Gifberg Holiday Farm
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Robert Henry W - Apr 2024
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Lekker gebly.
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Nice stay.
We really enjoyed it - our dog was with us and had a good time with the farm dogs. Beautiful surroundings. Garden house accommodation basic but nice. Soap in the shower would be appreciated though. It is a working farm, so it is also nice to hear the farm sounds in the morning.
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Erick K - Mar 2024
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Presies wat ons nodig gehad het.
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Exactly what we needed.
We had a great time. The Gifberg Holiday Farm is really located in a beautiful part. The walk on the farm and the swimming in the rock pools were fun for the whole family. Die Kliphuisie is far from a 5-star chalet, but I don't think that's the sales pitch, and it wasn't our expectation either - we wanted to relax, walk, swim and barbecue - so we enjoyed every moment. If this is also your aim, then I recommend Gifberg Holiday Farm anytime! The dirt road and the pass are really nothing to worry about. I do think it would be inconvenient to drive a car, but it is possible.
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Petrus M - Mar 2024
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Baie aangenaam.
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Very pleasant.
Ideal for relaxation, rest and closure.
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Erina W - Jan 2024
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Dis veral 'n lekker wegbreek vir mense met kinders.
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It's especially a nice break for people with children.
It is one of the most beautiful places in our country. And so few people know about it!
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Nicolette K - Dec 2023
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Dit was 'n goeie afskakel en net 'n lekker kuier.
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It was a good switch off and just a nice visit.
We had a very nice stay. The dogs were my and my boy's favorite. The pool was fully utilized. Everything is extremely neat and clean. The only thing is, the owners might just have to put in their ad that it's an hour long dirt road drive at a dangerous pace and that there is absolutely no signal.
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Gerhard R - Nov 2023
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Lekker rustig.
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Nice and quiet.
Since my last visit, the resort has deteriorated a lot.
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Coreen V - Oct 2023
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Baie rustig.
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Very calm.
The ideal place to rest and recharge your batteries. The fresh mountain air is very special.
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Etienne R - Sep 2023
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In die natuuur, baie baie mooi omgewing.
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In nature, very very beautiful surroundings.
The surroundings at Gifberg are breathtakingly beautiful, many rivers, pools and hiking trails. You are completely away from any city bustle. Just be prepared, the route there is something else, we were expecting it and it was very nice!
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Erika S - Aug 2023
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Plaaservaring in 'n natuurparadys.
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Farm experience in a natural paradise.
The most beautiful surroundings imaginable and wonderful accommodation on this guest farm. Walking routes well marked. Will definitely go again!
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Kobus D - Aug 2023
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Baie mooi natuurskoon. Trekkerdrywers baie vriendelik.
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Very beautiful scenery. Tractor drivers very friendly.
Gifberg had glorious days. The signs are all over the place.
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Stefanie S - Aug 2023
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Groot teleurstelling!
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Big disappointment!
On the website they mention there is a dirt road and the mountain pass which is a dirt road is not a problem. The view is simply breathtaking, but once you are on top of the mountain, there is still a long way to go before you get to the farm and this road is almost suitable for a 4x4 route. We were in a 2x4 van, but it took us 45-50min from the farm to the town. But the biggest disappointment is the beds. They were old bunk beds (not a problem) but the mattresses are so thin, you feel every plank on the bed.
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Gifberg Holiday Farm 's response
Hallo Stefanie
So jammer dat jy so sleg geslaap het. Ons sit op ons inligting papiere dat gaste enige tyd terugvoering kan gee, goed of sleg, en ons sal daaraan aandag gee. Ek sal kyk na die matrasse en vervang. Ons slaap nie self daar nie so weet nie altyd die dinge nie. Die pad is buite ons beheer. Ons het 500m tot dusver gehad en sukkel verskriklik om laaste 7 km weer perfek te he. Nes ons regmaak kom daar weer groot reën. Dis 'n jammerte dit was vir jou 'n teleurstelling, ons sal werk daaraan om van ons kant af te verbeter.
