Bernallys Fishing Lodge
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Julius B - Apr 2024
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Recommended for a quiet and peaceful breakaway.
Tommie B - Mar 2024
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Relaxing and rustic destination.
Adriaan C - Jan 2024
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Was baie rustig maar ons het lekker vis gevang en gekuier.
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It was very quiet but we had fun catching fish and hanging out.
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Marlene L - Sep 2023
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Nice place for fishing but Giant Heron house is far from what the photo's show.
Roelf V - Jul 2022
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Heerlik ontspannend en privaat. Ideale wegbreek uit die stad se gewoel en geraas.
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Wonderfully relaxing and private. Ideal getaway from the city's hustle and bustle.
Unfortunately we could only sleep over the Sunday night. They broke into my residence on Sunday night and we had to return in a hurry on Monday. I arranged with Bernally to come and use the remaining days and 2 nights later in the year. He agreed. I will let you know in advance when. Thank you for your professional service.
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Bertha M - Dec 2021
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It was more like haven on earth. The peace, the birds.
Christine R - Oct 2021
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Had a very pleasant weekend, the management was very accommodating.
Harry K - Apr 2021
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Pad is vol modder, amper vasgesit. Dam nie gebruikersvriendelik nie. Beloftes nie nagekom.
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Road is full of mud, almost stuck. Dam not user friendly. Promises not kept.
When we arrived I had to call 3 times to be let in at the gate. The road was full of mud after the rain, and my vehicle almost got stuck. The road is not maintained. I paid for wood to make a fire, which was promised to be delivered, which never happened. The furniture was neglected, light bulbs were not working, gas was finished after one kettle of water had been boiled. The pond was not completely accessible for fishing as there were dead trees and logs preventing casting. The decks that had been installed to walk on were battered, no planks left. So, my humble opinion is that real attention should be paid to all the facets of the resort. I will definitely not be camping there again.
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Udo R - Feb 2021
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Min slaap.
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Little sleep.
The bed and pillows are very old and uncomfortable. If the bed doesn't keep you awake, the mozzies will.
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Rosemary M - Sep 2020
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Beste Bosveld ondervinding sover. Eienaar baie hulpvaardig.
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Best Bushveld experience so far. Owner very helpful.
If you want to stay 5 star, no. This is a fishing/woodland experience and should definitely stay that way. The decor/beds may need a bit of refurbishment.
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Anonymous Guest - Mar 2020
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Very peaceful and nice.
Very quiet and away from the city. Personally feel the customer service needs some sharpening. But otherwise I was pleasantly surprised with the place.
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Johan K - Feb 2020
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Baie rustige omgewing, naby alles, maar tog uit die stad uit. Lekker plek om die siel te herlaai.
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Very quiet area, close to everything, yet out of the city. Nice place to recharge the soul.
Nice to walk up to the ponds and enjoy a glass of champagne and be calm.
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Kobie J - Feb 2020
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Ons het dit baie geniet en sal weer terug gaan. Dit was rustig en net wat ons nodig gehad het.
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We really enjoyed it and will go back again. It was quiet and just what we needed.
Only wished one could make a plan with the flies. It was sometimes unbearable. Know it's nobody's fault, but that was our only problem.
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Chris-marie V - Oct 2019
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Mooi, groen, veilig, rustig, vriendelik.
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Beautiful, green, safe, peaceful and friendly.
Great place for a weekend to get away! The owner was very helpful and helped us nicely. It's very beautiful and quiet. Two ponds had water and hiking trails are very cute. We camped and had everything needed.
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Madelein D - Jan 2019
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Netjies en skoon.
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Neat and clean.
The accommodation was neat and clean, but for fishing purposes I would definitely not recommend the place. The ponds are all empty. There was only 1 with water and it was so shallow you could see the mud in there. There was also someone there who said that these ponds had dried up 4 years ago. The place is very neglected. Standing places next to the dam that do have water were neat and clean.
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Johan G - Nov 2018
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Lekker vir 'n kort goedkoop wegbreek.
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Nice for a short cheap getaway.
Although very basic, it was clean and safe with guards walking around. Little things are missing like glasses and the cabin is quite hot so a fan will be handy, but otherwise I would love to go back, especially if the dam is full.
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Freude B - Nov 2018
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Rustic charm.
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Rustic charm.
Incredible quiet and beautiful area, campsites are right on the dam wall. Could take my dog and it was so nice to be able to walk around with her on the farm. The owner also gave me a free upgrade to another house because other campers only arrived 2 days later. Thank you very much!
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Quinton A - Oct 2018
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Dit was 'n lekker wegbreek van die stad se lawaai en rumoer.
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It was a nice getaway from the busy city.
The area and accommodation was nice and tranquil. Just one negative is the the pillows is a little soft and it spoiled our sleep, but other wise no complaints.
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Universiteit Van Pretoria U - Oct 2018
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Very very basic accommodation.
Adri C - Sep 2018
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Was 'n rustige naweek.
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Was a quiet weekend.
