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UmSisi Cottage

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.8 out of 5from 25 reviews for UmSisi Cottage
Cleanliness
5.0/5
Service
5.0/5
Location
4.5/5
Safety
4.8/5
Value for money
4.9/5
Marina K - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marina K
With spouse/partner

Geniet die Laeveld in gerief, styl in 'n ontspanne huis-weg van die huis omgewin.

Umsisu Cottage het ons verwagtinge oortref wat ligging, waarde, gerief en atmosfeer betref. Die eienaars bestuur die akkommodasie en gaste met grasie, vriendelikheid en flair. Die cottage het alle geriewe wat nodig is vir ontspanning en gerief, en die dekor, gronde en tuin is 'n lus vir die oog en rus vir die siel.

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Enjoy the Lowveld in comfort, style in a relaxed home away from home.

Umsisu Cottage exceeded our expectations in terms of location, value, comfort and atmosphere. The owners manage the accommodation and guests with grace, friendliness and flair. The cottage has all the amenities needed for relaxation and comfort, and the decor, grounds and garden are pleasing to the eye and restful to the soul.

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Aabeda T - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Aabeda T
Family with young children

Great place to recharge and rejuvenate.

Our stay was absolutely great. The cottage was easy to find and very neat and tidy. The hosts were responsive, warm and hospitable. The views were great. We especially enjoyed the bird life. Thank you for sharing your special home with us.

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Nonkululeko M - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nonkululeko M
Family with young children

The cottage has everything you'll ever need. The owners and staff are friendly.

Amazing place, clean and safe. Amanda, Paddy and Sunday are wonderful.

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

Sien sterre

Netjiese plek om as basis vir besoeke om die omgewing te benut en dan saans tot rus te kom. Ideaal vir dagbesoke aan Kruger wildtuin.

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Neat place to use as a base for visits around the area and then to rest in the evening. Ideal for day visits to Kruger game park.

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Thank you for taking the time to write a review. It is always greatly appreciated. It was lovely to meet you both and we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Kind regards Amanda, Paddy and the umSisi Team.

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Calum K - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Calum K
With spouse/partner

Scenic and tranquil stay with the most friendly and accommodating hosts.

I could not possibly recommend umSisi cottage and its hosts, Amanda and Paddy, any more highly. The location is perfect for day trips to all the surrounding towns, like Sabie, Graskop, Pilgrims Rest and various activities, like Sudwala Caves, Long Tom Toboggan within roughly an hours drives. A little further, 2 hours, and you are at Blyde Canyon dam and all its activities. The hosts know all the exciting things to do in the vicinity and can also recommend the best restaurants to try in the area. The accommodation is perfectly outfitted for a breakaway and is cleaned by the most amazing staff. Would recommend anyone travelling in the area to stay here.

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It was so lovely to welcome you back to umSisi Cottage for an adventure holiday as opposed to a Kruger holiday! You did so much in such a short time, but there is still more to explore! So we look forward to your return next year.
Kind regards,
Amanda, Paddy and team.

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Tony K - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tony K
With spouse/partner

Well established accommodation.

Amanda, the owner, was very friendly, staff Sunday were professional and client-oriented. I enjoyed staying there.

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Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Hugely appreciated. It was lovely to meet you both and we look forward to your return. Kind regards, Amanda and the umSisi Team.

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Anonymous Guest - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
With spouse/partner

A safari atmosphere - a wealth of South Africa.

On the farm or in the forest - feeling at home here in South Africa again. We realize that if there was no Covid, just like in the Kruger National Park, our locals would never have been able to experience this luxury of British Colonial. Being able to experience many new places in our tourist areas, due to less tourism.

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Maggie H - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Maggie H

Heerlike, rustige naweekuitspan.

Ons verblyf by umSisi Cottage was heerlik. Die huisie is goed en smaakvol toegerus, en die eienaars en personeel is vriendelik en hulpvaardig. Lekker naby aan Numbi-hek. Ek sal weer hier tuisgaan. Dit was heerlik!

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Lovely, peaceful weekend getaway.

Our stay at umSisi Cottage was wonderful. The cottage is well and tastefully furnished, and the owners and staff are friendly and helpful. Nice close to Numbi gate. I will stay here again. It was delicious!

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Elbeth L - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elbeth L
With spouse/partner

Rustig, eienaars en personeel baie aangenaam en vriendelik.

