Uitmuntend.

Die verblyf was fantasties, en dit is my tweedemaal daar. Al wat gepla het is dat die toilet nie 'n deur het nie, en ons moes die publieke toilet by die lapa gebruik oor ons vriende saam in een eenheid gebly het. Ek let op dat die struktuur van die loft nie heeltemaal veilig ontwerp en gebou is nie. Ek stel voor dat 'n struktuuringenieur daarna moet kyk. Ons was belowe ons kan die engin-aangedrewe bootjie gebruik en ek het spesiaal my klein buitboord saam gebring, maar die bootjie was nie daar nie, wat effe teleurstellend was. Ek het spesifiek daaroor gevra.

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Excellent.

The stay was fantastic, and this is my second time there. All that bothered was that the toilet didn't have a door, and we had to use the public toilet at the lapa because our friends stayed together in one unit. I note that the structure of the loft is not entirely safely designed and built. I suggest a structural engineer look into it. We were promised we could use the engine-driven boat and I specially brought my small booty board with me, but the boat wasn't there, which was a bit disappointing. I specifically asked about that.

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Yvonne E - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Yvonne E
With spouse/partner

We have found the perfect home away from home.

My stay at Breathe River Retreat. Wow, where do I begin. It is such a beautiful place and from the moment we got there, we could feel the peace and tranquility. It's just absolutely beautiful and has such a magical embrace to it. We are smitten and can't wait to return. The staff is so pleasant and friendly and accommodating. We didn't even want to return home; we felt we could have continued to stay. It's an absolute gem of a place. 10 out of 10 for us. Thank you so much.

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Stephen P - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Stephen P
With spouse/partner

Peaceful, relaxed, gorgeous scenery.

Beautiful setting so close to JHB! Staff were friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!

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Tebello S - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
1/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Tebello S
With spouse/partner

Could have been better.

The bathroom was very dirty, especially the toilet. It was very disgusting, honestly. The basin and mirror had toothpaste stains from the previous clients who occupied the room. There was no one to welcome us; we were just told our key is in the room. Therefore, no one could assist with the dirty bathroom. The cleaners are not friendly at all; they were sweeping around us while we got ready to go for our walk. They still did not clean the bathroom even after we told them about the state we found it in when we checked in. William was the only person who was friendly and assisted us. The place is beautiful, but it was hard to relax and enjoy the room because of the cleanliness issue.

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Jenifer V - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jenifer V
With spouse/partner

Heerlike rustige atmosfeer.

Heerlike rustige atmosfeer.

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Lovely peaceful atmosphere.

Lovely peaceful atmosphere.

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

Rustigheid vir jou siel met die rustige waters en klanke van visarende wat jou wakker maak.

Die pragtige uitsig oor die rivier was 'n bonus. Sal dalk net aanbeveel dat daar 'n beter verwelkomingsboekie of iets wat reëls en WiFi inligting, verskaf. Ons was nie bewus van die WiFi beskikbaar nie en moes bel om te hoor waar die password is. So verwelkomingspakkie laat mens altyd meer welkom voel. Dalk as dit verpersoonlik was nog te beter.

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Tranquility for your soul with the calm waters and sounds of ospreys waking you up.

The beautiful view of the river was a bonus. Would maybe just recommend that there is a better welcome booklet or something that provides rules and WiFi information. We were not aware that the WiFi was available and had to call to find out where the password was. So a welcome pack always makes you feel more welcome. Maybe if it was personalized it would be even better.

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

Netjies, vriendelik en mooi.

Dit was heel gesellig al was ons siek. Ons dogtertjie het dit baie geniet.

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Neat, friendly and beautiful.

It was very cozy even though we were sick. Our little girl really enjoyed it.

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Jaco S - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Jaco S
With friends

Baie lekker plek as jy die regte chalet kry.

Baie netjies en skoon. Vir 4 mense om een badkamer sonder 'n deur te deel is ongelukkig in my verwysing onaanvaarbaar en dit word nie vooraf genoem nie.

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Very nice place if you find the right chalet.

Very neat and clean. For 4 people to share one bathroom without a door is unfortunately unacceptable in my reference and it is not mentioned in advance.

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Corrie V - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Corrie V
With spouse/partner

Lekker geslaap.

Dit was baie mooi en rustig.

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Slept well.

It was very beautiful and peaceful.

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Christel M - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Christel M
With spouse/partner

Aangenaam, met 'n pragtige uitsig oor die rivier.

