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Pinella and Castanea Farm Cottages

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.8 out of 5from 87 reviews for Pinella and Castanea Farm Cottages
Cleanliness
4.9/5
Service
4.7/5
Location
4.9/5
Safety
4.9/5
Value for money
4.9/5
Udette K - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Udette K
Family with teenagers

Lekker huisie in die bos.

Ons gesin het lekker gekuier by Pinella. Daar is 'n stukkie bos waarin 'n mens kan gaan stap. Die kaggel in die leefarea het baie handig ingekom, selfs in Januarie terwyl dit buite gereën het. Die beddens slaap baie lekker en die kombuisie is goed toegerus. Ons was ook glad nie geaffekteer deur loadshedding terwyl ons daar gebly het nie. Daar is regtig baie besienswaardighede, oulike restaurante en winkeltjies in Haenertsburg wat redelik naby is.

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Nice house in the woods.

Our family had a great time at Pinella. There is a piece of forest in which one can go for a walk. The fireplace in the living area came in very handy, even in January when it was raining outside. The beds sleep very well and the kitchen is well equipped. We were also not affected by load shedding at all while we stayed there. There are really many attractions, cute restaurants and shops in Haenertsburg that are quite close.

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Claudia P - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Claudia P
With friends

Dit was alles en meer. Ongelooflik lekker.

Ons het 'n besonderse lekker tyd gehad by Pinella and Castanea Farm Cottages. Ons gaan beslis gereeld weer gaan. Die natuurskoon is iets wat mens nie behoorlik kan verwoord nie. Die kothuis is beeldskoon. Dit het ons verwagtinge totaal en al oortref. Ons is daar weg met propvol harte (en batterye). Dit was absoluut wonderlik en heerlik.

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It was everything and more. Incredibly delicious.

We had a particularly nice time at Pinella and Castanea Farm Cottages. We will definitely go again often. The natural beauty is something that one cannot properly articulate. The cottage is immaculate. It totally exceeded our expectations. We left there with full hearts (and batteries). It was absolutely wonderful and delicious.

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Emile S - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Emile S
Family with teenagers

Uitstekend. Ons hele familie het dit geniet en gaan vir seker weer besoek.

Ons het die rustigheid van die omgewing terdeë geniet. Die ligging is onverbeterlik en die fasiliteit bied alles wat benodig word.

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Outstanding. Our whole family enjoyed it and will definitely visit again.

We thoroughly enjoyed the tranquility of the surroundings. The location is unbeatable and the facility offers everything required.

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Mobile S - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mobile S
On business

Baie goeie plekkie.

Groep was tuis vir werk. Baie goed.

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Very good place.

Group was home for work. Very good.

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Paul E - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Paul E
Family with teenagers

Pinella and Castanea Farm Cottages is always our go to place in the Magoebaskloof.

Love the area and Pinella and Castanea Farm Cottages is central to everything. Love it at Pinella and it's always our go-to destination in the area.

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Andreas L - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Andreas L
With friends

Rustig en prentjiemooi.

Ons was 5 vriende wat Pinella and Castanea Farm Cottages as basis gebruik het om die pragtige Magoebaskloof te verken. Pinella and Castanea Farm Cottages het ons verwagtinge oortref. Puik verblyf en tuine is 'n plesier om deur te stap. Spandeer tyd op die perseel self. Beslis die moeite werd. Personeel baie vriendelik en hulpvaardig. Dankie.

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Quiet and picturesque.

We were 5 friends who used Pinella and Castanea Farm Cottages as a base to explore the beautiful Magoebaskloof. Pinella and Castanea Farm Cottages exceeded our expectations. Great accommodation and gardens are a pleasure to walk through. Spend time on the site itself. Definitely worth it. Staff very friendly and helpful. Thank you.

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Liza D - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Liza D
Family with teenagers

Heerlik.

Keurige huis met alle benodighede. Baie vriendelike staf. Pragtige omgewing.

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Delicious.

Exquisite house with all necessities. Very friendly staff. Beautiful surroundings.

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Craig V - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Craig V
Family with young children

Blissful winter getaway.

Castanea is an absolute gem, hidden away in privacy. Everything was perfect. We will be coming here again in summer where we can enjoy the stunning garden at its best.

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

Lieflike vakansie-huis in 'n lieflike area.

Lekker luuks en mooi. Die pragtige Swartbos 3.5 km staproete is skaars 'n paar minute van daar. Ons het lekker daar gebly en dis ver van enige ander huisies sodat mens privaatheid en stilte kan geniet. Daar is tot 'n inverter sodat die ligte ten minste werk tydens loadshedding en die stoof is gas. Net die houtdek by die deur het nie 'n reling om om kleuters te beskerm teen 'n 1 m val nie.

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Lovely holiday home in a lovely area.

Nice and luxurious and beautiful. The beautiful Swartbos 3.5 km walking trail is barely a few minutes from there. We had a nice stay there and it's far from any other houses so you can enjoy privacy and silence. There is even an inverter so that the lights at least work during loadshedding and the stove is gas. Only the wooden deck at the door does not have a railing to protect toddlers from a 1 m fall.

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Carl D - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carl D
Family with teenagers

Exceeded all our expectations, the accommodation and the whole area.

Beautiful, stylish house, with everything you need. The two inside fireplaces are superb. The hiking trails around and the bird guide we booked were amazing. We will definitely return. We also commend the friendly and hospitable staff. Thanks again, wish we could stay longer.

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Maria K - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Maria K
Large group

Pragtige plek, het dit baie geniet.

Baie dankie dat ons julle kon gebruik vir verblyf met my kinders se troue.

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Beautiful place, really enjoyed it.