Thys D - Aug 2023
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Kliënt moet seker maak van die pad.
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Customer must make sure of the road.
Perfect location. Beautiful people and animals.
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Renata C - Aug 2023
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Roads to the farm are not good.
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No need for a 4x4. I have been staying on the farm for 40 years and have never owned a 4x4 and I drove a Toyota Kadette for 10 of those years.
Lize - Marie V - Aug 2023
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Baie mooi omgewing.
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Very nice environment.
Leave enough time for the journey and preferably do not drive in the dark because the condition of the road.
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Paul G - Aug 2023
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Natuurskoon is mooi.
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Nature is beautiful.
Bathroom and toilet doors cannot close, due to doors swollen with water. Inconvenient for guests who were together.
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Danie R - Aug 2023
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Skitterend.
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Brilliant.
The accommodation is clean and tidy. The hiking trails have the most beautiful scenery.
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Pieter B - Apr 2023
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Asemrowende natuur en salige rustigheid. Heerlike staproetes.
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Breathtaking nature and blissful tranquility. Great hiking trails.
One of the nicest places imaginable to stretch out and enjoy nature.
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Christo V - Apr 2023
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Baie netjies en rustig alhoewel die huis oud is, was alles werkend en gerieflik. Die enigste probleem is dat daar nie voorsiening vir beurtkrag is nie. Geen gasplaat of lamp nie.
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Very neat and peaceful although the house is old, everything was working and comfortable. The only problem is that there is no provision for load shedding. No gas plate or lamp.
Beautiful scenery and fairly easy walks.
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Reinardt D - Dec 2022
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Pragtige landskap.
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Beautiful landscape.
Everything you need to relax with nature.
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Baie dankie vir jou positiewe terugvoering, Reinardt. Ons by Gifberg waardeer dit opreg. Hoop ons sien julle gou gou weer in nabye toekoms.
Rowena J - Dec 2022
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Despite the difficult road, we felt it worth the travel.
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Thank you so much for your feedback. It was lovely having you and your family on our farm. Hope to welcome you back soon.
Anonymous Guest - Sep 2022
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Place was nice and clean, primitive, isolated.
Unfortunately, the reception was not very friendly, straight to the point, no small talk, quite missed, because it's a very nice area, I wanted to know more. We were not informed of loadshedding while we were barbecuing, the power went out, one battery saving light bulb on porch outside and further inside the house candles, no matches were provided. Perhaps the whole house's light bulbs can be replaced with battery lights.
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Hendrik H - Sep 2022
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Stunning area, ok verblyf.
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Stunning area, ok accommodation.
The area is beautiful and it's nice and quiet. Accommodation is clean, but not spotless. It's comfortable, but I've had more comfortable ones. The people are friendly, but could be friendlier. Nogstans I will go again and stay there for a week. Just for the environment and the tranquility.
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Pieter O - Sep 2022
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Afgesonderd in pragtige omgewing.
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Secluded in beautiful surroundings.
It's a rather rough stretch of road to Gifberg, but worth it over and over again. Our unit was well equipped and we could go for nice long walks in a beautiful field and beautiful mountain streams - relaxation for the soul.
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Petrowelma B - Sep 2022
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Stil en rustig.
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Quiet and peaceful.
Good farm atmosphere and rest for the soul. Nice environment.
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Lizelle A - Aug 2022
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Ongelooflik lekker, groot avontuur, jy kry meer as jou waarde vir geld.
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Incredibly fun, great adventure, you get more than your money's worth.
The house (Tuinhuis) we stayed in was very large, very spacious. Bedding, pillows and everything inside nice and clean. Extra blankets and heater. Indoor fireplace in kitchen and outdoor barbecue on the house's porch. The nature is picturesque. Every stargazer's dream. Hiking trails are challenging but a great adventure. Without the dogs, Pieter, the lab, and Yorkie, we would not have been able to find our way. Many caves, waterfalls, climbing and climbing and the bushman drawings are beautiful. WiFi only available around the main house on the farm. Great escape from the hustle and bustle of life and cell phone hysteria. We ventured there in a Toyota Starlet. As long as you are a skilled driver, and don't rush, then the road is doable with incredible scenery. The receptionist on arrival was very grumpy and didn't seem happy to see us, but it still can't spoil a very nice stay and beautiful place for us.
