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Self Catering in Hartbeespoort

Firefinch Country Cottage

4.2
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4.2/ 5

Based on 11 reviews

Very Good
Cleanliness
4.1
Location
4.5
Value for money
3.7
Service
4.1
Safety
4.4
Corle D
Short stay ⋅ Family with teenagers
5.0
Jul 2025

Wonderful family getaway. We really enjoyed the weekend. Our stay there was so nice with all the farm animals and Thulani is very helpful and friendly. We will definitely go again.

Heerlike gesins wegbrekie. Ons het die naweek onsiglik baie geniet. Ons verblyf daar was so lekker saam met al die plaasdiere en Thulani is baie hulpvaardig en vriendelik. Ons sal definitief weer gaan.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Andreas
Firefinch Country Cottage

Dear Corle, Thank you so much for your wonderful 5/5 feedback! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the weekend so much and that the farm atmosphere with the animals was part of the special experience. Thank you also for the kind words about Thulani — we will definitely share it with him. He will appreciate it very much. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great getaway. Kind regards, Magalies River Country Retreat team

Beste Corle, Baie dankie vir julle wonderlike 5/5 terugvoer! Ons is so bly om te hoor dat julle die naweek ongelooflik baie geniet het en dat die plaasatmosfeer saam met die diere deel van die spesiale ervaring was. Baie dankie ook vir die mooi woorde oor Thulani — ons sal dit beslis met hom deel. Hy sal dit baie waardeer. Ons sien uit daarna om julle weer binnekort te verwelkom vir nog ’n lekker wegbreek. Vriendelike groete, Magalies River Country Retreat span

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Nwabisa D
Short stay ⋅ Family with young children
3.8
Aug 2025

Quite disappointing and uncomfortable — definitely not worth the R2300. Unfortunately, our stay was quite disappointing. There was a serious water issue — we had to leave without even taking a shower as there was no hot water, and the toilet couldn’t flush. Most of the electrical plugs weren’t working, and the bedding had visible stains, which was very off-putting. The place is extremely cold, and guests are expected to pay an additional R100 to rent a gas heater, which we felt should have been included given the conditions. The kitchen was not properly equipped either — not even a dishcloth was provided. While the surrounding area is undeniably beautiful and peaceful, the accommodation itself is not well maintained or cared for. Sadly, we did not receive the experience we had envisioned when we booked.

Cleanliness
3.0
Service
4.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
2.0
Andreas
Firefinch Country Cottage
Hi Nwabisa, We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience you experienced during your stay. Unfortunately, the weekend you visited we had an unexpected breakdown with our generator’s starter and circuit breaker. Despite our best efforts to manage the situation among all guests, the combination of bad weather and limited backup power created challenges that we regret impacted your comfort. We also acknowledge that a small oversight from our team, such as not immediately providing a cloth, should have been resolved quickly and should not have affected your overall impression of our kitchen facilities. We take this feedback seriously and are working with our staff to ensure such errors are avoided in the future. Thank you for bringing this to our attention — your comments help us improve and serve future guests better.
Hanne B
Short stay ⋅ With partner
2.8
Dec 2025

Nice, flies, hot air balloon view, no water. We had a great stay. You just have to take a lot of Doom with you for the flies, because the farm animals are right next to the cottage. Their water pressure is also bad and for 4 people in a house, half of the people couldn't shower. It's a nice cottage to stay overnight if you have a wedding or function in the area, but I wouldn't recommend it for a getaway.

Lekker, vlieë, lugballon uitsig, geen water. Ons het lekker gebly. Jy moet net baie Doom saamvat vir die vlieë, want die plaasdiere is reg langs die huisie. Hulle waterdruk is ook sleg en vir 4 mense in 'n huis kon die helfte van die mense nie stort nie. Dis 'n lekker huisie om te oornag as jy 'n troue of funksie in die omgewing het, maar sal dit nou nie aanbeveel vir 'n wegbreek nie.