Thank you very much for allowing us to use you for accommodation with my children's wedding.

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

Absoluut wonderlik!

Dit was kort maar ons het heerlik ontspan. Baie vriendelik ontvang, wonderlik om in die woud te wees.

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Absolutely wonderful!

It was short but we had a great time relaxing. Very friendly welcome, wonderful to be in the forest.

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Franscois D - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Franscois D
Family with young children

Restful and calming.

A rustic cottage with everything you would need to get away. Friendly, helpful staff and far enough away to be secluded but not too far from shops. Highly recommended.

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Delize E - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Delize E
With friends

Stunning.

Everything is just perfect.

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Joey R - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Joey R
With spouse/partner

Pragtige plek in 'n rustige atmosfeer.

Vriendelik ontvang en verwelkom deur Pilot. Plek was skoon en netjies. Kamers is ruim. Kombuis is goed toegerus. Dankie julle. Ons kom beslis weer.

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Beautiful place in a peaceful atmosphere.

Friendly received and welcomed by Pilot. Place was clean and tidy. Rooms are spacious. Kitchen is well equipped. Thank you guys. We will definitely come again.

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Elsabe P - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elsabe P
Family with young children

Wil langer bly.

Soos altyd was ons vriendelik verwelkom. Die huis is baie netjies en skoon. Die tuin is baie goed in stand gehou. Alle geriewe en toestelle was in werkende toestand. Lekkerste wegbreekplekkie.

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Want to stay longer.

As always, we were warmly welcomed. The house is very neat and clean. The garden is very well maintained. All amenities and appliances were in working order. Nicest getaway spot.

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Melanie W - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Melanie W
On business

Soveel meer as wat verwag was.

Die foto's en beskrywing kan nie vergelyk met hoe mooi en rustig die bestemming in werklikheid is nie.

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So much more than expected.

The photos and description cannot compare to how beautiful and peaceful the destination is in reality.

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Marcelle D - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marcelle D
Family with teenagers

It was so quiet and beautiful.

We will be back with our family. Loved everything. Pilate was great with welcoming us. And he was great with our stay. It was actually a nicer stay even than the pictures show. Beautiful! Thanks.

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Willem P - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Willem P

Amazing tranquil setting.

Great value for money. Very beautiful.

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Elmarie R - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elmarie R
With friends

Dit was 'n heerlike, rustige naweek.

Rustig. Privaat. Netjies.

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It was a lovely, peaceful weekend.

Restful. Private. Tidy.

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Nicola B - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicola B
With friends

We absolutely loved Castanea cottage!

The Cottage is beautiful, well equipped and very comfortable! It is nestled between pine trees and overlooking the dam, the perfect picture of tranquillity. While it was cold outside we enjoyed evenings in front of the fireplace and later snuggled under our feather duvets. I would definitely recommend it to anyone travelling in the area and hopefully will be back myself at some point too!

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Erika S - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Erika S
With spouse/partner

Rustigste plek in die omgewing, lekker kop skoonmaak en plek om te recharge.

As jy wil rus en vrede hê is dit die plek. Lekker kaggelvuur. Als is daar wat jy nodig het.

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Quietest place in the area, nice head clearing and place to recharge.

If you want peace and quiet this is the place. Nice fireplace. If there is what you need.

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

Perfekte woud vakansie.

Castanea is 'n pragtige huis met alles wat jy nodig mag kry. Beddens en beddegoed met elektriese kombers, verwarmer in badkamer, die heerlike kaggel, alles was perfek vir die lekker reën wat ons gehad het vir 'n paar dae. Sal vir seker weer gaan. Pilate en Portia het baie mooi na ons gekyk, baie dankie julle.

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Perfect forest holiday.

Castanea is a beautiful house with everything you might need. Beds and bedding with electric blanket, heater in bathroom, the lovely fireplace, everything was perfect for the nice rain we had for a few days. Will go again for sure. Pilate and Portia looked after us very well, thank you very much.

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Jeanne-marie L - May 2022
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Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jeanne-marie L
Family with young children

Fantastiese verblyf!

Ons het by Castanea gebly, en kan die verblyf vir almal aanbeveel. Dit was gerieflik en puik toegerus. Pragtige ligging, en ons sal vir seker weer daar bly as ons in die omgewing is.

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Fantastic stay!

We stayed at Castanea, and can recommend the accommodation to everyone. It was comfortable and well equipped. Beautiful location, and we will definitely stay there again if we are in the area.

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Juanita S - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Juanita S
With spouse/partner

Uitstekende diens en asemrowende plek. Sal enige tyd teruggaan.

Heerlike en ontspanne atmosfeer. Kaggel was 'n bonus. Baie goed toegerus en puik ontvangs.

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Excellent service and stunning location. Would go back anytime.

Lovely and relaxed atmosphere. Fireplace was a bonus. Very well equipped and great reception.

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Nadine C - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nadine C

Ongelooflike wegbreek.

Pinella en Castanea is hemel op aarde. Die ligging is perfek en die omgewing is beeldskoon. Sal dit enige tyd aanbeveel om volwaardig te ontspan. Pilare en Portia was baie behulpsaam.

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Amazing getaway.

Pinella and Castanea are heaven on earth. The location is perfect and the surroundings are picturesque. Would recommend anytime to fully relax. Pilare and Portia were very helpful.

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Karin B - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karin B
Family with teenagers

Wegbreek in die berge.

