Drakensberg Mountain Retreat
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Leonie M - Oct 2022
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Romantiese wegbreek vir huweliksherdenking.
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Romantic getaway for wedding anniversary.
The management made an extra effort to decorate our room romantically for our wedding anniversary. Friendly service and delicious food. Beautiful view with wild horses coming around. We did one of the walking trails and saw the bushman drawings. However, half of the farm has been sold so unfortunately not all the hiking trails are available anymore. Will definitely visit again.
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Ronel J - May 2022
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Pragtige omgewing. Uitstekende diens en kos.
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Beautiful surroundings. Excellent service and food.
It was a lovely break with the family. Ideal if you just want to rest and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Breathtaking views of the mountains. Although it was very cold and we could see snow on the mountains, it was wonderfully warm in the lodge with big fireplaces. The food was excellent. Very friendly and helpful manager and staff. Good Wi-Fi and rooms are well equipped. The only less good experience was that the 11km dirt road was very muddy due to the lot of rain and it was difficult to drive a BMW X1 there. Despite the road, we would definitely recommend Drakensberg Mountain Retreat.
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Michelle V - Apr 2022
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Aangenaam.
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Pleasant.
It is a very pleasant place. They could just pay a little more attention to the indoor playground area and replace the toys a little. Furthermore, the food and atmosphere are very nice and peaceful.
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Janneke S - Jan 2022
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Asemrowende uitsigte, vriendelike personeel.
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Breathtaking views, friendly staff.
Was there 5 years ago - and I feel the place needs some attention. Other guests also complained about it. Broken tablecloths, bed linen and curtains. A little more attention could be paid to the aesthetic. Appears old and worn. Before, the atmosphere was much more homely than at present. Staff do everything to keep you happy and you are served friendly.
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Natalie O - Dec 2021
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Dit was baie mooi en daar was baie vir die kinders om te doen!
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It was very beautiful and there was a lot for the children to do!
It was a fun family break, but can also be very romantic.
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Elsie M - Dec 2021
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Bo verwagting.
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Above expectation.
It was a beautiful view. Road not as bad as we expected. Meals were delicious! Zizi made sure we were very comfortable every day. Walking path was well marked. Room is spacious, clean and comfortable. Will definitely go again.
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Petro V - Dec 2021
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Peaceful and relaxing.
Gordon H - Sep 2021
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Great hospitality, location, food and peaceful setting.
Uschi B - Aug 2021
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Verblyf was redelik.
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Accommodation was reasonable.
Wet pad was an absolute nightmare, snooker table didn't have a single stick with a point. We had to buy our own darts as their darts didn't have feathers and the dart board was done. The place is neat and the people are very friendly and the food very tasty.
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Karen C - May 2021
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Gasvry, lieflike ligging, netjiese, smaaklike kos.
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Hospitable, lovely location, neat, tasty food.
Staff not sure of certain products and need more training. Well very friendly and helpful.
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Robert T - Apr 2021
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Fantastiese uitsig en verblyf!
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Fantastic view and accommodation!
The Barnhouse exceeded our expectations! Nice space with a fantastic view! We would definitely recommend it for nice visits with friends or families!
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Johan L - Oct 2020
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Rustigheid.
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Calmness.
We had a great time and the meals were fantastic. View great, and room very comfortable.
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Yvain L - Oct 2020
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We had a great stay as a group, loved the view!
Marie V - Jan 2020
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Asemrowende, pragtige uitsig op die berge. Die mooiste perde in 'n skilderagtige omgewing.
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Breathtaking, beautiful view of the mountains. The most beautiful horses in a picturesque setting.
Great service and delicious meals.
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Pierre L - Dec 2019
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Theo en Zi-Zi is baie gasvry en het ons welkom laat voel.
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Theo and Zi-Zi are very hospitable and made us feel welcome.
Thank you for the champagne and chocolate surprise. Thank you for the hospitality and dog friendly home. Nice hiking trails for everyone. There is something about the mountains that brings calm to one.
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Drakensberg Mountain Retreat 's response
Dankie Pierre, vir die wonderlike terugvoer na jul verblyf by ons. Ons hoop om jul weer terug te verwelkom in die toekoms.
David A - Nov 2019
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Theo and Zizi are amazing hosts - caring, professional, helpful and full of knowledge!
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We value, and thank you for, your exceptional review following a recent visit to Drakensberg Mountain Retreat and concur that the spectacular views of the Northern 'Berg from our vantage point "high up in the Mountains" are unsurpassed. Our committed management and staff team take pride in providing guests with an enjoyable and memorable experience whilst visiting Drakensberg Mountain Retreat and it would appear that they did so. Hopefully we will be welcoming you back soon!
