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Smarag Cottage

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.8 out of 5from 17 reviews for Smarag Cottage
Cleanliness
4.8/5
Service
4.8/5
Location
4.8/5
Safety
4.6/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Patrick And Charne M - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Patrick And Charne M
With spouse/partner

A relaxing and peaceful gem of a place.

A relaxing and peaceful gem. Exceeded all our expectations. We found that everything we needed was included.

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Thank you, Patrick. I'm so happy that you had a wonderful stay at Smarag. Please come and visit again.

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

If I had the time I would have stayed longer.

Alicia is very friendly. The cottage was beautiful, clean, hot water available, firewood plus teabags, even eggs for breakfast. It's also a very safe place to stay.

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Thank you so much! Such a pleasure to have guests like you staying with us.
Please come and visit us again.

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

Pragtige stukkie natuur met al die geriewe.

Smarag is goed geleë vanaf die hoofroete. Jy voel sommer met jou aankoms al deel van die natuur. Smarag was skoon en netjies met meer geriewe as wat verwag word. Die gasvrou was vriendelik en was gereed om die ekstra myl te loop indien nodig. Ek sal Smarag beslis aanbeveel vir 'n oornagstop, maar ook vir langer se verblyf. Dankie Alicia dat jy jul stukkie plaas met ons gedeel het.

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Beautiful piece of nature with all the amenities.

Smarag is well located from the main route. You feel part of nature as soon as you arrive. Smarag was clean and tidy with more amenities than expected. The hostess was friendly and was ready to go the extra mile if needed. I would definitely recommend Smarag for an overnight stop, but also for a longer stay. Thank you Alicia for sharing your farm with us.

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Baie dankie Christo. Waardeer. Dis so lekker om gaste soos julle te ontvang. Kom gerus weer.

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

Heerlik gebly!

Baie lekker gebly. Alicia is baie vriendelik. Lekker stil en rustig. Sal weer daar bly. Dan net vir langer.

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Great stay!

Very nice stay. Alicia is very friendly. Nice quiet and peaceful. Will stay there again. Then only for longer.

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Baie dankie Johlene. Bly julle het lekker gekom. Kom gerus weer.

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Johannes B - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johannes B
With spouse/partner

Absolutely amazing!

Smarag Cottage is a hidden gem, with great value for money, wonderful views, and stunning location. Wonderful host and the cottage has everything and more than what is needed, we had such a nice time and will definitely stay there again!

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Thanks so much, Johannes. Such a pleasure to have guests like you. Hope to see you again.

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Simon V - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
3/5
Simon V
With spouse/partner

Veiligheid was 'n probleem.

Ons was heeltemal alleen gelaat in 'n perseel wat vrylik toeganklik is vanaf die hoofweg. Die gasaansteker was leeg en ons was genoodsaak om 9 km na Swellendam te ry om vuurhoutjies te gaan koop.

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Safety was an issue.

We were left completely alone in a site freely accessible from the main road. The gas lighter was empty and we were forced to drive 9 km to Swellendam to buy matches.

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Aj B - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Aj B
Family with young children

Vreedsaam, rustig en genotvol!

Smarag Cottage is uitstekend ingerig en was pynlik netjies met ons aankoms. Ons het alles gehad wat ons nodig gehad het. Die uitsig is beeldskoon en die pragtige tuin voeg net verder by tot die rustige atmosfeer.

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Peaceful, tranquil and enjoyable!

Smarag Cottage is excellently furnished and was painstakingly tidy upon our arrival. We had everything we needed. The view is picturesque and the beautiful garden only adds to the peaceful atmosphere.

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Baie dankie Aj! Dis lekker om gaste soos julle te ontvang.

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

Netjies, smaakvol, vol karakter en goed toegerus.

Goeie ligging naby Swellendam tussen plase met uitsig op die Langeberge. Veilige parkeerplek. Eie tuin met groot stoep.

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Neat, tasteful, full of character and well equipped.

Good location near Swellendam between farms with a view of the Langeberge. Secure parking. Own garden with large porch.

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Dankie Karel, bly julle het dit geniet.

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

Dit was 'n baie lekker, rustige plekkie. Sal enige tyd weer gaan.

Vriendelike ontvangs.

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It was a very nice, peaceful place. Would go again anytime.

Friendly reception.

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Dankie Chantelle! Bly julle het lekker gekuier.

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Chantel B - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chantel B
Family with young children

Loved it.

Lovely little cottage on a working farm with a beautiful garden which is enclosed. Perfect for small children. Stunning view of the mountains. Clean and comfortable stay. Everything you need. Loved it. Alicia gave me a warm welcome and made my stay an absolute pleasure.

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Thank you Chantelle. Love having guests like your family. Regards. Alicia

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Alta W - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Alta W
With spouse/partner

Pragtige en rustige omgewing.

