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Thatcher's Rest Self-catering Cottage

Self Catering

Review Summary

5 out of 5from 29 reviews for Thatcher's Rest Self-catering Cottage
Cleanliness
5.0/5
Service
4.9/5
Location
5.0/5
Safety
4.9/5
Value for money
5.0/5
Pierre R - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pierre R
With spouse/partner

If you want peace, this is for you.

This was our second stay in what I call "a little piece of heaven". If you need to switch off with no access to any communications or electronic devices, look no further.

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Thank you for your kind review, Pierre.
Hope to see you again in the near future.
Kind regards,
June

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Adrienne W - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Adrienne W
Large group

Absolutely stunning; I could have easily stayed there for three weeks!

Our stay was idyllic. The location is one of the best I have experienced in the country, and the attention to detail to maintain a sense of peace and privacy, while providing fabulous outdoor amenities, was exceptional. The cottage was well-equipped, comfortable, and charming. I loved swimming in the dam, and my family enjoyed fishing. The customer service was outstanding. I forgot some of my clothes and jewelry, and they were promptly returned to me via courier, with my offer of reimbursement for costs waived as a favor. I will return to the accommodation at the first opportunity.

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Thank you so much for your lovely review, Adrienne.
I'm so happy that you enjoyed your stay and found everything to your satisfaction.
The return of your forgotten items was my pleasure. Regards, June

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

Absolutely stunning!

Absolutely stunning accommodation built on water, surrounded by beautiful nature. This is a perfect place to reconnect with your loved ones and nature and enjoy peace, relaxation and tranquillity. We absolutely loved the rowing boat! The accommodation is well equipped and spacious with an amazing outside area. The glass patio is also stunning! I'd recommend this place to anyone; young, old, as a couple and as a family.

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Thank you for your lovely review of Thatcher's Rest Renate. I'm sure that it will go a long way in encouraging prospective guests to visit.
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you and your family back to Thatcher's Rest some day. Warm regards June.

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

Baie ontspannend.

Rustige omgewing.

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Very relaxing.

Quiet environment.

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

Rustigste plekkie onder die son!

Alles 100% in werkende toestand, pragtige plek. Pad net baie sleg! Geen opvangs vir selfone. Sal weer gaan kuier.

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Quietest place under the sun!

Everything 100% in working condition, beautiful place. Road just very bad! No reception for mobile phones. Will visit again.

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

Ontspanend, rustig, vredevol.

So mooi natuurskoon.

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Relaxing, peaceful, peaceful.

Such beautiful scenery.

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Melodie G - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Melodie G

Peace on earth.

Ideal bass fishing lodge.

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

Very neat house in such a peaceful place.

A wonderful home for those who love nature, tranquillity, solitude and fishing. A cosy house, with a beautiful deck where you can spend not only sunny days but evenings around the boma. We spent an absolutely wonderful time there alone with nature.

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Thank you for your lovely review, Danil.
I'm sure it will go a long way in encouraging potential guests to visit Thatcher's Rest.
We hope to host you and your family again someday.
Warm regards,
June Smith

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

We had a wonderful time. We loved the beautiful house in an incredible setting.

The cottage was breathtakingly beautiful. The loveliest place I have ever stayed in.

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Thank you for your lovely and positive review, Jane. I'm sure it will go a long way towards future bookings. Kindest regards. June Smith

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Betsie E - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Betsie E
With friends

Altyd n plesier.

Pragtige omgewing en pragtige huisie. Goed toegerus en skoon. Lekker visgevang en gaan stap in berge. Tweede keer dat ons daar is en sal altyd terugkom. Thank you so much Smith family.

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Always a pleasure.

Beautiful surroundings and beautiful house. Well equipped and clean. Have fun fishing and go hiking in the mountains. Second time we've been there and will always come back. Thank you so much Smith family.

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

Incredible, tranquil venue.

Dankie, sal weer besoek.

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Thank you for your comment, Charles. It says it all.

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Japie G - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Japie G
Family with young children

Exceptional stay.

Thatcher's Rest is an amazing place, we have so much fun in an upmarket establishment and although the weather was not conducive to fishing, there was so much else to do. What a cosy double story thatch house on the dam. Will return tomorrow if I could.

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Thanks for your lovely review Japie. We're very happy to know that you enjoyed your stay at Thatcher's Rest Self-catering Cottage and that everything was to your satisfaction.
We look forward to hosting you and your family again sometime in the future.
Warm regards,
John and June Smith

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Haidee C - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Haidee C
With friends

Het baie lekker ontspan en gerus.

Pragtige omgewing. Stilte is asemrowend. Netjiese, baie volledig toegeruste huisie. Absolute fees om daar te kon bly. Wat jy bespreek het, is wat jy gekry het.

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Had a great time relaxing and resting.

