Restful and peaceful. Peaceful and magical village in the country.

Uitstekend. Ons was baie vriendelik verwelkom deur ons gasvrou. Sy het ons na ons eenheid geneem en ook verduidelik wat om te doen in geval van 'n kragonderbreking en gevra hoe laat ons aandete wil geniet. Plek was baie skoon en netjies en interessant gemeubileer. Daar was vars water en melk in die yskas, strykyster in die hangkas en koffie/tee/suiker beskikbaar. Ons was vroeg daar en kon lekker op die stoepie van ons eenheid sit en ontspan. Aandete was heerlik en ons het tot nagereg gekry! Dit het begin reën met aandete en sy het vir ons 'n sambreel verskaf om mee terug te loop na ons eenheid. Ons het dit baie bedagsaam van haar gevind. Ontbyt was aangenaam en meer as voldoende; was bevoorreg om van haar tuisgemaakte konfyt te kon geniet. Ons gasvrou het ons deurlopend tuis laat voel en ons het haar persoonlike aandag geniet. Sal definitief weer by Black Cottage oorslaap. Ons wens haar alle heil en seën vir die toekoms.

A perfect haven! A great find! Perfect pitstop for my journey. Comfortable, clean and lovely!

Exceptional host, warm welcome, spotless accommodation, great food. Dee Dee was an exceptional host. She reached out before our stay to check in on our dinner and breakfast preferences, sent clear directions and pin drops, and welcomed us so warmly when we arrived. The accommodation looked exactly like the photos, was easy to find, peaceful, and spotless. The bed was incredibly comfortable, and the meals she prepared were outstanding. She also put in such thoughtful effort for us over Valentine’s dinner, which made our stay feel even more special. We felt truly well looked after throughout our stay.

Excellent stay, very good host. Excellent accommodation, good attention to detail, comfortable, well equipped, very good host.

Beslis die moeite werd! Vriendelike ontvangs. Netjiese verblyf. Heerlike aandete en ontbyt.

Baie lekker geslaap en gerus na 'n lang dag op die pad. Dee Dee se kos was baie lekker. Baie lekker geslaap en gerus na 'n lang dag op die pad. Dee Dee se kos was baie lekker en sy is vreeslik vriendelik en was baie behulpsaam. Sal vir seker weer daar slaap.

So lovely, we decided to stay another night! Stayed over en route from EC to GP. Dee Dee and her dog Buddy were wonderful hosts in this peaceful setting. We stayed with our 2 dogs who were warmly welcomed and had a blast exploring the property and surrounds, and playing with Buddy. Delicious meals were served on the beautiful stoep overlooking a well-kept garden. The unit is tastefully decorated, well-equipped and clean, and safely enclosed for our dogs. Much appreciated that Dee Dee graciously accommodated our spur-of-the-moment request to stay an extra night. We look forward to our next stay!

It was like visiting dear friends. I'm travelling with my dog Cosmo and we were welcomed with open arms by Dee Dee and Buddy the Labrador. It was like visiting old friends. Dee Dee was a great host and Buddy a wonderful playmate for Cosmo. The room was spacious, comfortable, clean and neat with everything for a peaceful stay and the dinner and breakfast Dee Dee served was delicious. We loved our stay and would definitely visit again. Thank you Dee Dee and Buddy.

Whimsical, spotless, and warmly hosted—best stay in Smithfield! Highly recommended stay in Smithfield! What a truly whimsical and memorable experience with Dee Dee and her delightful dog, Buddy. The photos don’t fully capture the magic of this charming cottage, tucked away on the last road before the mountain. Dee Dee has created a beautiful garden and cozy cottages that feel like a hidden gem. Everything was spotless, and I can’t recommend enough booking breakfast or dinner with Dee Dee—she is a wonderful host and welcomes you into her lovely home with warmth and care. During our extended stay, she even gave us access to her incredible library, which made our time there even more special. If you’re visiting Smithfield, this is without a doubt the place to stay!