Ons was bederf met 'n heerlike varsgebakte broodjie met aankoms. Gasvryheid en vriendelikheid was voortreflik. Sal graag weer in toekoms van Samrag se verblyf gebruik wil maak.

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Beautiful and peaceful surroundings.

We were spoiled with a delicious freshly baked bun on arrival. Hospitality and friendliness were outstanding. Would love to use Samrag's accommodation again in the future.

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Baie dankie Alta. Bly julle het dit geniet. Kom gerus weer.

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Leandri H - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Leandri H
Individual traveler

Pragtige kothuis en vriendelike mense.

'n Pragtige kothuis, uitstekend toegerus, silwerskoon en netjies, en met die mooiste uitsigte oor die berge. Alicia het uit haar pad gegaan om my te akkommodeer en welkom te laat voel.

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Beautiful cottage and friendly people.

A beautiful cottage, excellently equipped, spotless and tidy, and with the most beautiful views over the mountains. Alicia went out of her way to accommodate me and make me feel welcome.

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Baie dankie Leandri. Waardeer dit baie. Julle twee is altyd welkom.

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Valerie L - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Valerie L
With spouse/partner

Awesome en Rustig.

Rustige plaasatmosfeer en tog naby genoeg aan die dorp. Alles wat ons nodig gehad het was daar. Sal beslis weer teruggaan. Lekker tuisgemaakte brood en heuning - ook self gemaak, het op ons gewag en ons het die laaste krummel ook geëet. Ook lekker beskuit. Dankie, julle het ons vakansie gemaak.

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Awesome and Peaceful.

Quiet farm atmosphere and yet close enough to town. Everything we needed was there. Will definitely go back again. Nice homemade bread and honey - also made by ourselves, was waiting for us and we ate the last crumb too. Also nice biscuits. Thank you, you made our vacation.

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Baie dankie vir die mooi review Valerie. Bly julle het dit geniet! Kom asb gerus weer!

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Sevey L - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sevey L
With spouse/partner

Was 'n netjiese en pragtige huisie met mooie natuur.

Het dit baie geniet. Baie mooi en netjies.

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Was a neat and beautiful house surrounded by natural beauty.

Enjoyed it a lot. Beautiful and neat.

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Baie dankie. Ek waardeer dit en om gaste soos julle te ontvang. Kom gerus weer.
Alicia

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Scharia M - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Scharia M
With spouse/partner

Beslis 'n plekkie om 'n naweek te vervolmaak!

Wat 'n lekker wegbreeknaweek in n pragtige cottage en omgewing. Die huisie is perfek ingerig, netjies en skoon en die tuin is bekoorlik. Die uitsig oor die lemoenboorde is asemrowend en die rustigheid is soos salf vir die siel. Dit voel soos huis weg van die huis en Elri Swart het die proses so vergemaklik met maklike aanwysings en gereelde opvolg. Hierdie is nou een plekkie wat ek oor en oor sal besoek! Beslis die moeite werd!

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Definitely a place to perfect a weekend!

What a nice weekend getaway in a beautiful cottage and surroundings. The house is perfectly furnished, neat and clean and the garden is charming. The view over the orange groves is breathtaking and the tranquility is like balm for the soul. It feels like home away from home and Elri Swart made the process so easy with easy directions and regular follow up. This is now one place I will visit again and again! Definitely worth it!

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Hi Scharia,
Baie dankie vir die mooi resensie! Ek is bly julle het dit geniet.

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

Baie mooi en baie groot spasie vir die geld wat jy betaal.

Dit is 'n baie oulike plek en die mense is professioneel en goeie mense en ek sal dit enige tyd aanbeveel.

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Very nice and very big space for the money you pay.

It is a very nice place and the people are professional and good people and I would recommend it anytime.

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Elizabeth R - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Elizabeth R
With spouse/partner

Goed genoeg vir een aand se verblyf.

Aanwysings by indraai-hek onduidelik: geen naam. Kombuis baie goed toegerus. Badkamer-toilet kort 'n deur. Slaapkamer klein maar voldoende vir een nag. Stoep kort aandag: muur se pleister val af, een ou houtstoeltjie met net drie heel pote, ou stukkie weggooi-mat. Reuk van drein hinderlik.

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Good enough for one night's stay.

Directions at turn-in gate unclear: no name. Kitchen very well equipped. Bathroom-toilet lacks a door. Bedroom small but sufficient for one night. Porch lacks attention: wall's plaster is falling off, one old wooden stool with only three whole legs, old piece of discarded carpet. Odor of drain bothersome.

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  • Capacity: 2 people
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Portion 10 of Bakkeley Plaats, Buffeljagsrivier, Swellendam, 6742, Western Cape
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