Matjiesvlei Retreat, 6660 Calitzdorp, South Africa
#3 of 12 Holiday rentals in Calitzdorp
Guests' ChoiceBased on 35 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.3
Staff
8.9
Value for money
9.6
Free WiFi
2.5
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Reviewed: 6 November 2023
Caron
South Africavery restful and scenic
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Shirley
South AfricaThere was absolutely nothing to complain about.
Accommodation was excellent, host excellent, more than I expected. Will definitely return.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 8 May 2023
Schalk
South Africa45min drive from tar road on gravel road but still good travel through mountain landscape
Very good get away very nice away from daily rush
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 24 April 2023
Marelize
South AfricaSelf catering
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 16 April 2023
Patrick
South AfricaEasy going and great privacy
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 16 February 2023
Christopher
United KingdomWe booked for one night and would like to have stayed longer. We would come again, but the distance from tarmac road would limit the length of stay.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 30 January 2023
Kyle
South AfricaThe 2hr hike and a river swim by the rocks was exceptional. This is an absolute hidden gem of a location.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 7 January 2023
Dale
South Africathe drive seems longer that it is but even that wasn’t a bad thing
everything we needed , tranquility. would love to go back in the winter and enjoy that big fire place !
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 2 January 2023
Marius
South AfricaHad everything we needed.
A very remote location in the beautiful karoo. The home gives you an experience of life on the farm. It is adequately equipped with a nice braai area. Surrounded by the mountains, and good place for a few walks.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 10 October 2022
Wimpie
South AfricaThe place was very comfortable and met every need.
Not applicable
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 25 September 2022
Anton
South AfricaSilence.. Stars, Mountains. Walking around. Facilities...
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 1 August 2022
Valerie
South AfricaThe oven needs a good cleaning, but the rest of the place was very clean.
What a gem, we had an absolute wonderful stay. Everything we needed was at hand. The house is spacious, comfortable and clean. Peaceful and quiet. The cherry on top was the milky way we could see and the bird life. Absolutely will be back.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 6 May 2022
Jacques
South AfricaThe beds were extremely comfortable. The stars are so clear at the house, we were able to see the milky way. There is no cell reception, but there is wifi. So you can really switch off from the outside world.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 27 February 2022
Marisia
South AfricaEverything wad spectacular!!
It was just THE BEST!!
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 28 December 2021
Mauritz
South AfricaLiked it very much, cannot really fault anything.
Location is awesome and the natural beauty is really awesome. Cute cottage and has everything you need to make your stay memorable.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 2 November 2021
Alison
South AfricaLocation, privacy, beautiful setting surrounded by nature’s great bird life!!
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 8 October 2021
Adele
South AfricaThe external bath with so much privacy offered. Spectacular venue, will definitely return.
Nothing that I can complain about.
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 2 October 2021
Braam
South AfricaLove the privacy and quietness
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 20 September 2021
Nico
South AfricaThere was nothing to dislike everything was there that you would need.
The keys were in a lockbox the code was sent to me and very easy and safe to received it. I loved the house we stayed in. It was set up very well and the location was excellent for any person who wants to escape the busy city life. It was nice to walk down to the dams and you could easily enjoy some mountain bike rides aswell.
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 30 August 2021
Nicola
South AfricaLocation was perfect and exceeded our expectations. Secluded and private but easily accessible.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 1 May 2023
Deborah
South AfricaRather Isolated. Power cuts ruined it.
Stunning scenery
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2022
Delano
South AfricaThe drive to get to the place is a bit of a challenge but still worth the drive because the place is great.
Beautiful place and location, very comfortable and has everything you need.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 10 October 2021
Anonymous
South AfricaPeace, serenity and all round great farm stay! Oudehuiskloof cottage overlooks a beautiful dam, with plenty of bird species nesting. The cottage was exceptionally clean, with comfortable bedding.
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 27 September 2021
Anonymous
South AfricaThat we had to leave!
The tranquility and the beautiful scenary!!
Stayed in September 2021
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