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Earth Cottage

Self Catering

Review Summary

4 out of 5from 22 reviews for Earth Cottage
Cleanliness
4.0/5
Service
4.2/5
Location
4.1/5
Safety
4.0/5
Value for money
3.5/5
Magda V - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Magda V
With spouse/partner

Tino het ons hartlik ontvang. Earth Cottage het 'n heerlike rustige atmosfeer.

Earth Cottage is goeie bestemming in die Hemel en Aarde Vallei en die rustigheid maak dit baie spesiaal.

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Tino received us warmly. Earth Cottage has a lovely peaceful atmosphere.

Earth Cottage is a good destination in the Heaven and Earth Valley and the tranquility makes it very special.

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Johan V - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Johan V
Family with teenagers

Ons het na 2 dae besluit om ander akkommodasie te soek, alhoewel ons vir 10 dae betaal het.

Die netheid en stortgeriewe was 'n totale teleurstelling.

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After 2 days we decided to look for other accommodation even though we had paid for 10 days.

The cleanliness and shower facilities were a total disappointment.

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Andreas S - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Andreas S
Family with young children

Beautiful, peaceful and homely.

Everything was great, lovely place. The only negative comment I have, is that they are a lot of dogs, which is nice, but at the same time it worried us with the barking when we put our baby to sleep in the evenings. Thankfully she didn't wake up from the barking, but when the dogs barked it put us on edge. This only applies if you have a small baby.

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David M - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
David M
With spouse/partner

Baie rustig.

Wonderlike uitsig. Pragtige staproetes.

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Very calm.

Wonderful view. Beautiful hiking trails.

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Dankie vir jou goeie resensie, David. Ons is bly julle het die tydjie geniet.

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Anonymous Guest - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with young children

A bit disappointed.

It was dark and damp. Windows could not close properly. No sunny corner to sit in. Only one small fan/heater. Towels felt like sandpaper. Water that comes out of the taps is brown. Kitchen needs upgrading. Cutlery is old. The place has so much potential!

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

Heerlike naweek.

'n Belangrike voorvereiste was goeie WiFi en selfoonopvangs en Earth Cottage het baie goed voldoen aan beide. Die cottage is ook baie naby aan die Hemel-en-Aarde-bergfietsroete wat baie gerieflik was.

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Great weekend.

An important prerequisite was good WiFi and cell phone reception and Earth Cottage met both very well. The cottage is also very close to the Hemel-en-Aarde mountain bike route which was very convenient.

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Alison Z - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Alison Z
With friends

A quaint cottage situated on a working family farm.

This cottage is located in the beautiful Hemel en Aarde valley and aptly named Earth Cottage. There were no surprises ie. the photos are reflective. The cottage was good value for the amount we paid. The owners are friendly and the farm is peaceful.

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Thanks for your kind review, Alison. Happy to know you enjoyed your breakaway!

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Stefan Steekamp S - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Stefan Steekamp S
With spouse/partner

Perfect getaway spot for a couple.

Earth Cottage is a rustic cottage on a smallholding that is located just a 5 minutes from the Hemel and Aarde Turn off. The cottage is part of the main house but totally private and we did not hear the owners at all. The large stoep with loungers and table was where we spent most of our time. On two days we hiked from the cottage to the top of the mountain where you can see the whole of Hermanus down below. The Cottage is conveniently located on one of the main mountain biking trails and we also made full use of the lovely trails. Die Plaaskombuis farm stall and restaurant is just 500 m walk from the cottage and we had a lovely breakfast there one morning. A point to note is that river water is used in the taps and it has a brownish colour. This did not bother us at all and actually added to the authenticity. The owners breed with horses and golden retrievers but the dogs were surprisingly quiet during our stay there.

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Gavin B - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
3/5
Gavin B
With spouse/partner

Not quite what was described on website.

No stove or toaster. No secure parking. No view of vineyards. Steps down to cottage, dangerous and not suitable for older folk. No mention that MTN does not connect so no calls and that you need to use WhatsApp.

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Jaen-maré M - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
2/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Jaen-maré M
Family with young children

Die atmosfeer is heerlik en stil. Baie netjies en ontvangs was baie goed.