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Hello Lizelle,
Baie dankie vir jou resensie, dit beteken werklik baie vir ons. Ek is baie bly julle het die kuier by ons geniet. Ek vra groot omverskoning as die ontvangsdame nors voorgekom het, dit was defnitief meer skaam as nors maar ek sal dit wel onder haar aandag bring. Hoop om julle gou gou weer by ons te sien.
Martin B - Aug 2022
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Puik sal beslis weer gaan.
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Great will definitely go again.
Was cold, but beautiful with all the rain and waterfalls running. Leave the low car at home, it's a place for vans or SUVs.
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Baie dankie Martin vir jou resensie, ons waardeer dit opreg. Ons sien uit daarna om julle terug te verwelkom op ons mooie plaas.
Georges M - Aug 2022
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Lekker.
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Nice.
We enjoyed the super clean and will come again, thank you.
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Baie dankie vir jou positiewe terugvoer. Ons sien uit daarna om julle terug te verwelkom
Marietjie S - May 2022
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Die wandelroetes is 'n hoogtepunt en die plaaslike diere deel van die avontuur.
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The hiking trails are a highlight and the local animals part of the adventure.
The peacocks came to waste a bit on the porch and we struggled to get them away from the house. It made for some nice photos though. The temperate climate.
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Jaco H - Mar 2022
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Lekker.
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Nice.
Nature is beautiful, safe to walk around in nature.
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Vee G - Dec 2021
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Scary mountain pass but beautiful and worth it.
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Iets besonders vir mense wat van stilte, plante, rotsformasies en baie stap hou.
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Something special for people who like silence, plants, rock formations and a lot of walking.
See stars.
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Adv V - Sep 2021
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Baie aangenaam. Iets anders.
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Very pleasant. Something else.
Quiet beautiful surroundings.
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Baie dankie vir jou positiewe terugvoer. Dit is altyd lekker om so boodskap te kry. Ek is baie bly julle het dit geniet. Ons sien uit daarna om julle weer terug te verwelkom.
Laetitia H - Sep 2021
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Very different venue in the moutains. Liked it though.
Erika D - Sep 2021
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Verblyf is goed en toegerus met alles wat benodig word.
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Accommodation is good and equipped with everything needed.
Didn't have hot water the night of arrival and couldn't get hold of anyone. The next morning we had to make a plan! They then came to check and fix what was broken but we had to leave early and showered at the campsite which also has water pressure problems as the campers informed us. The road to Gifberg on the Gifberg Pass is breathtakingly beautiful.
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Gifberg Holiday Farm 's response
Ons is so jammer vir die ongerief. dit moet nie so wees nie. ons sal dadelik kyk na die foute en hoop om julle weer in die nabye toekoms terug te verwelkom.
Elize F - Aug 2021
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Flower time
W S - Jul 2021
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Baie mooi natuur, behuising bietjie koud.
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Very beautiful nature, housing a bit cold.
The nature takes your breath away. Nice calm food for the soul. The house was a bit cold especially in the kitchen where we had to hang out because there was no other area for hanging out.
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Winnie S - Jul 2021
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Beautiful location with well-designed walks.
Kobin J - May 2021
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Baie aangenaam verras, heerlik gebly!
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Very pleasantly surprised, wonderful stay!
Very nice hiking trails, there are also 4x4 trails!
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Mathilde S - May 2021
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To find the gifboom.
Nicola G - Dec 2020
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Ver van alles en almal. Geen sein, pragtige natuur met die mooiste waterpoele.
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Far from everything and everyone. No signal, beautiful nature with the most beautiful water pools.
I would recommend it for sure. We really enjoyed it. Will definitely go back. It is so beautiful there. You can't describe it. So peaceful, quiet and wonderful! No signal so you can really shut off from the outside world. Most beautiful hiking trails with the best guide dogs, Lara and Pieter, who wait so patiently while you explore. Thank you very much, Gifberg team.