Hr (sakkie) H - Jul 2019
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Salige rustigheid in die berg
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Blissful tranquillity in the mountain.
A lovely and tranquil hideaway in the mountains, full of surprises. Friendly and good service and all the staff were competent and professional. Well done to Theo with your team. The view is wonderful and meals excellent. Just the place to relax with a book(s), with a crackling fireplace, and fresh air, and just 4 hours from Pretoria. See you again!
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Cathy F - Apr 2019
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Beautiful view and yummy food.
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A very peaceful place to relax from the world.
Drakensberg Mountain Retreat 's response
Dear Lawrence,
Thank you so much for your very positive review.
We too enjoyed your short visit with us and are very pleased that we could meet with your requirements.
It will be lovely to see you anytime in the future or just to pop in and have a cuppa on your way through.
Kind regards,
Gerry and the Team.
Chantelle E - Dec 2018
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Pragtige plek met ruim gemaklike kamers en lieflike onderdaktuine.
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Beautiful place with spacious comfortable rooms and lovely covered gardens.
Beautiful place surrounded by mountains. The rooms are large and comfortable with a covered garden. Great for kids and dogs. The food was delicious and the management hospitable.
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Beste Chantelle,
Jul terugvoer word opreg waardeer.
Ons probeer om vir ons gaste ten alle tye slegs die beste diens te lewer en die omstandighede soos deur u uitgewys maak dit tog soveel makliker.
Baie dankie vir ul besoekie en ons vertrou dat ons jul weer sal sien indien jul in hierdie omgewing is.
Vriendelike groete van die Span by Drakensberg Mountain Retreat.
Dirk B - Oct 2018
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Verblyf was heerlik, met flink diens en goeie kos.
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Accommodation was lovely, with fast service and good food.
Hiking trail was an experience, with beautiful views, here and there challenging. Wild horses who come to visit the lodge was also a wonderful experience. Would like to visit in winter with snow.
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Drakensberg Mountain Retreat 's response
Baie dankie vir die fantastiese terugvoer.
Ons het jul besoek hier by ons net so geniet en sal jul met graagte in die winter wil terug verwelkom.
Moet asseblief net nie vra wanneer dit sal sneeu nie, want soos dit is het ons vandag, in die sommer so 'n ligte sneeu gehad.
Vriendelike groete
Die span by DMR
Oloff H - Sep 2018
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Presies wat ek wou hê.
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Exactly what I wanted.
For a large group you won't find any better. The children enjoyed it so much. Thank you so much! Really enjoyed it.
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Nadine B - Jun 2018
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Aangenaam verras.
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Pleasantly surprised.
What a gem between somewhere and nowhere. The staff were hospitable, the rooms warm and the food real heart food. We always appreciate the history of any place and talking to Anthony about the environment, the wild horses and others was interesting. The drive out to the "Barefoot woman" and "Retief se Klip" was emotional if you still have a Voortrekker living in your heart. Would not recommend driving there in a low vehicle.
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Beste Nadine
Baie dankie vir die baie positiewe terugvoering.
Ons gaste se gerief is vir ons van uiterste belang en ons dra hul graag so op ons hart.
Ja, ons omgewing se erfenis en geskiedenis is ook dan van onskatbare belang. Ek is so bly dat julle dit kon besoek en geniet.
Ons sien uit om jul weer te verwelkom, as jul in die omgewing is, al is dit net om te kom dag sê.
Ek dra julle waardeering aan Anthony oor, dankie.
Beste groete
Gerry
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Lourens B - May 2018
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Rus en ontspan.
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Rest and relax.
Have a great rest and relax.
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Beste Lourens
Baie dankie vir die aangename en baie positiewe resensie.
Ons leuse is juis een van rustige ontspanning, en ons is bly dat julle dit kon beleef hier by ons.
Ons hoop dat ons jul in die toekoms sal sien, indien julle in die omgewing is of verby reis.
Vriendelike groete
Die span by DMR
Lize O - May 2018
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Baie gerieflik.
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Very comfortable.
Thank you! Friendly staff.
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Beste Lize
Baie dankie vir die positiewe resensie.
Ons personeel is beslis so, dat hul ons gaste rustig en welkom sal laat voel en ons is bly dat dit so in jul geval was.
Ons sien uit om jul weer in die toekoms te verwelkom, indien jul in die omgewing is.
Vriendelike groete
Die span by DMR
Ceilia C - Apr 2018
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Kwaliteit familietyd, rustige omgewing.
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Quality family time, peaceful environment.