Die was ons tweede kuier by die Castanea Cottage. Pilate het ons vriendelik verwelkom en uit sy pad gegaan om ons tuis te laat voel. Ons sal keer op keer teruggaan! Die cottage is smaakvol gemeubileer met als wat jy moontlik kan nodig hê. Cottage is skoon en netjies en die mooiste krismisrose het gepronk op die eetkamertafel. Die natuurskoon en rustigheid is net weer vir ons so 'n ongeloofike ervaring gewees. Ons geniet dit om hierheen te gaan as gesin om weg te kom van die gejaagdheid van die alledaagse lewe. Kan dit regtig vir enige iemand aanbeveel wat wil unplug uit die rat race en bietjie herlaai! Dankie Iris vir jou gasvryheid!

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Getaway in the mountains.

This was our second visit to the Castanea Cottage. Pilate welcomed us kindly and went out of his way to make us feel at home. We will go back again and again! The cottage is tastefully furnished with everything you could possibly need. Cottage is clean and tidy and the most beautiful chrysanthemums were displayed on the dining room table. The natural beauty and tranquility has just been such an incredible experience for us. We enjoy going here as a family to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Can really recommend it to anyone who wants to unplug from the rat race and recharge a bit! Thank you Iris for your hospitality!

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Deon K - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Deon K
Family with young children

Castanea Cottage is fantastiese waarde. Dit het 'n wonderlike ligging en uitstekende geriewe het gesorg vir heerlike verblyf, en ons sal definitief terug wees met vriende en familie vir 'n langer kuier.

Ons het oorgeslaap by Castanea op pad na die Kruger, maar sal in die vervolg 'n ekstra dag of twee bly, of selfs langer.

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Castanea Cottage is fantastic value. It has a great location and excellent facilities made for a great stay, and we will definitely be back with friends and family for a longer visit.

We stopped over at Castanea on the way to the Kruger, but will stay an extra day or two, or even longer, in the future.

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Elmie S - Sep 2021
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Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elmie S
Family with young children

Ons het die naweek by Pinella sodanig geniet dat ons opslag besluit het om 'n ekstra nag oor te slaap. Wat meer kan ek sê!

Pinella is uiters gerieflik en smaakvol ingerig. Die gesellige kaggel en verskeidenheid bordspeletjies was 'n treffer saans en die elektriese kombers was 'n luukse. Ons sal Pinella en sy mooi omgewing definitief aanbeveel vir natuurliefhebbers. Nota: wees bedag daarop dat die hoë, oop dek 'n gevaar kan inhou vir besige kleuters.

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We enjoyed our weekend at Pinella so much that we decided in the spur of the moment to stay an extra night. What more can I say!

Pinella is exceptionally comfortable and tastefully equipped. The cosy fireplace and selection of board games were a highlight in the evenings and the electric blanket was a luxury. We will definitely recommend Pinella and its beautiful area for nature lovers. Note: be aware of the fact that the high, open deck can be a hazard for busy toddlers.

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Michelle M - Sep 2021
Overall rating
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5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michelle M
Family with teenagers

Wonderlik

Wonderlik ingerig, baie lekker gekuier. Die kaggel in die eetkamer is heerlik. Beddens dreamy. Alles was net wonderlik. Sal volgende keer net langer wil bly.

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Wonderful

Wonderfully furnished, had a great time. The fireplace in the dining room is lovely. Beds dreamy. Everything was just wonderful. Will only want to stay longer next time.

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

Die perfekte wegbreek!

Castanea Farm Cottage is 'n baie lekker groot, toegeruste familiehuis met die mooiste uitsigte.

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The perfect getaway!

Castanea Farm Cottage is a very nice large, equipped family house with the most beautiful views.

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Johann S - Jun 2021
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5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johann S
With friends

'n Plek waar jou siel kan asemhaal.

Wat 'n ongelooflike plek! Die kombuis was beter toegerus as my eie kombuis. Die stilte en natuurskoon is die perfekte plek om te ontlaai na 'n baie moeilike halwe jaar. Ideaal vir niks-doen, warm sjokolade by 'n kaggelvuur drink, boek lees en kuier saam met vriende.

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A place where your soul can breathe.

What an incredible place! The kitchen was better equipped than my own kitchen. The silence and natural beauty is the perfect place to unwind after a very difficult half year. Ideal for doing nothing, drinking hot chocolate by a fireplace, reading a book and hanging out with friends.

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Rolene S - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rolene S
With spouse/partner

Fantasties!

Dis die pragtigste plek! Absoluut die moeite werd om daar te bly.

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Fantastic!

It's the most beautiful place! Absolutely worth staying there.

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Trish O - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Trish O
With friends

Ongelooflik!

Absolute waarde vir geld. Heerlik gebly. Ons sal beslis weer bespreek!

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Unbelievable!

Absolute value for money. Had a wonderful stay. We will definitely book again!

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Ilze N - May 2021
Overall rating
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5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ilze N
Large group

Wonderlike ervaring.

Ons het 'n wonderlike naweek in Magoebaskloof gehad en na die Magoebas-staproete by Castanea oornag. Dit was 'n wonderlike ervaring om ons moeë lywe te laat rus by dié pragtige huis geleë in die asemrowende Magoebas-gebied. Dankie vir die gasvryheid. Ons het niks kortgekom nie en die kaggeltjie op 'n koue aand was die perfekte afsluiting tot 'n uitsonderlike besoek.

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Wonderful experience.

We had a wonderful weekend in Magoebaskloof and spent the night at Castanea after the Magoebas hiking trail. It was a wonderful experience to rest our tired bodies at this beautiful house located in the breathtaking Magoebas area. Thank you for the hospitality. We lacked nothing and the fireplace on a cold evening was the perfect end to an exceptional visit.

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Reana V - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Reana V
Large group

Pragtige huisie en ligging.