Ekstra beligting word benodig buite vir veiligheid. Los matte kan dalk vervang word, omdat daar getrip was oor hulle. Die stort het baie water gemors en was nat en glad.

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The atmosphere is lovely and quiet. Very neat and reception was very good.

Extra lighting is required outside for safety. Loose carpets may need to be replaced as they have been tripped over. The shower spilled a lot of water and was wet and slippery.

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Zelda W - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Zelda W
With spouse/partner

Fantastiese, stil gebied.

Het eintlik heerlik gekuier hoewel daar 'n paar goed was wat baie gepla het: Die stort is bo die bad maar die uitlaat is op die vloer wat sopnat is wanneer klaar gestort. Mens kyk uit op niks behalwe 'n digte bosheining. Geen kaste vir kruideniersware. Odd assortment van glase - niks is 4 van nie. Trappe na hoofslaapkamer is hopeloos te hoog. Spieëltafel in hoofslaapkamer sal 'n welkome byvoeging wees. Behalwe vir dit het ons heerlik gekuier. Stil met net die bloukransvoëls en perde as geselskap.

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Fantastic, quiet area.

Really had a great time although there were a few things that bothered me a lot: The shower is above the bath but the outlet is on the floor which is soaking wet when finished showering. One looks out on nothing but a dense forest fence. No cupboards for groceries. Odd assortment of glasses - nothing is 4 of. Stairs to master bedroom are hopelessly too high. Dressing table in master bedroom would be a welcome addition. Other than that we had a great time. Quiet with only the blue-crowned birds and horses for company.

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Jon O - May 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Jon O
With spouse/partner

Needs a bit of TLC.

Beautiful setting and very peaceful location. Would be so much better if the undergrowth and fence were cut back so you could see the fields and horses from the veranda, it felt very closed in and dark. The roof leaked in the bathroom and by the door in the bedroom and it would be nice to have a shower curtain over the bath or a slip proof mat on floor! The steps down to the cottage could be made safer. Generally I felt the cottage needs a bit of an upgrade. I thought it looked tired and unloved!

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Hi Jon
Full of character is what we and our guests definitely love. Sorry that your experience was not what you were hoping for. The cottage will be spick and span next time!
Tino

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Anonymous Guest - May 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With spouse/partner

Lovely location.

Lovely peaceful location ─ artistic unit close to all attractions in Hemel-en-Aarde Valley.

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Petrus Jacob V - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Petrus Jacob V
With spouse/partner

Very relaxed atmosphere in the vineyards.

Pleasant relaxed accommodation in the Valley, close to town, and away from the bustle in town. Lovely for walks in the countryside.

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Andrew O - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Andrew O
With spouse/partner

Interesting place.

Spacious, with an amazing patio area. Was perfect for our exploring the Hemel and Aarde Valley.

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Thanks, Andrew, happy that you both enjoyed it, especially the patio!
Tino

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Anonymous Guest - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With friends

Quiet, safe and beautiful, but not at all suitable for winter. Was incredibly cold in cottage and no heating device is provided.

Pleasant owners and place was very nice and clean, but it was incredibly cold inside the cottage and there is no heating device provided in the cottage. We literally went to bed with our "beanies" on our heads and were cold all night. Geyser was also not turned on when we got to it and we only found out when we wanted to take a hot bath and couldn't. It's a very nice and otherwise well-equipped place, but they could have at least warned you about the cold or provided a heater.

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Fj V - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Fj V
With spouse/partner

Pragtig en die naam beskryf dit perfek, baie basies.

Baie mooi en oulik. Perfek vir diereliefhebbers met al die basiese benodighede. Enigste negatief is dat daar lekplekke is en het selfs in die bed natgereën en stoep is toegemaak so kan ongelukkig nie die mooi uitsig beleef nie. Sal beslis aanbeveel.

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Beautiful and the name describes it perfectly, very basic.

Very beautiful and cute. Perfect for animal lovers with all the essentials. Only negative is that there are leaks and it even rained in the bed and the veranda is closed so unfortunately cannot experience the beautiful view. Would definitely recommend.

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Dankie vir al die sterre en die goeie resensie. En dankie dat julle Earth Cottage sal aanbeveel. Ons waardeer dit. Jammer oor die lekplek wat bokant die bed was. Dit is nou reggemaak en julle kan gerus in die winter weer kom kuier wanneer dit lekker reën! Tino.