Breathtaking natural beauty, make it an unforgettable holiday. Weekend getaway. Enough to keep the kids busy in a peaceful environment. Batteries are definitely recharged.
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Beste Ceilia,
Baie dankie vir hierdie positiewe evaluering. Ons het beslis jul besoek ook geniet en sien julle hopelik weer in die nabye toekoms.
Vriendelike groete,
Gerry en die span by Drakensberg Mountain Retreat
Eddie H - Jan 2018
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Baie welkom gevoel. Kamers is netjies en omgewing baie mooi.
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Felt very welcome. Rooms are neat and surroundings very nice.
Only problem: The establishment is stated as 4.7 km from Drakensville, but it is actually 32 km of which 12 km is very bad dirt road. Can't drive more than 10 km per hour in a normal vehicle, especially when it's raining.
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Glynnis S - Dec 2017
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Comfortable.
Drakensberg Mountain Retreat 's response
Dear Glynnis,
Thank you for the positive remarks.
To reply to your remarks about the furniture and food, you would have noticed that we have replaced some of the older furniture and integrated the new items to fit in with the old. In time to come, we will endeavour to replace most if not all of the "tired" pieces without doing any injustice to the character of the Retreat. You might have noticed that most plates returned rather empty after meals. We do however give our guests the opportunity to choose their portions to try and eliminate waste.
We trust that you enjoyed the rest of your visit with us and would like to welcome you back in future.
Kind regards,
DMR Management and Team
Hannetjie R - Sep 2017
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Rustige atmosfeer, heerlike kos, vriendelike diens!
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Quiet atmosphere, delicious food, friendly service!
Thanks to Gerry and his team. Will definitely stay here again.
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Goeiedag Hannetjie,
Baie dankie vir jou positiewe oorsig. Ons probeer altyd en is bly dat julle dit geniet het. Ons sien beslis uit na 'n volgende besoek.
Vriendelike groete,
Gerry
Jaco V - Aug 2017
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Baie snoesige plek met aangename mense.
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Very cosy place with pleasant people.
Fireplaces everywhere. Dinner included and breakfast was fantastic. View is breathtaking from the lounge and dining room.
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Dankie vir die mooi oorsig wat jul gepos het Jaco.
Dit was 'n plesier om jul as gaste te hê en ons is bly dat julle, jul kort kuiertjie en alles wat ons het om aan te bied, geniet het.
Groete, Gerry.
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Echbert L - Mar 2017
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Dit was heerlik om daar te bly. Die personeel is baie vriendelik en gasvry.
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It was lovely to stay there. The staff is very friendly and hospitable.
The place is unbelievably pretty. It was so nice to stay there and the staff very friendly and hospitable. It's like sleeping in your own place. Will go there again.
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Celeste G - Jan 2017
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Dit was regtig mooi, maar baie ander plekke om hulle kos dieselfde vir meer om te doen.
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It was really pretty, but a lot of other places cost the same for more to do.
The view is out of this world and there is a lot of hiking trails. The food is real homemade food. It is ideal for people who likes hiking. Zizi delivered great client service. The premises is a little dirty and full of dust. The family of the owner took over the area with the pool table and you couldn't really use it. Lunch is restricted and there isn't a shop close by. For the same price you could stay somewhere else with 3 meals a day plus activities.
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Phyllis M - Dec 2016
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Great reception.
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Luilekker en ontspanne gewees. Kos vir die siel met soveel natuurlike prag.
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Was casual and relaxing. Food for the soul with so much natural beauty.
Will definitely recommend. Hospitality and the meals that were served were fantastic.
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Dalene M - Jul 2016
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Ongelooflik gasvry.
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Incredibly hospitable.
The staff are very friendly and helpful and went out of their way to make us feel at home. The rooms are very beautiful and the food was excellent. Will definitely recommend Drakensberg Mountain Retreat.
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Mariette E - Jul 2016
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Salig.
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Blessed.
The contrast when you drive along the dirt road and see almost nothing and then reach your final destination is worth it. Lovely comfortable large rooms. The tempting log fires are of course a bonus on cold winter evenings. Dinner by candlelight was delicious. The evening's stay was a nice treat at the end of a long weekend getaway.
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Willem R - Jun 2016
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Pragtige berge, skoon lug, heerlike kos en vriendelike gashere.
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Beautiful mountains, clean air, delicious food and friendly hosts.
We had a fantastic time. The view if the mountains was the best part. The rooms were spacious, clean and fully equipped. The candle-lit dinners were a treat. The staff is friendly and the hosts are fantastic. Highly recommended.
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Beste Willem
Baie dankie vir jou goeie resensie. Ons is baie bly dat jul die kort tydjie by ons so baie geniet het.