Ontoereikende kombuis en eetgerei. Drein probleem by die stort en toilet. Geen inligtings/verwelkomingsbrief oor instansie of omgewing nie. Nie genoem dat eenheid 2 hoë trappe binne die eenheid het nie. Dit kan probleem wees vir gaste met gestremdhede. Dis werklik 'n mooi eenheid, maar ek voel dit is ietwat duur vir wat die eenheid bied.

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Pleasant, with a beautiful view of the river.

Inadequate kitchen and utensils. Drain problem at the shower and toilet. No information/welcome letter about institution or environment. Not mentioned that unit has 2 tall stairs inside the unit. This may be a problem for guests with disabilities. It's a really nice unit, but I feel it's a bit expensive for what the unit offers.

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Riaan V - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Riaan V
With spouse/partner

Dit is in 'n pragtige rustige omgewing. Alles wat jy nodig het.

Sal graag vir 'n week wil terugkom en werklik kom rus. 'n Plek waar jy jou kop skoonmaak en siele rus kan kry. Omgewing is pragtig en skoon.

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It is in a beautiful peaceful setting. Everything you need.

Would love to come back for a week and really get some rest. A place where you can clear your head and rest your soul. Environment is beautiful and clean.

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Luitha-marie W - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Luitha-marie W
With spouse/partner

Netjies, pragtige huise met baie mooi uitsig.

Goeie waarde vir geld. Ideale wegbreek as jy net wil rus.

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Neat, beautiful houses with a very nice view.

Good value for money. Ideal getaway if you just want to rest.

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Jeanine R - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jeanine R
With spouse/partner

Kan nie wag om in die somer te gaan nie.

Visvang, ontspanning, lekker kuier uit die boonste rakke. Great plek.

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Can't wait to go in the summer.

Fishing, relaxation, fun from the top shelves. Great place.

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Natallie D - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Natallie D
With spouse/partner

Rustig, netjies, baie mooi.

Skoon, netjies, rustig, baie mooi, grondpad nie so sleg nie. Saterdag lekker rondgeloop in Parys.

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Quiet, neat, very beautiful.

Clean, tidy, quiet, very beautiful, dirt road not so bad. Had a nice walk around Paris on Saturday.

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Laurika A - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Laurika A
Family with young children

Onbeskryflik.

Sal weer en weer en weer kom. Verseker een van die beste plekkies.

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Indescribable.

Will come again and again and again. Secure one of the best spots.

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Hannetjie E - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Hannetjie E
With spouse/partner

Ontspanne langs rivier. Mooi uitsig. Netjies en skoon.

Braaiplek buite net ongerieflik langs chalet. Moet in aand teen steil trappe uit met beligting swak. William baie behulpsaam met enige iets.

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Relaxed by the river. Nice view. Neat and clean.

Barbecue outside just inconveniently next to chalet. Have to climb steep stairs in the evening with poor lighting. William very helpful with anything.

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Janine G - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Janine G
Family with young children

Relaxing

A bit of a long dirt road, but the road was not bad. The accommodation is beautiful. I love all the areas, like the boma, the private braai areas and the swimming pool. The bed was not the most comfortable, unfortunately. Very peaceful and tranquil.

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Floors M - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Floors M

Dis ’n awesome plek en sal vir seker teruggaan.

Dis plek was netjies, baie goeie waarde vir geld en die kamers is amazing.

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It's an awesome place and will definitely go back.

It's place was neat, very good value for money and the rooms are amazing.

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Thea P - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Thea P
With spouse/partner

Die omgewing is net die rus wat vir die siel nodig is.

Daar is geen geraas en die Vaalrivier se rustigheid is net wat mens nodig het vir 'n naweekwegbreek. Die grondpad daarheen, veral vanaf die N1 is baie sleg. Raai asb. mense aan om via Parys te ry, die grondpad is nog steeds sleg, maar ten minste korter. Ek het gedink die per nag koste is ietwat aan die hoë kant.

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The environment is just the rest the soul needs.

There is no noise and the Vaal River's tranquility is just what one needs for a weekend break. The dirt road there, especially from the N1 is very bad. Please guess people to drive via Paris, the dirt road is still bad, but at least shorter. I thought the per night cost was somewhat on the high side.

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Mariette S - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Mariette S
With friends

Was 'n baie lekker braai-area, alles was baie netjies en die natuurskoon was wonderlik.

