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Shawu Bush Cottage

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.9 out of 5from 28 reviews for Shawu Bush Cottage
Cleanliness
5.0/5
Service
5.0/5
Location
4.8/5
Safety
4.9/5
Value for money
4.9/5
Bernadette L - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bernadette L
With spouse/partner

An absolute treat.

Mike and Carol are amazing hosts. The cottage is clean, tastefully decorated and well-equipped. The perfect setting for a lovely break from city life.

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

Heerlik. Alles was van goeie kwaliteit en netheid was uitstekend.

Carol en Mike is wonderlike mense en dit was voorwaar 'n plesier om in hulle eenheid te kon tuisgaan. Die wild wat so tussen huise beweeg en kom inloer was wonderlik. Shawu is vir seker weer 'n besoek werd en met die wildtuin slegs 'n paar kilometers verder, maak ons al planne om gou weer te gaan kuier.

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Delicious. Everything was of good quality and cleanliness was excellent.

Carol and Mike are wonderful people and it was truly a pleasure to be able to stay in their unit. The wildlife moving between houses like this and dropping in was wonderful. Shawu is definitely worth another visit and with the wildlife park only a few kilometers away, we are already making plans to visit again soon.

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Thomas N - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Thomas N
With spouse/partner

Baie vriendelike en behulpsame eienaars.

Plek baie netjies. Baie wild wat kom kuier. Heerlike weer.

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Very friendly and helpful owners.

Place very neat. Lots of wildlife that come to visit. Great weather.

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

5 nagte. 5 uitstekends.

5 nagte geslaap. Baie wild gesien. Vir elke dag twee woorde: Uitstekend verby. Baie dankie vir wonderlike verblyf. Julle is tops as gashere.

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5 nights. 5 excellent.

Slept 5 nights. Seen a lot of wildlife. For every day two words: Excellent past. Thank you very much for a wonderful stay. You are tops as hosts.

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

Caring and very hospitable hosts. Spotlessly clean accommodation.

Will visit again.

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

Lovely clean cottage with everything we need.

Thank you Carol and Alan for your hospitality. We love staying at Shawu.

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E S - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
E S
With spouse/partner

Baie aangename plek om in te bly.

Baie oulike eienaars, mense met 'n hart vir hulle medemens.

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Very pleasant place to stay.

Very nice owners, people with a heart for their fellow human beings.

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Dean C - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dean C
With spouse/partner

We enjoyed our stay and the host very accommodating.

Very enjoyable and was very comfortable.

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Hilda V - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hilda V
With spouse/partner

It's a pleasure staying at Shawu Bush Cottage.

Shawu Bush Cottage is neat and comfortable accommodation. A wonderful break in a tranquil stetting.

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

Het welkom gevoel van die eerste ontmoeting af.

Carol is 'n wonderlike gasvrou. Die huisie is silwerskoon en baie gerieflik. Sal Shawu Bush Cottage enige tyd aanbeveel.

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Felt welcome from the first meeting.

Carol is a wonderful hostess. The house is spotless and very comfortable. Would recommend Shawu Bush Cottage anytime.

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Rudolph G - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Rudolph G
With spouse/partner

Heerlik stil en ontspanne.

Eienaar gaan uit haar pad vir gaste, was verwekom met 'n bottel wyn en afskeidsgeskenkie op Sondag. Gasgeyser werk goed, geen probleme. Sal vir seker weer hier bly.

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Wonderfully quiet and relaxed.

Owner goes out of her way for guests, was greeted with a bottle of wine and parting gift on Sunday. Gas geyser works well, no problems. Will stay here again for sure.

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

Absolutely awesome. Great value for money. Comfortable accommodation. Wonderful and friendly owners.

Comfortable accommodation. Neat and clean. Most accommodating and friendly owners.

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Kyle R - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kyle R
With spouse/partner

Fantastiese diens en wilde diere oorals om ons.

Vreeslik ontspanend gewees met al die wilde diere om ons, die plekkie is perfek uitgelê.

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Fantastic service and wild animals all around us.

Very relaxing with all the wild animals around us, the place is perfectly laid out.

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Claudia A - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Claudia A
Individual traveler

Peaceful

Well equipped cottage and friendly, welcoming hosts.

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

Shawu is voorwaar die regte plek vir 2 mense.

Gasvrye Carol en Mike het ons vriendelik ontvang. Shawu is uit die boeke 'n rustige, netjiese cottage. Die dier en voëllewe laat mens na aan die natuur voel.Die vol DStv is 'n groot pluspunt. Shawu sien ons weer!

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Shawu is truly the right place for 2 people.

Hospitable Carol and Mike received us kindly. From the books, Shawu is a quiet, tidy cottage. The animal and bird life makes you feel close to nature. The full DStv is a big plus. Shawu see you again!

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

Uitstekende waarde vir jou geld.

Sal vir seker terugkeer.

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Excellent value for money.

Will return for sure.

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

Heerlik en ontspannend.

Carol is 'n uitstekende gasvrou. Ons het 'n klein geskenkie ontvang en sy het ons met ope arms verwelkom. Die eenheid is netjies en net wat mens nodig het. Sal beslis weer daar gaan bly. Dis rustig, stil en byna op die rivier. Die perfekte vakansiewegbreek.

