Matjiesvlei Cottages

Lekker uitrus op 'n baie stil en veilige plaas.

Hierdie weggesteekte vallei met die mooiste uitsigte en water is 'n lushof vir uitrus in die Klein-Karoo. Tog 12 km van 'n pragtige dorp. Ons sal vir seker weer gaan kuier, wil net volgende keer langer bly. Heerlik fietsgery, sterregekyk, natuurlik gebraai, en gerus. Die huis is basies, en alles wat 'n mens nodig is daar. Dankie.

Nostalgie

Indien mens na rustigheid smag, is Matjiesvlei Cottages die regte keuse. Dit het herinneringe aan my grootouers se plaas in die 50's teruggebring. Die restourasie is pragtig gedoen. Ons het die inligtingsblaadjies ook nuttig gevind.

Came for two nights to visit wineries and go apricot picking.

Cottage was in a very peaceful location with views of the mountains. Although close to two other cottages, we still had privacy. Very well equipped and spacious.

Onvergeetlike naweek

Het heerlik gerus en afgeskakel, weg van die daaglikse bedrywighede. Plaasatmosfeer met al die luukshede tot jou beskikking.

Place to breath and reset.

A beautiful space with all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. The river is a quick drive away with braai and swim areas and fishing! The little ‘plaasdam’ on our doorstep gave us lots of relief from the heat. Visit Matjiesvlei for a well deserved break!

Beste ontdekking nog, uitstekende bestemming vir uitrus.

Een van ons heel lekkerste wegbreke ooit. Pragtige blyplek van topgehalte, met grootste respek en liefde gerestoureer en 'n duidelike deernis en erkenning vir die herkoms en geskiedenis van hierdie besonderse vallei. Die stilte. Die sterre snags. Swem in die dam. Die verskeidenheid voëls. Die kloof se kleure op verskillende tye van die dag. Die luggie deur die olyfboord. Ons kom beslis weer en weer.

Very comfortable and breath-teaking surroundings

The cottage was well equipped, had everything we needed. We were comfortable, everything was clean, although the shower is a bit of a 'dark hole', which put my husband off showering. The river and the mountains make a lovely backdrop, the footpaths are very inviting. We realize it is a working farm, lucerne, olives, but found the continuous hum of - we presume - water pumps at night somewhat irritating and disturbing.

Ons derde keer daar en soos altyd was dit super heerlik.

Wel, vir pa was die binnebraai die beste. Die plekkie is mooi en skoon en stap afstand na die swemplek. Het 'n heerlike stoep waar ons lekker gekuier het en Oom Skillie die skilpad het ook kom kuier. So 2 rustige, niks doen dae vir ons - lekker wegbreek van Covid 19.

Rustig.

Ons het dit baie geniet. Baie stil en rustig. Regte ruim ou boerehuis met alles wat jy nodig het. Hier kan jy lekker kuier saam met jou vriende.

Rustig

Mooi natuur! Huis netjies!

Baie lekker.

Matjiesvlei is 'n pragtige valleitjie naby die R62 - huise tussen olyfbome naby stroompie water. Hierdie is regtig baie mooi gemeubileerde huis met alles wat nodig is. Die kommunikasie was ook goed. Ons sal graag weer hier bly saam met vriende volgende keer.

Very pleasant in ideal location surrounded by mountains.

The house itself was very neat and clean. House comfortable and location looking out at mountains is stunning.

Aangename paar dae se weg wees van stadsdruk, oorbevolking en geraas

Baie warm in die somer, maar ek weet daar kan lekker kaggelvuurwinters geniet word. Stap in die vallei en die ouwêreldse Klein Karoo is lekker.

Just fantastic, awesome location!

One of the best break-away destinations. Breathtaking views and just a fantastic location.

The perfect place to escape to!

If we had really known what awaited us we would definitely have booked for longer. Definitely a place we will return to. Fully equipped for self-catering, clean, surrounded by nature, no TV - absolute bliss. Stars for Africa - no light pollution. Peaceful, quiet and clothed in beauty. Thanks for sharing this piece of heaven on earth with us!

Lekker plaasverblyf tussen die berge.

Die Matjiesvlei-area is ‘n besonderse mooi deel van ons land wat min genoeg mense van weet. Dit is daarom ‘n fantastiese wegkomplek om van alles en almal te vergeet.

Rustige omgewing en onverbeterlike uitsig!

Ons het heerlik gekuier voor die oop skuifdeur met die pragtige uitsig. Kaggel is 'n wenner! Ons sal weer daar kuier. Ons het ons hout vergeet, maar kon gelukkig 'n reusesak koop so 3 km voor die afdraai by die vorige plaas.