Ons geniet dit om ons gaste te onthaal en dit is beslis 'n voorreg om dan sulke kommentaar te ontvang. Mag die jaar wat voorlê net vir julle die beste bring.
DMR span.
Louma M - Dec 2015
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Die uitsig vanaf die hele plaas is asemrowend!
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The view from the whole farm is breathtaking!
Worth the effort to brave the dirt road! Although it's a long way away, it's driveable and definitely worth the time as a stopover!
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Hi Louma,
Baie dankie vir die resensie.
Bly om te hoor dat jul, jul kort verblyf by ons geniet het.
Beslis die moeite werd na so 'n lang "trek".
Groete en alles van die beste.
Gerry, Elna en Personeel van DMR
Joanita H - Dec 2015
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Baie lekker en ongelooflik mooi!
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Very nice and incredibly beautiful!
Very nice view and accommodation. Delicious food. Very nice people.
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Hi Julle,
Baie dankie vir die positiewe kommentaar.
Ons geniet dit om ons gaste te onthaal an dit is beslis 'n vooreg om dan sulke kommentaar te ontvang.
Mag die jaar wat voorle net vir julle die beste bring.
Groete,
Die Span by DMR
Coertzen V - Dec 2015
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Fantastiese uitsig, goeie kos en gasvrye personeel.
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Great view, good food and friendly staff.
We really enjoyed Bergville, we love the area and see it as a great way to forget about the busy city.
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Beste Coertzen,
Ons is bly dat jul julle besoek aan ons Rusoord geniet het.
Baie dankie vir die positiewe kommentaar.
Ons wens jul 'n baie geseende Vakansiegety en 'n voorspoedige 2016.
Groete,
Die Span by DMR
Coenie G - Dec 2015
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Baie ontspannend en gerieflik.
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Very relaxing and comfortable.
It was relaxing and convenient for our whole family. Really a homely atmosphere and a breathtaking view of the entire Drakensberg. The breakfast and dinner were really nice. Will definitely stay there again.
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Baie dankie Coenie.
Dit was beslis vir ons 'n vooreg.
Ons sien uit om jul weer te sien.
Alles van die beste oor die feestyd en 'n voorspoedige 2016.
Marike V - Aug 2015
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Onverbeterlik!
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Incorrigible!
One of the most beautiful and nicest places we have ever stayed! The staff went out of their way to help us, giving us free sparkling wine and a beautiful bunch of roses with our dinner. The views are incredibly beautiful and the room and bathroom are fantastically equipped. We will return there with great devotion.
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Baie dankie vir die baie mooi kommentaar.
Ons strewe is om aan al ons gaste die beste diens te lewer en dankbaar dat ons aan julle op so 'n spesiale geleentheid daardie bietjie ekstra kon gee.
Groete,
Die Bestuur en Personeel by DMR
Renthia B - Jul 2015
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Kort wegbreek na Drakensberge!
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Short getaway to the Drakensberg!
Very nice and comfortable. We were received very kindly. Food was excellent. I would definitely recommend Drakensberg Mountain Retreat.
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Annelize V - Feb 2015
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Heerlik!
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Delicious!
They have the best food. It is the ideal destination for a romantic weekend. Enjoyed hiking trails. Reasonable drinks, lovely quiet weekend. Thanks to manager, Jerry and his wife who made us feel very much at home.
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Willie F - Dec 2014
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Good
Cecilia S - Nov 2014
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Baie aangenaam!
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Very pleasant!
Our stay at Drakensberg Mountain Retreat was very pleasant. There is a nice farm atmosphere, peaceful with fresh air to breathe and a beautiful view! The food was great; 10 out of 10. Would love to go back to hike the trails. All negative comments I have is that the road is a bit bad and small cars will struggle to get there...
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Gerda W - Sep 2014
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Baie vriendelike en behulpsame bestuur.
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Very friendly and helpful management.
See the stars below.
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Heila V - May 2014
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Pragtige uitsig, silwerskoon en veilig!
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Beautiful view, spotless and safe!
A place to rest and relax.
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Musa N - Mar 2014
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Beautiful scenery.
Rajen K - Sep 2013
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Awesome
Cliff S - Jun 2013
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Very quite and peacfull
Anna L - Apr 2013
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Uitsteekend en baie mooi
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Outstanding and very beautiful
Everything was very good, just a shame that the road R74 is in such poor condition and is now impassable!!
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- Capacity: 51 people
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Check-in: 14:00 to 20:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: Scheepersrust Farm, Northern Drakensberg, Bergville, 3350, KwaZulu-Natal
- All ages welcome