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Delicious and relaxing.

Carol is an excellent hostess. We received a small gift and she welcomed us with open arms. The unit is neat and just what one needs. Will definitely stay there again. It's peaceful, quiet and almost on the river. The perfect holiday break.

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

Amazing, wonderlike blyplek.

Mike en Carol is wonderlike gashere. Jy sal ver gaan om hartliker en vriendeliker mense te kry. Skoon en netjiese verblyf met verrassings hier en daar. Naby genoeg vir lekker stappies rivier toe. Baie wild wat besoek by die chalet aflê en ons het twee keer die olifante by die rivier gekry!

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Amazing, amazing place to stay.

Mike and Carol are wonderful hosts. You will go far to find more warm and friendly people. Clean and tidy accommodation with surprises here and there. Close enough for nice walks to the river. Lots of wildlife visiting the chalet and we saw the elephants at the river twice!

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Louise J - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Louise J
With spouse/partner

Wat 'n heerlike ervaring in die bos. Baie netjiese eenslaapkamer slaapplek met dubbelbed, kombuis en sitkamer oopplan. Volle DStv, dit is baie netjies en wild loop verby terwyl jy op stoep ontspan met vuurtjie.

Lekker bederf gewees met 'n bottel rooiwyn en 'n moedersdaggeskenkie van Carol en Mike eienaars van Shawu. En natuurlik toe ons ry deel Carol weer pakkie lekkers vir die pad. Dit was baie lekker en eienaars van Shawu het ons trip spesiaal gemaak. Gaan kuier gerus. Netjiese verblyf met gasvrye eienaars. Naby Krokodilrivier met geskenkies. Die klein goedjies wat ons laat welkom voel het.

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What a lovely experience in the woods. Very neat one-bedroom accommodation with double bed, open-plan kitchen and living room. Full DStv, it's very neat and wildlife walks by while you relax on the porch with a fire.

Nicely spoiled with a bottle of red wine and a mother's day gift from Carol and Mike owners of Shawu. And of course when we were driving, Carol again shared a packet of sweets for the road. It was very nice and the owners of Shawu made our trip special. Feel free to visit. Neat accommodation with hospitable owners. Near Crocodile River with gifts. The little things that made us feel welcome.

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

Ons was heerlik verras met wat vir ons gewag het. Ideale plek vir 2 persone.

Baie skoon netjiese akkommodasie wat volledig toegerus is.

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We were pleasantly surprised with what awaited us. Ideal place for 2 people.

Very clean and tidy accommodation that is fully equipped.

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

Perfect weekend getaway spot.

Carol and Michael were perfect hosts. The cottage was neat and clean. The kitchen was equipped with everything necessary, Carol even left clean water, fresh milk and ice in the fridge for us. Definitely perfect for a single person or a couple.

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

Baie lekker plekkie.

Baie mooi skoon, veilig en vriendelike eienaars.

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Very nice place.

Very nice clean, safe and friendly owners.

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

Carol and Mike are wonderful hosts, helpful, friendly and sincere.

We were super impressed with the cleanliness of the cottage. It is a cosy, safe and peaceful place and only a few minutes walk from the river. Carol goes the extra mile by leaving cold water in the fridge, putting out coffee, milk etc. and even spoiled us with a snack basket. We will definitely be back!

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Karin B - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karin B
With spouse/partner

Baie geniet.

Baie vriendelike en gasvrye egpaar. Hulle gaan uit hul pad uit om jou te help sodat jou tydjie 'n mooi herrinnering bly.

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Enjoyed a lot.

Very friendly and hospitable couple. They go out of their way to help you so that your time remains a beautiful memory.

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Jurie D - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jurie D
With spouse/partner

Rustig en stil.

Stil en rustig, binne stapafstand vanaf Krokodilrivier waar jy lekker kan stap lang die wildtuin se draad en wild soek.

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Calm and quiet.

Quiet and peaceful, within walking distance of Crocodile River where you can have a nice walk along the wildlife park's wire and look for wildlife.

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Henk V - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Henk V
With spouse/partner

Anniversary weekend

Will truly recommend Shawu Bush Cottage. From our arrival we were greeted with friendliness until our departure. The place is clean, tidy and comfortable. Small gifts here and there shows the friendliness and willingness of the owners going the extra mile. Short walking distance to the river a bonus. We will certainly be returning soon.

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Anna Marie E - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anna Marie E
With spouse/partner

Groot verrassing.

Pragtig, silwerskoon, uitstekend geleë, baie meer as wat verwag is en heerlik uitgerus. Loopafstand vanaf die cottage na grens van die Kruger, sonder al die verkeer op jou voorstoep.

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Big surprise.

Beautiful, spotlessly clean, excellently located, much more than expected and wonderfully rested. Walking distance from the cottage to the border of the Kruger, without all the traffic on your doorstep.

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

Very relaxing, saw lots of animals around the cottage.

Clean unit ideal for 2 people. Within walking distance to the waterfront. Lots of animals visited the cottage. Hosts, Carol and Mike went out of their way to make sure we had a great stay.

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  • Capacity: 2 people
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 3170 Naboom Street, Marloth Park, 1321, Mpumalanga
  • No children under 18
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