The solitude of this place is indescribable!

We had a wonderful stay here at this retreat in the mountains. Lovely safe walks. Beautiful scenery! Warm, comfortable accommodation and friendly staff. Bonus is the dishwasher! Unfortunately the gas geyser in the spare bathroom was out of working order so we had to share a bathroom with our friends.

Very nice.

We had a nice stay. All the facilities were there.

Lovely cottage in a tranquil setting. The ideal place for a break away from the city.

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Verskriklike lekker kuierhuis (Stalle) met fantastiese ligging - skakel af en raak rustig. Die buitestort is ‘n moet!

Ons het verskriklik lekker gebly in Die Stalle en was die perfekte pit-stop op pad teen die kus op. Die huis is geleë in ‘n pragtige vallei wat jou op die mooiste grondpad neem om daar uit te kom. Spekbome waar jy kyk! Die plek was magic en sal aanbeveel dat mens eerder vir ‘n langnaweek gaan afpak om heeltomal te ontspan. Die buitestort was die kersie op die koek, vroeg in die warm oggendson.

Wonderlike verrassing in die kloof.

Pragtige kothuis, baie spasie, ongelooflike afwerking. Ons gaan beslis terug met vriende om die area verder te verken.

Pragtige omgewing, ons was ook bevoorreg om op 'n baie nat naweek met donderstorms daar te wees.

Sien sterre.

Stil en rustig.

Baie geniet, dit sou lekker gewees het as die rivier geloop het, maar ons het nie beheer daaroor nie. Plekkie is baie netjies en niks skort nie.

Beautiful views from the living/outdoor spaces.

We really enjoyed our stay at Matjiesvlei Cottages. The house is good value for money. We loved that there was air con because we had a really hot few days. The river and dam also offered a place for us to cool down during the day. The cottage is more of a chill/relaxation away spot as it is quite far from a shop and other places.

Matjiesvlei remains our favourite accommodation in the area, beautiful nature and lovely accommodation.

Thanks Marietjie for your help and friendliness. Matjiesvlei remains one of our favourites, you'll definitely see us again! Everything we needed in the houses, beautiful environment, quiet and scenic.

Luukse bederf vir plaasomgewing!

Ons kry gereeld verblyf, waar die foto's die eiendom sleg verteenwoordig. Met Matjiesvlei Cottages as dit net mooi anders om. Dis die lekkerste afgeleë/plaas-eiendom waarin ons nog gebly het. Marietjie en Jan het ons ook baie tuis laat voel.

We rested well. House was spacious and the kids enjoyed the farm dam al lot.

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'n Vyfster-ervaring in die mooiste, rustige Karoo.

Die stalle bied alles wat 'n mens nodig het om tot rus te kom en net die mooi natuur te waardeer.

Lekker gebly in die mooiste omgewing.

Goeie verblyf in een van die mooiste plekke in ons land. Goeie kommunikasie van eienaars. Goed toegerus. Bietjie stowwerig, maar verstaan dat dit kan wees a.g.v. ligging en riet plafon. Beveel dit met graagte aan!

Very pretty and had a lovely visit.

The gravel road was difficult, but other than that everything was good. Had a lovely overnight stay.

Dis pure plaas. Fantasties om te herlaai.

Matjiesvlei Cottages lê na aan ons hart. Dit is reeds ons derde besoek aan die omgewing en ook nie ons laaste nie. Die huis met sy kaggel en stoep doen dit vir mens. Die ruimte binne en buite maak die plek ekstra lekker. Dit laat jou so tuis voel. Opsommend: kan vir almal aaanbeveel. Manjefiek.

Interessant.

Was baie mal oor die Museum. Die pad na die verblyf was elke dag so asemrowend mooi. Die huisies is baie oulik. Ons het lekker gekuier in die aande. Was net bietjie teleurgesteld oor die swemgeriewe, want op webtuiste staan een van die aktiwiteite op die perseel is swem en mamma maak toe die fout om vir ons 5 jarige te sê sy gaan kan swem by die volgende plek. Dam was vol slyk en ons kon glad nie swem nie.

The peace and tranquility brings us back every time.

We met the local farmer Mr Gauls and his staff, they are struggling with the drought and the river drying up.

Goed toegerus, net dam was vol slik en onaangenaam om in te swem.