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Elke E - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Elke E
Family with young children

Heerlik rustig en baie mooi omgewing. Die huis was goed toegerus en baie netjies en die mense is uiters vriendelik en behulpsaam.

Ek sal beslis weer wil terugkeer na Earth Cottage, my kinders het dit baie geniet op die plaas!

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Very tranquil and beautiful environment. The house was well-equipped and very neat and the people are very friendly and helpful.

I will definitely go back to Earth Cottage, my children enjoyed the farm a lot.

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Robert V - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Robert V
Family with young children

Pragtige ligging en rustige atmosfeer.

Ons is baie vriendelik ontvang en het sommer vinnig tuis gevoel. My seuntjie is dadelik bekend gestel aan die vriendelikste perde en honde en hy was behoorlik in die hemel met die plaasgevoel. Alles was baie netjies en ons het behoorlik ontspan. As jy mountain bike ry, die roetes loop verby die cottage en dit is awesome mooi. Dit is ook net 10 tot 15 min se ry tot in Hermanus. Ons het dit baie geniet en sal enige tyd weer teruggaan. Baie dankie vir die eienaars se vriendelikheid en veral die moeite wat julle gedoen het om ons seuntjie so te laat tuis voel.

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Beautiful location and peaceful atmosphere.

We were received very kindly and quickly felt at home. My boy was immediately introduced to the friendliest horses and dogs and he was in heaven with the farm feel. Everything was very neat and we really relaxed. If you ride a mountain bike, the routes run past the cottage and it is awesomely beautiful. It is also only a 10 to 15 minute drive to Hermanus. We really enjoyed it and would go back again anytime. Thank you very much for the owners' kindness and especially the effort you made to make our boy feel so at home.

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Beste Robert,

Baie dankie vir die pragtige resensie, ons hoop ons sien julle gou weer!

Groete,
Tino

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Liesl V - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Liesl V
Family with young children

Super in alle opsigte!

Ons sal definitief terug wees! Hoogs aan te beveel in absoluut alle opsigte!

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Super in all aspects!

We'll definitely be back! Highly recommended in absolutely all aspects!

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Ep N - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Ep N
Family with young children

Voortreflike omgewing, ligging en die perde skep 'n rustige atmosfeer wat almal laat ontspan.

Ons verblyf by Earth Cottage was wonderlik en het aan al ons vereistes voldoen en selfs nuwe vereistes gekep! Die omgewing is pragtig en die akkommodasie voortreflik. Die kersie op die koek was die vriendelike verwelkomingskomitee wat ons elke dag kom groet het. Jammer Tino, maar ons 3-jarige seuntjie het vir die perde gestem as die beste deel van Earth Cottage, ten spyte van jul gasvryheid. Earth Cottage het vir ons die geleentheid gegee om te ontspan in 'n rustige omgewing, weg van die besige dorp, tog met die opsie om binne 15 minute by die see te wees en die magdom voortreflike restaurante in Hermanus te verken. Die beste van twee wêrelde.

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Excellent environment, location and the horses create a peaceful atmosphere which made everyone relax.

Our stay at Earth Cottage was wonderful and met all our requirements and even created new requirements! The scenery was beautiful and the accommodation exquisite. To top it off was the friendly welcoming committee which came to greet us every day. Sorry Tino, but our 3-year-old son voted for the horses as the best part of Earth Cottage, despite your hospitality. Earth Cottage gave us the opportunity to relax in a quiet environment away from the busy town, yet with the option to be on a beach in 15 minutes and explore the myriad of excellent restaurants in Hermanus. The best of both worlds.

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Helene En Hannes B - Mar 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Helene En Hannes B
With spouse/partner

Earth Cottage bied eenvoudige verblyf.

Earth Cottage is baie eenvoudige verblyf - moet nie te veel luukshede verwag nie. Die omgewing is pragtig. Die stoep is toegemaak met riete om die wind te keer.

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Earth Cottage offers simple accommodation.

Earth Cottage is very simple accommodation - don't expect too many luxuries. The environment is beautiful. The porch is covered with reeds to block the wind.

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  • Check-in: 13:00 to 19:00
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  • Address: Mountain Rose Drive, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Hermanus, 7200, Western Cape
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