Daar was wel nie 'n koninggrootte-bed in die kamer en dit was so beskryf in die kamerbespreking, die res was alles baie mooi en skoon en van uitstaande gehalte.

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Was a very nice braai area, everything was very neat and the scenery was wonderful.

There was not a king size bed in the room and it was described as such in the room booking, the rest was all very nice and clean and of excellent quality.

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Cecile K - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cecile K
With spouse/partner

Vreeslik mooi.

Vreeslik rustig gewees.

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Very pretty.

Been terribly quiet.

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Marianne L - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marianne L
With spouse/partner

Relaxing! Great fishing! Excellent service!

Clean! Relaxing! Lots of fish and fresh air!

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Corrie S - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Corrie S
With spouse/partner

Ontspannend!

Die mooiste visarende saam met die sundowners.

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Relaxing!

The most beautiful ospreys with the sundowners.

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Shelley-lynn D - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Shelley-lynn D
With spouse/partner

Absolutely amazing.

William was a star, what a pleasure to have him around always checking on us and making sure the ladies cleaned. Everyone was so pleasant. Accommodation was perfect for myself and husband he loved the fishing and had a fab time.

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

Fantasties! Fantasties! Fantasties!

Ons was vir ons huweliksherdenking hier. Die verblyf is prentjiemooi en die eenhede is stylvol. Die groot groen grasperke voor die eenhede is babasag om op te loop en daar was niks lekkerder as om op die gras te lê en na die rivier te kyk nie. Ons beplan al reeds ons volgende kuiertjie hier en het vir talle mense al vertel van die plek. Die werker wat ons verwelkom het was ongelooflik vriendelik - julle kan baie trots wees op die plek en jul werkers.

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Fantastic! Fantastic! Fantastic!

We were here for our wedding anniversary. The accommodation is picture perfect and the units are stylish. The large green lawns in front of the units are baby soft to walk on and there was nothing nicer than lying on the grass and looking at the river. We are already planning our next visit here and have already told many people about the place. The worker who welcomed us was incredibly friendly - you can be very proud of the place and your workers.

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Jennifer V - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jennifer V
With friends

Absolutely brilliant. What a lovely place.

Staff are amazing and friendly. The facilities are amazing. Everything about this place shouts amazing. Amazing place. Large group with many kids- we were looked after so well. We had such a brilliant stay. Will be back!

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Werner L - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Werner L
Family with young children

Puik ligging vir familie

Puik ligging vir familie

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Great location for family

Great location for family

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Anton N - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anton N
With spouse/partner

Wat n wonderlike plek! Was n heerlike naweek baie dankie!

Die unit was baie skoon en baie netjies en het alles in wat mens nodig het vir n lekker naweek. Die bed grootte en binnebraai was n aangename verassing! Die ligging van die lodge is perfek langs die rivier. Ons sal beslis weer gaan!

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What a wonderful place! It was a lovely weekend, thank you very much!

The unit was very clean and very tidy and has everything you need for a nice weekend. The bed size and indoor grill were a pleasant surprise! The location of the lodge is perfect next to the river. We will definitely go again!

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Luanne P - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Luanne P
Individual traveler

This location was absolutely stunning! Exactly what I was looking for as a retreat venue, breaking away from the rat race!

I thought I'd be able to settle my stay cost upon arrival via card payment. But it seemed there are no card payment facilities - so as it stands I still don't know how to settle my outstanding balance. This is my only question as also emailed to Dominique which she forwarded to the resort.

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Chantelle T - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Chantelle T
With spouse/partner

Verskriklike mooi omgewing

Dit is so mooi daar, lekker rustig. My man hou van braai en dit was vir hom besonders lekker dat hy sommer in die chalet kon braai of die opsie om langs die rivier te kan braai, sal beslis terug gaan.

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Terribly beautiful setting

It is so beautiful there, nice and quiet. My husband likes to barbecue and it was particularly nice for him that he could just barbecue in the chalet or the option of being able to barbecue next to the river, will definitely go back.

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Sanette D - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Sanette D
With spouse/partner

Lekker rustig

Rustig en gemaklik op die oewer van die Vaal revier. Baie lekker gewees.

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Nice and quiet

Quiet and comfortable on the banks of the Vaal river. It was very nice.

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  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
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  • Address: Vaal Eden Road S1052, Vaal River, Parys, 9585, Free State
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