Die museum was baie insiggewend en vertel baie van die geskiedenis. Dit was lekker om by braaivuur te sit en die sterre dop te hou. Die natuurskoon onbeskryflik en die stilte gee 'n mens geleentheid om jouself te vind. Sal weer wil besoek.

Great plek, rus was onvermydelik.

Sal die plek kan aanbeveel. Een negatiewe punt is dat die swemgeriewe te kort skiet.

Beautiful nature.

Gravel road is longer than expected.

Een schitterend verblijf met aandacht voor authenticiteit

We hebben een heerlijke tijd gehad in die stalle. Erg rustig gelegen met een schitterend uitzicht. Mogelijkheden om te wandelen maar ook om heerlijk te luieren. Jammer dat het tweepersoonsbed, dat er schitterend uitzag, niet goed ligt en erg kraakt. Maar voor de rest alle lof.

Uitstekend ingerig.

Daar is aan alles gedink om mens se verblyf aangenaam te maak. Die omgewing is prentjiemooi.

Ons het heerlik ontspan in die natuur - alles was perfek.

Die huisie was silwerskoon en heerlik ingerig - die stoep met die braai was baie lekker - alles wat ons nodig gehad het.

Breathtaking.

Perfect getaway from the town of city. Nothing beats a break in the Karoo. Perfect getaway to just switch off entirely. I just don't recommend driving down there with a vehicle with low ground clearance, was a good thing we had a bakkie. It was wonderful!

Heerlike eenvoud ruskans.

Ons het ons verblyf ongelooflik baie geniet. Die eenvoud was amazing, tog het ons alles gehad wat ons nodig gehad het. Kleilat gooi by die rivier, marshmallow braai by kaggel, en net samesyn met gesin is 'n paar hoogtepunte. Winter kuier was baie lekker, maar dink lente of somer piekniek en swem by rivier kan nog lekkerder wees. Sal definitief weer gaan. Baie dankie vir als, Marietjie.

Serene and peaceful.

We all loved the quiet and peaceful setting; the opportunity to walk and hike; the opportunity to watch birds and small wildlife; to sit around the braai and see the full moon (and partial eclipse!) and dazzling stars; and the comfort of being warm and snug and safe at night. The whole 6 days being at Die Stalle and Bokwagtershuis was so restorative for one's being - we really felt enriched by being in this beautiful, sensitively restored place. The booklets on the history of the area, the veld and animals and other information, was fascinating and welcome. We all loved the way the cottages had been furnished with a mix of the old and authentic, and with the comforts of the modern too. We shall definitely love to return to Matjiesvlei Cottages again!

Pragtige, weggesteekte juweel tussen die berge.

Die stilte en pragtige uitsig laat 'n mens rustig word. Selfs koue pla nie met die heerlike groot kaggel in die woonvertrek. Bring net genoeg hout saam. Ons gaan beslis weer hier kuier!

Rus vir jou siel.

Ons sal weer kom afskakel en net die Klein Karoo rustigheid waardeer.

As ek al ooit gedroom het dat ek 'n plaas in Klein Karoo wou hê, sal Die Stalle my droom verwesenlik. Dit is alles en nog méér as wat ek gedink het dit sou wees.

Ons verblyf by Die Stalle was onverbeterlik! Ons kan nie uitgepraat raak oor die wonderlike ligging van die huis, die warm atmosfeer en die gerieflikheid van alles wat 'n mens denkbaar sou wou hê vir 'n stil, rustige plaasvakansie. Ons is net baie spyt dat ons nie veel langer daar kon kuier nie, maar ons sal vir seker weer en weer wil teruggaan daarheen.

It was blissful tranquility with the scenery around you.

One feels like you're home when you arrive. You will receive such a warm welcome from the house when you step in, as if every item in the house is specially selected. There is everything that one needs in your life every day. It also struck me how super clean the house was. It was so nice. We can definitely recommend people to go there. The tranquility and the lovely veranda to sit in the morning sun and hear the birds whistling.

Hemel op aaarde, would be a good start, we feel like we have had rest and therapy for more than the 3 days of our stay, thank you.

This is no dump in the sticks. The cottage is very well equipped in a lovely 'old fashioned way'. The nights are pitch black dark and quiet so we slept very well. We were comfortable and enjoyed the walks into the kloof and the spot on the river is super. We had good weather and then some cloud and rain, the only thing we missed were the stars at night. We found the silence most appealing and definitely of benefit to the health. We recommend your cottage and the farm to our friends and family and will try to be there again, soon!

Peaceful atmosphere, neat and contains everything one could need.