Ons was 6 volwassenes en alles was perfek behalwe dat daar iets fout is met die elektrisiteit. Sommige skakelaars het die elektrisiteit uitgeskop. Die elektriese komberse op die enkelbeddens werk glad nie en behoort vervang te word vir die wintersmaande. Dis nogal belangrik want die huisie word baie koud omdat dit nie regtig direkte sonlig kry nie.

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Beautiful little house and location.

We were 6 adults and everything was perfect except that something was wrong with the electricity. Some switches kicked off the electricity. The electric blankets on the single beds don't work at all and should be replaced for the winter months. This is quite important because the house is very cold because it doesn't get a lot of direct sunlight.

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Ilzé L - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ilzé L
Family with teenagers

Asemrowend!

Dit is 'n pragtige plek weggesteek in die bos. Netjies met aandag aan detail. Sal vir seker weer gaan! Baie dankie.

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Breathtaking!

It is a beautiful place hidden in the forest. Neat with attention to detail. Will go again for sure! Thank you very much.

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Natasha Y - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Natasha Y
Family with young children

Awesome akkommodasie.

Rustig, ontspannend, asemrowende mooi plekke om te bly.

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Awesome accommodation.

Peaceful, relaxing, breathtakingly beautiful places to stay.

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

Dit was heerlik! Het baie lekker ontspan!

Sal definitief daarvan gehou het om my honde-kinders ook te kon saamvat. Maar besef dis nie altyd moontlik nie.

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It was delicious! Had a great time relaxing!

Would definitely have liked to have been able to take my dog kids along too. But realize it's not always possible.

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Lidia P - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lidia P
Family with teenagers

Wow! Pragtige plek. Sielerus!

Heerlik gekuier en ontspan. Beslis waarde vir geld. Die grondpad effens van 'n uitdaging met klein karretjie - veral as dit reën.

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Wow! Beautiful place. Peace of mind!

Have a great time and relax. Definitely value for money. The dirt road a bit of a challenge with a small car - especially when it rains.

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Gregory F - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gregory F
Family with teenagers

Baie mooi.

Baie mooi plek, waarde vir geld. Skoon, sal definitief weer besoek.

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Very pretty.

Very nice place, value for money. Clean, will definitely visit again.

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Sulene V - Feb 2021
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Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sulene V
Family with young children

Heerlik knus!

Pragtige Hansie en Grietjie huisie in die bos. Beautiful! Kan nie wag om weer te gaan nie.

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Deliciously cozy!

Beautiful Hansel and Gretel little house in the woods. Beautiful! Can't wait to go again.

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Roelof S - Jan 2021
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Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Roelof S
With spouse/partner

Vrede.

Ons het in Pibella gebly. 'n Amazing huisie afgelëe in die woud. Al wat mens hoor is 'n loerie wat so nou en dan sing. Verder is dit skoon netjies en mooi. Met die spookagtige mis wat oor die berge kruip voel mens omtrent of jy in 'n storieboek is. Mens voel baie veilig en die plekkie is super romanties.

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Peace.

We stayed in Pibella. An amazing house located in the forest. All one hears is a warbler that sings every now and then. Furthermore, it is clean, neat and beautiful. With the ghostly fog creeping over the mountains, you almost feel like you're in a storybook. You feel very safe and the place is super romantic.

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Ben S - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ben S
With friends

What an experience.

I would really like to recommend Pinella and Castanea. We had the pleasure to stay in Castanea ─ what an awesome place. Clean, neat as a pin, and nature around us was the best I ever experienced. I can't stop speaking about Castanea. It's the best I have ever seen. Thank you to the owners that we could experience the awesome house. In the house, you could see the attention to detail and we had a brilliant time.

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Maarten J - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Maarten J

Enkelnag-oorslaap vir troue.

Daar was geen krag vir die duur van ons verblyf as gevolg van beurtkrag en ook ander Eskom-probleme.

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Single night overnight stay for wedding.

There was no power for the duration of our stay due to load shedding and also other Eskom problems.

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

Rus vir die siel.

Castanea is 'n juweel van 'n plek. Die huis is modern, netjies, het baie spasie en is voldoende toegerus. En dis omring met die mooiste natuurskoon. Al wat aandag benodig is die water. Dis nie geskik vir drink nie. Die water was vir 2 uit die 3 dae bruin. Dit het eers op die derde dag begin skoon loop. My dogtertjie en man het albei 'n omgekrapte maag ontwikkel. Maar ons bly steeds beïndruk met die huis en sal vir seker terugkeer indien die watersituasie uitgesorteer word.

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Rest for the soul.

Castanea is a gem of a place. The house is modern, tidy, has plenty of space and is adequately equipped. And it's surrounded by the most beautiful scenery. All that needs attention is the water. It's not suitable for drinking. The water was brown for 2 out of the 3 days. It didn't start running clear until the third day. My little girl and husband both developed an upset stomach. But we are still impressed with the house and will definitely return if the water situation is sorted out.

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

Place is beautiful. Has everything you need for short and long stay.

Even better than what we had expected. Easy to find. Clean and quiet.

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Johan Z - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan Z
With spouse/partner

Absoluut perfek.

Absoluut perfek. Waarskynlik een van die mooiste cottages waarin ons al ooit gebly het.

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Absolutely perfect.

Absolutely perfect. Probably one of the most beautiful cottages we have ever stayed in.

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Ansie F - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ansie F
With friends

Baie goed ingerig in, lieflike omgewing. Hier herlaai mens werklik jou batterye!

Mooi omgewing met, lieflike huisie tussen die dennebome. Baie goed toegerus. Hoogs aanbeveel.

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Very well furnished, lovely surroundings. Here you really recharge your batteries!