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Cleanliness
3.0
Service
3.0
Location
3.0
Safety
3.0
Value for money
2.0
Andreas
Firefinch Country Cottage

Dear Hanne, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We would like to briefly address the two points you mentioned: The water pressure problem was unfortunately the result of a burst pipe, which caused the water tank to run empty. However, the problem was immediately fixed once it was identified. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this caused. Regarding the flies — due to the constant rain during that period, there were increased breeding conditions, which caused the numbers to increase. We have since started spraying indoors with a proven insecticide, which is already showing very good results. We appreciate honest feedback, as it helps us to continuously improve and ensure that our guests have the best possible experience. We hope to welcome you again and provide an even more pleasant stay. Kind regards, Magalies River Country Retreat Team

Beste Hanne, Baie dankie dat julle die tyd geneem het om julle ervaring te deel. Ons is bly om te hoor dat julle lekker gebly het. Ons wil graag net kortliks die twee punte aanspreek wat julle genoem het: Die waterdruk-probleem was ongelukkig die gevolg van ’n pyp wat gebars het, wat veroorsaak het dat die watertenk leeg geloop het. Die probleem is egter onmiddellik herstel sodra dit geïdentifiseer is. Ons vra opreg om verskoning vir die ongerief wat dit veroorsaak het. Wat die vlieë betref — a.g.v. die konstante reën in daardie tydperk was daar verhoogde broeitoestande, wat die getalle laat toeneem het. Ons het intussen begin om binnenshuis met ’n bewese insekdoder te spuit, wat reeds baie goeie resultate toon. Ons waardeer eerlike terugvoer, aangesien dit ons help om voortdurend te verbeter en seker te maak dat ons gaste die beste moontlike ervaring het. Ons hoop om julle weer te verwelkom en ’n nog aangenamer verblyf te bied. Vriendelike groete, Magalies River Country Retreat-span

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Roberto V
Short stay
2.8
Nov 2025

Short, left the next morning even though I had paid for 2 nights. Disappointing stay. Arrived late on Friday night to dirty floors, low water pressure in the shower, either very hot or cold. No matches or lighter for the gas stove. Dirty plates.

Cleanliness
2.0
Service
2.0
Location
5.0
Safety
3.0
Value for money
2.0
Andreas
Firefinch Country Cottage
Dear Roberto, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry that your late Friday arrival was not as smooth and comfortable as it should have been. Cleanliness is very important to us, and we take the comments regarding the floors and plates seriously. This is not the standard we aim to maintain, and we will reinforce our final inspection checks with the housekeeping team to ensure this does not happen again. Regarding the water pressure and temperature fluctuations — at the time we experienced an issue with the pressure pump, which has since been replaced. Gas geysers are sensitive to low water flow, which can cause the hot-and-cold effect you experienced. With the new pump installed, the water pressure and temperature stability have been restored. We also note the absence of matches or a lighter for the gas stove — this should certainly have been available, and we apologise for that oversight. We appreciate honest feedback as it helps us continuously improve. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in future and provide you with the much better experience we strive to deliver. Kind regards, Maglies River Country Retreat
Marilette E
Short stay ⋅ With friends
4.8
Feb 2024

Enjoyable and recommended. Enjoyed the stay and would recommend as a destination option. Was very close to Bill Harrops Balloon Safari, so a perfect location if you are going to this adventure.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
4.0
Andreas
Firefinch Country Cottage
Dear Marilette, Thank you so much for your wonderful 4.8/5 review. We’re delighted to hear that you experienced the peace and tranquility we strive to create for our guests. It’s especially rewarding to know that the setting and views made such a positive impression. We truly appreciate your support and would love to welcome you back again soon for another relaxing escape. Kind regards, Magalies River Country Retreat
Dolly M
1 night stay ⋅ Family with teenagers
4.6
Jun 2024

A place worth going to. Peaceful place to gather your thoughts. It's a pity I stayed only a day, but would love to come there again as it is a beautiful place to be and it's breathtaking views. Love it ️️️️.

Cleanliness
4.0
Service
4.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Andreas
Firefinch Country Cottage
Dear Dolly, Thank you so much for your lovely 4.6/5 review. We’re delighted to hear that you found it to be a peaceful place to gather your thoughts — that’s exactly the kind of experience we hope to create for our guests. It’s wonderful to know that the views left such an impression on you. Next time, we hope you can stay a little longer to fully soak in the beauty and tranquility. We would absolutely love to welcome you back again soon. Kind regards, Magalies River Country Retreat
Gregory P
Short stay ⋅ Family with teenagers
4.2
Jul 2024

As per pictures - covered everything I needed - was a good find. Stay was great, enjoyed the location to the areas I needed, enjoyed that it was flexible to my requirements - changing numbers per day, etc. Electric blanket was great and kids loved the bunks. Cottage not serviced during the stay - not an issue but I hadn't checked beforehand. Self-catering - no issues - Salt and pepper should be provided though, didn't find any.