Was lovely to stay there. We enjoyed the quiet, far from everything, away from the highway and very tranquil. Also very beautiful and neat layout.

Very neat accommodation in a perfect Klein Karoo valley.

A small home that were a part of a small settlement back in the day. Tastefully renovated with all the necessary facilities without breaking down the simplicity of that lifestyle, the tranquillity in the evenings and the noise of the Karoo. The WiFi works. The service and hospitality of the owner and manager are much appreciated. The views and beauty of the environment, especially on the way there, will linger. Worth it and we look forward to visit again.

Cosy place and very peaceful.

We stayed in Bokwagtershuis for 10 nights. Good remarks: The natural scenery is breathtaking. If you want to get away form everything and everyone then this is the place. Less pleasant remarks: Quite expensive for what you get. There is so much gadgets and nowhere to store food. And since you're quite a few kilometers from the town, you need to plan ahead. The "neighbours" were very rude. The drains were blocked and we had to sort it out ourselves since the caretakers weren't available. We also went without water for a day.

Breathtaking.

Had a great time. One remark: nobody told us that the key was in the safe in the house. We had to drive up and down, and there was no one who could help us. We managed to get hold of the owners, but when we arrived at the house, it was already occupied by other guests! They were also confused and should actually have stayed in another house. Other than that, it was a special time and we will visit again.

Peaceful and makes one think back to your childhood days.

A simple house with all the necessary facilities and a beautiful view of the farm area and several options in the area.

Nature's beauty and tranquility.

Accommodation is a gem. Nature at your doorstep. It is like stepping back in time in a good way.

Very nice on the farm with our pets.

Very nice on the farm between the mountains with our pets. The scenery is beautiful with the olive groves, tomato fields and close to the river. The facilities are of a high standard, clean and neat.

Satisfying experience!

Peace and quiet - how lovely thy are! Were never disturbed by the TV nor the cell phone. The environment is breathtaking, and the accommodation feels like you've gone back in time - a nice old farmhouse with thick walls and reed ceilings. We stayed in the "Stalle" ("stables"). To sit on the veranda and enjoy the view of the mountain is not something you can experience every day. We will definitely stay there again for a few days, as soon as possible!

Unbelievable soul-enriching accommodation.

The little house are well-appointed so you have everything you need for a lovely getaway. The views and nature in this area was the highlight of our stay. We enjoyed every single moment. and I will recommend Matjiesvlei Cottages to anyone for unique accommodation!

Heaven on earth!

Away from traffic. The silence we were looking for. The mountains, plants and water. What a great place! We stayed for 3 nights at Die Stalle. Definitely some of the most beautiful surroundings on earth! Die Stalle is well equipped and provides for everything. Highly recommended!

Incredible area and comfortable.

The area is truly unspoilt with the most beautiful views. The house is well equipped with all the necessary comforts you can think of, but you still feel like you're on the farm.

Was peaceful, lovely and economical.

Will definitely recommend this accommodation and go again anytime. A bonus is the WiFi and that it's pet friendly.

Beautiful environment and value for money.

The farm's surroundings are stunning, especially the mountains. The house is well equipped with everything you need and the fireplace is a bonus in winter. Absolute value for money.

Breathtaking area with fantastic facilities.

We had a weekend getaway in the Bokwagtershuis. If the environment on its own wasn't spectacular enough, the accommodation impressed me very much. You don't need to take anything more than clothes / food / wood and vanity bag. Everything, including Wi-Fi, was provided. Very nice book to read about the history of the place. The people who look after the place are clearly very proud of this jewel. To top it all, the little dirt road is in very good condition and can be driven with any car. The place will definitely see me again.

Cannot wait to get back and enjoy the peace.

If you want a retreat to ease the violence of the cities and the noise and perpetual light and stress, come and stay at the Matjiesvlei Cottages (Middelplaas). This was the first time we have been there. We were en route from PE and stayed for two days and nights. This was inner healing without us even being aware of it. The place was clean, neat and protected against bugs and baboons etc. by brilliant security screen doors. We were so comfortable. Then on the hikes near the river or up the Kloof, every step is a revelation and you can feel your body and soul getting better by the minute. The pitch black night and the distant milky way, plus a calming silence was nature's way of calming and healing. We will be back as soon as we can. Thank you to the wonderful and most helpful staff.

'n Voorreg om dit te kon ervaar.

Dit is so volledig toegerus dat mens verwag dat die huismense enige tyd uit 'n kamer sal stap. Alle vrae oor Matjiesvlei word 100% positief beantwoord.

Ongelooflik.