Beautiful surroundings with a lovely house among the pine trees. Very well equipped. Highly recommended.

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Dwayne M - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Dwayne M
With spouse/partner

Werklik besonderse ervaring.

Baie lekker gebly en sal dit regtig aanbeveel. Dis 'n uitsonderlike ligging en skep 'n welverdiende illusie dat mens totaal afgeleë êrens diep in die bos wegkruip!

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Truly exceptional experience.

Had a great stay and would really recommend it. It's an exceptional location and creates a well-deserved illusion that one is hiding somewhere completely remote deep in the woods!

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Nicola D - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicola D
With friends

Ongelooflike plek. Baie netjies, smaakvol en gerieflik. Vriendelik ontvangs en diens.

Regtig 'n plek om aan te beveel as jy daardie area besoek. So keurig en smaakvol.

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Incredible place. Very neat, tasteful and comfortable. Friendly reception and service.

Really a place to recommend if you are visiting that area. So exquisite and tasteful.

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Mandie B - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mandie B
With spouse/partner

Pragtig!

Dit is 'n plek waar 'n mens kan die rustigheid van die woud ervaar. Dis baie cosy en goed toegerus!

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Beautiful!

It is a place where one can experience the tranquility of the forest. It's very cozy and well equipped!

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Aimee G - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Aimee G
With spouse/partner

Pleasant stay just off the main road.

Pinella Farm Cottage has everything one need to stay there and is very comfortable. It is well equipped - well equipped kitchen (except no cleaning sponges and drying towels at the sink) and TV and music system etc. It only has one bedroom with a door that can be closed, while other beds are in a communal area upstairs. The beds are very comfortable. There is not a bathroom upstairs so you must come down the stairs at night and the stairs are rather steep. Worth knowing if you have bad knees or anything like that. There are a few very short walks that one can do on the property. The birds were nice, but the landscape is largely transformed with pine trees and other invasives so diversity is low.

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Karien C - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karien C
Family with teenagers

Fantasties. Ons kom vir seker weer terug.

Die huis is pragtig toegerus en idillies geleë.

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Fantastic. We will definitely come back again.

The house is beautifully equipped and idyllically located.

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Marijke C - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marijke C
Family with young children

Heerlike boswegbreek.

Die uitsig oor die bos van die stoep het mens soveel vrede laat ervaar. Grasgroen, welige plantegroei, die reuk van denne en bos. Ons het die plekkie baie geniet, goed toegerus en baie netjies. Dit was meer as wat ons verwag het. Ons sal definitief weer terugkom.

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Lovely bush getaway.

The view over the forest from the veranda made you feel so much peace. Grass green, lush vegetation, the smell of pine and forest. We really enjoyed the place, well equipped and very neat. It was more than we expected. We will definitely come back again.

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Andre D - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Andre D
Family with teenagers

Pragtig, netjies, silwerskoon, keurig en smaakvol.

Die bespreking was vlot, die huis mooi geleë met uitsig oor ‘n dam, en die huis self silwerskoon en baie goed ingerig. Ons is vriendelik ontvang, en alles was in plek. Sal beslis weer teruggaan. NS: moenie die paadjie met ‘n plat sportmotor aanpak nie, maar ‘n gewone voertuig sal dit maklik baasraak.

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Beautiful, neat, spotless, elegant and tasteful.

The booking was smooth, the house nicely located with a view over a dam, and the house itself spotless and very well furnished. We were kindly received, and everything was in place. Will definitely go back again. PS: don't tackle the path with a flat sports car, but a normal vehicle will easily master it.

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Lydia A - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Lydia A
With friends

Prentjiemooi!

Wonderlike naweek in 'n prentjiemooi omgewing!

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Beautiful picture!

Wonderful weekend in a picture-perfect setting!

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Walda D - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Walda D
With spouse/partner

Awesome!

Dit voel soos 'n droom wat waar geword het. Jou eie huisie in die woud. Al wat nog kort as jy instap is die geure van kos. Dan was als perfek. Net jammer ons tyd was te min. Maar volgende keer vir seker langer. Dis ongelooflik mooi. Jy hoor die stilte.

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Awesome!

It feels like a dream come true. Your own cottage in the woods. All that lacks is the smell of food when you walk in. Then everything would be perfect. Too bad our time was too short. But next time will definitely be longer. It's incredibly beautiful. You can hear the silence.

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Willie B - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Willie B
With spouse/partner

Baie mooi, baie groot, baie goeie waarde vir geld.

Ons het in die Castanea cottage gebly en was baie beïndruk. Pilot was baie vriendelik en het dit duidelik gemaak dat ons so welkom moet voel asof dit ons eie huis was. Daar is oorgenoeg spasie, groot beddens en 'n lekker groot kombuis. Die kaggel was gereed met 'n hoop hout, so ons kon 'n lekker vuurtjie maak. Die enigste ding wat ons nog sou waardeer is lyfseep en sjampoe in die badkamer. Die dam reg buite die huis het die rustige, natuurskone atmosfeer voltooi. Ons was net twee mense, maar kon die cottage per persoon huur, so dit het baie goedkoop uitgewerk. Dit is so lekker toegerus dat ons die idee gekry het dat dit baie lekker sou wees vir 'n groter groep vriende. Ek sal dit beslis aanbeveel vir beide groot en klein groepe.

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Very nice, very big, very good value for money.