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Ju-mae K - Dec 2020
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Stil en rustige plaasatmosfeer.
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Quiet and peaceful farm atmosphere.
We and our 4-legged child really enjoyed the hiking trails and swimming spots. Hiker's dream. We will definitely go again! P.S. Take a pick-up truck or tall vehicle for the dirt road up the mountain. There is also no shop nearby so pack everything you need for self-catering.
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Chaney A - Dec 2020
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Wow!
Pieter P - Sep 2020
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Pragtige natuurskoon in die berge.
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Beautiful scenery in the mountains.
We did not expect such beautiful walking routes. It is reminiscent of Bourke's Luck Potholes in Mpumalanga. Definitely worth visiting.
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Gesina Christina Regina C - Sep 2020
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Baie lekker diep in die berg.
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Very nice deep in the mountain.
Beautiful surroundings. Very beautiful and peaceful. Gifberg Pass is beautiful.
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Kara P - Sep 2020
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Afgeleë.
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Distant.
On a farm but the road is bad. Didn't know it was so far from Vanrhynsdorp. House very basic. All the facilities are there and provided wood.
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Lötter D - Aug 2020
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Wonderlike ondervinding op 'n pragtige plaas.
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Wonderful experience on a beautiful farm.
Unfortunately we could only get accommodation for 1 night. We enjoyed it so much that we will definitely be back for a longer visit.
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Baie dankie vir hierdie ongelooflike positiewe terugvoering. Ons waardeer dit opreg. Ons hoop om julle volgende keer vir langer hier te hê :-)
Alta C - Aug 2020
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Wonderlike natuurskoon.
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Wonderful scenery.
A beautiful place to get away from the hustle and bustle. Hiking trails, waterfalls and silence. Farm dogs walking together. Unfortunately, the service is rather impersonal and not particularly friendly, although quite effective.
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Goeiedag Alta,
Baie dankie vir jou positiewe terugvoering. Ons vra omverskoning as die diens onpersoonlik was. Ons hoop om dit in die nabye toekoms reg te stel. Dankie vir julle kuiertjie by ons.
Vriendelike groete,
Maureen
Hilda M - Aug 2020
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Die staproetes is uitstaande!
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The hiking trails are outstanding!
The surroundings are wonderful and wonderfully remote. We found the hiking trails exceptional. The views of Gifberg and Ouberg Pass are breathtaking. The staff and management went out of their way to meet our needs.
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Ina B - Jan 2020
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Skeppingswonderlikke plek.
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Creation wonders place.
Despite the drought, it was a great experience. The tranquility of nature was wonderful.
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Adri V - Nov 2019
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Wonderlik.
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Wonderful.
It was one for the books. Nice place and with the most beautiful view. Suited place to recharge your batteries.
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Lourens M - Sep 2019
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Rustigheid.
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Calmness.
Lovely to stay on a working farm. Beautiful location, between the mountains. The drive over the Gifberg Pass is fantastic! One of the most breathtaking passes yet. The cottages are basic, don't expect any luxuries, but are well equipped and everything is functional and clean.
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Ona L - Sep 2019
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A relaxing and magic experience, thank you.
Hannes P - Aug 2019
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Dit is algehele rus vir jou siel en liggaam.Asemrowend mooi.
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It is complete rest for your soul and body. Breathtakingly beautiful.
The farm and surroundings are very beautiful. There is a lot to see and do.
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Gwen A - Aug 2019
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Perfect getaway.
Francois M - Aug 2019
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Ons wou so veel as moontlik stap.
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We wanted to walk as much as possible.
Accommodation very basic but more than adequate. The Oppie-dek Restaurant is a hit. The walking routes are clearly laid out and there is something for everyone - from the fit to the unfit and lazy. Will definitely visit again.
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- Capacity: 48 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: Farm Vondeling, Gifberg, Vanrhynsdorp, 8170, Western Cape