It was nice to be able to have a new experience with the wooden house. It's really just the basic stuff. Not for people who are used to luxury goods. Wooden houses just need a little attention from the owner. Will go back again anytime.
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Nicole R - Sep 2018
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Nice stay, quiet and relaxed atmosphere.
Brenda J - Aug 2018
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Wonderlik!
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Wonderful!
Lovely, clean and neat place!
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Christo H - Aug 2018
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Ongelooflike ervaring, uit die boonste rakke.
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Amazing experience, top notch.
Amazing experience, recommend it to anyone.
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Debbie O - Aug 2018
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Was nie beïndruk nie - woonstel was nie behoorlik skoongemaak nie. Spinnerakke en stof op gordyne. Hout wat voorsien is was half nat.
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Was not impressed - apartment was not cleaned properly. Cobwebs and dust on curtains. Wood provided was half wet.
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Hester B - Aug 2018
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Gerieflik. Baie lekker. Baie netjies.
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Convenient. Very nice. Very neat.
It's quiet and the fireplace was lovely. I would recommend it to anyone.
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Jeanne G - Aug 2018
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Bekostigbaar en netjies.
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Affordable and neat.
Neat room with nice fireplace. Perfect for a one night break. The fish in the dam are somewhat shy.
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Alicia L - Jul 2018
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Verskriklik mooi, gevoel of ons in 'n boomhuis bly.
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Really beautiful, it felt as though we were staying in a tree house.
From our arrival and meeting Bernard it was a hospitable experience and so very beautiful! Will definitely return and stay for longer.
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Richard A - May 2018
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Gone fishing, but nothing caught.
Jeanne P - Apr 2018
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We enjoyed every moment at Bernallys Fishing Lodge. Great value for money and beautiful environment.
Marcus G - Mar 2018
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Lekker stil, in die bos, weg van alles en almal.
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Nice and quiet in the bush, away from everything and everyone.
What I really enjoyed was the fact that they were so helpful. The place is small, neat, nothing fancy, but just what a couple wants to ensure a relaxing time. There are wonderful walking trails, fishing opportunity, and would love to go back.
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Alena V - Feb 2018
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Stil en ontspannend.
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Quiet and relaxing.
Very nice location with excellent fishing facilities.
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Adri N - Feb 2018
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Rustig, ontspanne en heerlik.
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Peaceful, relaxed and delightful.
Although the big pond was empty we were able to cast rods into the smaller ponds with plenty of bites. Thank you Bernard for waiting for us. Your hospitality and kindness is greatly appreciated. We will come again.
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Tammy H - Jan 2018
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Terrible.
Bernallys Fishing Lodge 's response
Hi Tammy,
I am terribly sorry the place did not suite you, however I'm sure you were happy with the full refund.
Kind regards,
Bernard
Ilze B - Jan 2018
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Lekker wegbreekplek.
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Nice getaway place.
Nice getaway place. Equipped with the necessary accessories and camping-friendly!
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Yogan H - Dec 2017
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Lovely place, relaxing and service from Bernard was great!
Jacqui N - Dec 2017
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Mini breakaway, relaxing!
Hannelie V - Oct 2017
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Dit was verskriklik lekker!
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It was so nice!
Despite the rain we had a lovely stay. The cabin was spacious and the people were hospitable.
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Leana L - Oct 2017
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We had an amazing stay. Peaceful.
Cornelius P - Sep 2017
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Lekker en lekker koud.
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Nice and cold.
Bernard was a great host. He was helpful and friendly. I got cold in the fisherman's cottage because it is poorly insulated, but he quickly came to the rescue. The barbecue outside was dirty and smelled of old fish which was not good, that and the cold was all that bothered me. Furthermore, I will go there again for a visit.
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Chantel G - Jun 2017
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Rustig en stil.
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Relaxing and quiet.
Good and quiet getaway.
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Cathy U - Jun 2017
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Wow we really had a good time!
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Lekker saam met familie gekuier, maar die oord was erg verwaarloos en teleurstellend.
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We had a great time with the family, but the resort is rundown and disappointing.
This resort is really neglected the pics on the website are really misleading. The units are not well equipped and not up to standard. But the place was clean and neat and hot water was available. The dams in the pics don't exist anymore, it's just little puddles of water, not satisfying at all. I don't recommend this place. What a disappointement.
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Adriana L - Apr 2017
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Very disappointing!
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Uiters teleurstellend en nie die geld werd nie.
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Extremely disappointing and not worth the money.
I don't think the place is worth the money I paid, the owner/host was clearly wet and reeked of booze when we got there just after 4pm. Luckily I called him in the morning and he didn't even know about our discussion then. We were put in the Kingfisher Chalet and not the Giant Heron as booked, probably not a problem except that my teenage daughter and son had to share a double bed. Amenities are primitive, but at least there was hot water and the bedding looked clean. I think it should be mentioned that the farm borders an informal settlement with many people moving around against the boundary wire, it makes you restless once the sun has gone down.
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Pieter V - Mar 2017
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The area/ hut was in order and surroundings great.
- Capacity: 32 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: Portion 21 Vaalbank, Magaliesburg, 1791, Gauteng