We stayed in the Castanea cottage and were very impressed. Pilot was very friendly and made it clear that we should feel as welcome as if it were our own home. There is ample space, large beds and a nice large kitchen. The fireplace was ready with a pile of wood, so we could make a nice fire. The only thing we would still appreciate is body soap and shampoo in the bathroom. The dam just outside the house completed the peaceful, scenic atmosphere. We were only two people but could rent the cottage per person, so it worked out very cheap. It is so well-equipped that we got the idea that it would be very nice for a larger group of friends. I would definitely recommend it for both large and small groups.

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Theunet V - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Theunet V
With spouse/partner

Pragtige plek. Dit is baie goed ingerig.

Castanea was pragtig, ons het dit baie geniet. Die plek het alles gehad wat ons nodig sou hê. Dit is netjies en luuks.

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Beautiful place. Very well equipped.

Castanea was beautiful, we enjoyed it a lot. The place had everything we needed. Neat and luxurious.

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Marco N - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Marco N
With spouse/partner

Baie lekker en rustig.

Sien sterre.

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Very nice and peaceful.

See stars.

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Riane V - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Riane V
With spouse/partner

Pragtig, baie goed toegerus, uitstekende diens!

Castenea het alles wat nodig is en nog meer. Heerlik privaat en in die natuur. Ons sal beslis weer daar tuisgaan. Personeel vriendelik en behulpsaam.

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Beautiful, very well equipped, excellent service!

Castenea has everything needed and more. Wonderfully private and in nature. We will definitely stay there again. Staff friendly and helpful.

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Nicolene J - May 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicolene J
Family with young children

Idillies.

Die huis is idillies! So mooi geleë met alles wat mens nodig het. Hy is ongelukkig net ongelooflik koud wat moeilik was aangesien ons seuntjie 3 maande oud is. Moes spook om hom warm te hou. Ek's seker in die somer sal dit die ideale plek wees vir 'n wegbreek!

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Idyllic.

The house is idyllic! So beautifully situated with everything you need. Unfortunately, the house is just incredibly cold which was difficult as our boy is 3 months old. Had to keep him warm. I'm sure in summer it will be the perfect place for a getaway!

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Nicolene T - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Nicolene T
Family with young children

Baie lekker. Nie geskik vir klein kinders omdat slaapplek op tweede vloer is.

Ongelukkig was van die gloeilampe geblaas, die stort verstop en daar te min hout. Hulle het die ligte vervang en het die drein oopgemaak nadat ons gebel het. Die vallei is baie mooi. Die rivier is eintlik net 'n klein stroompie. Die slaapkamers is op die tweede vloer (ons het dit nie so verstaan nie). Ons oudste is amper 2 jaar en hy was 'n handvol met die dek wat nie 'n reeling het nie en a.g.v. die trappe. Ander kind kruip en was net so 'n gesukkel. Huis is baie lekker warm as jy die kaggel aansit, maar ons moes nog hout kry. Beddegoed is baie lekker warm.

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Great. Not suitable for children because the beds are on the second floor.

Unfortunately some of the light bulbs where blown, the shower were clogged and there wasn't enough wood. They replaced the lights and unclogged the drain after we phoned them. The river is actually just a small stream. The bedrooms are on the second floor (we didn't know this). Our eldest is almost 2 and he was a handful with the dek without the railing. Our other child is crawling and that was also a problem. The house is nice and warm when the fire place is lit, but we needed more wood. Bedding is nice and warm.

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Andries S - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Andries S
With spouse/partner

Heerlike verblyf in 'n sprokiesmooie feetjieland met privaatheid vir lekker rus wanneer jy wegvlug van die stad se gewoel!

Met ons aankoms by Pinella het Portia ons vriendelik ontvang en was ons aangenaam verras met die netheid, skoonheid en smaakvolle verblyfeenheid. Ons het niks kortgekom nie en voldoende hout was voorsien vir ons behoeftes om 'n lekker kaggelvuur te stook wanneer nodig. Ons vierpoot bejaarde kind (Jack Russel) het sy tweede asem gekry met al die aandag van die plaaslike vierpote wat kom inloer het. Alhoewel daar blakers is, stel ek voor dat ekstra kerse voorsien word vir daardie onverwagte kragonderbrekings. Dankie vir 'n heerlike naweek en hoop om weer 'n geleenthied te kry om te kom kuier.

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Wonderful accommodation in a fairytale fairyland with privacy for a nice rest when you escape from the hustle and bustle of the city!

Upon our arrival at Pinella, Portia welcomed us kindly and we were pleasantly surprised with the cleanliness, beauty and tasteful accommodation unit. We lacked nothing and sufficient wood was provided for our needs to make a nice fire when needed. Our four-legged elderly child (Jack Russel) got his second breath with all the attention of the local four-legged friends who came to visit. Although there are fire extinguishers, I suggest providing extra candles for those unexpected power outages. Thank you for a lovely weekend and hope to get another opportunity to visit.

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

Mooiste en lekkerste wegbreek.

Als was perfek. So mooi.

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Most beautiful and nicest getaway.

Everything was perfect. So beautiful.

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Melchiorine N - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Melchiorine N
Family with teenagers

Fantasties.

Ons het baie lekker gebly, groot bome al om die huis verskaf lieflike koelte. Die huis is baie goed ingerig en baie netjies. Meer as voldoende hoeveelheid hout was voorsien. Die ligging is baie goed met baie aktiwiteite in die omtrek met minder as 20 min se ry.

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Fantastic.

We had a great stay, big trees all around the house provide lovely coolness. The house is very well furnished and very tidy. More than adequate amount of wood was provided. The location is very good with many activities in the area with less than 20 min drive.

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Corne B - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Corne B
With friends

Onbeskryflik mooi en so rustig. Sal dit aanbeveel vir almal.

Ons het so lekker gebly. Ons het alles gehad wat ons nodig gekry het en was naby aan 'n paar toeriste-aantreklikhede en tog voel mens afgesonder en privaat.