Rustige atmosfeer en baie netjies. Baie aangename mense en personeel baie vriendelik en professioneel.

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Quiet, owners and staff very pleasant and friendly.

Quiet atmosphere and very neat. Very pleasant people and staff very friendly and professional.

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

Heerlik gerus op die dek in die hangmat.

Paddy en Amanda het ons vriendelik verwelkom. Die personeel was baie vriendelik. umSisi Cottage is opreg 'n 5 ster-cottage en het in al ons behoeftes voldoen. Paddy het nie geskroom om vir ons plaaslike hout en roosmaryn te bring toe hy hoor skaaptjoppies is op die kole vir aandete nie. Ek sal beslis umSisi weer besoek, maar sal die keer myself wil bederf om in umSisi Huis te bly. Ek kan umSisi Cottage werklik aanbeveel.

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Relax on the deck in the hammock.

Paddy and Amanda welcomed us kindly. The staff was very friendly. umSisi Cottage is truly a 5 star cottage and met all our needs. Paddy didn't hesitate to bring us local wood and rosemary when he heard lamb chops were on the coals for dinner. I will definitely visit umSisi again, but this time I will want to treat myself to stay in umSisi House. I can truly recommend umSisi Cottage.

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UmSisi Cottage 's response

Hi Nadine,

Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We look forward to your return.

Kind regards,

Amanda and the umSisi Team

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Werner K - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Werner K
Family with young children

Uitstekend

Uitstekende gasvryheid deur Paddy, Amanda en span. Baie netjiese huisie en grond waarop geleë baie mooi. Gerieflik naby Numbi hek.

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Excellent.

Excellent hospitality by Paddy, Amanda and the team. Very neat house and the grounds it is located on are beautiful. Conveniently close to Numbi Gate.

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

Peaceful and beautiful.

Not only is the location superb, with easy access (roughly an hour's travel in either direction) to various great locations (White River, Sabie, Graskop, Pilgrims Rest, Nelspruit, etc.), but the actual accommodation is clean, comfortable and is designed for relaxation (there is a hammock, a lovely deck to relax on and a Weber to use for an evening braai). The owners are friendly and very knowledgeable about the area and can provide great recommendations for restaurants or sites to visit. There is a daily staff service to wash dishes, clean and tidy up and it means that you really have to do very little. The area really has everything you need (restaurants, grocery stores, etc.), so you do not need to bring much along for a trip here.

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Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review! We thoroughly enjoyed having you and your family here with us last weekend and hope that we can welcome you back to out little piece of paradise in the not too distant future. Kind regards Amanda, Paddy and the umSisi Team.

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

We had a lovely stay at umSisi Cottage.

A very comfortable and well-appointed cottage close to Kruger Park and the Panorama Route. The cottage is private, very neat and secure. It has a great view over the valley. Paddy and Amanda are awesome hosts and provide a personal touch. The monkeys entertain early mornings while the bushbabies pass through the trees during the evening. We hope to visit again soon!

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Ons het heerlik gebly in umSisi Cottage.

'n Baie gerieflike en goed ingerigte kothuis naby Krugerpark en die Panorama-roete. Die kothuis is privaat, baie netjies en veilig. Dit het 'n wonderlike uitsig oor die vallei. Paddy en Amanda is ongelooflike gashere en bied 'n persoonlike aanraking. Die ape vermaak vroegoggend terwyl die bosbokke gedurende die aand deur die bome gaan. Ons hoop om binnekort weer te besoek!

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Adel M - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Adel M
Family with teenagers

The most beautiful cottage I have ever seen, everything in its place, amazing garden.

A very beautiful, clean cottage that I could just move into tomorrow. Everything is in its place. The hosts are the most amazing and caring people that I have ever met. I would so love to go back for a longer period of time to absorb the peace and tranquillity.

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Esmerelda F - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Esmerelda F
With spouse/partner

Genotvol, asemrowend, rustigheid.

Ons wil graag vir Amanda en Peddy baie dankie se vir 'n asemrowende week by Umsisi Cottage. Julle was uitstekende en baie behulpsaam met ons aankoms en julle het ons baie welkom laat voel. Ons sal julle plek definitief weer besoek en ook aanbeveel vir familie en vriende.

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Enjoyable, breathtaking, tranquility.

We would like to thank Amanda and Peddy for a breathtaking week at Umsisi Cottage. You were excellent and very helpful with our arrival and you made us feel very welcome. We will definitely visit your place again and also recommend it to family and friends.