Ons was bederf met natuurlike 'fireworks' tussen die swartberge. Matjiesvlei gaan ons defnitief weer sien.

Baie netjies en goed toegerus, vriendelike hulp van eienaars, heerlik toegerus in die pragtige versteekte valleitjie.

Matjiesvlei is 'n klein juweeltjie. Marietjie van Matjiesvlei Cottages het ons baie mooi gehelp met aanwysings en ander nodige inligting. Ons was gelukkig om vir Gauls en Malinda wat self op die plaas boer te ontmoet. Ons het sommer gaan kyk hoe die diere kos kry wat ons dogtertjie geniet het. Elke middag het ons 'n visarend hoor roep in die vallei en saans 'n uil en piet-my-vrou van die rivier af. Daar is 'n boekie met baie oulike geskiedenis oor die plaas en agtergrond oor die omgewing in die huis. Die rivier het verbasend baie water vir lekker afkoel. Die wind kan nogal in die vallei af waai, wat braai saans so bietjie beïnvloed, maar dit het elke aand so na 19:30 gaan lê. Definitief aan te bevele!

Matjiesvlei het my hart gesteel.

Wonderlike plaas, mooi natuurskoon, akkommodasie uit die boonste rakke. Die Stalle waar ons oornag het, is die pragtigste huis met aandag aan fyn detail. Ek sou heeldag net op die stoep kon sit en die natuur beleef en ervaar. Die staproete was 'n belewenis - die roete is mooi uitgewerk en duidelik. By Matjiesvlei kry mens sielsrus om jou gees weer te voed. Ek sal definitief weer dit besoek. Marietjie was baie behulpsaam met raad en aanwysings en het ons gedurig op hoogte gehou met informasie.

Uitstekend!

Vreeslik lekker gebly, baie skoon & netjies & baie goed toegerus. Sien uit om weer terug te gaan!

Die Skuur - Matjiesvlei.

Baie lekker gebly. Dit is goed toegerus. Pragtige omgewing en heerlike olywe.

Salige wegbreek van die wêreld!

Beeldskone ligging. Het die oulike huisie baie geniet. Die heel beste is die stilte en rustigheid ... Dit doen wondere vir die siel.

'n Stukkie hemel net duskant "die Hel"

Rustig en ongelooflik mooi.

Hemels!

'n Hemelse plekkie vir afskakel en rus.

Wonderlike, gasvrye mense in die mooiste area!

Sien die sterre hieronder.

Dit was 'n nuwe ondervinding, maar fantasties!

Sal dit enige tyd aanbeveel. Stil en rustig. Voel of 'n mens in 'n ander wêreld is.

Wandelen, braaien, uitrusten genieten.

Prachtige plek. Prachtig sfeervol huisje. Mooi door eenvoud. Fantastische buitendouche! Geweldige sterrenhemel ...

'n Lieflike rusplek! Na aan die sterre en vêr van tegnologie en stadslawaai.

Alles wat nodig is, is in die kothuis. Skoon en omgewingsvriendelik. Personeel baie vriendelik. Sal weer bespreek.

Uitstekend!

Sien die sterre hieronder.

Baie lekker en baie stil. Baie genotvol.

Daar was net nie koffie en melk nie, maar die omgewing was baie mooi ... uit 'n ander wereld. Dankie!

Rustig en tuis gevoel in natuurskoon omgewing.

Die enigste opmerking teen Middelplaas is die matraste wat a bietjie verby vervang datum is. Verder is alles buite verwagting. Ons is engels sprekend so vra verskoning vir die swak gebuik van die taal. Dankie vir alles en dankie aan Marietjie Scannel. Denis Wingfield

Ons verblyf was baie rustig en ons het die pragtige uitsig en omgewing baie geniet!

Dis 'n pragtige, rustige en uitstekende plek om weg te breek van die stad se gewoel. Ons sal definitief weer kom kuier en Matjiesvlei aanbeveel aan ons familie en vriende!

Heerlik en stil, wat mens laat wonder waarom ons so jaag elke dag van ons lewe.

Die Stalle was pragtig. Die groot stoep was die lekkerste van die hele kuier en gelukkig was daar in een van die vertrekke lugverkoeling. Die kombuisie is baie klein, maar het al die nodige goed gehad. Die beddens is baie gemaklik en ruim, en die beddegoed is van goeie, pragtige, wit linne. Die twee kleiner kamers was warm. Ons het baie lekker gekuier en sal beslis weer daar wil bly vir 'n langer periode, want die hele atmosfeer is net lekkerrrr!