Beautiful surroundings. Silence is breathtaking. Neat, very fully equipped cottage. Absolute feast to be able to stay there. What you booked is what you got.

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

Ongelooflike wegbreek waar die diens en omgewing van uitstaande gehalte was, dit word hoogs aanbeveel!

Van ons aankoms tot vertrek was dit 'n onvergeetlike ervaring. Die omgewing is pragtig, rustig en baie netjies. Dekor van Thatcher's Rest is stylvol en van uitstaande gehalte. Ons kon ontspan en lekker uitrus. Die dam is op jou voorstoep en berge rondom jou, baie mooi natuur. Kos vir die siel. Ons sal vir seker weer kom. Dankie aan almal wat dit so spesiaal gemaak het.

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Amazing getaway where the service and environment was top notch, highly recommended!

From our arrival to departure it was an unforgettable experience. The environment is beautiful, peaceful and very neat. Decor of Thatcher's Rest is stylish and of excellent quality. We could relax and have a good rest. The dam is on your doorstep and mountains around you, very beautiful nature. Food for the soul. We will come again for sure. Thanks to everyone who made it so special.

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Kobus V - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kobus V
With friends

Fantastiese verblyf, die rustigheid is onbeskryflik. Ons het heerlik ontspan.

Alles wat jy nodig het om te ontspan en natuur te geniet kan hier gekry word. Goeie waarde vir geld.

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Fantastic accommodation, the tranquility is indescribable. We had a great time relaxing.

Everything you need to relax and enjoy nature can be found here. Good value for money.

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Betsie E - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Betsie E
With friends

Pragtig.

Ongelooflik mooi en rustig. Baie vriendelike diens. Baie goed toegerus. Nie een keer iets gekort nie. Tot bordspeletjies. Die manne het heerlik visgevang en bootjie gery. Sal defnitief weer daar wil bly. Thank you so much June and family.

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Beautiful.

Incredibly beautiful and peaceful. Very friendly service. Very well equipped. Not once was something lacking. To board games. The men enjoyed fishing and boating. Would definitely stay there again. Thank you so much June and family.

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Marnus J - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marnus J
With friends

Hemel op aarde.

Thatcher's Rest is net die regte plek om weg te breek uit die besige stad. Die huis is ten volle toegerus met als wat jy benodig. Ons het dit regtig baie geniet en sal verseker weer terug gaan. June and John, thank you very much for being such great hosts and for sharing your piece of heaven on earth with us. We look forward to visiting again very soon.

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Heaven on earth.

Thatcher's Rest is just the right place to break away from the busy city. The house is fully equipped with everything you need. We really enjoyed it and will definitely go back again. June and John, thank you very much for being such great hosts and for sharing your piece of heaven on earth with us. We look forward to visiting again very soon.

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Michelle B - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michelle B
With friends

The place is a gem.

So clean and very well equipped. It is so quiet and peaceful and we were made to feel very welcome and comfortable.

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Kobus V - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kobus V
Individual traveler

Excellent.

We had a lovely stay at Thatcher's Rest and will return in the future.

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Lydia D - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lydia D
With spouse/partner

We had a wonderful stay at Thatcher's Rest.

The venue was absolutely beautiful, and completely relaxing, which is what we were looking for.

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Loma L - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Loma L
With spouse/partner

Beste en mooiste wegbreek naweek.

Great vir die siel. Beslis 'n stukkie hemel op aarde en voorreg om dit te kon sien. Kan nie wag om weer te gaan nie!

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Best and most beautiful getaway weekend.

Great for the soul. Definitely a piece of heaven on earth and privilege to be able to see it. Can't wait to go again!

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

Peaceful and quiet. Excellent setting.

Enjoyed weekend at Thatcher's Rest. Beautiful cottage. Everything you need in the cottage is there.

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

Baie lekker met fantastiese uitsigte.

Dit is een van die rustigste plekke waarheen 'n mens kan gaan, die uitsig vanaf die huis is baie mooi en iets om te waardeer. As 'n mens baie voëls en sterre wil sien sal jy nie teleurgesteld wees nie. Ons het baie lekker gebly en sal vir seker weer gaan. Die dam waarop die huis is, is volop van bass en forel.

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Very nice with fantastic views.

It is one of the most peaceful places one can go, the view from the house is very beautiful and something to appreciate. If you want to see lots of birds and stars you will not be disappointed. We had a great stay and will definitely go again. The pond on which the house is is abundant with bass and trout.

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Christel B - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christel B

Wat 'n ongelooflike ervaring!

Met ons aankoms was ons asems weggeslaan. Thatchers Rest is regtig 'n belewenis Die huisie het alles in wat 'n mens nodig het vir so salige wegbreek-naweek. June het ons onmiddellik laat welkom voel en alles baie mooi vir ons verduidelik. Die huis lyk presies soos die fotos lyk, geen onaangename verassings nie. Ek sal dit enige tyd vir enige iemand aanbeveel. Dis sowaar 'n mind-body-and-soul reset plekkie.