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

Hierdie is 'n stukkie paradys!

Hierdie is 'n stukkie paradys reg in die middel van die bos! Die uitsig vanaf die veranda is onbeskryflik mooi. Dit is geleë naby alles wat mens wil gaan verken. Sal dit enige dag aanbeveel. Was voorwaar 'n heerlike blyplek.

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This is a piece of paradise!

This is a piece of paradise right in the middle of the forest! The view from the veranda is indescribably beautiful. It is located close to everything one wants to explore. Would recommend it any day. Really was a wonderful place to stay.

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Louise S - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Louise S
With spouse/partner

Was absoluut hemels gewees.

Dis ongelooflik rustig en lekker gewees. Mal oor die plek.

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Was absolutely heavenly.

It was incredibly quiet and nice. Loved everything about the place.

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Christina B - May 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christina B
With spouse/partner

A wonderful place to stay!

UmSisi Cottage was a delightful surprise. Sitting on the deck looking out at the view we felt like we were in our own private heaven. I would highly recommend the cottage for easy access to all the Lowveld has to offer. We hope to return one day, it has placed as one of my favourite places to be!

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Rene G - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rene G
Family with teenagers

Lekker gerus.

Die ontvangs van Amanda was baie vriendelik. Die cottage self is baie netjies en goed toegerus. Ons het dadelik tuis gevoel. Baie lekker geslaap. Ek sal umSisi Cottage enige tyd aanbeveel.

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Had a good rest.

Amanda's reception was really friendly. The cottage itself is very neat and well equipped. We immediately felt at home. Good night's rest. I would recommend umSisi Cottage.

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Fj O - Sep 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Fj O
With spouse/partner

It was truly amazing, beautiful and so welcoming!

Was greeted by the owners late Friday night, introduced to the two doggies and were shown all the ins and outs. This truly is an amazing place!

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Thank you for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to have you here with us and we hope you will return in the not too distant future.
Kind regards,
Amanda and Paddy

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Petro H - Jul 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
2/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Petro H
Individual traveler

Awesome en uitsig prentjiemooi.

Pad nie baie toeganklik. Dink dis baie onveilig in die aande en geen beligting op die pad (heelwat slaggate).

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Awesome with stunning view.

Not a great accessible road. Might be a bit unsafe at night with no lights and a few potholes.

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Hi Petro

Many thanks for your feedback. It was very unfortunate that your husband was unable to join you at Innibos as originally planned and you were left to do the driving late at night. Yes, the R538 is still under construction but is due to be finished by the end of August. Unfortunately, street lights are not found outside of towns in this part of Mpumalanga.

Kind regards

Amanda

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Sanet B - Jul 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sanet B
Family with teenagers

Lekker wegbreek!

Wonderlike verwelkoming deur Amanda en Paddy. Ons het lekker uitgerus en sal beslis weer by UmSisi tuisgaan. Hoogs aan te beveel!

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Nice break!

Wonderful welcome by Amanda and Paddy. We had a great rest and will definitely stay at UmSisi again. Highly recommended!

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Cylma S - Jun 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cylma S
With spouse/partner

Ongelooflike mooi uitsig en omgewing om te ervaar.

Heerlike wegbreek en waarde vir geld.

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Unbelievably beautiful view and environment to experience.

Great break and value for money.

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Sally B - Sep 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sally B
With spouse/partner

Excellent and outstanding

A wonderful experience in a tasteful, well appointed cottage. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Paddy and Amanda were such great hosts, caring and going the extra mile. It was peaceful to sit on the deck and drink in the marvellous view. A wonderful place, in a wonderful part of the world.

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Nathea S - Dec 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nathea S
With spouse/partner

Ongelooflik mooi! Beslis die moeite werd.

Die vriendelikste mense! Die mooiste uitsig. Mens is naby die Wildtuin en daar is baie aktiwiteite in die omgewing. Die eienaars is ongelooflik vriendelik en gasvry; hulle is behulpsaam en huiwer nie om jou vrae te antwoord of aanbevelings te maak nie. Die verblyf is top kwaliteit. Sal definitief weer gaan.

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Incredibly beautiful! Definitely worth it.

The friendliest people! The most beautiful view. You are close to the Wildlife Park and there are many activities in the area. The owners are incredibly friendly and hospitable; they are helpful and do not hesitate to answer your questions or make recommendations. The accommodation is top quality. Will definitely go again.

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