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Self Catering in Vanwyksdorp

Watermill Farm Cottages

4.8
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4.8/ 5

Based on 81 reviews

Excellent
Cleanliness
4.9
Location
4.7
Value for money
4.8
Service
4.9
Safety
4.9
Justine J
1 night stay ⋅ Family with teenagers
5.0
Mar 2026

Beautiful tranquil place with wonderful hosts. Were wonderful, super accommodating hosts, and we loved the beauty and tranquility of Water Mill Farm.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Manor House
Russell
Watermill Farm Cottages
Thank you, Justine. Much appreciated, and we hope to see you all again. Kind regards, Russell.
Johan M
1 night stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
Mar 2026

Idyllic and old-world cottage with charming interior. A very pleasant stay in a restored cottage with the atmosphere of bygone times. Ideal for a few days of silence and solitude. The boomslang near the front door when we arrived, the night owl's call at 9 pm, and the geese and macaws around the cottage in the morning when we left in bright sunlight, will stay with us for a long time.

Idilliese en ouwêreldse huisie met bekoorlike interieur. Alte lekker gebly in 'n gerestoureerde huisie met vergange tye se atmosfeer. Ideaal vir 'n paar dae van stilte en eenkant wees. Die boomslang naby die voordeur met ons aankoms, die naguiltjie se geroep teen 9 nm, en die ganse en makoue rondom die huisie die oggend met ons vertrek in helder sonlig, sal ons lank bybly.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Lavender Cottage
Russell
Watermill Farm Cottages

Hello Johan, thank you for visiting the farm, it was a pleasure hosting you two. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Kind regards, Russell.

Hallo Johan, dankie dat jy die plaas besoek het, dit was 'n plesier om julle twee te huisves. Ons is bly julle het julle verblyf geniet. Vriendelike groete, Russell.

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Linda L
Short stay ⋅ With friends
5.0
Mar 2026

Very special place and people. Fantastic, peaceful, very special place and people.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Manor House
Russell
Watermill Farm Cottages
Dear Linda, thank you for visiting the farm, it is much appreciated. We hope to see you again. Kind regards, Russell
Peter C
Short stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
Mar 2026

Excellent for those seeking peace and quiet. Highly recommended, excellent accommodation and hospitality from both, just the best. The house has been restored to its old-world charm and the quiet is exactly what we were looking for.

Uitstekend vir die wat rus en stilte soek. Hoogs aanbeveel, uitstekende verblyf en gasvryheid van albei, net van die beste. Die huis is herstel soos in die ou dae en die stilte is presies waarna ons gesoek het.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Mill House
Russell
Watermill Farm Cottages

Thank you, Peter. Much appreciated and hope to see you again. Best wishes, Russell

Dankie, Peter. Baie waardeur en hoop om Jul weer te sien. Beste wense, Russell

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Chris H
1 night stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
Mar 2026

Perfect old cottage with all the facilities you need. Just outside the quaint village of Van Wyksdorp, this is the ideal country getaway if you want to lose yourself in the Klein Karoo.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Lavender Cottage
Russell
Watermill Farm Cottages
Thank you, Chris. Take care and look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes, Russell
Melanie H
Short stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
Jan 2026

Breathtaking. This is the most beautiful place ever. One of the best places ever.

Asemrowend. Dit is die mooiste plek ooit. Een van die beste plekke ooit.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Manor House
Russell
Watermill Farm Cottages

Thank you very much.

Baie dankie.

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Anneke B
Short stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
Jan 2026

Wonderful stay. We arrived to a very warm welcome from Janine & Russel. Our cottage overlooked the dam and surrounding vistas, which were beautiful. Absolute tranquility, very good for the soul. Russel explained that the purchase of the farm and subsequent renovations of the cottages were his dream and passion, and that is very clear when you look at all the details. Truly lovingly restored. The cottage was very clean and had everything one would need, including a very comfortable bed. Thank you again, we highly recommend it to anyone wanting to leave the city behind for peaceful bliss.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Lavender Cottage
Russell
Watermill Farm Cottages
Dear Anneke, thank you for your kind words and for choosing to stay at Watermill Farm. It was a pleasure meeting you and we hope to see you again. Kind regards, Russell
Khalid G
Short stay ⋅ With friends
4.8
Mar 2026

Tranquil cottage in 'little Karoo'. A comfortable and tranquil stay in Van Wyksdorp. We stayed there over a weekend and the host suggested we visit the Saturday market in central Van Wyksdorp. We were welcomed by three different people at the market, thanking us for visiting their town. Organic produce, meat and delicious cakes were sold at the market. Decent gravel road from both Ladismith end and Riversdale end. Will definitely return for a visit.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
4.0
Room stayed in
The Barn Cottage
Russell
Watermill Farm Cottages
Dear Khalid, thank you and much appreciated. It was a pleasure hosting you and we hope to see you again. Kind regards, Russell
Octavius C
Short stay ⋅ Family with young children
5.0
Dec 2025

I am keen to return as soon as I can. Fantastically quiet and still. Tranquil. Scenic. Perfect.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Mill House
Russell
Watermill Farm Cottages
Dear Octavius, thank you for your review, and for choosing Watermill Farm, it is much appreciated. It was an absolute pleasure hosting you, and we hope to see you again. Best regards, Russell
Elsa D
1 night stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
Nov 2025

Wonderful gem just outside Vanwyksdorp. Here your soul rests. Beautiful house - Russel is a nice person who shares their beautiful piece of earth with others.

Wonderlike juweel net buite Vanwyksdorp. Hier rus jou siel. Pragtige huisie - Russel is 'n gawe mens wat hul pragtige stukkie aarde met ander deel.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Mill House
Russell
Watermill Farm Cottages
Thank you, dear Elsa. It was a pleasure meeting you, and we hope to see you again. Kind regards, Russell

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Boplaas, Van Wyksdorp, Klein Karoo, 6690, Western Cape

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  • Sleeps 11 guests
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
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