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Indescribably beautiful and so peaceful. Would recommend it to everyone.

We had such a nice stay. We had everything we needed and were close to a few tourist attractions and yet one feels isolated and private.

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Erisca M - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Erisca M
Family with young children

Stunning plek!

Die plekkie is baie mooi en rustig! Sal volgende keer 'n naweek of selfs 'n week daarvan maak. Ongelooflike plek! Ten volle toegerus met alles wat nodig is.

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Stunning place!

The place is very pretty and peaceful! Next time would like to stay a weekend or even make a week of it. Unbelievable place! Fully equipped with everything that is needed.

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Ismari O - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ismari O
With friends

Castanea cottage is beautiful.

Castanea cottage offers a luxurious getaway. Just bring along some DVDs and games as there is no TV reception. Staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful, including their beautiful doggies!

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Elizabeth W - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elizabeth W
With friends

Pragtige plek in die natuur, smaakvol gedoen met wonderlike staf!

Ons het so lekker gekuier en dit is 'n pragtige plek met alles wat jy kan nodig hê. Plek is smaakvol en skoon, personeel so vriendelik. Sal dit definitief aanbeveel.

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Beautiful place in nature, tastefully done with wonderful staff!

We had such a great time and it's a beautiful place with everything you could need. Place is tasteful and clean, staff so friendly. Would definitely recommend it.

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Corrie C - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Corrie C
With spouse/partner

Baie skoon en netjies, pragtige ligging.

Het bietjie verdwaal op pad soontoe, maar Iris het ons mooi gehelp al was dit laat in die aand. Die plek is baie skoon en bied `n pragtige uitsig oor die dam. Sal beslis weer soontoe gaan.

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Very clean and neat, beautiful location.

Got a bit lost on my way there, but Iris helped us even though it was late at night. The place was very clean and the view over the dam was beautiful. Will definitely go there again.

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Hannelie D - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hannelie D
With friends

Die huis is smaakvol en gerieflik ingerig vir enige tipe weer.

Ons het die verblyf by Castanea baie geniet. Die huis is smaakvol en gerieflik ingerig vir enige tipe weer. Ons het die hout waardeer vir die kaggelvuur.

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The house is tastefully and comfortably furnished for any type of weather.

We really enjoyed the stay at Castanea. The house is tastefully and comfortably furnished for any type of weather. We appreciated the wood for the fireplace.

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Anton D - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anton D
With friends

Sprokieverhaal en baie rustig.

Baie netjies en baie mooi uitleg. Vriendelikheid was baie waardeer. Net die honde wat kom pla en in die huis.

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Fairy tale and very peaceful.

Very neat and great layout. Friendliness was much appreciated. The dogs were a bit bothersome and in the house.

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Willie S - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Willie S
Family with young children

'n Ware juweel in Magoebaskloof.

Ek, my pa en seuns het 'n heerlike naweek gehad in die Pinella and Castanea Farm Cottage. Die ligging en netheid van die cottages was besonders. Die cottage is ruim, met 2 slaapkamers en dan slaapplek in die lofts op verskeie plekke. 'n Heerlike kaggel (eintlik 2) is beskikbaar en daar is oorgenoeg hout beskikbaar indien ekstra hout benodig word teen 'n koste van R15 'n sak. Alles wat jy nodig het, is daar en die aandag aan detail was ongelooflik. Die kinders het heerlik visgevang en daar was honde op die plaas, waarmee die kinders ook heerlik gespeel het. Die ligging is ook baie naby aan ander besienswaardighede soos Haertnesburg, Debengeni watervalle en verskeie heerlike eetplekke op die Magoebaskloofpas. Beslis 'n plek waar enige iemand kan gaan en sal geniet.

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A true gem in Magoebaskloof.

I, my dad and boys had a wonderful weekend at Pinella and Castanea Farm Cottage. The location and cleanliness of the cottages were exceptional. The cottage is spacious with 2 bedrooms and then space in the loft. A lovely fireplace (actually 2) is available and there is plenty of wood available if extra wood is needed at a cost of R15 a bag. Everything you need is there and the attention to detail was incredible. The children enjoyed fishing and there were dogs on the farm with which the children also played. The location is also very close to other attractions such as Haertnesburg, Debengeni waterfalls and various delicious eateries on the Magoebaskloof Pass. Definitely a place where anyone can go and relax.

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Karien D - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Karien D
Family with young children

Koud, maar mooi.

Ons het in Castanea gebly, die dekor is baie mooi en smaakvol gedoen. Dit was net vrek koud en donker binne-in die huis, moes die heeltyd ligte aanhê, daai kaggel het maar gesukkel om by te bly. Die honde was te oulik en die een Dalmation was so te sê die heeltyd by ons, maar glad nie gepla nie.

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Cold, but pretty.

We stayed in Castanea, the decor is very pretty and done tastefully. It was super cold and dark inside the house, had to keep the lights on the entire time. The fireplace struggled to keep up. The dogs were too cute and the one Dalmatian was basically with us the entire time, but didn't bother us whatsoever.

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Ilze J - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Ilze J
Family with teenagers

Rustig en cosy.

Baie mooi en rustig, dit het heeltyd gereën terwyl ons daar was, so die kaggel was wonderlik en die huisie knus en warm.

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Peaceful and cosy.

Beautiful and peaceful, it rained the whole time while we were there, so the fireplace was wonderful and the house is cosy and warm.

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Hennie O - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hennie O
Family with young children

Bitter baie lekker!

Dit was 'n baie lekker en rustige naweek, die huis was wonderlik en ek sal def weer terug gaan!