Cleanliness
4.0
Service
4.0
Location
4.0
Safety
4.0
Value for money
5.0
Andreas
Firefinch Country Cottage
Dear Gregory, Thank you for your 4.2/5 review and for sharing such detailed feedback. We’re pleased to hear that the cottage matched the pictures and covered everything you needed. It’s great to know the location worked well for you and that the flexibility around changing guest numbers made your stay more convenient. We’re also glad the electric blanket was appreciated and that the kids enjoyed the bunk beds — that’s always a winner Thank you as well for the constructive notes. As a self-catering unit, servicing during shorter stays is not automatically included, but we’re always happy to clarify this upfront. We also appreciate the suggestion regarding salt and pepper — that’s a small touch that can certainly make a difference, and we will look at including it as a standard item. We truly appreciate your balanced feedback and hope to welcome you and your family back again in the future. Kind regards, Magalies River Country Retreat team
Lourens L
Short stay
5.0
Jul 2023

Warm welcome and go out of their way to make stay outstanding. Lovely fireplace! Your unit was well equipped. Finishing in unit is awesome and the detail made the place special. Lovely area.

Warm ontvangs en gaan uit hulle pad uit om verblyf uitstaande te maak. Lieflike kaggel! Julle eenheid was puik toegerus. Afronding in eenheid is awesome en die detail het die plek besonders gemaak. Lieflike area.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Andreas
Firefinch Country Cottage

Dear Lourens, Thank you so much for your fantastic 5/5 feedback! It means a lot to us to hear that you appreciated the warm welcome and that our team was able to help make your stay outstanding. The fireplace is definitely a favorite, especially on cooler evenings, so we are glad you enjoyed it. We also appreciate your kind words about the finishing and attention to detail in the unit — it is those little details that we strive to make special. We hope to welcome you back to this lovely setting soon. Kind regards, Magalies River Country Retreat

Beste Lourens, Baie dankie vir julle fantastiese 5/5 terugvoer! Dit beteken vir ons baie om te hoor dat julle die warm ontvangs waardeer het en dat ons span kon help om julle verblyf uitstaande te maak. Die kaggel is beslis ’n gunsteling, veral op koeler aande, so ons is bly julle het dit geniet. Ons waardeer ook julle mooi woorde oor die afronding en aandag aan detail in die eenheid — dis juis daardie klein besonderhede wat ons spesiaal probeer maak. Ons hoop om julle weer binnekort in hierdie lieflike omgewing te verwelkom. Vriendelike groete, Magalies River Country Retreat

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Jean D
Short stay ⋅ Family with young children
4.8
Aug 2023

Neat, spacious place in nature with a stove to keep you warm. Really appreciated that the loadshedding didn't bother. Our puppy was safe in the enclosure of the house. Rain's 4G internet had good reception.

Netjiese, ruim plek in die natuur met 'n stofie om mens warm te hou. Het dit baie waardeer dat die loadshedding nie gepla het nie. Ons hondjie was veilig in die omheining van die huis. Rain se 4G internet het goeie opvangs gehad.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
4.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Andreas
Firefinch Country Cottage

Dear Jean, Thank you so much for your wonderful 4.8/5 feedback! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the neat and spacious accommodation in nature, and that the stove kept you warm. It is also good to know that loadshedding was not an issue — we try to make sure our guests are comfortable, even during power outages. We are also glad that your dog was safe inside the fence and that the 4G internet had good reception. We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you again soon. Kind regards, Magalies River Country Retreat Team

Beste Jean, Baie dankie vir jou wonderlike 4.8/5 terugvoer! Ons is bly om te hoor dat julle die netjiese en ruim verblyf in die natuur geniet het, en dat die stofie julle lekker warm gehou het. Dis ook goed om te weet dat loadshedding nie 'n probleem was nie — ons probeer juis seker maak ons gaste bly gemaklik, selfs tydens kragonderbrekings. Ons is ook bly julle hondjie was veilig binne die omheining en dat die 4G-internet goeie opvangs gehad het. Ons waardeer julle ondersteuning en hoop om julle weer binnekort te verwelkom. Vriendelike groete, Magalies River Country Retreat span

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Heino L
Short stay ⋅ Family with teenagers
4.2
Dec 2023

Calm atmosphere. Yes, we had a great time and stay. There were some things that could have been done better.

Rustige atmosfeer. Ja, ons het baie lekker gekuier en gebly. Daar was wel 'n paar goed wat beter gedoen kon word.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
4.0
Location
5.0
Safety
4.0
Value for money
3.0

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