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What an incredible experience!

When we arrived we were breathless. Thatchers Rest is really an experience. The cottage has everything one needs for such a blissful getaway weekend. June immediately made us feel welcome and explained everything to us very well. The house looks exactly like the photos, no unpleasant surprises. I would recommend it to anyone anytime. It's really a mind-body-and-soul reset place.

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Jennifer H - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jennifer H

Great Location, peace and tranquility at it's best.

Arriving at Thatchers Rest you start to relax immediately, sitting outside in the boma area and overlooking the dam. The inside of the cottage is great and very comfortable, with all that you need from large mugs for coffee or wine glasses. For electricity you have an automatic generator which works really well so at night you really have some peace and quiet. The large fireplace inside is very nice and we will be back in winter.

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Michelle D - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michelle D
With spouse/partner

Thatcher's Rest Cottage is die toonbeeld van die private romantiese "cottage on the lake" .

Hierdie "cottage on the lake" het al ons verwagtinge oortref. Daar is van 'n knus kaggelvuur, tot warmwatersakke vir koue aande en 'n roeiboot vir die dam! Die detail en ontwerp van die cottage is deur die eienaar self gedoen - en die vakmanskap en geniale uitleg optimaliseer die ongelooflike natuurskoon rondom jou. Die gevoel en visuele effek van letterlik op die water bly is ongelooflik.

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Thatcher's Rest Cottage is the epitome of the private romantic "cottage on the lake".

This "cottage on the lake" exceeded all our expectations. There is everything from a cozy log fire, to hot water bottles for cold evenings and a rowing boat for the pond! The detail and design of the cottage was done by the owner himself - and the craftsmanship and ingenious layout optimize the incredible natural beauty around you. The feeling and visual effect of literally staying on the water is incredible.

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Thank you for your lovely review. We are sure that it will go a long way to encourage guests to visit.
It was great meeting you and hope to see you again soon.
Kindest regards,
John and June

Thatcher's Rest Self-catering Cottage
Sanette V - Nov 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sanette V
Family with young children

Wat 'n pragtige plek om by te kon wees!

Wat 'n ongelooflike tyd om deel te kon hê in hierdie stukkie "Hemel op Aarde". Die plek is absoluut pragtig! Ons was baie vriendelik ontvang en is geneem na die pragtige plekkie. Dit is skoon, netjies, meer as gerieflik en baie mooi. Ons het die paddakore geniet in die aande, die bleshoendertjies en kolganse het kom kuier naby die dek. Daar was 'n baie groot baber wat ook kom draai het en Kobus en Michaela het heerlik visgevang en geroei. Ons is die Saterdag laatmiddag vermaak deur 'n ribbokooi en ram wat mekaar gejaag het en behoorlik gebokspring het van plesier. Baie dankie vir hierdie pragtige plek, ons kom beslis weer.

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What a beautiful place to be at!

What an incredible time to be able to participate in this piece of "Heaven on Earth". The place is absolutely beautiful! We were received very kindly and were taken to the beautiful place. It is clean, tidy, more than comfortable and very beautiful. We enjoyed the frogs in the evenings, the little hens and geese came to visit near the deck. There was a very large catfish that also came around and Kobus and Michaela had a great time fishing and paddling. We were entertained on Saturday late afternoon by a rib cage and ram that chased each other and jumped up and down with pleasure. Thank you very much for this beautiful place, we will definitely come again.

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Dries K - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dries K
With spouse/partner

'n Droom wat waar geword het!

Wonderlikste plek vir 'n wegbreek as 'n paartjie of gesin. Heerlik afgesonder! Paddakoor en sterre wat jy kan pluk. Lieflike ervaring. Verblyf uitstekend!

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A dream come true!

Most wonderful place for a getaway as a couple or family. Wonderfully secluded! Frog ear and stars you can pick. Lovely experience. Excellent stay!

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Sarie V - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sarie V
With friends

Gaan kyk self!

Ons het 'n heerlike 3 dae by Thatcher's spandeer. Vriendelike en hulpvaardige personeel, ligging in 'n mooi omgewing (met 'n fantastiese paddakoor!), heerlike boma/dek, goed toegerus. Sal graag weer wil gaan!

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Go see for yourself!

We spent a lovely 3 days at Thatcher's. Friendly and helpful staff, location in a beautiful area (with a fantastic frog ear!), lovely boma/deck, well equipped. Would love to go again!

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  • Capacity: 6 people
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Collings Pass Road (off N11), Biggarsberg, 50 km from Ladysmith, 2920, KwaZulu-Natal
  • All ages welcome
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