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Bitter very tasty!

It was a very nice and peaceful weekend, the house was wonderful and I will definitely go back again!

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Krystal H - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Krystal H
With friends

Dit is een ongelooflike mooi plekkie, ons was so gelukkig en het vreeslik baie lekker gebly, dis asemroowend mooi.

Ons was 'n groep van 6 vriende, almal paartjies en ons het dit terdeë baie geniet, die plekkie Castanea is ongelooflik mooi, uit 'n storieboek-mooi, dis so rustig en mens voel tuis, die dam is 'n groot pluspunt vir ons gewees omdat almal hou van lyn natmaak, daar was genoeg slaapplek en alles was gerieflik en baie netjies en skoon, tot die honde was vir ons baie oulik, om te weet daar is lewe om 'n mens, niemand het gepla nie, en dit was net rustig. ons gaan definitief weer die plek boek as ons Magoebaskloof toe kom.

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This is one incredibly beautiful place, we were so lucky and had a very nice stay, it's breathtakingly beautiful.

We were a group of 6 friends, all couples and we really enjoyed it, the place Castanea is incredibly beautiful, out of a storybook, it's so peaceful and you feel at home, the dam is a big plus for us been because everyone likes to water the line, there was enough sleeping space and everything was comfortable and very neat and clean, even the dogs were very cute to us, to know that there is life around a person, no one bothered, and that was just take it easy we will definitely book the place again when we come to Magoebaskloof.

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Ria G - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Ria G

Vier heerlike reëndae in die bos.

Pinella and Castanea Farm Cottages is geleë in seker een van die mooiste plekke in Suid-Afrika. Weggesteek tussen bome en mis, het die huisie self 'n fantastiese stoep vanwaar jy die voëls en diere kan dophou. Wanneer dit vir drie uit die vier dae reën (soos wat met ons gebeur het), kan jy die kaggel binne aansteek en snoesig sit met 'n boek of 'n groot verskeidenheid bordspeletjies. Alhoewel 'n kennisgewing belowe dat hout elke dag afgelewer sou word, het dit nie gebeur nie en die daaglikse skoonmaakdiens het nie die vervanging van dinge soos toiletpapier of vuilgoedsakke ingesluit nie. Die huisie self is egter skoon en netjies en goed toegerus met al die eetgerei en ander toebehore wat jy sal nodig hê. Ekstra dingetjies soos 'n glasie sjerrie, boeke, speletjies, DVD's en 'n kaart met doendinge in the omgewing laat jou dadelik tuis voel. As jy iemand is wat altyd in kontak met die buitewêreld moet wees - hou verby. Pinella is een van die min plekke waar jy jou regtig kan afsluit van die res van die wêreld en sonder die onderbreking van jou selfoon die rus en vrede kan geniet.

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Four lovely rainy days in the forest.

Pinella and Castanea Farm Cottages are located in probably one of the most beautiful places in South Africa. Tucked away between trees and fog, the cottage itself has a fantastic porch from which you can watch the birds and animals. When it rains for three out of the four days (as it did for us), you can light the fireplace inside and snuggle up with a book or a large selection of board games. Although a notice promised that wood would be delivered every day, this did not happen and the daily cleaning service did not include the replacement of things like toilet paper or garbage bags. However, the cottage itself is clean and tidy and well equipped with all the cutlery and other accessories you will need. Extra little things like a glass of sherry, books, games, DVDs and a map with things to do in the area make you feel right at home. If you are someone who always needs to be in touch with the outside world - stop by. Pinella is one of the few places where you can really shut yourself off from the rest of the world and enjoy the peace and quiet without the interruption of your cell phone.

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Arona C - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Arona C
With friends

Beste plek vir rustigheid.

Ons het die blyplek baie geniet, dit was rustig en die uitsig is beeldskoon. Ons kon ook ons honde saamvat, hulle het die oop veld vreeslik geniet!

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Best place for tranquility.

We really enjoyed the place to stay, it was peaceful and the view is beautiful. We could also take our dogs with us, they really enjoyed the open field!

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Johanri D - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Johanri D
With friends

Heerlike naweek. Pragtige omgewing en akkommodasie puik.

Gaan maak gerus self 'n draai!

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Great weekend. Beautiful surroundings and excellent accommodation.

Feel free to take a look yourself!

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

'n Ideale wegbreekplekkie vir 'n naweek of langer.

Oulike huisie en baie mooi gemeubileer. Rustige amper sprokiesagtige omgewing binne 'n dennewoud. Alles wat mens nodig het om te ontspan van die stadslewe.

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An ideal getaway spot for a weekend or longer.

Cute little house and very nicely furnished. Tranquil almost fairytale setting within a pine forest. Everything one needs to relax from city life.

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Carlien G - Jun 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Carlien G
With friends

Knus woudhuisie - baie goed ingerig, baie netjies, heerlikste beddens!

Sien sterre.

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Cosy forest house - very well furnished, very neat and lovely beds!

See stars.

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Liezel B - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Liezel B
With friends

Perfekte naweekwegbreek.

Ons het heerlik lekker gebly oor Paasnaweek. Kothuis is heerlik ingerig kort wel net skerper messe! Anders as dit was dit perfek!

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Perfect weekend getaway.

We had a great stay over Easter weekend. The cottage is well equipped, but do need sharper knives. Otherwise it was perfect.

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Maryna H - Feb 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Maryna H
With spouse/partner

Incredible.

Very peaceful and relaxing.

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Nicole L - Feb 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicole L
Large group

Private and beautiful.

Beautiful and clean house which is tucked away in the forest making it feel private. Awesome bonfire area to sit under the stars.

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